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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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Marc, Caity and I go back to the high school years … which honestly feels like FOREVER AGO. One thing I love about my “job” is that I get the chance to reconnect to those I knew from my past and catch up! Obviously, they are always doing great because … they found love! 🙂 I […]

It was finally the moment that they both have been waiting for … Josh was waiting around the corner waiting for the tap on his shoulder. He turned around and immediately grasped her into his arms tightly. Immediately, my eyes filled up with tears. To witness such a powerful and intimate moment like theirs was a treasure! […]

Before I get into this post, I only just realized today that TODAY is the deadline for your votes! The Warrenton Lifestyle is taking in votes for the “Best of Warrenton” and I know myself and other small businesses would LOVE your support! It’s super easy and fast! Don’t feel like you have to answer […]

I hope everyone enjoyed their Fourth of July weekend! Amazing weather!!! I realize I have so much I want to do this week before taking off to OBX this weekend, so sorry to be brief. 🙂 This week, I’ll be finalizing edits, packaging/shipping out sessions/weddings/gifts, album designs, packing up for OBX, finishing up a project […]

Happy Independence Day on this more than perfect day! Could the weather be any better?! A nice summer breeze and the sun beaming … this calls for a great Fourth of July! I was a little nervous that the hurricane might damper the Fourth of July weekend, but fortunately it steered away from here. Great […]

Really? 2014 where are you going?! I don’t think I’m the only one who feels this way! This year has been one heck of an adventure this far and I’m looking forward to even more adventures the remainder of this year. 🙂 Today, I want to share some of my July goals and updates since I pushed […]

Finally, the day has come! Jamie and Tori celebrating with their dearest family and friends on a GORGEOUS Saturday afternoon!!! Let me tell you that these two are true to who they are! After their wedding, I felt like I’ve been friends with them for YEARS! I know a few of their favorite things … Game […]

I don’t think I could love having a JMU couple more! I LOVE my University and LOVE when I have brides who attended JMU! 🙂 Immediately I fell in love with these two, especially when I saw their outfits for their engagement session. 😉 They are super adorable inside and out and it was an absolute […]

June 30, 2014

Happy end of June! Can you believe that we are celebrating the 4th of July THIS WEEK?! I’m constantly reminded how fast time flies by and just knowing that we have just 5 months until 2015 is a crazy thought! Although, I am ready for Christmas. 😉 Did I just say that?! I’m only saying […]

Anthony and I went to high school together, so naturally this farm type of atmosphere really was different for Ashley. She fit in perfectly with the cows … and the cows were agree as they played and chased each other around Anthony and Ashley! I always enjoy seeing my clients light up when the baby […]

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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