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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!

DOCUMENTING LOVE'S UNSCRIPTED CHAPTERS FROM COUPLES & FAMILIES IN COLORADO + VIRGINIA

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Last year I did the “Best of 2013” and it was a huge hit! This year, I planned to continue this series with the “Best of 2014”! Starting off this series with engagement portraits today! I completed 46 engagement sessions this past year (holy moly!) and found my personal favorite photo from each session to share […]

If you have been following me this month, you know that I have been in this movement of “upscaling” my brand. So far I have really spent my time reworking my new website and tweaked logo. 🙂 It’s an exciting move for my business and I keep thinking of the list I want to accomplish […]

The moment I met these two at their Homestead engagement session in Hot Springs, I knew that they were destined to be with each other. The way that Jacob pulled Felicia in for kisses on her forehead or even a simple hug, those little genuine moments were 100% sincere. It was as if they never wanted […]

To say it was FREEZING is an understatement! It felt as if the temperature dropped from 28 degrees at the beginning of the session to the negatives by the end of the session! Anna was such a trooper standing in the unbearably cold temps in her adorable sequin dress! I don’t know how she did […]

January 12, 2015

After the Creative @ Heart Conference last weekend, I felt that PUSH I needed to start off my 2015 year! This past week was a little busy … okay, it was actually VERY busy but I knew once it was over, my slow season has arrived. 🙂 I’ll admit that I have been anxiously waiting […]

I realized I never posted these Christmas portraits of my family and the photos Amanda captured of Kyle and I! I cannot say enough how blessed I am to be surrounded by these amazing individuals! All so different, but a beautiful combination that make up my heart. Eleven years ago, I remember my family and […]

It’s funny to read last year’s blog post with my 2014 resolutions before starting this posting. I said last year that I felt like I was struggling as an artist … I think it is safe to say that no matter what stage you are in, you will struggle. That’s the best part of being […]

When I look back on the 2014 year, I see so much growth. I hope to continuously see growth through my years ahead in business because that’s an important aspect of being an entrepreneur. I look forward to seeing the growth of 2015 and where this year will take not just my business life, but […]

Chris and Hayley … where do I even begin with these two?! I fell in love with their adorable little family last year from the moment I met them! Let’s be honest, I stalk all of Hayley’s Instagram for her ADORABLE pup photos and not to mention her awesome sense of home decorating! You remember […]

I hope everyone had an amazing weekend! I’m out of the office today and will be back tomorrow to respond to emails. 🙂 I’m soaking up every moment here at the Creative @ Heart Conference!!! Cannot wait to take what I have learned so far and apply it to my business. These girls are so […]

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!

DOCUMENTING LOVE'S UNSCRIPTED CHAPTERS FROM COUPLES & FAMILIES IN COLORADO + VIRGINIA

@stephaniemessickphoto

find inspiration

Gallery images