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With over a decade of experience, I’ll gently guide you through a relaxed, meaningful photography experience — allowing real connection, emotion, and in-between moments to unfold naturally. So when you look back, you’ll remember how it felt, not just how it looked.

Timeless photography for couples and families who want to remember how it felt.

@stephaniemessickphoto

Stories of love, connection, and the moments in between

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Chris, Lindsay and I met at UVA, where I had the privilege of getting to know these two beyond our initial phone meeting! 🙂 Together, they are considerate, loving, caring, kind and so much more! And of course, good looking! Haha! When we arrived, I didn’t expect to see ropes in every direction around the campus […]

  Stuart, Randi and I have been planning for these photos for months, and after postponing the original date due to weather, we were anxious to make this session happen! My goodness, as soon as they showed up, my heart immediately swelled with excitement meeting their pup, Duke! You know I love my kitty, Pixie, […]

Cameron and Haley are officially MARRIED!!!! 🙂 We were blessed with mild weather and a little bit of rain for good luck, of course! 🙂 Fortunately, the rain came in quickly as we were finishing up photos outside. Although, we were a little nervous because thunder was close by as we were working through the […]

I cannot believe these two are getting married NEXT MONTH! So excited to document their special moments with family and friends. 🙂 We managed to figure out a date to photograph engagement portraits, and I’m glad we were able to work in these in between our busy schedules!!! We had to work around crowds, but […]

It has been two years since the last time I saw Kathren! I’m not sure where the time has gone, but she went from graduating VCU as an undergrad to graduating with her Master’s degree last weekend! These portraits were a great way to celebrate the new chapter of her life! 🙂 Although now there is talk […]

May 15, 2017

Well, it seems like FOREVER since I have last blogged! I know it has been less than a week, but it’s nice to be back in the swing of things! I’m officially back from business travels and I’m torn because I loved the beach life, but it’s nice being back home! Pixie has followed me […]

The sun was shining bright, and spirits were amped for Cinco de Mayo. After all, this was a very special occasion for David and Lindsay! They met on that very day years ago, so naturally, their wedding theme was, “It All Started with a Margarita!” 🙂 We all gathered at the BEAUTIFUL Excellence El Carmen in […]

I remember sitting in my office with Brittany talking about her wedding day like it was yesterday! Did Saturday really happen?! Although, I guess Lee has a scar of proof that Saturday did indeed happen! He was such a trooper after a horse accident that occurred earlier that day. I’m glad he’s okay and was able […]

When I look through these photographs, I see happiness and love! Eric looks at Tracy and she immediately gushes. 🙂 I met Tracy last summer and I’m so glad our paths crossed! Last week was my first time meeting Eric, and they had warned me that they weren’t “photo people.” I told them I wanted to […]

Gosh, I’m so overwhelmed by the support I received over the past couple of weeks, especially after the most recent blog post! My heart behind that post was to connect with those who are familiar with heartache and that there is HOPE. <3 I have had so many reach out to me, and I thank […]

With over a decade of experience, I’ll gently guide you through a relaxed, meaningful photography experience — allowing real connection, emotion, and in-between moments to unfold naturally. So when you look back, you’ll remember how it felt, not just how it looked.

Timeless photography for couples and families who want to remember how it felt.

@stephaniemessickphoto

Stories of love, connection, and the moments in between

Gallery images