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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February 25, 2015

Ian & Jess

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Taking photos while it is snowing has to be one of my favorite memories of 2014/21013. I have been hoping for another big storm like what we had last year. Snowflakes are so magical in photos! The snow storm came this past weekend when I was sick with a cold but that wasn’t going to stop me from this opportunity, especially if this is the only snow storm of the year. 🙂 Looking back through all of the snow portraits I have taken, there is one obvious word that stands out to me … happiness. Snow brings out the kid in all of us! I love the enthusiasm, the romance and the joy that is documented even though it may have only been 18 degrees outside. Ian and Jess were troopers getting through the eight inches of snow on the ground and the cold temperature!

Ian and Jess, thank you for bearing through the cold weather! You both look so happy in these photos!!! <3 Enjoy looking through some of my favorites! xoxo!

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Pure happiness! <3

Stephanie Messick Photography | Warrenton, Virginia Snow PortraitsStephanie Messick Photography | Warrenton, Virginia Snow PortraitsStephanie Messick Photography | Warrenton, Virginia Snow PortraitsStephanie Messick Photography | Warrenton, Virginia Snow PortraitsLol! An action shot of Lou catching a snowball! He’s pretty talented!
Stephanie Messick Photography | Warrenton, Virginia Snow PortraitsGorgeous couple!
Stephanie Messick Photography | Warrenton, Virginia Snow PortraitsLove this shot on the left!
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