Stephanie Messick Photography

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!

There is nothing quite like being surrounded by your favorite humans on the best day of your life. A&B, your people clea...
08/31/2026

There is nothing quite like being surrounded by your favorite humans on the best day of your life. A&B, your people clearly adore you both, even when the wind was a little erratic that day! 🤍
Planning + Design: JLM - Weddings | Design | Events
Location: The Market At Grelen Weddings European Style Garden Shop & Farm to Table Cafe in Virginia
Photography: Stephanie Messick | Colorado & Virginia Wedding Photographer
Content Creation: Ashley Crawford - Wedding Content Creator
Floral Design: Wedding flowers in Charlottesville, Richmond, Northern Virginia Steelcut | Wedding Florist
Beauty: Hairstylist and Makeup artist - Briana Chapman
Entertainment: Bachelor Boys Band
Paper Goods: Zazzle
Rentals: MS Events
Catering: Groovin' Gourmets
Bakery: Nancy | Pudgy Cakes and Treats
Dress: Ava Laurenne Bride
Transportation: Easy Riders Bus Company + James Limousine Service

The corset lacing pulled just so. The structured bodice. And that darling bow at the back that I could not stop photogra...
08/27/2026

The corset lacing pulled just so. The structured bodice. And that darling bow at the back that I could not stop photographing... A dress like this is a work of art. ✨

Location: Great Marsh Estate
Photography: Stephanie Messick | Colorado & Virginia Wedding Photographer
Floral Design: Castle Drive Flowers
Beauty: Best Face Forward-Skin/MU/Hair
Coordination: Two River Events
Entertainment: djwonderdmv_
Ceremony Music: Atoka Strings
Officiant: JUDGES FOR LOVE
Rentals: Select Event Group
Catering: Twinleaf Catering
Dress: Labella Bridal Boutique
Horse-Drawn Carriage: ShenandoahCarriageCompanyLLC

E+K’s morning at the Great Marsh Estate was every bit as beautiful as the celebration that followed. The anticipation. T...
08/26/2026

E+K’s morning at the Great Marsh Estate was every bit as beautiful as the celebration that followed.

The anticipation. The gown waiting on its hanger before it becomes the dress she says “I do” in. This is where the whole day begins. 🤍
Venue: Great Marsh Estate
Coordinator: Rina // Northern Virginia Wedding Planner
Photographer: Stephanie Messick | Colorado & Virginia Wedding Photographer
Hair: Ivy Perkins | VA Hairstylist
Makeup: Charlottesville Makeup Artist
DJ: Craig Wood
Video: Altamira Film Co. | Commercial Photo + Video
Bridal Boutique: Ava Laurenne Bride
Caterer: Serendipity Catering & Design
Rentals: Serendipity Catering & Design
Transportation: A La Carte Limosine

Laughing so hard you forget anyone is watching. This is exactly the kind of joy that filled M+J’s entire day. 🤍Coordinat...
08/11/2026

Laughing so hard you forget anyone is watching. This is exactly the kind of joy that filled M+J’s entire day. 🤍

Coordination: Day Of Coordinator | Wedding Planning | Design
Location: Stone Tower Winery Stone Tower Weddings
Photography: Stephanie Messick | Colorado & Virginia Wedding Photographer
Floral Design: J. Morris Flowers
Beauty: Washington DC Wedding Makeup & Hair Team
Entertainment: MyDeejay
Ceremony Music: Two Rivers Chamber Music
Officiant: Drunk in Love Weddings
Rentals: Select Event Group
Catering: Purple Onion Catering Co | VA DC MD
Dress: Jenny Yoo Coastal Knot Bridal
Transportation: Chariots for Hire
Vending Machine Prints: Charlie Prints - Vending Machine Rentals
Live guest paintings: Live Event Fashion Illustrator | DMV

Of course she said YES! 🤍Underneath a whale shark gliding overhead, surrounded by a packed Saturday crowd who had no ide...
07/30/2026

Of course she said YES! 🤍

Underneath a whale shark gliding overhead, surrounded by a packed Saturday crowd who had no idea what was about to happen, my sister said yes to forever.

Getting to capture this moment at the Georgia Aquarium for the people I love most is something I will never take for granted. The nerves beforehand, the held breath during, and the pure joy after. This is why I love what I do!

Swipe to see the surprise proposal moment through my lens. And yes, the blonde wig made a cameo. 🕵️‍♀️

Congratulations to my sister and Matt (you pulled it off!!)! We are so excited for Matt to be a part of our family. ❤️

These two exude JOY! ✨Planning + Design: JLM - Weddings | Design | EventsLocation: The Market At Grelen Weddings Europea...
07/21/2026

These two exude JOY! ✨

Planning + Design: JLM - Weddings | Design | Events
Location: The Market At Grelen Weddings European Style Garden Shop & Farm to Table Cafe in Virginia
Photography: Stephanie Messick | Colorado & Virginia Wedding Photographer
Content Creation: Ashley Crawford - Wedding Content Creator
Floral Design: Wedding flowers in Charlottesville, Richmond, Northern Virginia Steelcut | Wedding Florist
Beauty: Hairstylist and Makeup artist - Briana Chapman
Entertainment: Bachelor Boys Band
Paper Goods: Zazzle
Rentals: MS Events
Catering: Groovin' Gourmets
Bakery: Nancy | Pudgy Cakes and Treats
Dress: Ava Laurenne Bride
Transportation: Easy Riders Bus Company + James Limousine Service

Wildflower season in Boulder did not disappoint. 🌸
07/20/2026

Wildflower season in Boulder did not disappoint. 🌸

B + D’s wedding at Keswick Vineyards in Charlottesville, Virginia, was the perfect celebration. During their vows, when ...
06/25/2026

B + D’s wedding at Keswick Vineyards in Charlottesville, Virginia, was the perfect celebration.

During their vows, when B said that D felt like the exhale after holding her breath too long, it got me teary-eyed. But the heart of this wedding was family. You could feel it in every part of their day. The way they looked at each other, laughed together, and absolutely took over the dance floor all night long.

Their choice of details made this day vibrant to photograph! Bright summer florals, a Kleinfeld’s gown with the most beautiful laced bodice, a custom suit made just for D (because the groom deserves to feel just as special), and of course, the vineyard views. Every detail felt intentional and alive.

I enjoyed bonding with these two. During our final planning meeting, we discovered we share the same anniversary weekend, and they are honeymooning in Thailand in October (my husband and I did the same thing). Some things are just meant to be. 🤍

B + D, it was such a joy to be part of your day!!

Coordination: The Event Group Intl | DMV Wedding Planner| DMV Corporate Events
Location: Keswick Vineyards
Photography: Stephanie Messick | Colorado & Virginia Wedding Photographer
Floral Design: Fiori Floral Studio
Beauty: STONE FOX WELLNESS + BEAUTY PROJECT
Entertainment: Nathan May
Bakery: Pearl's Bake Shoppe
Catering: Deep Run Roadhouse
Dress:
Live guest painter: Reverie Rose Illust. | D.C. Live Event Painter & Fine Artist
Rentals: MS Events
Transportation: Easy Rider Bus

M + J’s wedding at Stone Tower Winery. A little glass breaking, a lot of being lifted into the air, and the kind of joy ...
06/18/2026

M + J’s wedding at Stone Tower Winery. A little glass breaking, a lot of being lifted into the air, and the kind of joy that comes from two families who clearly adore each other.

M’s father gave the kind of speech that gets you right in the chest, picturing the two of them decades from now, grey-haired, still traveling the world together, still saying they lived every single day fully. I adore their love for traveling, and I saw so much European inspiration in their wedding day details: Aperol Spritz, crepes, vineyard landscape. Makes sense why they plan to honeymoon in Italy (so romantic!)!

M + J, what a joy-filled day. 🤍

Coordination: Day Of Coordinator | Wedding Planning | Design
Location: Stone Tower Winery Stone Tower Weddings
Photography: Stephanie Messick | Colorado & Virginia Wedding Photographer
Floral Design: J. Morris Flowers
Beauty: Washington DC Wedding Makeup & Hair Team
Entertainment: MyDeejay
Ceremony Music: Two Rivers Chamber Music
Officiant: Drunk in Love Weddings
Rentals: Select Event Group
Catering: Purple Onion Catering | DMV
Dress: Jenny Yoo Coastal Knot Bridal
Transportation: Chariots for Hire
Vending Machine Prints: Charlie Prints - Vending Machine Rentals
Live guest paintings: @

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