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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January 29, 2015

Wedding Moments

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Finishing up this segment of wedding photos with some of my favorite wedding moments of 2014. 🙂 So many moments happen throughout the day of a wedding and as a photographer, I am always asked how do I capture everything? The biggest thing is PREDICTING those moments to happen. This way I am in the right spot at the right time. One thing that helps is guiding your bride and groom, but never over control it. Allowing your bride and groom to gracefully take your guidance will also keep them at ease without feeling like a puppet. This is why my final meeting comes in handy! We go over the wedding details/timeline from start to finish so I’m not there ordering around. They have a game plan going in to their big day. This means that these moments that happen throughout the day are NATURALLY occurring. This has to be my favorite part of my job!

I hope you enjoy some of my favorite wedding moments from 2014!!!

PREPPING TIME

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Stephanie Messick Photography | Northern Virginia + Destination Wedding MomentsStephanie Messick Photography | Northern Virginia + Destination Wedding MomentsThe girls seeing the bride all dressed up. 🙂 So sweet!
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CEREMONY

Groom starring everyone down for anyone who speaks up during the “speak now or forever hold your piece”. Haha!
Stephanie Messick Photography | Northern Virginia + Destination Wedding MomentsYAY!
Stephanie Messick Photography | Northern Virginia + Destination Wedding MomentsMaid of Honor surprising bride with the bride’s brother on Skype! Amazing what technology can do!
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Stephanie Messick Photography | Northern Virginia + Destination Wedding MomentsFather giving away his sweet daughter …
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Ring bearer trying to get under the bride’s dress! Lol!
Stephanie Messick Photography | Northern Virginia + Destination Wedding MomentsStephanie Messick Photography | Northern Virginia + Destination Wedding MomentsRECEPTION

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Stephanie Messick Photography | Northern Virginia + Destination Wedding MomentsGroom and sister dance. So sweet!
Stephanie Messick Photography | Northern Virginia + Destination Wedding MomentsThis little kid knew how to JAM!
Stephanie Messick Photography | Northern Virginia + Destination Wedding MomentsBride’s young brother sang “My Wish” to the newlyweds. So sweet!
Stephanie Messick Photography | Northern Virginia + Destination Wedding MomentsBride surprised groom and guests with fireworks show!
Stephanie Messick Photography | Northern Virginia + Destination Wedding MomentsStephanie Messick Photography | Northern Virginia + Destination Wedding MomentsStephanie Messick Photography | Northern Virginia + Destination Wedding MomentsStephanie Messick Photography | Northern Virginia + Destination Wedding MomentsGroom surprised bride with epic dance!!!
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Thank you all for making 2014 an unforgettable year!!!!

  1. Karen Hannen says:

    You are AMAZING. LOVE ALL your pictures. I am the grandmother of Amanda Sloper Price and know why she chose you for her photographs. It was a pleasure meeting you but hope you have deleted all my “antic” photos!!