Est. 2012 | Colorado Springs, Colorado and Charlottesville, Virginia wedding & family photographer

I cannot believe Thanksgiving is this week! Is everyone excited for the Holiday season? To be honest, I started decorating for Christmas yesterday! I was too excited to wait until next weekend! 😉 Although, I’m waiting until after Thanksgiving before putting up a tree or outdoor decor. Cannot wait to see everything come together in my new space. 🙂 Love decorating and love the Christmas season, so I’m excited to share some photos!

I finished one of my last weddings of the year on Saturday, and I cannot WAIT to share the crazy and unpredictable weather we encountered. From the sunshine to rain to sleet to snow to a rainbow to one incredible sunset, the day was epic. Plus, I got to hang out with two friends I gained through my business and help them celebrate the occasion. What a way to wind down the wedding season! Here’s a sneak peek with more to come this week! 🙂

Well, I wasn’t sure I was going to make this happen this year, but I’m hosting the Fifth Annual Christmas Mini Sessions on December 10th!! 🙂 Due to my schedule, I will be hosting only a few sessions, so spots are very limited!!! I had the BEST time photographing everyone for the fall mini session extravaganza and I’m looking forward to seeing old and new friends in a few weeks! Email me at info@stephaniemessick.com if you are interested in learning more!

So what are the pros of these Christmas mini sessions?

1. I don’t book portrait sessions over the weekends because of the wedding season but this Christmas Mini Session day gives couples and families the opportunity to book a weekend time slot!
2. More affordable compared to the typical full lifestyle session.
3. Looking for professional quality portraits for your Christmas/New Year cards!
4. Maybe your family cannot handle being in front of the camera for an extended amount of time. 15 minutes is just enough time to document some picturesque moments without dragging feet.

If you are interested in learning more, please email me at info@stephaniemessick.com! I have very selected time slots available as it is first come, first serve!

General information about the day (you will learn more once you email me):
December 10th (rain date on December 11th)
15-minute time slots
$195
Christmas Tree Farm close to Marshall, VA
At least ten edited photos
Signed printing rights
Up to six immediate family members

Thanks for your interest and I look forward to hearing from you soon!!!