I’m Stephanie, a wedding + lifestyle photographer based in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Warrenton, Virginia. Whether I’m by the mountains of Colorado or Virginia, my soul feels at home, surrounded by rural living and the raw beauty of nature. I genuinely love what I do, and feel so passionate to share the enthusiasm and joy of these celebrations with you!

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November 5, 2019

The Faulkners | Warrenton, Virginia Portrait Photographer

I was happy when the Faulkner family reached out to me to have fall family portraits done and celebrate their little one’s first Birthday! 🙂 I am sure her sweet parents realized that the time with her was going by way too fast. What better time to capture this current stage of her life than now? 🙂 Photography can do that! I was so thrilled our calendars allowed us to meet up and connect. After all, it’s the busiest season for photography in Northern Virginia … and also my favorite. 🙂 Despite it being so crazy. And the Faulkner family couldn’t have picked a more perfect fall day for their portraits!!!

As we wandered around while taking photos, I got to chat and get to know them a little better since it was our first time meeting. 🙂 I love how my business connects me with the sweetest couples/families!! I was grateful the Faulkner family was able to make this session happen with Bryan’s crazy travels. I loved briefly talking to him about Alex and my recent adventures in Thailand after he mentioned that he will be visiting soon. I know it cannot be easy to travel while having a family back in Virginia, but I’m sure these photos mean so much, especially during those times when distance stands in between them. <3 These photos make me so happy!

Thank you, Faulkner family, for having me photograph this time of your life while Arya is a baby. <3 Looking through some of my many favorites below makes me smile! What sweet memories to cherish forever, and I cannot thank you all enough for entrusting me to document your family portraits. 🙂 Enjoy some of my favorites!!

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