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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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That moment when you are told that the bride has 17 minutes to get dressed and have her first look with her groom before a huge rain storm arrives… Fortunately, no panic attacks! In fact, Amanda was the most calm bride ever as we prepped for her to see Josh. 🙂 Josh took her hand around the barn door […]

Every year, I donate my services to the Midland Christian Academy. I enjoy serving the church community, especially when a dear family friends of mine “win” my services during their annual silent auction! I absolutely adore the Mast family and have known them for what it seems like all of my life. 🙂 Their little ones aren’t […]

Happy first day of August!!!! Guys, where is this summer going? Next month will be the turning point of fall and I cannot grip around this idea that 2016 has already passed the half way mark. Although, I can definitely say that I’m ready for cooler weather! I don’t know anyone who agrees with this heat […]

Well this wedding has to be one of the hottest weddings I have ever photographed! Last Saturday reached a heat index over 115 degrees! Mind you, the ceremony/reception took place outdoors. Despite the scorching temperature, AJ and Marina didn’t complain! They embraced every minute of their special day. At one point of the afternoon, I apologized […]

Reflecting on Matt and Lauren’s journey since our initial meeting, it has been great a joy getting to know them. They are not only fun but super sweet and personable. We spent a lot of time getting to know each other from our coffee date to their engagement session in downtown Georgetown to their final […]

It wasn’t that long ago since Chris, Natalie and I met up in downtown Richmond, VA for engagement portraits. I remember it was a little chaotic because I was in the midst of moving but it was nice to get away from the chaos and photograph this sweet couple! When we had our initial meeting, […]

Danny, Brittany and I met last year for engagement portraits on one of the hottest days of summer. Fortunately for us, even though Saturday seemed hot (90 degrees) for a July day, we had a glorious breeze making it one perfect summer wedding day at King Family Vineyards in Crozet, Virginia!! It has been a […]

Well it has been a while since I have had the privilege of photographing a proposal. 🙂 I had the incredible honor of photographing one sweet proposal Fourth of July weekend and it could not have been a better kick off to the Holiday weekend! Justin contacted me weeks ago regarding this surprise proposal to Allie. I […]

I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful weekend!!! 🙂 Saturday was a bit hot but yesterday could not have been more ideal for a summer day. It was definitely a great weekend but sad at the same time … My family had to put down one of our sweet kitties. 🙁 She had a wonderful 13 […]

It wasn’t that long ago when JR, Steph and I met at my parent’s farm for their engagement portraits to frolic in wildflowers. 🙂 We hit it off from our initial meeting together as we drank wine with Stephanie’s family at the Winery at Bull Run. It was a gorgeous December day … gorgeous enough to be outside! <= […]

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