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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 9, 2015

Happy Monday! Today was one of those days I was hoping for snow because it feels like we haven’t had a good snow storm in a WHILE! It’s okay though because I’m off to a styled shoot and the last thing we need is a snow storm to come blowing through! 😉 I’m running out […]

February 6, 2015

This is something I have been ANXIOUSLY waiting to share with my brides! A bridal magazine is the perfect way to create a great experience for wedding couples. They have an excellent reference when they have a question regarding their engagement session, wedding timeline, preferred vendors and everything in between. When I started this project over a year […]

February 5, 2015

Bloopers are some of my favorite photos! They may not be the most perfect photo, but they were all unexpected moments captured to tell a story. I will tell you right now that when these funny moments happen, I’m on the other side with my mouth dropped and laughing along! Last year’s bloopers were a hit, […]

Any creative craves a change in their business from year to year. This year, I took the step to “upscale my brand” if you have been following my journey you have seen the changes made over the course of a month. I love the improvements being made in and outside of my business. It is […]

From anniversaries to graduating high schoolers to maternities to family sessions … I loved getting to know so many different individuals/couples/families over the course of 2014. They brought me on many adventures through the beach to the sunflower field to a foot deep in snow to farming fields to historical venues and Universities. I love traveling and […]

February 2, 2015

Finally, it hit me. Thursday at midnight I felt my stomach turning which led me to laying in bed all day on Friday. Thankfully, it was just the 24 hour stomach bug without it lasting any longer than needed! This happened to Kyle and I last year around this time and just praying that Kyle […]

January 29, 2015

Finishing up this segment of wedding photos with some of my favorite wedding moments of 2014. 🙂 So many moments happen throughout the day of a wedding and as a photographer, I am always asked how do I capture everything? The biggest thing is PREDICTING those moments to happen. This way I am in the right […]

Snow sessions have to be some of the most magical type of portraits! Although, VERY cold. I remember doing a couple last year and falling in love. This year, many couples of mine expressed interest in snow engagements but I will admit that scheduling this has been very tough. It seemed as though last year […]

I just got back from a snow engagement (!!!!) and I realized it has been a LONG time since I have done a sunrise session! Hopefully I can keep the same groove with work as I did yesterday through today! I finished designing my new sample albums and cleaned out my closet! Nothing like a good spring clean […]

January 26, 2015

I hope everyone’s weekend was great! Although, I will say that cold rain is not good enough in my book! I’m hoping for a snow covered ground today (crossing fingers!!)!! Snow dance anyone? This weekend I took the time to update my blog design! Somehow when it comes to certain projects, it always takes longer than expected. […]

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