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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 even begin this post? I absolutely ADORE Jason and Brittney. I had the privilege of meeting them through Monterey Church, but I believe Jason and I met years ago in the wedding industry since his older brother has done video and DJ work! God connects us with people in our lives for […]

To my dear and sweet 2016 couples, Wow, can you believe it? 2016 has come to an end. After months of planning, stressing and coordinating, you’re MARRIED!!! You pulled off an incredible and successful party and should be proud. 🙂 Now it’s time to celebrate the years ahead! I recently heard a sweet man give […]

Congratulations to all of the newly engaged couples!!! This is what the wedding industry calls, “engagement season.” 🙂 The holiday season is a cheerful time of the year, which leads to the great opportunity of popping the big question with family and friends gathering. Every engagement ring is different which makes it unique to the couple.  It’s fun […]

Hard to believe in February will be my one year anniversary in my new home. After settling in April, it has been a joy embracing the space and getting to know my neighbors! I look around every day with a humble heart and thank God for where I am today. Thankful for a roof, water, […]

December 19, 2016

Well, it’s hard to believe this is one of the last Weekend Recaps of 2016! I’m sitting by the Christmas tree typing today’s blog post with Christmas music playing in the background and I wish this magical cheer lasted more than a month. 🙂 Last week was spent packaging 2016 client gifts, finalizing edits, dressing up/shipping […]

It’s funny how people walk into your life and come to find out that you might have crossed paths at one point. My sweet industry friend, Elle, introduced me to this fun couple and discovered that we have many connections! One coincidence is the fact that Melanie and her family have been to my family […]

You know, I have lived in my home for almost a year and still have yet to share what I did with my office space! I finished decorating it back in April and never shared the results on the blog. Whoops! I’m FINALLY excited to share another room in my home. 🙂 It’s smaller compared […]

Do you love a good plaid shirt? Then you’ll love this session because J.Crew plaid has taken over the blog! This was my first time meeting Lane and Jamie, and I felt as though I knew them much longer than an hour and a half. Together, they are fun, sweet, so loving, goofy and down […]

December 12, 2016

Christmas is coming!!! Things are slowly but surely starting to calm down, and I’m enjoying the thought of catch-up time with family and friends over the upcoming month. 🙂 Saturday was my final commitment for the 2016 year, and I’m in disbelief another year is done! Over the next week and a half, I’ll be […]

Friday evening was by far the coldest session I have photographed this year. I arrived early in Downtown Middleburg to scope out some spots for the Baer family portraits and immediately jumped back into my car to warm up before meeting with them. And I thought it was cold then … It wasn’t until we were […]

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