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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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Brent & Megan | Charleston, South Carolina Engagement Photographer

When we started talking engagement portraits, these two were game for ANYTHING. Of course, I was thinking, “TAKE ME! TAKE ME!” šŸ˜‰ I’m along for the ride as well, especially if it’s a place that is as photogenic as Charleston, South Carolina!!! Somehow, in the midst of crazy schedules, our calendars aligned! šŸ™‚ We counted […]

Kyle & Ashley | Fort Walton Beach, Florida Maternity + Family Portrait Photographer

I am so excited to share this post!!! Not only because I adore this family, but because this was the first lifestyle session booked outside of my Florida network! Ashley found me through an online search, and I’m sooooĀ glad my business connected us!! Planting a business in a new area can come with its own […]

Coffee Talk Mondays

I just got back to Virginia lateeeeeeeĀ Saturday night, and I’m only here until Friday, but it has already been an eventful time!!! šŸ™‚ This past week was a busy one between wedding planning, wood-working projects, business, traveling, and networking in both VA and FL! There’s a lot to do while I’m visiting VA for the […]

A Functional Foyer | DIY Board + Batten with Hooks

This project isn’t 100% done because I am figuring out what design plan I want to do for a bench under the hooks. But I thought sharing this quick project and breaking up the entrance redesign into two posts (wall treatment + DIY bench) will be great because I’ll be able to share how to […]

Best of 2018 | Virginia + Florida Engagement Photographer

Oh, today is a GOOD one!!!! I knew IĀ had a lot of favorites from the 2018 engagement season, but I didn’t realize how many until I put together this blog post! šŸ™‚ It means so much to me that these couples had entrusted me to photograph this joyous occasion of their engagement. They don’t just […]

Coffee Talk Mondays

I promise I’m not trying to turn my blog into a once a week routine!! šŸ˜‰ Even though my blog shows differently. Since driving down to Florida on Wednesday, I’ve been busy with album designs, emails, networking … and house projects! šŸ˜‰ You’ll see what Alex and I have been up to in this post […]

Coffee Talk Mondays

Where did this past week go?!?!!? I didn’t get quite as much business work as I wanted to get done, but I was so fortunate to spend as much quality time with my grandmother as I did while she was in town. <3 As you’ll see, the occasion was special because she wanted to be […]

Coffee Talk Mondays

Okay, I promise that “Coffee Talk Mondays” will not become “Coffee Talk Tuesdays” … šŸ˜‰ After taking the Holiday yesterday to catch up with meetings, family, and photograph one of my favorite couples, I had to take a day away from my computer. So today will be catch up day with yesterday’s blog post and […]

Best of 2018 | Virginia + Florida Family Portrait Photographer

I cannot believe it’s 2019!!! With the new year means lots of changes ahead, personally and business-wise! šŸ™‚ But before there is change, I love taking this time of the year to reflect on the past twelve months. I like to see what I can improve, but I also really enjoy seeing the positive results […]

Coffee Talk Mondays

It’s Tuesday, but we are going to pretend it’s Monday so I don’t feel bad posting a “Coffee Talk Mondays” post. HA! Although, I don’t hate that we are a day closer to Friday! šŸ˜‰ Gosh, the last time I did a Coffee Talk Monday post was before Alex proposed to me!!!! Today, we celebrate […]

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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