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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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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 […]

After hours of hair and makeup, it’s time for the bride to put on her dress. The excitement is BEAMING not just from the bride but from her family and bridesmaids. The last bit of the zipper is up and cheers burst out loud! She’s getting MARRIED to the man of her dreams!!! The final […]

January 18, 2016

This past week/weekend was filled with great conversations about past memories, future plans and dreams. New and old friends, I’m thankful for you all! I also had the chance to move forward with an exciting project I’ve been working on. 🙂 I’m going to make an announcement this week!!! I’m excited to share what I have […]

Photographing prepping details is one of the first things I tackle when arriving at the prepping location. If I do not have a second shooter with me that day, I will randomly pop in to take photos of the girls prepping throughout the time I’m photographing details. I ask every bride to collect their details and […]

Saturday, I spent the afternoon with my mom attending an organizing event hosted by Organizational Specialists Inc. at the gorgeous Oh Sew Persnickety Fabrics and Threads shop! So much fun brainstorming what I can do with my craft room. 🙂 Perfect timing I would say as I’m preparing for the big move next month! AH! I […]

Let me just start off by saying that I really had a hard time narrowing down this category! I have thoroughly enjoyed looking through every engagement session this year … so I basically posted all of my favorites. 🙂 Haha! I couldn’t narrow it down any further! These sessions have brought me literally all over […]

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