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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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August 12, 2015

It was probably the most ideal August day we could have prayed for. Sunny skies and temperature in the 80s. I only hope for this weather to continue for the rest of my August brides. 🙂 DJ and Bevin chose the gorgeous Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg, VA as their wedding venue. Such a classy space […]

Cannot believe a year has passed since Josh and Kaitlyn’s sweet wedding day! It always catches me off guard. We met at the beautiful Bluestone Vineyard in Bridgewater, Virginia last Friday for some Anniversary portraits in celebration of their one year. I loved catching up with their lives and seeing where God is taking their marriage. […]

Coming back from vacation can be a bit overwhelming sometimes. I pushed everything to the side while I was relaxing and soaking up those oh-so-necessary sun rays. Vitamin D is good for the heart and soul, in moderation of course. 😉 We don’t need lobsters here! Last week was spent catching up with a bazillion […]

Besides the beach being one of my favorite places on Earth, beach portraits have to be some of my all time favorite type of sessions! The subtle colors of the sand with the blue tones of the water makes an incredible backdrop. Especially when you mix in an amazing sunrise or sunset! I had the privilege […]

Ten days at the beach flew by in just a snap of a finger. So many incredible sunsets, laughs, and good times. But I really think that the beach can leave that impression because it’s so soothing to the soul. Even better? I unplugged and left my computer at home and used my cell phone […]

July 23, 2015

Can you believe that August is just around the corner?! I have no idea where this year is going … Blows my mind. I have been looking forward to this time of the year since the last time I was at the beach last year and it’s now officially HERE! I am leaving today and will be […]

It is a very small world and it keeps getting smaller and smaller. My first time meeting AJ and Marina, we were able to puzzle piece together mutual people we know/know of. I guess this means that I can now call myself a northerner as I grew up in southern Fauquier when I was younger. Hahah! […]

Hanaa emailed me months ago asking to photograph her engagement session on the beautiful Chincoteague Island. I was BEYOND excited because not only do I love Chincoteague but Kyle and I vacation there every summer. 🙂 It was perfect! Turns out that they also have many memories there as well which is why she chose […]

This month started out a little rough for me but I’m finally at a good place now! 🙂 I cannot say enough how THANKFUL I am that I took this month mostly off to make sure I’m on track. Originally, Kyle and I had intensions of traveling in Europe but with a possibility of a […]

Cannot believe it has already been a year since Jamie and Tori’s big day! When planning for their anniversary portraits, we decided to go to basically where it all started … in Downtown Alexandria. 🙂 There is so much character between the quaint homes to the cobble stone streets to the waterside. By the water […]

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