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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December 7, 2015

Weekend Recap

Weekend Recap | Christmas Mini Sessions, Virginia Photographer

This weekend was just what I needed to get into the Christmas spirit! 🙂 I have been so busy that I haven’t really been able to help my family decorate for Christmas. To thoroughly enjoy my favorite season, I am only photographing 1-2 days a week until the week of Christmas instead of 2-3 sessions a week. Don’t worry, I have two different projects I’m currently working on that I’m hoping to push out next week. I always keep myself busy. 😉 Then of course, I have a HUGE list of things I want to accomplish this winter season to improve my business … One of them being an updated blog design!!! I cannot wait to share with you the new look! YAY! I’m excited to take on my list of projects to strive for an even better year in 2016! Many changes are coming to SMP!!!

I had the chance to give back to my community during this joyful time of the year! Every year, Warrenton celebrates Christmas with a parade and GumDrop Square. Kids have the opportunity to meet Santa and shop for little gifts for their parents. I remember doing it when I was a kid so I was happy to be a part of this event by photographing the kids with Santa! I could not help but entertain myself with the scene from Elf when I was photographing. Lol! Where is Will Ferrel when you need him? I mean, how can you not think of that scene when you see kids with Santa! … Or Christmas Story?!

Weekend Recap | Warrenton, VA Gum Drop Square Santa Photos

Saturday was spent photographing 16 families/couples for my annual Christmas Mini Sessions! 🙂 After I got home, I was basically a vegetable. Lol! I experienced a different type of soreness from a full day of running around. I even noticed that my voice yesterday was raspy. Not sure if it was from just being outside in the cold or from just talking a lot. It was 28 degrees when I first started photographing after all! It was an amazing day filled with an abundance of joy and happiness! Seems like everyone drove quite a ways to get to this Christmas tree farm, so I really appreciate the support!!! I figured today I should share a sneak peek from each of my sessions. I had the BEST time catching up with my couples/families as well as meeting new faces. 🙂

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Thank you ALL for coming out and making Saturday so awesome!!!

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