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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April 3, 2014

Matt & Esther | Sky Meadows Park + Barrel Oak Winery, Virginia Engagement Photographer

It’s never too late to have an engagement session! These two are getting married this SATURDAY! Ah! What better way to get your mind off of all the wedding details than to goof off and have photos done? We met last night to do their engagement portraits and have their final meeting and had the best time running around Sky Meadows Park and Barrel Oak Winery! Of course the winery doesn’t have green vines right now, but the views still made this scenery perfect for this couple! Especially coming from the city area, this is a nice change. 🙂 These two are such sweethearts and have a fun sense of humor! Just want to say for the record I’m jealous of her Rapunzel hair! Just witness it yourself! Glowing in the light … delicate, natural waves … makes me want to grow my hair out again. 🙂 Anyways, I’m so honored to photograph and document their love story. Many many more photos to come from this weekend!!! YAY!

Thank you for a wonderful time last night!!! Cannot wait to see you both dolled up on Saturday for your big day!!! xoxo

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She has such a gorgeous smile!
sky_meadows_barrel_oak_virginia_engagement_-4_webLove this lighting!
sky_meadows_barrel_oak_virginia_engagement_-8_webAdorable!
sky_meadows_barrel_oak_virginia_engagement_-11_webOh my gosh, they are adorable!
sky_meadows_barrel_oak_virginia_engagement_-18_websky_meadows_barrel_oak_virginia_engagement_-21_websky_meadows_barrel_oak_virginia_engagement_-23_webGORGEOUS Esther!!!
sky_meadows_barrel_oak_virginia_engagement_-25_webThis lighting … GAH!
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sky_meadows_barrel_oak_virginia_engagement_-36_websky_meadows_barrel_oak_virginia_engagement_-37_websky_meadows_barrel_oak_virginia_engagement_-40_webLook at her glowing hair! Beautiful!
sky_meadows_barrel_oak_virginia_engagement_-41_webPrecious!
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I want her dress!
sky_meadows_barrel_oak_virginia_engagement_-52_webOne of my faves!
sky_meadows_barrel_oak_virginia_engagement_-57_webBEAUTIFUL!
sky_meadows_barrel_oak_virginia_engagement_-59_webAnother favorite!
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Thank you both for a great time last night!!! Cannot wait to see you in just a few short days! xoxo

  1. Esther says:

    Thank you so so much Stephanie!! We really had a great time with you and the setting was SO beautiful! I can’t wait for Saturday!

  2. […] do list” for the week (almost done!!!) as well as preparing for tomorrow’s wedding of Matt & Esther! So for today, I thought I would share and post up a poster I designed for the JMU styled shoot […]

  3. These are beautiful!! The light is amazing!

  4. […] may remember this couple from just last week when I photographed their BEAUTIFUL engagement session! What a beautiful wedding from start to finish! I couldn’t believe the day was over as I […]