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With over a decade of experience, I’ll gently guide you through a relaxed, meaningful photography experience — allowing real connection, emotion, and in-between moments to unfold naturally. So when you look back, you’ll remember how it felt, not just how it looked.

Timeless photography for couples and families who want to remember how it felt.

@stephaniemessickphoto

Stories of love, connection, and the moments in between

Gallery images

Let’s conclude the “Best of 2025 Series” with my favorite wedding images! 🙂 So many celebrations filled with emotion, intention, and unforgettable energy. As a Virginia and Colorado wedding photographer, this collection reflects the heart of my work and the stories I’m honored to share. On a personal note, this year felt especially meaningful—I was […]

Best of 2025 Series | Colorado Springs + Northern Virginia Engagement Photographer

Engagement sessions are honestly some of my favorite moments to photograph!! Whether it’s an early sunrise session or a cold afternoon, my couples always bring the energy! The excitement, the way couples can’t stop smiling at each other, and the season of life that feels both surreal and incredibly meaningful. I’m so excited to share […]

Best of 2025: Family Photographer in Colorado Springs + Warrenton, VA

If I could bottle up the feeling of family portraits—the giggles, the wild toddler energy, the tiny hands reaching for mom, dad scooping someone up mid-run, and those quick little real moments in between—2025 would be the year I’d put in the jar! This past year was my first big year back after starting a […]

Spruce Mountain Ranch, Colorado Wedding

I’ll be dreaming about this Spruce Mountain Ranch wedding for months to come. It was the most joyful, heartfelt day for Shane and Sarah—two people who radiate kindness, faith, and love. Truly, they deserved every ounce of celebration that came their way! Their love story still makes me smile. Shane, a former football player turned […]

Colorado Springs Lifestyle Portraits | Amy + Family

As a Colorado Springs Family Photographer, there’s something truly special about capturing moments for families at every stage of life. While I often photograph young families with children, it’s not as common to get the opportunity to photograph adult children, which makes these sessions even more meaningful. There’s a unique beauty in documenting the bond […]

Christmas Mini Sessions at Forest Bend Farm in Black Forest, Colorado

The holiday season may have come and gone, but the memories from our Christmas mini sessions at Forest Bend Farm in Black Forest, Colorado, are still warm in our hearts. We had the incredible opportunity to photograph so many wonderful families amidst the rustic charm of the farm, capturing moments that will last a lifetime. From the twinkling lights to the snow-kissed fields, every session was filled with joy, laughter, and that special holiday magic. Truly, it’s some of my favorite mini session events of the year!

Boulder Flatirons, Colorado Photos | Maternity Session

Kenzi and Jack are SO excited to start their little family here in Colorado. I might be biased, but my husband and I believe this was one of the best places for us to raise our son. There’s so much to do in the mountains to raise an adventurous boy! I’m excited that Kenzi and […]

Bear Creek Park, Colorado Springs Family Session

In the photography business, word of mouth is powerful. Thanks to a mutual friend (heyyyy, Jess!!), I was connected with one of her best friends who lives in Colorado. 🙂 Claire reached out wanting updated family portraits with their toddler and wanted fall vibes AND greenery. After recently photographing at Bear Creek Park in Colorado […]

Christmas Mini Session Photographer at Forest Bend Farm, Colorado Springs

Typically, I organize a full afternoon of Christmas mini-sessions every year. In fact, I don’t think I’ve missed one year (minus the year my son was born in 2020) since the second year of my business in 2013. But this year was a little different due to the busy season (I’m definitely counting on it […]

Fall Mini Sessions at Bear Creek Park, Colorado Springs

I met five families this fall for their mini sessions at Bear Creek Regional Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I loved that one family was one of my past couples who married back in 2014 (hey, Justin and Lauren!!!)! They just moved to Colorado Springs this year, and I loved reconnecting with them, along with […]

With over a decade of experience, I’ll gently guide you through a relaxed, meaningful photography experience — allowing real connection, emotion, and in-between moments to unfold naturally. So when you look back, you’ll remember how it felt, not just how it looked.

Timeless photography for couples and families who want to remember how it felt.

@stephaniemessickphoto

Stories of love, connection, and the moments in between

Gallery images