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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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Last summer, I moved out to the mountain side of Fauquier County and I admit that I will want to stay in this area. There are those who move as FAR away as possible from where they were born and raised, but I’m pretty content in this area. DC is an hour away … the […]

Last night, I was sitting with one of my brides reviewing over last details for her wedding next month and we started chatting about our pets. I mentioned that Pixie’s birthday is tomorrow … after the second I said that I wondered to myself, is that strange that I know this and mentioned it in […]

Today, I’m revealing my wedding workflow chart to you all! I remember after seeing my business grow into something more than I dreamt of … in reality, I needed HELP. To manage all of my clients and couples was overwhelming. This is a GOOD thing to feel overwhelmed. I needed a process. A process that […]

  Is this winters farewell? If so, it’s definitely making its grand exit … I look out the window of my bedroom and see over 8 inches worth of snow on the ground! This is by far the craziest winter season that I remember of in my life! When I start to get my hopes […]

Okay, this posting was not really suppose to ever be featured on my blog for obvious reasoning that it has NOTHING to do with photography or business … but after realizing how many bugs are starting to pop up I feel the urge to share an invention that has saved my sanity and personal life!!! […]

Well I’ll admit that I’m holding onto everything around me because it feels like the house is going to blow over from this crazy WIND! The power was knocked out last night … right when I just finished making homemade banana bread. Only problem with this situation, I just finished putting it together and was […]

Spring is just around the corner … although, I wish I was seeing a little bit more greenery outside by now! Since we are just weeks away from springtime this means that portrait season is approaching! 🙂 I’ll admit that it has been a bit strange not having to RUSH RUSH RUSH around as I […]

This can be a loaded question … What inspires me as a wedding photographer? I could think that wedding magazines I pick up … or Pinterest … or other wedding photographers. Sure, honestly they all do inspire me. But what REALLY inspires me is something more real and tangible. Personal experience. Where does that personal […]

Ohhhhh daylight savings … it’s a love and hate relationship. Love the fall back, but the spring forward doesn’t sit well with me. I’m sure after my friend has me to go to the spin class at 6:30 a.m. a few times I’ll be adjusted. 😉 First, a shout out to my Dad! Happy Birthday yesterday!!!! […]

So fortunate to live in an area FULL of different wedding environments! From wineries to manor homes to bed and breakfast venues … Fauquier County serves options for any type of bride. I hear all the time how stressful planning is from the brides perspective. I completely understand! Right away, there is no break to […]

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