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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 who want to remember how it felt.

@stephaniemessickphoto

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Birkby House, Leesburg, VA Wedding

Amy and John gathered their closest family and friends at the charming Birkby House in the heart of Leesburg, Virginia for a wedding day full of love, laughter, and unexpected moments. Nestled in the historic district, this beautiful venue set the stage for a joyful celebration—despite a surprise protest just around the corner and an […]

Washington DC Engagement Photographer | Maggie & Jake

Spring is here, and I’m so excited to kick off the season with Maggie and Jake’s spring engagement session in Washington, DC! These two are absolutely adorable! 😊 When they hired me as their wedding photographer, they mentioned wanting their engagement portraits to coincide with cherry blossom season—and while the peak bloom had just passed […]

Tom & Jenn | Stone Tower Winery, Virginia Wedding

I met Tom and Jenn for their engagement session in Washington DC last spring, and after hanging out with them, I knew their wedding was going to be one to remember! 🙂 But I had *no* idea that we would battle the unpredictable weather. Fortunately for us, it actually worked in our favor (as you’ll […]

Andrew & Kelsey | Early Mountain Vineyards, Virginia Wedding Photographer

It’s not unusual to have the chance for rain on a wedding day in Virginia. But it’s not every day I photograph an event during a HURRICANE (and thank goodness). Last Friday, Andrew and Kelsey hosted their wedding celebration at the beautiful Early Mountain Vineyards in Madison, Virginia. Hurricane Ian posed some complications leading up […]

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 who want to remember how it felt.

@stephaniemessickphoto

Gallery images