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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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So the Ramsey family has been a part of my business fall season for the past two years, since 2014! Sounds like a long time ago but I have really enjoyed watching this family grow and show off their personalities more and more over the years. We have met all over Northern Virginia, but this […]

This journey all started when I met Rachel at McKinsey Development years ago. She was this sweet, bubbly girl who shopped at Charming Charlie and I just knew I wanted to be friends with her! We stayed connected every time I was hired for some sort of internal job which eventually led to her contacting […]

It has almost been a year ago since I photographed Nathan and Jaricia’s wedding day. 🙂 Their celebration was filled with incredible handmade details ranging from metal to wood work. Everyone came together to make their special day a day to never forget! Fortunately, they were able to have their outdoor ceremony despite the rain. […]

September 19, 2016

This rainy morning has me feeling so at ease. Everyone in Northern VA knows that we are dealing with a drought so rain is a GOOD thing! Although, I’m ready to get back into my pjs, get cozy on the couch and read a book … I wish! 😉 I finished cleaning my equipment from Saturday’s […]

Cannot believe these two are getting MARRIED next month! I’m sure by the time they get married, the temperatures will have cooled down and the leaves will have changed color. It happens so quickly! They were hoping for fall engagement portraits but we ended up with summer weather. Fortunately, they didn’t sweat it! It was a […]

I cried like a baby … The moment the horse and carriage came around the corner, it was like a fairytale! Absolutely gorgeous!! There was not a dry eye as I looked around the ceremony. All emotions were high from the anticipation just waiting for the bride to arrive. Hope stepped out from the carriage to […]

When looking around my house brainstorming what I could share on my blog, I thought why not share some of the projects I jumped right in when I officially had the keys to my home! When signing paperwork for a newly built home, they highly stress to not paint until the one year walk through. At the one […]

September 12, 2016

I’m keeping this blog post short and sweet … but not too sweet 😉 … since I’m off to the dentist in 45 minutes! I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend! Seems like the weeks are FLYING by, especially with fall coming. Cannot WAIT for pumpkin everything! 🙂 I realize that because I only have one […]

Guys, it seems like FOREVER since I have posted a DIY project … Well, because it has been a few months! I’m looking forward to sharing more projects over the months to come. For the meantime, I’m excited to share my TV frame I hand built all by myself! I made the mistake when customizing […]

It was only appropriate for Scott and Caitie to get married at the sentimental place Caitie once called home. Crazy enough, her dad  and stepmom were in the process of moving out of the house this week! I cannot imagine hosting a party for over 100 people and packing up at the same time! Although, […]

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