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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October 26, 2016

Davey & Isabella | Fall Warrenton, Virginia Wedding Photographer

Davey & Isabella | Warrenton, Virginia Fall Wedding Photographer

Isabella and her family have been a part of my family since I can remember. Basically forever! We are so thankful for their friendship. I remember boat rides through Lake Anna and taking breaks on the small beaches, eating sandwiches while fish sucked our toes. Now, I don’t 100% remember if that last part was right because it was so long ago but I faintly remember freaking out about the fish sucking on our toes. Haha! Oh gosh, I hope they weren’t leeches. Yikes… Anyways, Isabella is another sister to me and I was so honored when she asked if I would photograph one of the best days of her life! She was so cute when I said I wouldn’t miss it for the world because she jumped into my arms squealing that she was an “SMP Bride”! How adorable is she?!

Davey & Isabella | Warrenton, Virginia Fall Wedding Photographer

It was a weird combination for me since this was the first time I had to balance being a guest and the wedding photographer. Although, I found myself holding my camera throughout the reception when Isabella would storm up to me, demand I put down my camera and join the dance floor. Don’t have to ask me twice! 😉 On a personal note, my mom and dad arrived and noticed I was wearing purple. Coincidentally, my entire family was wearing purple! All five of us … It was hilarious!

Before the reception began, it was a true fairy tale for Davey and Isabella. All of the stress of planning paid off! I am SO thankful they were willing to have a first look because the rain held off during portrait time. Before the first look, it was raining cats and dogs! God blessed us with beautiful weather with the blessing of a little rain during their ceremony. 🙂 I could have photographed Davey and Isabella all day long! They looked so exquisite dressed up for their big day, so I’m glad we were ahead of schedule (that never happens) and ended up with 45 minutes of portrait time! Wooo! 🙂 I was definitely in Heaven! Something monumental happened during their wedding. Isabella cried! It’s not very often when you see Isabella get sentimental. Good thing I have it documented for forever. 😉 LOL!

The reception time flew by faster than ever … I guess when you’re dancing a lot, why even check the time? When Davey and Isabella were dancing their first dance as husband and wife, I noticed them having the best time on the dance floor. Who knows what they were saying to make each other laugh and smile, but it was adorable. The guests admired their love so evident on the dance floor that I caught Davey’s mom having a little moment watching her son all grown up. 🙂 It was the sweetest! I cannot believe all of the months of excitement and planning came and went. Now, Davey and Isabella are husband and wife, and I am so excited for their future together!! 🙂

Thank you, Davey and Isabella, for giving me the great honor of photographing your special day. I love you both and cannot wait to watch your marriage blossom over the years! CONGRATS and enjoy this preview from your fairy tale day! XOXO!

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CONGRATS!!!!! LOVE YOU!!!

Thank you to all of the vendors involved!!!
Ceremony: St. Johns the Evangelist Catholic Church in Warrenton, VA
Reception: Fauquier Springs Country Club
Photographer: Stephanie Messick Photography
Hair: Salon Emage, Grace
Makeup: Salon Emage, Charla
Caterer: Fauquier Springs Country Club
Florist: Shelley Floral Enterprise
DJ: Sound Decision
Dress Designer: Essence of Australia, from Ava Laurenne

  1. B etty Ann Shipe Henry says:

    These are absolutely stunning!!

  2. karen helms says:

    Hi Carolyn and Isabella,
    I agree with Betty Ann Shipe Henry – these photos are stunning. Every detail was captured for she and her husband David to cherish and remember forever.
    Congratulations with love,
    Karen

  3. Carolyn R Baldanza says:

    Stephanie, You did such a wonderful job capturing Isabella and Davey’s wedding. We love you and your family, and I’m so glad you were able to be the “invited family member” as you should be and NOT as the photographer. We will do boating again, and this time go fishing for crabs and eat it out on our deck down at the Northern Neck–the whole Messick and Baldanza family reunion all over again so more memories can be made. You have an eye for capturing moments and each photo speaks for itself. I’m so very proud of you, and truly thankful for being such an important part of our life and that of Isabella’s and now Davey’s. We love you, Carolyn XOXO

  4. Cyndi Messick says:

    I might be slightly biased, but these are my favorite wedding photos of the year! The photos are stunning! Wishing much love and happiness to Isabella and Davey. <3

  5. Pam D. Shipe says:

    These pictures are breath taking. Do not hoe Davey and Bella will be able to pick their favorite.

  6. Beth says:

    Stephanie!! I was just doing some research on this church and came across your beautiful images. These are lovely. 🙂