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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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After all of the snow portraits, I cannot wait for the spring flowers to start blooming! 🙂 I miss going outside in my bare feet in the green grass and hang out on the front porch. One of my favorite things about living on the countryside! Spring portraits are so bright and happy with the warm sunshine, […]

There are times when I just need some sort of change. I have always looked to interior decorating as that outlet for my change crave. In middle school I was convinced I was going to be an interior designer when I grew up! My mom and I were OBSESSED with decorating shows. Remember Trading Spaces? Oh […]

Kyle and I were walking out of the house Saturday morning when we both took in a deep breath … spring is here! Or at least it seems like it’s coming. 🙂 Saturday night we also heard the “peepers” outside for the first time this year! Who else is excited for spring?! I’m ready to […]

I met Casey and Lauren for the first time about a month ago in my office. The weird thing is that Lauren and I have actually known each other much longer than we can remember! My mom tells me that Lauren and her family would come over to my house frequently when we were wee […]

If you are like me, you love DIY projects! This past Christmas, I had a BLAST making gifts for my family and friends. Sometimes it can be hard to put the time of thought and creativity, but I have a cute little idea for you to include in your next baby shower gift! There are so […]

Jess is free spirited, easy going and beautiful inside and out. It made sense when we started talking about her maternity photos that she wanted a very natural atmosphere in the woods with gorgeous scenery. Before the session, we contacted the fabulous Shelley’s Floral for a beautiful floral crown for this shoot. So appropriate, especially with […]

I hope everyone had a warm and safe weekend with this snow/ice! I was leaving the house for the first time since the snow storm and it must have taken me at least 20 minutes to wipe off the snow and the ice! Although, I guess it would have been much faster if my ice […]

I find it appropriate to share these adorable photos on the blog today after posting up dog photos on Tuesday. 🙂 Yesterday, Shelley’s Floral had Jess and I over at her place for maternity photos. We have been planning her maternity session for a couple months and I have been SUPER anxious to photograph Jess and little […]

Happy snow day everyone! I hope everyone is able to stay at home in the warmth. Cannot believe we have yet again another snow storm! I do have something exciting happening today though. 🙂 I’m running out in the snow with my friend, Jess, and we are taking maternity portraits! We originally planned to do them […]

This is one wedding I will never forget. Sam, Kristin along with their closest family and friends joined them this past Saturday at the gorgeous Stevenson Ridge in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. The venue reminded me of the south seeing some of the beautiful plantation homes on site along with the tree lined driveway. I personally loved that the […]

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

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