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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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Hola!! Oh my gosh, if you haven’t visited Hawaii, I’m going to somehow convince you to go in the near future! Although, I heard that with an increase in flights will come cheaper fares next year. Let’s keep an eye out for that! 😉 Now that I’m back, I’m excited to dive back into a […]

Happy Wednesday, everyone!! It’s funny to see how timing can work out in our favor. 🙂 My friends in Hawaii invited me to visit them while they are living on the beautiful island, so a few months ago I took the offer seriously when I saw the plane ticket prices! I was supposed to visit […]

It has been a while since I have shared a DIY home project with you all! So today, I’m sharing how YOU can really jazz up a room with some wood, nails, caulk, and paint! When I was designing my home, I wanted the walls to have personality, but it had to blend with the atmosphere. […]

These two should look familiar on the blog!! If you missed it the other day, Stephen and Becca’s darling engagement portraits were featured on the blog with many favorites! Today is no different. 🙂 Their joyous and oh-so-lovable personalities were evident last weekend as they promised their futures together. What an honor it was to […]

This is one heck of an adorable couple! Within minutes of our session, I could tell this was going to be a great time together! And Stephen and Becca did not disappoint! Their fun, happy personalities were infectious from the moment I met them. It translated so well through these photographs! 🙂 Gah, they are […]

Happy Monday, everyone!! 🙂 I just completed my last wedding of the spring/summer season on Saturday which means I get to spend the next month catching up with a lot of behind the scenes work, personal projects and traveling! It has been a busier than anticipated summer season, but I’m INCREDIBLY grateful for your support! […]

You must remember James and Michelle from last week’s Old Town Alexandria engagement session. 🙂 James and Michelle are officially MARRIED!!! The day started just around the corner from the Winery at Bull Run, where they relaxed and enjoyed time with friends while prepping for the celebration. It’s not very often I see the groom […]

James, Emily and I started their engagement session in their backyard where the lighting beautifully cast through the trees. Sometimes, it can be tricky to photograph in wooded areas when there’s a stark contrast between highlights and shadows when the sun is out, but their woods served as the perfect backdrop! Plus, I enjoyed photographing […]

My soul feels so refreshed coming back from a relaxing and pleasurable family vacation on Chincoteague Island. My parents deserved to get away for a little bit and unwind! Exactly the intention of the trip, especially since they just celebrated 31-years this month!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 I’ve been to Chincoteague many times so last year, […]

I’m grateful for couples who make the time to squeeze in their engagement portraits, even if it’s just days before the wedding! James and Michelle are getting married this Sunday (yay!), and we met for the first time this week for their photos in the beautiful Old Town Alexandria! We have talked over the phone […]

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

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