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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July 9, 2020

Arisbei + Family | Miramar Destin, Florida Photographer

Arisbei + Family | Miramar Destin, Florida Photographer

Want to see the most precious little family with the cutest little outfits for kids? Those gold bows and tropical little toddler dresses?Β *Be still my heart!*Β I was honored when one of Alex’s coworkers referred my business to Arisbei, and asked if I would be their Miramar Destin, Florida photographer while they were in town! It was a quick turnaround after we connected the day before they left back home. But we made it happen!! πŸ™‚ I’m so glad the weather was picture-perfect for them because the water was so blue and pretty that morning, and I’m still gushing over these photos weeks after!

Arisbei + Family | Miramar Destin, Florida Photographer

I love having the opportunity to connect with so many different families during our short time. πŸ™‚ Although, I wanted to hang out and photograph Arisbei and her family way longer than 45-minutes!!! Despite the beach already starting to fill up in the wee hours of the morning, it felt like we had the entire beach inΒ Miramar. πŸ™‚ And fortunately, with some proper angling around the water and light, it really seems that way! Of course, when we had beachgoers passed by, everyone “awed” over the cute sisters in their darling dresses… How could they not?! πŸ™‚ I’m so happy they ended their vacation with these documented memories of their time here!!! I cannot imagine a better way of leaving the beautiful Emerald Coast!

For those who don’t know about the special I’m running while I’m living in Destin, Florida, check out the details HERE!!! Space is limited so email me to check availability! πŸ™‚

Thank you!

Thank you, Arisbei, and to your beautiful family for having me photograph these precious memories for you all while you were visiting the beautiful Emerald Coast! And goodness! Did the water show off in these photos!!! Thank you for getting up early to meet with me and make this happen. <3 I hope our paths cross again in the future!!!

Stephanie Messick Photography, LLC is a Destin, Miramar Beach, Okaloosa Island, Navarre, 30A, and Florida Panhandle Beach Engagement + Family Photographer, also serving Northern + Central Virginia. Learn more HERE or contact her HERE and ask about the Destin, Florida Portrait Photographer Special!

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