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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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It was three months ago when Richard first contacted me regarding a portrait session. I sent over my information over to him and told him my availability, but it wasn’t until a few emails in before he told me that he wanted this session to be a proposal. I squealed with happiness reading his email […]

Like I posted on Friday, I’m out of the office until the 25th enjoying a little road trip to the south! 🙂 I’ve always heard how romantic Savannah and Charleston is so now I’m officially experiencing the beautiful parts of the southern US … but not just romantic, but also haunted. 😉 More to come […]

I want to say a BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Kyle!!!! I am so glad to celebrate another fabulous year with him! 🙂 He is one of the most considerate, honest, trusting, unselfish, humorous guys I know (not to mention HOT!) and I am SO incredibly lucky!!! One thing that we both love to do is […]

We met up last Friday at the beautiful Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna for their engagement session. Seeing them together for the first time, I had to smile to myself as I noticed they were the perfect “puzzle piece” when they were standing next to each other. Both tall and slim but able to snug […]

Gosh, where to begin! Amazing day! You may remember Jared & Brittany from their engagement session recently on the blog and finally, it was their big day! I loved that they incorporated JMU colors into their wedding theme … don’t think that was purposefully done, but that just shows how much JMU spirit they have […]

When I say I have the sweetest couples, I’m not just saying that to make them sound good. FOR REAL. I am so blessed by all of the amazing couples that surround my business. And these two. My goodness. I’m not sure if there are enough words to be said about Jeremy & Hope. I […]

August 11, 2014

How blessed were we this past weekend? Well, speaking from the Northern VA area. 😉 Sunday, we were anticipated rain which suddenly changed to being a GORGEOUS sunny day! Could not have been more perfect for Jared & Brittany’s wedding day! It was very weird having Saturday “off” and photographing on Sunday … I didn’t […]

I love making systems that work for my business! So many photographers have influenced “making systems” and it has really made my weekly life so easy! Okay, well I guess I shouldn’t throw out the word “easy” like it’s THAT easy because owning a business is HARD work … but having a system makes life organized […]

It’s so funny getting to know the younger generation who are on their way to graduating high school. So many flash backs to that time … and hard to believe that it was a little over 7 years ago since I walked across that very stage. Grateful where live has taken me and I’m positive […]

I don’t think I could adore this couple more! From the first time meeting them at Bethany Beach for their engagement session a year ago to their final meeting to their wedding day at the gorgeous Ceresville Mansion in Frederick, Maryland … it has been a dream to be their wedding photographer! I say all […]

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

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