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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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Thank you, Artfully Wed, for featuring this wedding on your blog!!! Since photographing this wedding a year ago, I realized how blessed I am to know Brianna and Matt. Brianna is not only a caring and sweet bride, but a friend. 🙂 Now that Artfully Wed featured their photos, I thought how appropriate it was […]

I spent the last couple of weeks intensionally away from my computer trying to soak in vacation time. I have never been to Massachusetts before so this was a fun, exploring adventure! The temperatures were PERFECT. I highly suggest for anyone who wants to travel to the MA coast, go in August! Right when you […]

I absolutely adore these two! Their laughter, smiles, laid back and fun attitude rubs on people the right way. It was especially obvious on their wedding day just seeing them interact with their closest family and friends. 🙂 They are so loved! This wedding might possibly be one of the most joyful weddings I have photographed! I’m […]

I remember sitting on my porch talking to Elnora on the phone. Her contagious laughter, excitement and enthusiasm were some of the qualities that I loved when talking with her! If you don’t remember their adorable love story, you must read it HERE! 🙂 When it comes to a solid foundation in a relationship, they are firm […]

August 29, 2016

After closing my computer for what seemed like a month (really, it was about two weeks), I’m finally back in my office and catching up with emails, editing and everything in between! I have SO much to share about my recent travels to Cape Cod, Massachusetts and started drafting the blog post this morning to […]

Cameron and Haley’s session happened less than 24 hours ago but I cannot help but to share these photos before I depart for Cape Cod on Monday. 🙂 I have photographed in downtown Culpeper many times so when they decided to have their photos there, I was excited to explore and adventure new spaces! I strive […]

Kim walked into Potomac Point Winery and could not help but to squeal with excitement! The day had arrived and she was surrounded by many pretty details. 🙂 Her sweet bridesmaids were just as enthusiastic for her and built up the enthusiasm even more when it was time to see Rob. I love that Rob and Kim […]

Tim, Morgan and I met at the beautiful Sky Meadows Park for their sunrise engagement session. We could not technically meet at sunrise, since the park doesn’t open until 8 a.m., so we had to work around the harsh morning light. What wasn’t a challenge  was photographing these two! They are some of the cutest, most […]

What a week/weekend! Since returning from the beach 1.5 weeks ago, I have had to lock myself in my house to get computer work done. Just last week, I edited about 3,100 photos … talk about a “WHEW” moment! This week, I have about 2,000 to edit, a presentation to prep for Saturday’s workshop with […]

Taylor’s mom, Stephanie, and I met years ago when she was preparing to get married to the love of her life, Jeremy. Cannot believe they have been married for over two and a half years already! I remember meeting Taylor at her mom’s wedding where I had the chance to help celebrate the special occasion with the […]

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