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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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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 […]

Elias, Anna and I met on the windiest day this year. Honestly, we didn’t dress warm enough for this session on Friday but we made it through without red noses. 🙂 I mean, who would want to wear winter clothes for a spring engagement session?! Haha! Despite the wind, Elias actually mentioned that Anna loves […]

Taking today and tomorrow to finalize the plans for the Runaway Brides 5k Fun Run for this Saturday (YAY!)! I seriously cannot WAIT to see everyone, but until then it’s going to be running around time for myself! Many logistical things I am sorting through over these next few days so it’s going to be fun […]

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