Iā€™m Stephanie, a wedding + lifestyle photographer based in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Warrenton, Virginia. Whether Iā€™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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February 24, 2020

Coffee Talk Mondays

This “Coffee Talk Mondays” doesn’t appear super eventful, but the winter season is one of my FAVORITE seasons of the year!!! And not because of the cold temps. I would much prefer the summer beach days. šŸ™‚ But I LOVE working on projects!!! Whether that is for business for personal purposes, I love dreaming and doing. šŸ™‚ I’m expecting some visitors next month, so the next couple of weeks are the perfect time to conquer and check off my to-do list. I’m looking forward to sharing some of the things I’m currently working on with you all soon! šŸ™‚

COFFEE TALK MONDAYS

MOCHA MOMENTS
THE SWEETER MEMORIES FROM THIS PAST WEEK

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HOME PROJECTS

The Schloes are at it again with our home projects! I guess spring is in the air? šŸ™‚ We are tackling the outdoors this time. I’m planning to build a firepit and hang twinkle lights this week, so I am looking forward to sharing that on the blog soon!!! Alex worked so hard yesterday and cleared a lot from our backyard between the tree branches and pine needles everywhere. We rewarded our time by hanging up one of our wedding gifts … A double-sized hammock!!

On a side note, Ollie LOVES Lowes. Go figure… HAHA! He demanded for everyone to pet him and of course, everyone fell for his cuteness. šŸ˜‰ Especially with that dopy side tongue. HA!

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BUSINESS TASKS

I spent my three day work week primarily behind the computer working on client album designs (including Alex and my own album!!!). But I also made time to start working on client gift packaging. Helllllo, Sugarfina! YUM (my favorite!!). So you might know what that means what this week has in store … Packaging inventory, designing, and assembly!

ESPRESSO MOMENTS
THE BITTER MEMORIES FROM THIS PAST WEEK

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SLOW DOWN, TIME!!!

I was looking at my calendar this past week and realized that the 2020 wedding season is starting SOON! What happened to the winter season?! I put so much emphasis on this time to slow down and now I’m going to have to pick up speed to ensure that I’m prepared for spring. It’s time to buckle down and make things happen. šŸ™‚

Happy Monday, everyone!!

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