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 9, 2015

Weekend Recap

Weekend Recap

This first full week of day light saving has been quite a challenge! Well, actually I’m trying to kick daylight saving butt but it can be hard when the sun sets SO early! I went from having a full day of doing business work to now leaving the house at 1:30/2:00 p.m. for a session! By the time I get home, it’s pretty much dinner time and I’m having to catch up with work during what used to be personal time. That dramatically cuts my working time as before, I was able to work until 5:00 p.m. in the summertime. Especially since I’m now photographing three sessions a week during this busy season leading up to Christmas. Even though it’s a little bit of a challenge, I’m finally feeling like I’m caught up from the craziness of October. 🙂 I thought May was going to be my crazy month but it ended up being October due to everyone wanting fall portraits before the leaves fell off. It was SO worth it!!! I love seeing so much color on my blog! Besides the fact that the days are shorter, I’m getting anxious for all of the upcoming Holiday festivities! My family and I will be decorating for Christmas early (YAY!) and I cannot wait to have Christmas music blasting as I’m editing photos! Such a happy time of the year. 🙂 🙂 🙂

Just a quick announcement!!! Mini sessions are completely booked for December 5th! I do have availabilities for portrait sessions December 7-18th! If you are interested in learning more, email me at info@stephaniemessick.com . 🙂 Also, I am almost booked for 2016 weddings … Only SEVEN more spots available!!! I am already excited for 2016 as it’s going to be a great one!! I am humbled every time I get to this point of the year when I am able to reflect on the last eleven months. I’ll have to save the reflection post for another day. 😉

So much to share on the blog this week!!! 🙂 Here are some sneak peeks of what is to come!

The Phipps Family | Warrenton, VA
Weekend RecapThe Kamberis Family | Manassas, VA
Weekend RecapJosh & Amanda | Manassas, VA
Weekend RecapDonald & Sarah | The Inn at Vint Hill, Warrenton, VA
Weekend RecapMatt & Tina | Stone Tower Winery, Leesburg, VA
Weekend Recap

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