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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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After many prayers, the anticipated rain was nonexistent for the day! What a blessing!!! Drew and Kelsey had a beautiful outdoor ceremony on Saturday at Murray Hill in Leesburg, where they invited special family and friends to gather and help celebrate the occasion. Saturday was every bit of joyful as I could ever imagine! <3 When […]

After months of prepping for this session, it was clear how excited all of us were about photographing on Skyline Drive! One of my personal favorite locations! 🙂 Whether it’s traveling for business or personal time, the views speak for itself! During Adam and Cindy’s session, it was as if we were above the clouds […]

Earlier this month marked my FIVE year anniversary in business!!! I’m not sure where the time has gone, but this is a pretty big deal to see this day/year. 🙂 According to a recent USA Today article, 20% fail within the first year, and HALF of all businesses no longer exist after five years! This makes me humbled […]

Gosh, I feel like I have known these two forever! 🙂 I am so honored they asked me to photograph another milestone in their lives. From their engagement to their wedding day to now, welcoming a little baby Synstad into the world in the next few short months! This time with Evan and Ally has […]

It was only weeks ago when I finally had the opportunity to meet Michael and Kelsey in person! Just in that short time since seeing them, it seems like things are coming together for them between work and the big move back to VA! I’m so happy for them!! Exciting changes!!! Now that the wedding […]

I cannot help but laugh when I look through some of these photos! Carlos, the pup, made an appearance for Cam and Morgan’s engagement session and I had to use a squeaky toy to get his attention. A hint of a squeak and he would swing his head around faster than any dog! Haha! It created […]

Oh man, this session has to be one of the cutest sessions! I love couples who exude LOVE and JOY! I’m blessed with so many incredible couples, including Shawn and Elaine! Our session was our first official time meeting in person, and I felt as though I could have easily hung out with them for […]

I knew there was something special about Paul and Leah from the moment I met them! Some couples immediately stick out who are going to last forever. They truly have found the one whom their soul loves. Their love is selfless and fun! I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know these two because they are so […]

This was my first time at Salamander Resort, and as soon as I pulled up, it was evident why Jacob and Ally fell in love with the venue! Not only were their guests able to relax and not worry about transportation for the day/night, but the atmosphere was classy and elegant. We were all in […]

This day was anticipated for a LONG time! When I was trying to find a collage of photos I did for their engagement session, it took me a while to locate it because their engagement portraits were done over a year and a half ago! So much time has passed, but they were patient and […]

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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