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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June 20, 2013

Scott & Ellie | Murray Hill, Virginia Wedding Photographer

I have gotten to know these two throughout our journey together and could not have had a better time! πŸ™‚ Our last time meeting for their engagement session, I knew that this wedding was going to be one to remember! Β And it was! The details … the moments … everything was perfect! Watching Scott and Ellie on God’s altar at the church … amazing. They would glance over to one another and just smile with joy in their eyes! Everyone knows that they are meant to be. πŸ™‚

Thank you two SO much for an amazing adventure over these months!!! I admire you two so much and looking forward to continuing our friendship! πŸ™‚ Good luck in PA! xoxo

Stunning!

They met at the corner of Murray Hill to pray together before walking down the aisle … oh my goodness, it gave me CHILLS!!!

Bouquet gathering before the ceremony! πŸ™‚ Such a neat idea!

O… M… Goodness.

Beautiful girls!

Don’t even ask… LOL! πŸ˜‰

Piece of crochet attached in remembrance of her grandmother who could not attend the wedding. πŸ™‚ So special!

GORGEOUS!!!

One of many favorites!!!


Can we say … whoa! ROCK IT ELLIE!

She’s too cute!

Remember the Hot Air balloon story?!?!!?!

LOVED the space!!!!

Awww what a precious father-daughter moment! πŸ™‚

CONGRATS!!!!

Β Scott and Ellie … words cannot describe the joy I have for you two! CONGRATS!!! xoxo

VENDORS:
Prepping: Murray Hill
Ceremony: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Reception: Murray Hill
Planner:Β Renae Smith
Hair: Brenda at Hair Cuttery
Makeup: Jackie Care
Caterer: Red Hot & Blue
Baker: Donna Lovett
DJ: Kendall New

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  1. Ellie Bridal Portraits | Murray Hill, Leesburg Virginia Photographer » says:
    September 12, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    […] remember the gorgeous Ellie from her Mount Vernon Engagement session to her perfect rustic classy wedding at Murray Hill back in June! Ellie is one of the most kind hearted, sweet, God loving woman I have met and I am so […]

  2. Chris & Hayley | Downtown Leesburg + 48 Fields, Virginia Engagement Photographer » Stephanie Messick Blog | Wedding and Portrait Destination Virginia Wedding Photographer says:
    April 8, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    […] to find little spots that were more intimate. πŸ™‚ I even bumped into one of my previous SMP Brides, Ellie and the soon to be Mr. & Mrs. Matt and Esther! What a surprise! After finishing up around […]

  3. Matt & Esther | Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast, Middleburg, Virginia Wedding Photographer » Stephanie Messick Blog | Wedding and Portrait Destination Virginia Wedding Photographer says:
    April 9, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    […] night. I have fallen in love with the families! I was acquainted with Matt’s family through Scott and Ellie‘s wedding back in June of last year. To see this lovely family again and to meet […]

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