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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May 4, 2015

Weekend Recap

Weekend Recap | Happy May!

HAPPY MAY everyone!!! This sunny weather has me in an energetic mood and I’m excited to go to the gym today to run off this energy. I realize I need to go when I feel that motivation … who is with me on that? This past weekend was pretty awesome but also super busy. All worthwhile of course. 🙂

It started with an event I hosted for my SMP Brides (Stephanie Messick Photography Brides). I have DRASTICALLY slowed down my schedule for this month in preparation for the weddings I have booked. My dad texted me earlier last week letting me know that his fields were covered in yellow flowers! This makes my heart sing and I knew I needed to make a session happen there after photographing in the yellow flowers last year. 🙂 Instead of hosting it for only one couple to enjoy, I thought why not open it up to my couples! There were ten minute time slots from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and I was able to document couple after couple during that short time we had together for whoever was interested. It was great for both parties because I was able to push myself due to the limited amount of time we had together while my couples were able to have updated spring portraits in a field of flowers. 🙂 It was so much fun and a huge hit! Cannot wait to showcase more this week!

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Saturday was finally Sean and Zari’s wedding day!!!! It was a jam packed day with events from the moment I arrived until midnight. It was SO much fun seeing Sean and Zari celebrate with their family and friends … and boy do they know how to party! Cannot wait to share more from their big day this week!!!

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Oh and just a little side note! I FINALLY met one of my social media photog friends, Jennifer! She’s beautiful inside and out and I’m so glad we are officially not internet friends, but real life friends! 🙂 Haha! Oh and my lovely second shooter, Ali, and I were SO thrilled to have had the chance to have henna done during the reception! I couldn’t sit down long enough for them to finish mine because I wanted to be on the dance floor but at least I had a little bit done for the experience. So cool! Unfortunately, Ali’s rubbed off pretty fast but I can see a little bit of the markings left at least. 🙂 What a fun night!

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Sunday was my relaxation day! 🙂 While I cleaned my equipment from Saturday’s wedding, backed up my photos and played housewife by cleaning the house/making dinner, I could not help but to be on cloud nine after a joy-filled weekend! The sun really brightens my mood and I am so glad I was able to enjoy a sunny Sunday for once! It feels like forever since I have had a work-free sunny day so I am glad Kyle and I were able to enjoy it together. We hung out in the sun with Kyle’s family/nieces/nephews/cousins just purely enjoying God’s beautiful masterpiece. Afterwards, we took a little lunch of cheese and crackers and drank some yummy sangria at Phillip Carter. If you have never been, you have to try their sangria. 🙂 It’s so so SO good! I hope everyone was able to enjoy the lovely weather! HAPPY MONDAY!

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