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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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October 20, 2014

What a WEEKEND! Whew! I knew I always found a way to keep myself busy! It’s funny because I could have sworn that when I photographed my last crazy wedding weekend a couple weeks ago that everything would start slowwwwwing down. FALSE. If anything, I looked at my calendar on Thursday realizing that I had […]

I am starting a series of things I love as I enter into my slow season. 🙂 Although I’m still weeks away from technically going into the slow season … believeeeeeeee me, I have a ton on my “to do list” at this moment with ZERO editing work, surprisingly! A little overwhelming for a Friday/weekend! […]

I was connected to Clayton & Gigi through the fabulous Kim Newton Weddings and it has been love ever since! Here are some random points of why I love these two … They are getting married next spring at the gorgeous Oxen Hill Manor, they love cats, Gigi attended my SMP 5K Runaway Brides (!!!!) and they […]

This was my first time at the Graves Mountain Lodge, but I was supposed to go earlier this fall for their famous Apple Festival! So glad I was able to check out this space first hand with these two lovebirds by touring around the entire property! The drive down there was breathtaking! I enjoyed every […]

Finally! These two are engaged! 🙂 Taylor and her family have known my family for YEARS! After all, being in the farm industry, farmers know about every farmer in the area. Am I right? Taylor’s family is known for owning the famous MooThru ice cream shop off of 29! Have you been?! If you haven’t … GO! […]

October 13, 2014

For the first time in a LONG time, I had a weekend off! Weird. So weird. Being that it is October and one of the busiest portrait/wedding months of the year. You know what? I’m so thankful! I have not been able to slow down in a longggggg time. Although, being the planner I am, I […]

All I can say is … kids say the darnest things! I don’t get to photograph family portraits very often with my wedding schedule, but when I do get the opportunity, I know I’m in for a good time! And a lot of laughing! Kids love to be goofy and have fun! Naturally, they need a […]

This isn’t the first time where I had Disney details involved in a wedding day. If you remember Travis & Megan’s wedding back in May, they had Disney themed details as well! My couples must know that I listen to Disney music while I edit! 😉 Haha! I love it! Kenny and Allison’s Disney details […]

I remember meeting Gary and Jessica at my family farm a year ago (cannot believe it was a year ago) and immediately hitting it off with them! I feel like I can say this over and over again, but I am so blessed to have such sweet couples! As I was behind the scenes throughout […]

I met Ken and Elaine at their beautiful home where I was immediately greeted by their doggies! A great way to start out a session as I love fur babies! 🙂 After walking around the property we headed out to Reston where the sun decided to come out just for them! Surprisingly, this was my first time […]

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