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With over a decade of experience, I’ll gently guide you through a relaxed, meaningful photography experience — allowing real connection, emotion, and in-between moments to unfold naturally. So when you look back, you’ll remember how it felt, not just how it looked.

Timeless photography for couples and families who want to remember how it felt.

@stephaniemessickphoto

Stories of love, connection, and the moments in between

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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. 🙂 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. 🙂 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! 🙂 It’s so funny to admit this, but after photographing Graham and Meghan at their engagement session last […]

Taylor & Ashley | Royalton Riviera Cancun, Mexico Destination Wedding Photographer

I’m still on cloud CINCO DE MAYO after photographing this super fun celebration over the weekend in Cancun, Mexico at the GORGEOUS Royalton Riviera resort!!! Sand in between my toes while photographing Taylor and Ashley’s wedding was exactly what my soul needed — Although, let’s talk about how much of a work out it is […]

Caroline & Rhett | Great Falls National Park, Virginia Engagement Photographer

My heart eye emoji is at max capacity with this sweet couple. Rhett and Caroline have the natural ability to be completely them in front of the camera. <3 Love and joy radiates from within and I love how well that was documented. I cannot wait to photograph them again on their wedding day! 🙂 […]

Coffee Talk Mondays

Since I spent all day yesterday trying to get back to VA (I say trying because there was a delay at the airport that took us forever to get back home), so I’m starting my work week today as if it was Monday. 😉 There’s a LOT to catch up as I’m diving into a […]

Alex & Lindsay | Oak Island, North Carolina Elopement Photographer

Gosh, I’m not even sure where to start?! Lindsay has been a dear friend of mine since ninth grade … I don’t even want to count how many years ago that was. 😉 HA! Countless sleepovers … screaming at the top of our lungs to Backstreet Boys … plenty of boy talk … And all […]

James & Emily | Boxwood Orange, Virginia Photographer

You might recognize these two because they were recently on my blog from their April engagement portraits at Airlie! 🙂 I adore these two for several reasons. 1) Their love story is unique, personable, and perfect. 2) They give all thanks and glory to God for bringing them together. 3) The way they look at […]

With over a decade of experience, I’ll gently guide you through a relaxed, meaningful photography experience — allowing real connection, emotion, and in-between moments to unfold naturally. So when you look back, you’ll remember how it felt, not just how it looked.

Timeless photography for couples and families who want to remember how it felt.

@stephaniemessickphoto

Stories of love, connection, and the moments in between

Gallery images