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Stephanie Messick Photography

I’m Stephanie, a wedding and portrait photographer based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with roots in Warrenton, Virginia. www.stephaniemessick.com

Thank you for visiting!!! :) You can find me photographing around these areas all throughout the year:
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO +
WARRENTON, VIRGINIA

Contact me to book your session whether it's in Colorado, Virginia, DC, or beyond! I believe the most meaningful photographs are the ones that feel real — the laughter, the quiet glances, and those in-between moments that make your story uniquely

yours. With over a decade of experience, I guide couples and families through an effortless, personalized photography experience, capturing timeless images that will be cherished for generations. Whether your celebration takes place in the mountains of Colorado or the rolling countryside of Virginia, my goal is simple: to preserve your memories beautifully, authentically, and joyfully. Be sure to keep up with my blog for my most recent sessions and updates!

06/01/2026

Roma. You were everything and more! I can’t wait to return… Now onto France with my love!

05/27/2026

A colorful, joyful celebration from the very first moment. 🤍

The warmth of both families said everything about the character of this couple. And then a horse-drawn carriage to close out the ceremony. Because of course!

E + B, your day was as colorful and full of life as the two of you. It was an absolute honor to be there.

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05/25/2026

Something new is here, and it feels really good.

For a while now I’ve felt this quiet but undeniable pull. A fire to grow, to elevate, to show up even more fully for the people who trust me with their most sacred moments.

So I listened.

New headshots. New logo. New website. But more than a fresh look, this is a reflection of who I’m becoming and where I’m going. 🤍

My heart has always been in the joy. The laughs. The happy tears. The in-between seconds that make a wedding day feel entirely yours. That hasn’t changed. If anything, it’s only gotten clearer.

I am so proud of what’s been built and I cannot wait to share it with you. What a great way to celebrate my 14th business anniversary this week than a big refresh!

Check out the new look: www.stephaniemessick.com

Headshot photo: | Makeup: .faye.beauty

05/22/2026

I almost minored in art history and sometimes it shows.

This past weekend I looked at my screen in the middle of a bridal suite at Great Marsh Estate and all I could think was Manet. A black and white frame, soft light, slightly blurred, and something about it felt less like a photograph and more like a painting.

Manet had this gift for capturing ordinary moments with intimacy. A quiet stillness. Light that felt alive. And E’s photo reminded me of just that. 🤍

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05/07/2026

When your bride is an engineer, it should come as no surprise that her wedding vision was clear, intentional, and absolutely stunning from every angle.

L + W call Colorado home, but the moment L saw The Estate at River Run during her Virginia wedding venue search, she just knew.

That Bridgerton-esque charm was everything she had been dreaming of. It was the kind of wedding that felt like you’d stepped straight into a scene from the show... Except the love story was completely real.

L + W, it was an honor to be part of your day. 🤍

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05/02/2026

Here’s the behind the scenes of what this year actually looks like...

2026 is a transformative year for me — For the first time in years, I’ve invested deeply in myself and my business. I joined a mastermind, pursued new education, got brand new headshots, and I’m currently redesigning my logo and website. Everything is being rebuilt with intention in this new season.

And one of the biggest shifts? I’ve drastically cut back on family sessions to niche down fully into engagement and wedding photography. This wasn’t a decision I made lightly — but it was the right one.

I’m elevating this business. I’m leaning into a style of photography that feels more creative, more alive, and more me than ever before. And at the center of all of it are my couples — because everything I’m building is ultimately for them.

If you’ve been thinking about booking your engagement session or wedding coverage, I would love nothing more than to connect. 🤍

04/30/2026

A horse-drawn carriage, the most stunning bride, and a dress with the fluffiest layers I have ever seen. 🤍

Middleburg, Virginia is known as horse country, so there is something so magical about a place where a horse-drawn carriage feels completely at home. A looked like she was living her fairytale day!

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04/23/2026

A warm Saturday evening at The Market at Grelen — lush greens, soft sunshine, and the most beautiful garden wedding in the Virginia countryside. 🤍

A+B had originally planned to keep their vows private — just the two of them during their first look. And they did. But then, they decided they couldn’t keep it to themselves. So they did it again. In front of every single person they love. And it was just as sweet, just as raw, and just as real as the very first time.

Amanda and Brian, your love is something truly special. I’m so honored to have been there as your wedding photographer to witness and capture every moment.

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Colorado Springs, CO
80922

Website

https://www.stephaniemessick.com/

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