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 24, 2014

Daniel | Delaplane, Virginia Senior + Brother Portrait Photographer

Funny to think back and know it has been years since taking photos of Daniel. Then to realize that he is actually taller than me and has grown up SO much! In fact, Daniel and Andrew were some of my very first “clients” when getting into the business world. I’m now interested to compare photos from then to now for quality, lighting, posing and editing style … I’m sure there are differences! But what hasn’t changed was the personality that was brought into the session. I remember how much of a goof ball these brothers were when I last photographed them and … yep! Nothing has changed. 😉 But I have to give them credit … they love to enjoy life! It was easy to photograph these two together as well as concentrate on Daniel’s senior portraits for this session.

Thank you two for running around the park with me and making sure we were able to get all of the photos needed before the rain came through. Enjoy some of my favorites!!!

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Thanks Daniel and Andrew for a great time! Best of luck!!!

  1. Cyndi Messick says:

    Terrific photos of the guys! Makes me realize how much they’ve grown since we first met them. Looks like it was a really fun session, and I know their mom has to love the results!

  2. Cheryl Morgan says:

    Great pictures! Thanks! You should have thrown in some of the old ones in… 😀

  3. Susan Carlson says:

    Stephanie! You are SO talented! You and your lens captured the essence of Caitlin’s and Ethan’s love and Wedding day dream. I want to make a photo collage of every shot you posted! Thank you so much!!
    #caitlinandethan