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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October 29, 2014

Keith & Carolyn | Warrenton, Virginia Fall Engagement Photographer

The way they curled up into each others arms and how Keith leaned in to kiss her on her forehead made me melt! They were so natural with their love and wasn’t afraid of sharing it! By the end of the session, I felt like I’ve known Keith and Carolyn for much longer than a day. One thing was for certain … they were meant for each other. 🙂

Keith and Carolyn met each other from mutual friends. Carolyn was attending JMU while Keith was attending VMI. GO DUKES! 🙂 Immediately they hit it off and it has been love ever since then! They are some of the sweetest people, so of course they would end up together! We had their engagement session on Thursday and they got married on SUNDAY! Hey, it’s never too late! Cannot wait to share their beautiful day on the blog tomorrow. What a fabulous weekend!!!

Thank you so much Keith and Carolyn for a wonderful time last Thursday! So glad the weather worked out for us since it was basically our last opportunity to make this session work before your wedding. 🙂 Enjoy some of my favorites!!!

keith_carolyn_warrenton_virginia_fall_engagement_photographer-1_webGoodness, they are so adorable together!
keith_carolyn_warrenton_virginia_fall_engagement_photographer-2_webkeith_carolyn_warrenton_virginia_fall_engagement_photographer-7_webAwww! 🙂
keith_carolyn_warrenton_virginia_fall_engagement_photographer-11_webkeith_carolyn_warrenton_virginia_fall_engagement_photographer-13_webLove the way she is curled up in his arms. 🙂
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keith_carolyn_warrenton_virginia_fall_engagement_photographer-19_webkeith_carolyn_warrenton_virginia_fall_engagement_photographer-24_webGorgeous!
keith_carolyn_warrenton_virginia_fall_engagement_photographer-29_webkeith_carolyn_warrenton_virginia_fall_engagement_photographer-31_webI have to remind myself that I didn’t take this photo underwater! Haha!
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Thank you Keith and Carolyn for a great time! Cannot wait to share your wedding on the blog tomorrow! 🙂

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