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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August 5, 2014

Matthew | Hume, Virginia Senior Portrait Photographer

Matthew comes from one of the sweetest families I know! You might recognize this environment that his photos were taken because it is the exact place where Travis and Megan got hitched a few months ago! 🙂 Now, Megan’s younger brother is going off to college with a full ride to Universal Technical Institute! Being a male graduate, he was too thrilled about having photos taken for 1.5 hours … but by showing him how easy I was going to make it for him, he made the best of the time there by bringing out his truck and adorable pup!

Thank you Matthew for a great time! Good luck in North Carolina!!! Your going to do great! Enjoy some of my favorites!

I love this lighting!!!
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matthew_warrenton_virginia_senior_portraits-49_webThen he brought out his baby!
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matthew_warrenton_virginia_senior_portraits-64_webOne of my all time favorite senior guy shots!
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Congrats on your acceptance to Universal Technical Institute!!!

  1. Denise Nickerson Jacobs says:

    Absolutely fantastic! Thank you Stephanie Messick Photography Your work is breathtaking! You even got my boy to smile. I think you are a miracle worker. 😉

  2. Latisha Marie Beavers Brooks says:

    Omgosh! I love following your work. You are amazing! And your right they are the sweetest family !!!!