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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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Thailand Honeymoon | Railay Beach + Phi Phi Islands

If you missed the first Thailand Honeymoon blog post, this is a two-part feature! Last time, I shared our adventures through Bangkok and Chiang Mai! Today, I’m sharing one of my FAVORITE places in the entire world … Railay Beach + the Phi Phi Islands in Thailand! I hope the beauty and the magic below […]

Coffee Talk Mondays

Happy Coffee Talk Monday, everyone! I’m definitely dragging today… *Where’s the coffee?!* But I’m SO excited that Memorial Day weekend is just days away!!! It’s weird thinking that if it wasn’t for the pandemic, I would be in Virginia right now… But before I head back north to photograph my first summer wedding at the […]

4 Must-Read Marriage Books

Whether you are single, engaged, or married, there is so much knowledge out there in this world to help us connect. And when we think about our life, we just all want to be loved. But so many of us feel love in different ways! This is why opening our hearts and minds to the […]

Coffee Talk Mondays

I have to admit that this past week wasn’t very eventful. HA! I spent my days working on business tasks (blogging, emails, album design) as well as personal-life tasks like working out and home chores. It was also a challenging week because Alex is working long 13-hour shifts, 6-days a week! Whew! He’s Superman. 🙂 […]

Thailand Honeymoon | Bangkok + Chiang Mai

This is a two-part blog post, and I had to split it up because I have so many favorite memories to share with you all!!! Back in October, Alex and I went on our honeymoon to Railay Beach (coming soon!) + Bangkok + Chiang Mai, Thailand!!!! Believe me, the pasta, wine, and cheese were also […]

Coffee Talk Mondays

May the Fourth be with you! I’m sure my brother is LOVING today — He’s a Star Wars fan, after all. 😉 But honestly, my favorite day this week is CINCO DE MAYO tomorrow!!! I love me some Mexican food, and cannot wait to celebrate the fun Holiday on our typical Taco Tuesday! How appropriate. […]

The Adventure Box Tradition

I’m excited to share one of my FAVORITE traditions Alex and I started on our first dating anniversary. I hope this inspires YOU to carry on this meaningful tradition too. As you must guess, photography plays a huge part in my life! But I think this idea can be special to anyone who appreciates a […]

Coffee Talk Mondays

I think I need an extra cup of coffee today… It’s Tuesday and I’m just now posting a “Coffee Talk Mondays” post! HAHA! What is going on with my quarantine life?! It’s hard to keep the days straight… and it’s crazy that it’s almost MAY! The months ahead are looking soooo different than I ever […]

A Cozy and Coastal Blue Bedroom | Inspiration

You might recall me sharing a little project I tackled last year. I built and hung my first DIY barn door!!! It was a fun project, but this was before I officially moved into Alex’s house. Needless to say, I was excited to see my furniture move in and bring a little feminine touch into […]

Coffee Talk Mondays

I hope you enjoyed a slow weekend!!! Happy Coffee Talk Monday … the quarantine life edition! This past week was quite busy in the Schloe household. Between business, enjoying the outdoors, and family time, the weeks don’t seem to slow down during this quarantine season! Is it feeling the same way for you too? I […]

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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