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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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Where do I begin … Over two years ago, Morgan initially reached out to me regarding her spring 2018 wedding. It was pretty far out, but we immediately hit it off with our love for wedding venues with mountain views! Hence why they ultimately chose Marriott Ranch. 😉 Little did I know that our initial […]

This may seem like a day late … Well, it is … BUT because I photographed two weddings Saturday and Sunday, I took yesterday to organize my business and personal to-dos for the week! 🙂 So let’s roll with it! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed the first day of sunshine […]

Nathan, Mandi, and I met years back … I’m not even going to try to throw out a number because it’s only going to remind me how old I’m getting. 😉 HA! It’s hard to say exactly when we met because growing up in the same town, it could have been from school, family, friends, […]

It seems like this week is all about the rain, but I hope this sunny session brightens your day! <3 Mike, Lauren and I met last week on a perfectttt May day at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna. They were looking for a location with flowers and beautiful greenery, and I knew the perfect place! […]

Happy Monday! <3 I cannot believe we are at the halfway mark of May!!! Say what?! This past weekend was a very, very, VERY special, anticipated occasion!! Alex was promoted to Captain in the Air Force AND graduated from VCU’s School of Medicine! We are all soooooo proud of him and all of his accomplishments! I wasn’t […]

Oh, man! I’m excited to share these photos with you all today! 🙂 The Shenandoah National Park is always a favorite destination of mine, whether it’s for business or personal reasons. The views combined with one incredible sunset is a guaranteed winner in my book! Graham and Rachel love the Shenandoah as well, so it […]

I have photographed at Harpers Ferry more in the past year than ever before, and I absolutely LOVE it! <3 Every time I travel, it’s a new experience/adventure. And really, every session is a new adventure, but I do love good scenery with mountains/water!!! It’s a quaint little town on the water with beautiful hidden […]

How was your Cinco de Mayo?!?! I absolutely love the holiday because I’m a big fan of Mexican food. 😉 Tacos … Margaritas … Guacamole … Chipos. 😉 This past weekend might have been my favorite of all the Cinco de Mayos I’ve celebrated in the past! It definitely involved a yummy taco (Chapman style […]

Danny, Laurie and I met last week at the very location they will say yes to forever. <3 In December, just a day before the clock ticks into the New Year, they will share a kiss as husband and wife at the Winery at Bull Run. Except, we won’t have spring flowers, but maybe flurries? […]

Do you love breakfast? I don’t know about you, but I definitely do!!! And so does Shawn and Elaine! 🙂 On Sunday, they gathered with their closest family and friends in a secret garden at the Rust Manor House in Leesburg, Virginia, to tie the knot. I would say that Shawn and Elaine are not your typical, traditional couple, which I LOVE […]

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

find inspiration

Gallery images