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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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As you all know, this weather has been SO unpredictable! The week leading up to Todd and Lynee’s engagement session, the weather looked GREAT for our scheduled date/time … until the day of. I checked the weather one last time that morning while prepping for their session only to find out that the weather forecasters […]

Goodness, how time flies by. It seems like it was last week when Summer came out to my office with her adorable pup to chat about her and Brandon’s wedding day! Fast forward to the week leading up to Saturday, we all prayed for the 80% chance of rain/thunderstorms to somehow disintegrate. It’s always so unpredictable […]

We met on one of the prettiest spring days yet! It was a little hot but regardless, the finale was worth it because of the incredible sunset!! I wish I could pocket that sunset for every session. 😉 We met at the Manassas Battlefields where Leah told me that she has always pictured her engagement […]

What a weekend! It seems like this weekend was a popular one for most people, between summer vacations and weddings. The weather could have been more ideal as I was hoping to spend yesterday at the beach. 😉 That didn’t happen but my day off was wonderful! There is so much to celebrate this past […]

I’ve photographed at the beautiful Georgetown, DC many times for sessions, but I have never seen it as crowded as it was the day Matt, Lauren and I met up last week! Maybe it was the weather … I mean, at that point it was rare for the sun to be shining in the evening […]

You all are in for a treat! I seriously had way too many favorites so it was basically impossible for me to narrow it down easily. Photo overloaddddd! Sorry, but not sorry. 😉 Fortunately, these two gave me free range with the timeline for photos because they enjoy photography! Love that! You might remember these two […]

James, Greta and I met on a pretty hot day for May … over 90 degrees. WHEW! They were pros though and didn’t even show how uncomfortable the heat was in these photos. They are beaming with joy and love!!! <3 Besides the heat, we also had to challenge the lighting. However, even though we […]

I hope everyone is having a a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend so far! It’s nice having some time off to spend with family and friends and of course remember what this Holiday is about. I have been fortunate to photograph some who are active in the military and it’s just so inspiring, courageous […]

Joe, Lauren and I met in downtown Manassas where it seemed like everyone was taking advantage of the first sunny day. Even though the sun eventually was covered by clouds by the time the session started, it was still a beautiful day! We made our first stop by one of their favorite book stores, Prospero’s Books. Joe […]

Can I just start off by saying that when I look through these photos, instantly I have the feeling of tropical weather. Maybe it’s their tan mixed with beautiful sunshine along with the lush greenery and white clothing … It was definitely a session to kick off the start of beautiful weather (finally!)! This session […]

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