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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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Saturday of Memorial Day weekend was another BEAUTIFUL one!!!! <3 I told you that you would see Dylan and Theresa on the blog again shortly after their engagement portraits were featured last week. šŸ™‚ And here they are! All dressed up and HUSBAND AND WIFE! And boy … The party they threw for their guests […]

Colin, Nicole, and I met at one of my favorite downtown Warrenton coffee shops earlier this year to talk about dreams, plans, and get to know each other. šŸ™‚ They originally wanted a winter shoot with potential snowfall, but obviously, we decided to go the way opposite direction and find the prettiest flowering location in […]

I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend!!! Kyle and Lauren’s classic and timeless wedding at the Mill at Fine Creek kicked off this long holiday weekend on Friday. šŸ™‚ The last time I got together with Kyle and Lauren was from their engagement session at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens last […]

I remember running errands one afternoon last year when I received a phone call from Theresa’s SWEET momma! She was so excited because Dylan proposed to her daughter which meant they were starting to dream and plan their big day. On a side note — This is crazy typing this and realizing how the time […]

Gosh … I continue to photograph stunning weddings one after another this spring season! You’re going to LOVE looking through this eye candy today. <3 Kevin and Briana’s beauty shines from within! They don’t just enjoy making each other laugh and smile, they are truly best friends — That will be VERY evident below!!! I […]

Eric & Rae | Chrysalis Vineyards, Virginia Wedding Photographer

We watched the weather like it was our job every day leading up to the final hour before Eric and Rae tied the knot! Crazy storms were in the distance, but our prayers were answered because the rain just started as I drove away from this ceremony!!! So blessed. šŸ™‚ The rain worked around our […]

Coffee Talk Mondays

The days are flying by at this point. How can we add more hours to the day?? I wish I could feel more on top of my game, but on the other hand, I’m SO excited that the days are flying by because it’s one more day closer to seeing Alex!!! <3 I cannot WAIT. […]

David & Megan | Skyline Drive, Virginia Engagement Photographer

I’m excited to conclude the week with this session on top of the mountains of Virginia! One of my favorite spots and it was the ideal backdrop for David and Megan’s engagement session. šŸ™‚ Of course, we couldn’t forget to include their fur baby, Savannah!!! She totally hammed it up in front of the camera […]

Johnny & Amanda | Stone Tower Winery, Leesburg Virginia Engagement Photographer

Somehow, we managed to photograph these portraits on one of the hottest days in May. But it was worth the trade off after postponing their initial engagement session date from the threat of rain! I mean… I don’t know anyone who would willingly want to photograph a session in the rain if we had a […]

Graham & Meghan | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Garden Wedding Photographer

Welp! This wedding is a hefty post!!! Only because I had wayyyy too many favorites and have to share the entire story of Saturday with you all to show you only a glimpse of their fairytale day! šŸ™‚ It’s so funny to admit this, but after photographing Graham and Meghan at their engagement session last […]

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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