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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April 20, 2020

Coffee Talk Monday | Quarantine Life

Coffee Talk Mondays
You can buy this mug HERE.

I hope you enjoyed a slow weekend!!! Happy Coffee Talk Monday … the quarantine life edition! This past week was quite busy in the Schloe household. Between business, enjoying the outdoors, and family time, the weeks don’t seem to slow down during this quarantine season! Is it feeling the same way for you too? I think what has helped me so much was redefining my routine and making time to go on casual long walks with Ollie throughout the day. During this time, I love to listen to podcasts or the baby birds chirping from trees, see families walking and playing together, all while I’m being active and soaking up vitamin D. šŸ™‚ I’m trying to seek the silver lining during this season, as you’ll see below!!! Maybe this will inspire you too? Check it out below!

COFFEE TALK MONDAY | QUARANTINE LIFE

MOCHA MOMENTS
THE SWEETER MEMORIES FROM THIS PAST WEEK

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ALEX’S QUARANTINE HAIR CUT!

Alex was PRETTY skeptical when I said I could cut his hair… HAHA! But I was feeling confident with my artsy skills. After watching a YouTube video, I was all set!!! If you need to cut a guy’s hair and have no idea how to do it, watch THIS VIDEO!!! So helpful! šŸ™‚ Now Alex wants me to be his personal barber. HA! **What did I get myself into. ;)**

Coffee Talk Mondays

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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS … EVERYDAY!

I may not be busy photographing weddings or sessions, but my days are filled with projects I’m taking care of behind the scenes. šŸ™‚ I just completed two album designs this past week and about to tackle another one this week. Along with albums, I’m working on pre-packaging all packages for 2020 and 2021 … because, why not get AHEAD before things get crazy this fall? šŸ™‚

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THE SLOWER SEASON

I was supposed to be in Virginia photographing sessions and weddings this past weekend, but instead, I found myself at home. We enjoyed our traditional Friday pizza date night (duh!!!), picked some wild blackberries as well as some growing in our backyard, did a TON of yard work, worked out together (yay, yoga!), and enjoyed an easy-going routine! It was the perfect mix of hustle and relaxation. šŸ™‚ So grateful for family!!

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Coffee Talk Mondays
Coffee Talk Mondays
Coffee Talk Mondays

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CORONAVIRUS … ARE WE ALMOST IN THE CLEAR?

I SURE HOPE SO!!! In the meantime, I LOVE seeing THIS! My family friend sent me this photo of her bag that came in the mail. šŸ™‚ šŸ™‚ šŸ™‚ HAHA! I love it!

Check out the fun Coronavirus shop HERE! Check out this bag HERE! šŸ™‚

Coffee Talk Mondays

ESPRESSO MOMENTS
THE BITTER MEMORIES FROM THIS PAST WEEK

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AGAIN… CORONAVIRUS … ARE WE ALMOST IN THE CLEAR?

I don’t think I need to say anymore. Haha! Who is ready for our lives to be back to normal? šŸ™‚ I am ready for the BEACH!!!! Please?

Happy “Coffee Talk Monday,” everyone!! May the quarantine life end soon!!!

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