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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November 20, 2013

Kevin & Alyssa | Downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia Christmas Family + Dog Photographer

Meet the Strickland Family! Kevin and Alyssa became complete a little less than a year ago when they welcomed their puppy into their lives. Now Timber is 11 months and is as SWEET as can be! Ohhh you better believe I was gushing over this pup! I love dogs (don’t tell Pixie) and when I have a client involve their dog in the session, I just cannot help myself from my excitement! And you might remember Kevin and Alyssa from their lovely wedding at the King Family Vineyards in August! Being their first Christmas with their puppy and as newlyweds, what better than to have their first family portrait together to send out for Christmas cards?! If you are planning to send out Christmas cards, this is the time to start thinking about it. I’m getting more and more excited that we are just about a week away before Christmas music is on the radio!!!

Quick announcement: I’m offering Mini Session on December 8th if you are interested! 🙂 Only a few spots left! Please email me for more information at info@stephaniemessick.com. Another announcement: I will be on vacation all next week. So I will have limited business hours so I can spend quality time with my family. 🙂 Speaking of which, I hope everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving week next week!

Thank you Kevin and Alyssa for a fun session with Timber! Always lovely seeing you both! Enjoy the preview to your session! xoxo

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What an ADORABLE pup!

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One of my faves! Love the lighting!

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Found this wall and basically obsessed with it!

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Alyssa, you are gorgeous!

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Gorgeous lighting!

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Christmas lights are decorating the stores! Yay!

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Love!

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Love!

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Thank you all for a fun and Christmas spirited session!! 🙂

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