Iโ€™m Stephanie, a wedding + lifestyle photographer based in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Warrenton, Virginia. Whether Iโ€™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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June 28, 2013

Joe & Michelle Wedding | George Washington Hotel Winchester, Virginia Photographer

Let me just start off by saying that I loveeeeed all of Joe and Michelle’s details! ๐Ÿ™‚ Maybe because it has my favorite color AND flower in it … pink + peony = PERFECT! Haha! I remember talking to them about their details during their engagement session and to then to see it come to life last weekend was so awesome!

Joe and Michelle, I could not be happier for you two!!! To see your family and friends get together to celebrate your special day was a joy to photograph as everyone had an amazing time spending it with you to love birds! Enjoy the preview of your wedding!

Wishing you two the absolute best in your marriage! xoxo

Who doesn’t love that Kate Spade box?! Love it!

BAM! Shoes!

Reception attire! ๐Ÿ™‚ This is a hand made dress her mom made! Amazing!!!

Gorgeous ring!

This is so fun! Each visitor received this welcome package and inside was a custom map made especially for their wedding day!

I’m always a sucker for embroidered shirts like this for wedding days!

Inside of her dress kept little sentimental jewelry from past family members. ๐Ÿ™‚

Oh they had a blast applying perfume! Hahahaha!

Such a gorgeous bride!

First look!

Awwww … I love this admiring photo!

Then we jumped onto their limo trolley! Haha!

Pretty girls!!!

This is stunning! Colors and all!

Thanks Megan for running off with the men for this shot! ๐Ÿ™‚

Wedding time!

Megan … you’re awesome! Great shot girl!

ADORABLE!

HI MEGAN! Lol! ๐Ÿ™‚

ONE OF MY FAVS!

Gorgeous Michelle!

Party time!

Oh yeah … I was in the middle of photographing the dance floor and turned around to see this. LOL!

ย Thanks guys for an AMAZING time!!! It felt like the day flew by so fast … but it was well spent from beginning to end! ๐Ÿ™‚ What a perfect day! And a special thank you … and a BIG thank you … to my fabulous second shooter, Megan Chase! Love ya sister! ๐Ÿ˜‰
VENDORS:
Ceremony: Old Stone Church, Winchester, VA
Reception: The George Washington Hotel
Planner: Amy VanMeter
Hair/Makeup: Younique Chic
Caterer: Hotel
Florist: Twin Brook Floral
Baker: Cupcake Heaven
Ceremony Music: String Poets
Reception Band: NYX Events

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  1. Megan Chase says:
    June 28, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    Love every single image sister! I am honored to be in your blog HAHA Nothing will ever beat those shoes… and that horse head! Looking forward to our next wedding together! xoxo

  2. Tammy says:
    June 28, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    Stephanie,

    I am always enamored by your talent for photography. However, I dare say you have outdone yourself with Joe and Michelle’s wedding (if that is possible)! The colors and scenery are absolutely beautiful. The bride and groom look like they truly enjoyed their day with family and friends, and you captured every mesmerizing moment right down to the paltry details!! Congratulations to the bride and groom on their new adventure, and to you for not being afraid to go after your dream job. Your work is astonishing!!

    Tammy Harper
    Fredericksburg, VA

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