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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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To be honest, this was a different shoot than I’m use to. Although a challenge is always great for pushing creativity! Just because this was a conservative shoot doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to capture the fun and personal moments. I wanted to capture their true personalities without crossing any lines but I have to admit […]

Did you enjoy your weekend? Wasn’t the weather just amazing?! So glad that spring finally decided to come and STAY! 🙂 Just in time for wedding season to pick up this weekend! But goodness, where did the winter “slow” season go? Even though the “slow season” slipped right out of my hands, I cannot say […]

I grew up with Isabella a part of my family’s life. From King Dominion to spending the afternoon on her family’s boat while sunny fish sucked on our toes to playing in our backyards, we have so many memories together! My sister and her met back in Pre-K (I want to say?) so they have been […]

Before we dive into this post, I just have to say that I was not authorized, suggested or paid by HoneyBook to write a review. I just love it THAT much!!! 🙂 If you are a creative of any type and deal with contracts, this post is for YOU! At the end of last year, […]

Originally JR, Stephanie and I planned to meet towards the end of this month for some flower portraits. Well as you all know, spring came early this year! It was a little tricky because they don’t just live down the street and with work during the weekdays, we only had one day later this month […]

Happy Monday! It feels like these weekends are going by faster than ever. This past weekend was going to be spent outdoors (with the hopes of nice weather) hiking but the threat of snow kept me indoors. Boo! Instead of enjoying the outdoors, I spent Saturday morning purchasing client packaging supplies (SO glad I finally checked […]

Where do I even begin? This past Saturday was a whirlwind of a day but all of the planning was WORTH IT! Lists consumed my life the last couple of weeks leading up to the Runaway Brides 5k Fun Run … It was an organizers dream. 😉 Lol! Saturday like a wedding day! So much work […]

Thanks Tabitha from Main Street Weddings for these photos. <3 This is me. I feel like wrinkles are in my near future with my scrunched up nose from smiling and laughing often. I just love LIVING! God didn’t create us to work us to the bone! Why not do something you love and run with […]

Where do I even begin?! I’m relieved … excited … Basically, on cloud nine after this whirlwind of a weekend! I have spent MONTHS planning for the Runaway Brides 5k Fun Run and it finally came together Saturday morning. 🙂 I have to say that I was a little worried when I saw rain in […]

It started with a phone call months ago where Chanel and I had the first time to get to know each other. We could have talked for HOURS because she’s that easy to talk to. 🙂 Finally, we had the chance to meet in person for their engagement portraits on Tuesday evening. It was a beautiful […]

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