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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August 12, 2014

Jeremy & Hope | Warrenton, Virginia One Year Anniversary Portraits

When I say I have the sweetest couples, I’m not just saying that to make them sound good. FOR REAL. I am so blessed by all of the amazing couples that surround my business. And these two. My goodness. I’m not sure if there are enough words to be said about Jeremy & Hope. I have known these two for what it seems like a decade … maybe not that many years, but close to it! It was more than an honor when they first asked me to document their wedding day and now it has already been a full year since standing up at Gods altar devoting their love for one another. And it is as if time stood still between the first 24 hours to now. The genuine love that is captured in these photos just blows me away!Β This is the real deal. Couples like Jeremy and Hope are reasons of why I love my job! Capturing pure joy, love, happiness because this is who they are inside and out.

We were walking around when we stumbled across a patch of sunflowers, however gated. We ran across someone who looked like they would be in charge of the grounds and ask if we could go in for some photos … and that is when I felt like I was in heaven with these two! These two are always so positive, loving, encouraging and what better flower than a sunflower to have apart of their photos! Sometimes it pays off to ask. πŸ™‚

Thank you Jeremy & Hope for an amazing time together! You two blow me away every time you step in front of the camera. πŸ™‚ Happy One Year Anniversary!!! Love you both!!! xoxo

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY and many more to come!!! xoxo

  1. Jenny says:

    These are beyond gorgeous! BEYOND! Also, her hair, her wedding dress! Swoon!

  2. Kelly Seders says:

    These are beautiful! πŸ™‚

  3. Tori W D says:

    I love these photos! They are phenomenal!

  4. Treche Phipps says:

    Stephanie you are amazing! These pictures are gorgeous!