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 30, 2014

Jennifer of MayJune Events | Warrenton, Virginia Portrait Photographer

Jennifer and I met at Justin & Lauren’s gorgeous wedding back in March. Immediately, we hit it off … especially once I found that she was a JMU Alumni!!! We love our purple community! Coincidentally, I had the JMU Alumni styled shoot coming up that following Thursday so I had to ask if she would be able to join our creative team. She was a blessing to have there! Jennifer brought her adorable little girl, Isla with her which of course brought smiles to our faces seeing her run around … that girl has no fear! Not long after the shoot together, she asked to have some professional head shots done for her new and upcoming website! We decided to mix it up with some family portraits as they have NEVER had professional shots done of the family together. From a photographers standpoint, it is so important to remember these young years as they will fly by faster than you could ever imagine … seriously, can you believe we are already entering into May of 2014? Where are the years going?! I have to keep reminding myself to step back and REALLY appreciate these moments. Glad to have blessed this family with these memories. <3

Jennifer is SUCH a sweetheart! Very easy to get along with and her fashion is spot on! Every piece of accessory was put on effortlessly. I keep joking that I need to take her shopping with me … but really, I’m not kidding! I think I may need to take a trip out to Charming Charlie soon. 😉 Not to mention, while I was editing through her and her family’s photos, I could not help but to “AWE” over their eyes! That may sound weird? Probably. I think you will definitely notice this too because they are striking!

Thank you Jennifer and your cute family for a fun time in Warrenton! Cannot wait to work with you again later this summer for another wedding!!! Enjoy some of my favorites!!! xoxo

mayjune_events_jennifer_warrenton_virginia_headshots_photographer-13_webmayjune_events_jennifer_warrenton_virginia_headshots_photographer-1_webLook at that girl’s smile!!! :))) Melts my heart!
mayjune_events_jennifer_warrenton_virginia_headshots_photographer-23_webLOVE your eyes!!
mayjune_events_jennifer_warrenton_virginia_headshots_photographer-7_webCute!
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mayjune_events_jennifer_warrenton_virginia_headshots_photographer-21_webmayjune_events_jennifer_warrenton_virginia_headshots_photographer-25_webGorgeous Jennifer!
mayjune_events_jennifer_warrenton_virginia_headshots_photographer-32_webGorgeous!
mayjune_events_jennifer_warrenton_virginia_headshots_photographer-44_webCute!
mayjune_events_jennifer_warrenton_virginia_headshots_photographer-34_webBaby Gap model!?
mayjune_events_jennifer_warrenton_virginia_headshots_photographer-36_webFavorite! 🙂
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Thank you Jennifer and your lovely family for a great time last week! xoxo

  1. Lauren says:

    Such a sweet little family!! I love her scarf!!

  2. Lindsay says:

    that light!! gorgeous girl!

  3. aww these are so sweet of the family and stunning of her alone too!!

  4. Gail Katzenberger-Custer says:

    Beautiful photos of my Granddaughter, daughter and son-in-law!

  5. Estrella says:

    Awesome!!! You are all beautiful. That little beautiful girl is my My Isla-B.

  6. Pete Shrock says:

    Beautiful