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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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I remember my first meeting with Morgan and Cam. In fact, I made sure to bring up the laugh with Morgan the day of her wedding because I couldn’t help but think, “Oh, that’s SO Morgan!” Haha! She’s all about comfort, which I love!!! I mean, I love coming home after a day out and […]

Oh, guys. This session might have been one of the rainest portrait sessions I’ve ever done, but you would never be able to tell that from the bliss captured below!!! 🙂 We arrived at Sky Meadows Park early last week and had no choice but to bear the elements while Kayla and her family were visiting […]

This week has been the week of rain!!! Haha! But that’s okay because I love the even lighting, anyways!! 🙂 When planning a portrait session, if the weather forecasters are predicting rain, we talk about a backup rain date. I mean, if you have the option of not photographing portraits in the rain, the majority […]

Saturday arrived and I felt hopeful the weather would work around our schedule. It always works out, after all. Honestly, though, it wouldn’t have worked if it wasn’t for Stephen, Gabby, their families and wedding party! Everyone was in high spirits, even throughout the downpouring rain. More logistical things have to go down with last-minute strategizing, […]

November 7, 2017

We arrived at Skyline Drive the day before Halloween on what seemed to be the COLDEST day this fall season. I wasn’t prepared for how freezing this session was going to be. The funny part was I was overdressed one of the last times I was visiting/photographing up there to only find myself pulling off […]

I’ve been busy traveling all over Virginia lately, photographing fall engagements! One of the places I recently visited to document Taylor and Katherine’s engagement session was in Richmond, the heart of Virginia! 🙂 I wouldn’t have chosen a better place for their backdrop because RVA is their current hometown. Knowing that they don’t plan to […]

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Tim and Carina were in town for just the weekend, and I was SO grateful we managed to make this session happen! The fall season is a bit hectic for many, especially with the winter season coming … Really, not many people want to be outside shivering, and I don’t blame them!! We had beautiful […]

Another incredible Skyline Drive session for the books! Can I just live up here? Haha! This is definitely one of my all-time favorite places in Virginia and for a good reason! The sunsets are unreal. Speaking of which, Chris, Frankie and I originally planned to do a session two weeks ago, and unfortunately, the weather […]

Alexandria has been a popular choice for sessions lately, besides Skyline Drive. I love what Old Town offers for my couples — Variety!! Within a short walk, we can photograph by greenery, old architecture, quaint homes, cobblestone streets and the water! Rob and Anna chose Old Town as the backdrop to their photos, and we […]

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