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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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Coffee Talk Mondays

I don’t have a lot to share from this past week in this post below, but I’ve been out and about photographing sessions! 🙂 Coronavirus cases are on the rise as Florida is now claimed to be the new epicenter of the pandemic, but I’m taking every precaution to socially distance myself from my couples/families. […]

We are Having a Baby!!!

Now that the news is OUT, I can finally share photos, stories, and random things I learned about the first trimester! 🙂 As soon as I typed the title for the blog post, I thought… “Did I really just say that?!” Mentally, it hasn’t sunk in. Physically, though, it has in so many ways!! No […]

Corey & Kimberly | Okaloosa Island, Florida Photographer

THIS SESSION. This session with Corey and Kimberly still has my photographer heart on cloud nine! <3 The golden light, pink clouds, blue water, and this darling couple made this session one for the books! Okaloosa Island will forever be a special place to many of us here near Destin, Florida, including Corey and Kimberly. […]

Coffee Talk Mondays

MAN. What a WEEK!!!! I did not want the weekend to end. <3 I’m very grateful for this time with Alex, but now that vacation time is over, I’m back to work behind my computer AND camera this week!!! I have some exciting and beautiful blog posts to share with you all, and I cannot […]

Matt & Allie | Marriott Ranch, Virginia Engagement Photographer

I had been looking forward to meeting Matt and Allie for MONTHS after briefly getting to know them over the phone. 🙂 At the time, they were anticipating for their August wedding at Stone Tower Winery, and could hardly wait to tie the knot! After all, they had been waiting for a DECADE to get […]

Eight Years | Business Anniversary

On June 4th, I celebrated my eight years business anniversary!!! This celebration wouldn’t be possible without celebrating all of those who have supported me throughout this journey. <3 My business has caused me to grow in so many ways, and I’m happy that you all were along for the ride, especially for those who have […]

Coffee Talk Mondays

Gosh, I cannot believe I went an entire week without blogging last week! Fortunately, things are picking back up a little bit so I have some VERY fun and beautiful posts to share with you all in the coming weeks!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 I’m SUPER excited! But this week, I’ll be celebrating EIGHT years in […]

Coffee Talk Mondays

JUNE. Wow. How is it already half way through 2020? It has been one bizarre year in this world and it unfortunately doesn’t seem to improve. My heart aches for this world, but I’m also reminded to seek gratitude! This month is an eventful one with plenty to be grateful for… 1) My business is […]

Daniel & Betsy | Destin, Florida Beach Engagement Photographer

It has been a while since I’ve posted an engagement session! 🙂 During the winter season, I was hustling through projects to gear up for the busy spring wedding season. Once COVID hit, plans changed. Betsy, Alex’s coworker, knew that I was a Destin, Florida Beach Engagement Photographer, and reached out to me. 🙂 I was […]

Coffee Talk Mondays

Can you believe it’s summer?! Or I guess, basically summer? It sure feels like it with our 90-degree temps here in Florida. We feel like old farts as we try to make our plans around the hottest times of the day… Even venturing out to the beach! Gosh, I remember visiting Florida as a tourist […]

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

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