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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July 9, 2014

Josh & Kaitlyn | Spring Meadows Farm, Virginia Wedding Photographer

wedding_headerIt was finally the moment that they both have been waiting for … Josh was waiting around the corner waiting for the tap on his shoulder. He turned around and immediately grasped her into his arms tightly. Immediately, my eyes filled up with tears. To witness such a powerful and intimate moment like theirs was a treasure! These feelings continued all day. As she made her way up to the altar and both of their families met there to pray together, it was hard not to tear up seeing this moment together. I knew this moment was special to not only the couple, but to their parents. As Josh & Kaitlyn made their vows at the altar, Kaitlyn’s emotions were humbling and raw. And that is one of the things I absolutely love about this couple! Respectful towards one another, sooooo sweet and 100% family oriented. I know they have a bright future ahead of themselves and I’m excited to see where God takes them!

Thank you Josh and Kaitlyn for honoring me with photographing your beautiful wedding!!! Excited to share these photos with you and your family/friends today! Hope you are enjoying your honeymoon! Love you both! xoxo

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Amazing! 1-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-7_web1-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-9_web1-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-10_web1-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-11_web2-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-1_web2-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-3_web2-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-7_web2-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-9_web2-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-10_web2-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-13_web2-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-14_webTime for the first look! 🙂 Kaitlyn’s mother was overwhelmed with tears as she watched her daughter approach her soon to be son-in-law 3-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-3_webI love this beautiful moment! Soaking in every second! 3-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-2_webWiping off her tears. 🙂 So sweet! 3-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-4_web3-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-6_webSeeing her father for the first time after getting dressed 3-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-8_web3-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-9_webYou’re stunning!!! 3-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-10_web3-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-14_web3-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-16_web3-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-18_web3-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-19_webGORGEOUS. 3-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-20_web3-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-21_web3-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-23_web3-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-27_webCute!!! 3-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-30_webLove this! 3-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-32_web4-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-1_webGorgeous girls! 4-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-2_web4-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-3_web4-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-4_webLOVED the color pallet! 4-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-5_webNice! 4-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-8_web4-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-9_web4-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-10_web4-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-11_web5-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-7_webYAY! 4-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-12_web4-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-13_web5-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-1_webJosh made this arbor!!! Incredible! 5-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-2_web5-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-3_web5-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-5_webBoth families praying together. Beautiful moment! 5-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-9_web5-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-11_web5-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-12_web5-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-13_web5-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-14_webAdorable! 5-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-15_web5-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-16_webRight after the first kiss. Bringing her in as tight as possible for a little intimate moment. This brings me to tears! 5-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-18_web5-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-19_webLoved this group! 4-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-14_web7-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-1_webLoveeee!!! 7-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-2_web7-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-4_webBeautiful! 7-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-6_webPrecious 🙂 7-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-9_webKaitlyn!!! Love this one! 7-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-11_web8-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-2_webKaitlyn’s mom pointed this out to me … the sign hanging above the cards was the story they wrote for my blog post when I posted their engagement session! I love this idea!!! 8-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-3_web8-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-4_web8-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-6_web8-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-8_webYummy s’more favors! 8-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-11_webLights hanging in barns make me happy! 8-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-16_webJosh made the cake stand! Amazing! 8-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-20_webAND these cupcake stands!!!! SO talented!!! 8-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-18_web8-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-17_web9-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-2_web9-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-4_web9-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-7_web9-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-8_webRan out for some sunset shots! 🙂 Perfect timing! 7-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-15_web7-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-17_web7-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-20_webLOVE. 7-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-21_webDancing time! 🙂 9-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-11_web9-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-21_web9-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-15_webCONGRATS!!! 9-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-24_webFirework send off?! HECK YES! 9-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-25_web9-josh_kaitlyn_spring_meadows_farm_viriginia_wedding_photographer-26_web

CONGRATS! xoxo

Thanks to all of the vendors involved! Venue: Spring Meadows Farm Day of Coordinator: Daphne Bryant Hair: The Studio Makeup: The Studio Caterer: Brenda Mayes Florist: Blakemoore’s Florist Baker: Rhonda Taylor DJ: Trey Moore

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