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 1, 2016

Weekend Recap

Chincoteague, Virginia Sunset

Happy first day of August!!!! Guys, where is this summer going? Next month will be the turning point of fall and I cannot grip around this idea that 2016 has already passed the half way mark. Although, I can definitely say that I’m ready for cooler weather! I don’t know anyone who agrees with this heat so at least we are on the same page. 😉 The last couple of months have been crazy yet manageable. I have had the incredible honor of photographing some beautiful weddings and some insanely sweet couples! I’m two weddings away from my half way mark through the wedding season which means only one thing. This fall season is going to be a busy one! To celebrate the half way mark, I’ll be traveling to Cape Cod, MA!! It will be my first time and although Kyle and I want to travel back down to Charleston, somewhere with slightly cooler and enjoyable temperatures is calling our name. 😉 Would love to hear suggestions from anyone who has ventured to Massachusetts!!

It has been an annual tradition to vacation in Chincoteague, VA with the Loch family every July. Last year, I took the month of July off from weddings to enjoy some camping beach trips but July 2016 ended up being my second busiest month of the year. I was still able to work in the vacation time around my schedule. 🙂 Many hours spent on the beach relaxing and enjoying countless sunsets.  I don’t know anywhere that has sunsets like Chincoteague. I’m already excited for next year’s Chincoteague trips!! Hoping Kyle and I can squeeze another camping trip to Chincoteague before summer ends. Just look how incredible these sunsets are every night!!!

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One point of the trip, we saw a crowd of people on the beach with a man holding a black tip shark! It was a small shark (3 footer) but enough for me to think that was the end of my swimming for the week! Haha!

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Chincoteague will always be my favorite “local” beach destinations! 🙂

I squeezed in a couple of working days before Josh and Amanda’s wedding on Saturday. 🙂 Looking forward to sharing more from their Stone Tower Winery wedding!!! CONGRATS you two love birds!!! Enjoy Hawaii!!!

Josh and Amanda | Wedding Sneak Peek

Happy Monday!

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