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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May 4, 2020

Coffee Talk Mondays

Coffee Talk Mondays

May the Fourth be with you! I’m sure my brother is LOVING today — He’s a Star Wars fan, after all. 😉 But honestly, my favorite day this week is CINCO DE MAYO tomorrow!!! I love me some Mexican food, and cannot wait to celebrate the fun Holiday on our typical Taco Tuesday! How appropriate. 🙂 But today is Coffee Talk Monday which means I have some updates since last week! 🙂 I hope YOU had a great week/weekend and I hope this week is even better!

COFFEE TALK

MOCHA MOMENTS
THE SWEETER MEMORIES FROM THIS PAST WEEK

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BEEEEEAAACCCHHHH!

When our city announced that the beaches were going to reopen, I could hardly contain my excitement! We are stationed here until June 2021, and I want to take every opportunity to dive my toes into the emerald coast sand. We spent every day this past weekend soaking in the rays and pretty views … and acai bowls. 🙂 YUM!

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CARE PACKAGE

My sister surprised us with homemade goodies in the mail!!! Oh, boy, did it make our weekend! It was a very thoughtful surprise that we will enjoy for months to come … Because you better believe we had to put some away in the freezer so we don’t gain the “COVID-19 lbs.” HAHA!

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3
VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS

My sweet friend, Michelle Lieb, put together this collage to share with our VA couples. <3 I love it! I’m grateful to have been a part of this encouraging message!

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BEST BUDS.

Ollie is literally Alex’s shadow. Haha! They are my world. <3

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ESPRESSO MOMENTS
THE BITTER MEMORIES FROM THIS PAST WEEK

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HANGING IN THERE!

The hard part of the COVID-19 is handling the rescheduling. So far, I’m managing to get through this season. But I’m praying that my couples are able to continue their current plans to marry this summer/fall season! I’m looking forward to picking up my camera again soon, and photographing their love story! <3

Coffee Talk Mondays

Happy Monday, everyone!!

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