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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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February 8, 2016

Guys… I cannot believe that it is almost mid-February! With my final walkthrough this Friday and closing early next week, I am getting excited, anxious and nervous! I just cannot grip time! This past weekend was spent with family and friends with of course some antique shopping. 😉 Sometimes it’s a hit or miss but it’s […]

I love coming into the reception ready to celebrate with my couple! Why not have fun on the job? Sometimes I’m asked to join the couple on the dance floor for one of those group songs like the Wobble or Cupid Shuffle … Can’t turn that opportunity down. 😉 My couples aren’t just “another couple”, but friends […]

Last year, the talented Jennifer from May June Events reached out to me regarding a sweet styled shoot she was creating. Once she told me the theme of the shoot was Cinderella, I was SO in! As we were quickly brainstorming some ideas, I could not help but to think of two perfect models for […]

I apologize in advance for the long blog post! I had nostalgia going through each wedding photo. 🙂 I have been so blessed with these couples in my life! It takes a lot of trust to have a photographer photograph such intimate moments, especially on a wedding day. That’s why I believe in the engagement session […]

February 1, 2016

HAPPY FEBRUARY EVERYONE!!! Can you agree that you are relieved that January is done?! Haha! Maybe it’s just me, but it definitely didn’t seem to be my month with my car. Seems like once you have it paid off, there is always something that comes up. Can I get an Amen?! I have confidence that […]

Each couple has their own vision for their special day. The details they decorate the reception space really tune in the “look” they were after and most of the time, the vision is reflected in the venue atmosphere to bring in that awe factor. 🙂 The creative team they hire to make this vision come to […]

January 27, 2016

We made it! We made it through the blizzard of 2016 without any power failure! Days prior to the storm, I started gearing up by of course going to the grocery store to only find myself as the stereotypical consumer needing milk! Every grocery store in Warrenton had zero milk… Just my luck! All I can […]

By the time the wedding party can come out and take photos, I try preparing them as much as possible. Making sure the girls are completely dressed and ready to go for photos before the bride even needs to get in to her dress, informing the girls to dab the bottom of the bouquet to […]

The bride, groom, wedding party and their families are ready to go. Nerves are sinking in just imagining all eyes on them. It all comes down to this moment… All of the hard work … All of the months of prepping and planning … Finally, they get to call each other their very own! Sweet […]

Well guys, after months of prepping and planning I can finally announce the event I have been working hard developing! 🙂 Drum roll please… ….. Introducing the Runaway Brides 5k Fun Run!!!! The idea of this came up over a year ago and finally, I was able to make the move during this winter season! And […]

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