tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43612364556570166902012-02-17T23:13:58.797-05:00Springfield, MO | Branson, MO | Wedding PhotographyNick Sandersnoreply@blogger.comBlogger321100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-12926776757056922692012-02-17T23:11:00.001-05:002012-02-17T23:13:58.806-05:00Springfield MO Engagement Portraits: Close Memorial ParkI met Caleb and Tiffany on a beautiful Sunday afternoon last month at Springfield's <strong>Close Memorial Park</strong> for their engagement portrait session. The park offers a terrific variety of backdrops and locations, ranging from a lake, to barns, and even a log cabin!<br /><br />Here are a small sample of the digital <strong>photos</strong> we delivered to this wonderful couple...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7eB1MlrnB1Y/Tz8e0aaaEBI/AAAAAAAAAxg/r9IpVizR0EQ/s1600/IMG_6340.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7eB1MlrnB1Y/Tz8e0aaaEBI/AAAAAAAAAxg/r9IpVizR0EQ/s640/IMG_6340.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M8OKYMGB37A/Tz8fQtzT_rI/AAAAAAAAAxo/qTnu1Jwx5Zs/s1600/IMG_6383a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M8OKYMGB37A/Tz8fQtzT_rI/AAAAAAAAAxo/qTnu1Jwx5Zs/s400/IMG_6383a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-slXqhuSyhWE/Tz8fw5RJ-TI/AAAAAAAAAxw/-NHFB7gtfRc/s1600/IMG_6562a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-slXqhuSyhWE/Tz8fw5RJ-TI/AAAAAAAAAxw/-NHFB7gtfRc/s400/IMG_6562a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ym-ORTHYvwk/Tz8gOhCDbnI/AAAAAAAAAx4/l2wcLOdQZKg/s1600/IMG_6424.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ym-ORTHYvwk/Tz8gOhCDbnI/AAAAAAAAAx4/l2wcLOdQZKg/s640/IMG_6424.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J4rUuaDPDPU/Tz8g-NqYa3I/AAAAAAAAAyA/BABQbTw9nfw/s1600/IMG_6704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J4rUuaDPDPU/Tz8g-NqYa3I/AAAAAAAAAyA/BABQbTw9nfw/s400/IMG_6704.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-et3X7SKgfb8/Tz8hcQB_2pI/AAAAAAAAAyI/S1ufsDuwdik/s1600/IMG_6538a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-et3X7SKgfb8/Tz8hcQB_2pI/AAAAAAAAAyI/S1ufsDuwdik/s640/IMG_6538a.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b5wj5ToYJaU/Tz8h9mOCPOI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/U7CpGEwHnwI/s1600/IMG_6747.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b5wj5ToYJaU/Tz8h9mOCPOI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/U7CpGEwHnwI/s400/IMG_6747.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These are of course just a small sample of the <strong>engagement portrait pictures</strong> we delivered to Caleb and Tiffany. I'll be photographing their <strong>wedding</strong> later this year and look forward to it already!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you're recently engaged and <strong>planning a portrait session</strong>, I'd love to shoot your pictures, too! Our sessions typically last for 60 to 90 minutes, and you can bring along two or three changes or clothes like Caleb and Tiffany, along with signs, props etc.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While Close Memorial Park is an excellent location for engagement portraits, we can shoot them wherever you'd like in the <strong>Springfield, MO</strong> or <strong>Branson, MO</strong> area. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For more information, please visit our <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/" target="_blank">Springfield, MO wedding and engagement portrait photography</a> website anytime. You'll find sample photos from many other engagement portrait sessions, as well as weddings, anniversary celebrations, and more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As always, thanks for reading, and please join me in congratulating Caleb and Tiffany on their upcoming wedding!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-1292677675705692269?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0Springfield, MO, USA37.2089572 -93.2922988999999937.117254700000004 -93.4093619 37.3006597 -93.17523589999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-30471023004242766792012-02-03T20:30:00.000-05:002012-02-03T20:30:13.331-05:00Springfield, MO Wedding Photography: The Diamond Room<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pIHtdFxxIFs/Tyx4r-1gduI/AAAAAAAAAtw/-4ZScWtvy-g/s1600/IMG_5682a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pIHtdFxxIFs/Tyx4r-1gduI/AAAAAAAAAtw/-4ZScWtvy-g/s640/IMG_5682a.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My first wedding photography shoot of 2012 came just seven days into the New Year, as Sarah and Joshua tied the knot at the beautiful <strong>Diamond Room</strong> in Springfield.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>I began shooting about an hour before the ceremony, as Sarah and her bridesmades were making their final preparations...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BuGyMXEWPks/Tyx6Q3R4h_I/AAAAAAAAAt4/FkV_16D3pD8/s1600/IMG_5723.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BuGyMXEWPks/Tyx6Q3R4h_I/AAAAAAAAAt4/FkV_16D3pD8/s640/IMG_5723.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RDFIHPrFt5s/Tyx7jUzKMwI/AAAAAAAAAuI/mYPk1jpTjI0/s1600/IMG_5771a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RDFIHPrFt5s/Tyx7jUzKMwI/AAAAAAAAAuI/mYPk1jpTjI0/s400/IMG_5771a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J7ZUSp3G-oM/Tyx8DBNGWyI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/dgZoGVqWl4E/s1600/IMG_5718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J7ZUSp3G-oM/Tyx8DBNGWyI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/dgZoGVqWl4E/s640/IMG_5718.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Down the hall, Joshua and his groomsmen were doing the same thing...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0j35EqaQZx4/Tyx8_wvU8gI/AAAAAAAAAuY/5FGujbXCYjI/s1600/IMG_5798.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0j35EqaQZx4/Tyx8_wvU8gI/AAAAAAAAAuY/5FGujbXCYjI/s400/IMG_5798.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nc99WElstKM/Tyx9fBQ2xZI/AAAAAAAAAug/idebdMrq98o/s1600/IMG_5801a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nc99WElstKM/Tyx9fBQ2xZI/AAAAAAAAAug/idebdMrq98o/s400/IMG_5801a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">From Sarah's colors and gown, to the cake-topper and decorations, the wedding really reflected this couple's unique interests and tastes...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b6e_Jk7dc34/Tyx-095ChDI/AAAAAAAAAuo/Ejpihl21T-0/s1600/IMG_5687.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b6e_Jk7dc34/Tyx-095ChDI/AAAAAAAAAuo/Ejpihl21T-0/s640/IMG_5687.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Orv1_SHwD_Y/Tyx_ZaOIADI/AAAAAAAAAuw/0xtL4A6dMOU/s1600/IMG_5693.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Orv1_SHwD_Y/Tyx_ZaOIADI/AAAAAAAAAuw/0xtL4A6dMOU/s640/IMG_5693.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hKcIAD4vMNs/TyyAaFwJ0iI/AAAAAAAAAu4/Rp9dzG0drQQ/s1600/IMG_5783.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hKcIAD4vMNs/TyyAaFwJ0iI/AAAAAAAAAu4/Rp9dzG0drQQ/s400/IMG_5783.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sarah and Joshua's ceremony featured candleabras on either side of them... and lots of smiles:)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kUoPrBhzOyk/TyyBSZyxGII/AAAAAAAAAvA/CjDADAVCfYo/s1600/IMG_5939.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kUoPrBhzOyk/TyyBSZyxGII/AAAAAAAAAvA/CjDADAVCfYo/s400/IMG_5939.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NkNxb_d1AQM/TyyCcTdtgjI/AAAAAAAAAvI/LLPdpQnOvdc/s1600/IMG_5941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NkNxb_d1AQM/TyyCcTdtgjI/AAAAAAAAAvI/LLPdpQnOvdc/s640/IMG_5941.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QOm5dDznYLY/TyyC5u46N6I/AAAAAAAAAvQ/tzmnisZpuAI/s1600/IMG_5963b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QOm5dDznYLY/TyyC5u46N6I/AAAAAAAAAvQ/tzmnisZpuAI/s400/IMG_5963b.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After the ceremony, I spent some time with the couple and bridal party capturing some "just married" images in the back room...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y4b9XMnEBjY/TyyDqdnRIPI/AAAAAAAAAvY/GOGktBz01TA/s1600/IMG_5996b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y4b9XMnEBjY/TyyDqdnRIPI/AAAAAAAAAvY/GOGktBz01TA/s400/IMG_5996b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IhA1rKCRZRQ/TyyEEJzGPII/AAAAAAAAAvg/fHq6iVFL5oU/s1600/IMG_6017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IhA1rKCRZRQ/TyyEEJzGPII/AAAAAAAAAvg/fHq6iVFL5oU/s640/IMG_6017.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sR15knn5FAg/TyyEw1TD-II/AAAAAAAAAvo/ffQOP7NJxI0/s1600/IMG_6031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sR15knn5FAg/TyyEw1TD-II/AAAAAAAAAvo/ffQOP7NJxI0/s400/IMG_6031.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QoZO0Kld8Ew/TyyFJ-C8-VI/AAAAAAAAAvw/6-n26yEtZ9k/s1600/IMG_6046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QoZO0Kld8Ew/TyyFJ-C8-VI/AAAAAAAAAvw/6-n26yEtZ9k/s400/IMG_6046.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And then it was time for the reception! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kvaEEygg2_4/TyyGBncKv4I/AAAAAAAAAv4/kUZOcB1njhk/s1600/IMG_6218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kvaEEygg2_4/TyyGBncKv4I/AAAAAAAAAv4/kUZOcB1njhk/s640/IMG_6218.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SMD1efyNV8U/TyyGpY22yhI/AAAAAAAAAwA/xZ9vgn7kkyc/s1600/IMG_6089.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SMD1efyNV8U/TyyGpY22yhI/AAAAAAAAAwA/xZ9vgn7kkyc/s640/IMG_6089.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lqFWR3y7Ibw/TyyHVDOEHiI/AAAAAAAAAwI/hXjlQdGmN78/s1600/IMG_6166.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lqFWR3y7Ibw/TyyHVDOEHiI/AAAAAAAAAwI/hXjlQdGmN78/s400/IMG_6166.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WFR5IkHD9Po/TyyHoKRXgNI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/db6saqAlZKc/s1600/IMG_6186.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WFR5IkHD9Po/TyyHoKRXgNI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/db6saqAlZKc/s400/IMG_6186.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These are of course just a small sample of the <strong>wedding pictures</strong> I captured for Joshua and Sarah on their special day. You can see more on our <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/" target="_blank">Springfield, MO wedding photography</a> website, as well as pictures from a variety of other weddings I've photographed in Springfield, Branson, and the entire Ozarks region.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As always, thank you for reading, and please join me in congratulating Joshua, Sarah, and their entire family!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vZ6H6D0pX60/TyyJPfNuICI/AAAAAAAAAwY/Gg-rGnTgHhQ/s1600/IMG_6254a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vZ6H6D0pX60/TyyJPfNuICI/AAAAAAAAAwY/Gg-rGnTgHhQ/s400/IMG_6254a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-3047102300424276679?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0Springfield, MO, USA37.2089572 -93.2922988999999937.117254700000004 -93.4093619 37.3006597 -93.17523589999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-39947401338034984242012-01-04T23:34:00.001-05:002012-01-05T19:13:26.941-05:00Joey and Jena: A Christmas WeddingIt was three days before Christmas. While most of us were doing our last minute shopping, wrapping gifts, and otherwise being "up to here" in the hustle and bustle of the season... Joey and Jena were getting married!<br /><br />It was a true pleasure to serve as this wonderful couple's <strong>wedding photographer</strong>, particularly amidst the backdrop of the joyous holiday season. Here are some pictures from their beautiful Christmas wedding on December 22, 2011 at the <strong>National Avenue Christian Church</strong> in Springfield, MO. <br /><br />We began as Jena was making her final preparations before the ceremony...<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5eQqPrHJV1o/TwUNxNX7SzI/AAAAAAAAAqc/lC3QD1BFpCU/s1600/IMG_5174a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5eQqPrHJV1o/TwUNxNX7SzI/AAAAAAAAAqc/lC3QD1BFpCU/s640/IMG_5174a.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Springfield, MO Wedding Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kMMzftAiE60/TwUSQl8aFEI/AAAAAAAAAqo/jUCifREYc08/s1600/IMG_5169a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kMMzftAiE60/TwUSQl8aFEI/AAAAAAAAAqo/jUCifREYc08/s640/IMG_5169a.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Springfield, MO Wedding Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5M2qb7oYR60/TwUUAPwAXQI/AAAAAAAAAq0/qQbv4GE5bKE/s1600/IMG_5252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5M2qb7oYR60/TwUUAPwAXQI/AAAAAAAAAq0/qQbv4GE5bKE/s400/IMG_5252.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Springfield, MO Wedding Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I could post many more pictures of Jena and her bridesmaids, as they were all beautiful and incredibly photogenic. But the ceremony was about to begin, and Joey was waiting...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f4o6ah3aoIw/TwUW1IFrj1I/AAAAAAAAArA/7bqCa7vM98k/s1600/IMG_5260.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f4o6ah3aoIw/TwUW1IFrj1I/AAAAAAAAArA/7bqCa7vM98k/s640/IMG_5260.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Springfield, MO Wedding Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are some pictures from Joey and Jena's ceremony, which was officiated by Laura Fregin, Senior Minister at the National Avenue Christian Church...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EBTjIJ8KaIo/TwUZgMeubRI/AAAAAAAAArY/XPnOloTRb2Q/s1600/IMG_5309.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EBTjIJ8KaIo/TwUZgMeubRI/AAAAAAAAArY/XPnOloTRb2Q/s640/IMG_5309.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Springfield, MO Wedding Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aDduIlwGPas/TwUZx60Iw4I/AAAAAAAAArg/shp1pmX4Qhs/s1600/IMG_5329.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aDduIlwGPas/TwUZx60Iw4I/AAAAAAAAArg/shp1pmX4Qhs/s400/IMG_5329.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Springfield, MO Wedding Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iekkzOcATmI/TwUahefSF5I/AAAAAAAAArs/VUaSkcYFFwk/s1600/IMG_5351.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iekkzOcATmI/TwUahefSF5I/AAAAAAAAArs/VUaSkcYFFwk/s640/IMG_5351.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Springfield, MO Wedding Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1rp0Wfedvpc/TwUbvZ23P2I/AAAAAAAAAr4/T23hCNs1GqY/s1600/1a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="292" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1rp0Wfedvpc/TwUbvZ23P2I/AAAAAAAAAr4/T23hCNs1GqY/s400/1a.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Springfield, MO Wedding Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-525QBMbfvfg/TwUc63L3roI/AAAAAAAAAsE/0sFnXBfxlQQ/s1600/IMG_5348.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-525QBMbfvfg/TwUc63L3roI/AAAAAAAAAsE/0sFnXBfxlQQ/s640/IMG_5348.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Springfield, MO Wedding Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i0JAyLP4uK4/TwUd23CijZI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/qY-IGuTBnmM/s1600/IMG_5382.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i0JAyLP4uK4/TwUd23CijZI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/qY-IGuTBnmM/s640/IMG_5382.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Springfield, MO Wedding Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1pugHXEPCfE/TwUfKqB8xTI/AAAAAAAAAsc/8g-RGjNprE0/s1600/IMG_5474.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1pugHXEPCfE/TwUfKqB8xTI/AAAAAAAAAsc/8g-RGjNprE0/s640/IMG_5474.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Springfield, MO Wedding Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After the ceremony, the marriage license was signed...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NzTJoCV4ZLg/TwUgB71IBaI/AAAAAAAAAso/zEhxDBTcNj0/s1600/IMG_5428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NzTJoCV4ZLg/TwUgB71IBaI/AAAAAAAAAso/zEhxDBTcNj0/s640/IMG_5428.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Springfield, MO Wedding Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">...we shot some "formal" photos...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sBWatotxFzY/TwUiCUlhQLI/AAAAAAAAAs0/NkoFcX0tjME/s1600/IMG_5481.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sBWatotxFzY/TwUiCUlhQLI/AAAAAAAAAs0/NkoFcX0tjME/s400/IMG_5481.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Springfield, MO Wedding Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gcACs20DmAA/TwUjACtXMuI/AAAAAAAAAtA/p891K3Pvd2A/s1600/IMG_5594.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gcACs20DmAA/TwUjACtXMuI/AAAAAAAAAtA/p891K3Pvd2A/s400/IMG_5594.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Springfield, MO Wedding Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UB29OmSlLwQ/TwUjisJ7lDI/AAAAAAAAAtM/7Iwz4MY2XRo/s1600/IMG_5598a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UB29OmSlLwQ/TwUjisJ7lDI/AAAAAAAAAtM/7Iwz4MY2XRo/s400/IMG_5598a.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Springfield, MO Wedding Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">...and then Joey and Jena were off (in a stretch limo!)...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YEdDinKGLN8/TwUkgWdCw7I/AAAAAAAAAtY/SAWhj7gRZyM/s1600/IMG_5613.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YEdDinKGLN8/TwUkgWdCw7I/AAAAAAAAAtY/SAWhj7gRZyM/s640/IMG_5613.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Springfield, MO Wedding Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">... to par--tay!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U675CPCf5gY/TwUlUbK0CyI/AAAAAAAAAtk/dkbeqMLJ5rk/s1600/IMG_5617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U675CPCf5gY/TwUlUbK0CyI/AAAAAAAAAtk/dkbeqMLJ5rk/s400/IMG_5617.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Springfield, MO Wedding Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These are of course just a small sample of the images I captured for Joey and Jena on their special day. If you're getting married at the National Avenue Christian Church, or elsewhere in <strong>Springfield, Branson, or Southwest Missouri</strong>, I'd be honored to serve as your <strong>wedding photographer</strong>, too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can find dozens of other images from weddings throughout the Ozarks, as well as information about <strong>Springfield Missouri</strong> <strong>wedding photography packages and prices</strong> on our <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/" target="_blank">website</a> anytime.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As always, thanks for reading and please join me in congratulating Joey and Jena!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-3994740133803498424?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0Springfield, MO, USA37.2089572 -93.2922988999999937.117254700000004 -93.4093619 37.3006597 -93.17523589999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-71731595663401958512011-11-27T22:00:00.003-05:002011-11-29T20:52:17.200-05:0010 Questions Every Bride Should Ask Her Wedding Photographer<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qPzhcOehMOQ/TtLv0B9NDRI/AAAAAAAAAmY/6kNWWTpppwM/s1600/1portp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qPzhcOehMOQ/TtLv0B9NDRI/AAAAAAAAAmY/6kNWWTpppwM/s320/1portp.jpg" width="165" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Springfield Missouri Bridal Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Hiring the right photographer for your upcoming wedding in Springfield Missouri, Branson Missouri, or anywhere else can be a difficult and time-consuming task.<br /><br />As you sort through dozens of wedding photographer's <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/" target="_blank">websites</a>, you quickly discover that there is no industry standard for <strong>wedding photography packages, prices, or style</strong>. Not to mention the quality of the pictures.<br /><br />Despite the fact that you're investing a large percentage of your overall wedding budget in photography services, you are in many ways taking a leap of faith in hopes that the wedding photographer you select will meet, if not exceed, your expectations.<br /><br />With that in mind, here's a list of questions to ask your prospective <strong>wedding photographer</strong> before you hand over a deposit and sign on the dotted line:<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YN-uSCBn-gY/TtLwh_czWQI/AAAAAAAAAmg/9C5XXyrbXMw/s1600/2011_04_02_9078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YN-uSCBn-gY/TtLwh_czWQI/AAAAAAAAAmg/9C5XXyrbXMw/s320/2011_04_02_9078.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Missouri Wedding Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><strong>1. <em>Based on your style of photography, what kind of pictures should I expect to receive after my wedding?</em></strong><br /><br />Many photographers classify their style as being either "traditional" or "photo-journalistic". As the names imply, the former tends to yield more traditional poses in your final pictures, while the latter features more candids and unposed shots.<br /><br />Ask your photographer to explain his or her particular style by telling you what types of pictures you'll receive, in plain english. You'll find that in reality, most offer a blend of styles.<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-np7HPntdIY4/TtLxDJWP0SI/AAAAAAAAAmo/801O0fZuiTs/s1600/2010_09_09_3740a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-np7HPntdIY4/TtLxDJWP0SI/AAAAAAAAAmo/801O0fZuiTs/s320/2010_09_09_3740a.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Missouri wedding photography</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><strong>2. <em>Exactly what is included in your wedding photography packages?</em></strong><br /><br />It's important to understand exactly what you'll be getting for your money. Some photographers only charge for shooting time in their initial packages, and charge extra for things like prints, albums, or CD's after the wedding. Others include them in their packages.<br /><br />There's no standard, and no right or wrong way to do it. Just make sure you understand what you'll be getting, and be sure to get it in writing to avoid confusion after your wedding.<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yqk3sW9BBDk/TtLxtmOjYbI/AAAAAAAAAmw/2i7rlKEmbbg/s1600/IMG_3898a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yqk3sW9BBDk/TtLxtmOjYbI/AAAAAAAAAmw/2i7rlKEmbbg/s320/IMG_3898a.jpg" width="243" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arkansas Wedding Photo</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><strong>3. <em>Do I get a written contract?</em></strong><br /><br />If the answer is no, walk away. In the wedding photography business, a written contract is an absolute must. Contracts not only detail what you'll get in your wedding photography package, but also include information on model releases, copyright releases, and more.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9OwRh7XCHkI/TtLyBACrgZI/AAAAAAAAAm4/0N6Psqnx4G0/s1600/payments.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9OwRh7XCHkI/TtLyBACrgZI/AAAAAAAAAm4/0N6Psqnx4G0/s1600/payments.jpg" /></a></div><br /><strong>4. <em>What are your payment terms?</em></strong><br /><br />An initial deposit to hold your date is standard among most vendors in the wedding business, including photographers. Beyond that, however, terms can vary greatly.<br /><br />Some photographers require you to pay for your entire package a month before your wedding, while others require it on or before your wedding day. <br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5IGEGQtfM-0/TtLyeMvbL8I/AAAAAAAAAnA/Wi94xJoY-hw/s1600/2009_12_22_7002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5IGEGQtfM-0/TtLyeMvbL8I/AAAAAAAAAnA/Wi94xJoY-hw/s320/2009_12_22_7002.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Branson Missouri wedding photography</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><strong>5. <em>When will I receive my CD and/or pictures?</em></strong><br /><br />There is a great amount of time and work that goes into preparing your final wedding pictures for delivery, ranging from the intial editing process to color-correction and retouching. If your wedding takes place during a peak period, you may have to wait a little longer than you'd like.<br /><br />Most experienced photographers know how long it will take (usually 30 to 60 days). If, however, you get an answer such as, "as soon as possible" or "a couple of days", be cautious. Neither is realistic or acceptable.<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xOUM6ZuCOVE/TtLy2kJv94I/AAAAAAAAAnI/UEIR3SKnPJc/s1600/2010_10_10_4786ap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xOUM6ZuCOVE/TtLy2kJv94I/AAAAAAAAAnI/UEIR3SKnPJc/s320/2010_10_10_4786ap.jpg" width="123" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Springfield Missouri wedding photography</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><strong>6. <em>Who will actually be shooting my pictures?</em></strong><br /><br />This is a very important question to ask any wedding photography studio. While many photographers do all of the work themselves, others hire less experienced photographers to cover for them in cases where they're overbooked or unavailable. <br /><br />The problem, of course, is that unless you've seen the other photographer's pictures and style, you really have no idea what your wedding pictures will look like.<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8cG2QxPRuEM/TtLzCCI2twI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/TyKVMYCGpYU/s1600/2010_10_10_5430a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8cG2QxPRuEM/TtLzCCI2twI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/TyKVMYCGpYU/s320/2010_10_10_5430a.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Missouri wedding photography</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><strong>7. <em>How many weddings have you shot?</em></strong><br /><br />Many people, including friends and relatives, are very good photographers with impressive portfolios. <br /><br />However, if they've never shot a wedding before, their talent doesn't really matter.<br /><br />As all experienced wedding photographers know, shooting a wedding has just as much to do with anticipating the right shots, moving very quickly, being flexible, and remaining calm, as it does with being a good photographer.<br /><br />Every photograph at a wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event, allowing little if any time to check camera settings or change positions.<br /><br />The bottom line is that wedding photography is a skill that can only be acquired through practice and experience. Make sure you're not hiring a beginner.<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qq5lsCzDx_Y/TtLzVhxRAZI/AAAAAAAAAnY/atpiyh6y0Fk/s1600/2011_04_02_9147a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qq5lsCzDx_Y/TtLzVhxRAZI/AAAAAAAAAnY/atpiyh6y0Fk/s320/2011_04_02_9147a.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Springfield Missouri wedding photography</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><strong>8. <em>What are you like to work with?</em></strong><br /><br />You may not realize it until the big day, but as the bride you'll probably spend more time with your photographer than anyone else on your wedding day! He or she will be with you as you're making your final preparations, right up to the point where you say goodbye to your guests.<br /><br />Look for someone who will be a pleasure to be around on the most important day of your life. Everyone is different, but most brides appreciate wedding photographers who are upbeat, positive, and professional. <br /><br />And of course a little sense of humor doesn't hurt, either:)<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EufCtuq6jyY/TtLz83l89FI/AAAAAAAAAng/pRHL8JRy5_w/s1600/IMG_3904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EufCtuq6jyY/TtLz83l89FI/AAAAAAAAAng/pRHL8JRy5_w/s320/IMG_3904.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arkansas wedding photography</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><strong>9. <em>What time will you arrive at my wedding?</em></strong><br /><br />All professional photographers make it a point to arrive at least 30 minutes before they're scheduled to start shooting. We use the time to measure the light, look for creative angles and settings, and speak to the wedding officiant and event staff.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z5kQFilEmdY/TtL215sXmRI/AAAAAAAAAoA/n0mm28MBJa0/s1600/IMG_4055a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z5kQFilEmdY/TtL215sXmRI/AAAAAAAAAoA/n0mm28MBJa0/s320/IMG_4055a.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ozarks wedding photography</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><strong>10. <em>What questions do you have for ME?</em></strong><br /><br />At some point, your wedding photographer should ask you some questions, too, ranging from how many guests will be in attendance to the size of your wedding party. We also like to know what you have planned in terms of the length of the ceremony, whether there will be a cocktail hour, and of course the agenda for your reception, as they all determine the type of pictures we'll be shooting.<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pEQ-rQQGI0A/TtL1fol2igI/AAAAAAAAAn4/HOcuJ9pxNmw/s1600/New+Logoc+copy.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pEQ-rQQGI0A/TtL1fol2igI/AAAAAAAAAn4/HOcuJ9pxNmw/s200/New+Logoc+copy.gif" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cool Change Photography Springfield Missouri</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><strong>Good Luck!</strong><br /><br />One thing you'll find is that the vast majority of vendors in the wedding business are very nice people who recognize both the importance of your day, and the investment you're making. Competition is fierce, however, so if you find one who doesn't give you the service or answers you expect, move on.<br /><br />If you're <strong>planning a wedding in Springfield, Branson, or elsewhere in the Ozarks</strong>, I'd be more than happy to answer any questions you may have about <strong>wedding photography</strong>. Please feel free to contact me directly through our <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/" target="_blank">website</a> anytime.<br /><br />Thanks for reading, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-7173159566340195851?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0Springfield, MO, USA37.2089572 -93.2922988999999937.117254700000004 -93.4093619 37.3006597 -93.17523589999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-89561269359637281352011-11-26T18:48:00.000-05:002011-11-26T18:48:13.244-05:00Springfield and Branson Missouri Wedding PicturesHere's a video we produced for our potential <strong><a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/" target="_blank">Springfield and Branson Missouri wedding photography</a></strong> clients.<br /><br />It features recent weddings I've photographed from a variety of locations throughout The Ozarks, ranging from Table Rock Lake State Park in Branson, MO... to The Chapel on the Hill in Oak Grove, AR... to the Marriot Courtyard in Springfield, MO.<br /><br />It's designed to give our future brides a good example of my style of wedding photography, as well as the quality of the images we deliver after each and every <strong>wedding and engagement photo</strong> session.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/_Chxp0ndMYI/0.jpg"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_Chxp0ndMYI?version=3&f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_Chxp0ndMYI?version=3&f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As a professional wedding photographer based in Springfield, MO, I'm available for <strong>wedding and engagement portrait photography</strong> at locations throughout The Ozarks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can view my entire portfolio, as well as all of our <strong>wedding photography packages and prices</strong> anytime on our <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/" target="_blank">website</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you're planning a wedding in Springfield MO, Branson MO, Northwest Arkansas, or elsewhere in the Ozarks, please feel free to contact us anytime! Congratulations and thanks for reading from the entire team at <strong>Cool Change Photography</strong>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-8956126935963728135?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0Springfield, MO, USA37.2089572 -93.2922988999999937.117254700000004 -93.4093619 37.3006597 -93.17523589999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-72168405045067797482011-11-26T18:12:00.001-05:002011-11-26T18:20:28.817-05:00Dogwood Canyon Engagement PortraitsOne of my favorite places for <strong><a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/" target="_blank">wedding and engagement portrait photography</a></strong> in the Ozarks is <strong>Dogwood Canyon</strong> in Lampe, MO. <br /><br />Located about 30 minutes south of Branson, the non-profit nature park offers amazing landscapes, lots of private areas, and even a covered bridge!<br /><br />I met Allison and Jeremy on a Sunday afternoon for their engagement portrait session. We spent about 90 minutes walking around the park together, stopping every now and then to take some pictures. <br /><br />Here are some sample images from this terific couple's <strong>engagement photo</strong> session:<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DLbUbIhOkds/TtFphoWopsI/AAAAAAAAAlA/QVJAEh8uwaM/s1600/IMG_3183.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DLbUbIhOkds/TtFphoWopsI/AAAAAAAAAlA/QVJAEh8uwaM/s640/IMG_3183.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BZ_h2kfMqeo/TtFsVmiXCwI/AAAAAAAAAlw/pvb6iwSJ9U0/s1600/IMG_3426b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BZ_h2kfMqeo/TtFsVmiXCwI/AAAAAAAAAlw/pvb6iwSJ9U0/s640/IMG_3426b.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uv96tmy7tjo/TtFq713Hm_I/AAAAAAAAAlY/8DNH3bIZI7w/s1600/IMG_3284.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uv96tmy7tjo/TtFq713Hm_I/AAAAAAAAAlY/8DNH3bIZI7w/s400/IMG_3284.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T3I0SjxqCAU/TtFrQYEsk7I/AAAAAAAAAlg/ZCSye6k81xI/s1600/IMG_3336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T3I0SjxqCAU/TtFrQYEsk7I/AAAAAAAAAlg/ZCSye6k81xI/s400/IMG_3336.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aR1VVovEdmQ/TtFr2fqhlrI/AAAAAAAAAlo/oG7Ngu-JRjw/s1600/IMG_3377a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aR1VVovEdmQ/TtFr2fqhlrI/AAAAAAAAAlo/oG7Ngu-JRjw/s640/IMG_3377a.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nlgV-j7Rb20/TtFyHzGK7gI/AAAAAAAAAmI/oVQB-uCztq0/s1600/IMG_3223a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nlgV-j7Rb20/TtFyHzGK7gI/AAAAAAAAAmI/oVQB-uCztq0/s640/IMG_3223a.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sz5AOvwn0FY/TtFuIIBu5EI/AAAAAAAAAmA/-efrb6n24o0/s1600/IMG_3473.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sz5AOvwn0FY/TtFuIIBu5EI/AAAAAAAAAmA/-efrb6n24o0/s400/IMG_3473.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hYHNxiZhYWU/TtF0KI0qarI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/ByoX7bYLUBM/s1600/IMG_3458a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hYHNxiZhYWU/TtF0KI0qarI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/ByoX7bYLUBM/s400/IMG_3458a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'll be shooting Allison and Jeremy's Branson wedding in a few months and look forward to it already... please join me in congratulating them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As a <strong><u>Springfield, Missouri wedding photographer</u></strong>, I'm accustomed to photographing weddings and engagement portraits in a variety of locations throughout The Ozarks. To see more images, as well as information on <strong>wedding photography packages and prices</strong>, please visit our <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/" target="_blank">website</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for reading!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-7216840504506779748?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0Lampe, Pine B, MO, USA36.5636755 -93.43796392.4167830000000023 -153.2035889 70.710568 -33.6723389tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-13405283862802379992011-11-13T22:42:00.000-05:002011-11-13T22:42:24.506-05:00Bridgett and Kevin: Goin' to the Chapel (On The Hill)Bridgett and Kevin's story began over 30 years ago. "We used to play together when we were just little kids", Kevin told me. Years later, they reconnected... and fell in love.<br /><br />I photographed their wedding at the <strong>Chapel on the Hill in Oak Grove, Arkansas</strong>. As you'll see in the following pictures, it's a wonderful venue, whether you're a bride or a <strong>wedding photographer</strong>!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1bmIwnwcrG0/TsB_OeaY56I/AAAAAAAAAh8/nF5RvmODbWA/s1600/IMG_3836a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: left; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" nda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1bmIwnwcrG0/TsB_OeaY56I/AAAAAAAAAh8/nF5RvmODbWA/s400/IMG_3836a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mW7W6l94sDA/TsB_6LrCS3I/AAAAAAAAAiE/V5uZU4EUZas/s1600/IMG_3827.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mW7W6l94sDA/TsB_6LrCS3I/AAAAAAAAAiE/V5uZU4EUZas/s640/IMG_3827.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">While the bride and groom were inside making their final preparations, their friends and family were outside making some preparations of the own...</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NpaGFLQhNUA/TsCBddQnpQI/AAAAAAAAAiM/3SRSOeuJ7lE/s1600/IMG_3867a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" nda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NpaGFLQhNUA/TsCBddQnpQI/AAAAAAAAAiM/3SRSOeuJ7lE/s400/IMG_3867a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bridgett and Kevin wanted to take advantage of the beautiful November sunset and scenery outside, so they asked me to shoot their bridal portraits before the ceremony began. Here are some of their pictures:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bQsgqZnxwYI/TsCCdWY_5oI/AAAAAAAAAiU/u-RZPLObkSE/s1600/IMG_3898a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bQsgqZnxwYI/TsCCdWY_5oI/AAAAAAAAAiU/u-RZPLObkSE/s640/IMG_3898a.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Jvfd6z1a2A/TsCC4tgmHhI/AAAAAAAAAic/V2s9fTHuZkE/s1600/IMG_3907a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Jvfd6z1a2A/TsCC4tgmHhI/AAAAAAAAAic/V2s9fTHuZkE/s640/IMG_3907a.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9MFJIqkUmX4/TsCDZY6t2fI/AAAAAAAAAik/9jsNS9Ukx38/s1600/IMG_3947a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" nda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9MFJIqkUmX4/TsCDZY6t2fI/AAAAAAAAAik/9jsNS9Ukx38/s400/IMG_3947a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G297fkMfbVM/TsCDx-h1YEI/AAAAAAAAAis/AUToVF2Hr_0/s1600/IMG_3956a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" nda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G297fkMfbVM/TsCDx-h1YEI/AAAAAAAAAis/AUToVF2Hr_0/s400/IMG_3956a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then, it was time for the ceremony...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k8B5d5xrMTI/TsCEcvB87oI/AAAAAAAAAi0/RvQrtE0Z-eE/s1600/IMG_3987a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k8B5d5xrMTI/TsCEcvB87oI/AAAAAAAAAi0/RvQrtE0Z-eE/s640/IMG_3987a.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HHEBbxdnNGA/TsCHq9jVJiI/AAAAAAAAAjE/twohhIzBLPo/s1600/IMG_4054a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HHEBbxdnNGA/TsCHq9jVJiI/AAAAAAAAAjE/twohhIzBLPo/s640/IMG_4054a.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FjSRFth59AM/TsCIL9RH_KI/AAAAAAAAAjM/fD-2dAdOLik/s1600/IMG_4061a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" nda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FjSRFth59AM/TsCIL9RH_KI/AAAAAAAAAjM/fD-2dAdOLik/s400/IMG_4061a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1JlMcfEHEHg/TsCItIT9hFI/AAAAAAAAAjU/Y_q80H374rY/s1600/IMG_4097a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1JlMcfEHEHg/TsCItIT9hFI/AAAAAAAAAjU/Y_q80H374rY/s400/IMG_4097a.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wq71S11X_3Y/TsCJyvYL59I/AAAAAAAAAjk/hAWneJy02Jc/s1600/IMG_4116a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wq71S11X_3Y/TsCJyvYL59I/AAAAAAAAAjk/hAWneJy02Jc/s640/IMG_4116a.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hUSr7Nct0qo/TsCKWuiGq-I/AAAAAAAAAjs/b6H6TE6osdI/s1600/IMG_4090a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hUSr7Nct0qo/TsCKWuiGq-I/AAAAAAAAAjs/b6H6TE6osdI/s640/IMG_4090a.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6R12FnOUOtM/TsCKtyIP3OI/AAAAAAAAAj0/ROsVwSF0p24/s1600/IMG_4143a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6R12FnOUOtM/TsCKtyIP3OI/AAAAAAAAAj0/ROsVwSF0p24/s640/IMG_4143a.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As a professional <strong>wedding photographer</strong> based in <strong>Springfield, MO</strong>. I get the opportunity to capture images in a variety of settings and locations throughout the <strong>Ozarks</strong>, and would rank the Chapel on the Hill as one of my favorites. Special thanks to Pastor Teddie Renollet and his wife Charlene for their generous hospitality!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony like Bridgett and Kevin, or a larger affair, I'm always available to answer questions and provide advice about photography for your wedding. Please feel free to visit our <strong>Springfield and Branson Missouri wedding photography</strong> <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/" target="_blank">website</a> any time for more more information, affordable prices, and packages.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As always, thanks for reading, and please join me in wishing Bridgett and Kevin all the best on their new life together!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xv65JI7hOH0/TsCNWFYEWfI/AAAAAAAAAj8/mVVHHd-j97k/s1600/IMG_3949a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" nda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xv65JI7hOH0/TsCNWFYEWfI/AAAAAAAAAj8/mVVHHd-j97k/s400/IMG_3949a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-1340528386280237999?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0Oak Grove, AR, USA36.459686 -93.4358980000000136.4319195 -93.449488 36.487452499999996 -93.42230800000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-12400313886016663952011-09-20T23:07:00.001-04:002011-09-20T23:18:40.282-04:00Springfield MO Wedding Photography: The Marriott CourtyardOur latest <strong>Springfield MO wedding photography</strong> session took us to the <strong>Marriott Courtyard</strong> hotel. As you'll see, it's a terrific location for a wedding!<br /><br />I began photographing Ashley's big day as she was making her final preparations upstairs in her room...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UaCMAH2U_7g/TnlG5z8Ke-I/AAAAAAAAAgM/RiRTBr6rMpE/s1600/IMG_1646.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" rba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UaCMAH2U_7g/TnlG5z8Ke-I/AAAAAAAAAgM/RiRTBr6rMpE/s320/IMG_1646.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4QGRQkEHfK8/TnlHS-Ba62I/AAAAAAAAAgQ/NVOdJiTGdgk/s1600/IMG_1670.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" rba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4QGRQkEHfK8/TnlHS-Ba62I/AAAAAAAAAgQ/NVOdJiTGdgk/s320/IMG_1670.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dJVkbuxy-eY/TnlHbbJW3vI/AAAAAAAAAgU/kiyKw4e1QaY/s1600/IMG_1753a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" rba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dJVkbuxy-eY/TnlHbbJW3vI/AAAAAAAAAgU/kiyKw4e1QaY/s320/IMG_1753a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />The ceremony took place in the hotel's onsite banquet facility, where Ashley and Brad were married in front of their close family and friends...<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Pq7QhT-w8Y8/TnlIjN7hxeI/AAAAAAAAAgY/mQt9CXjBGK8/s1600/IMG_1782.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" rba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Pq7QhT-w8Y8/TnlIjN7hxeI/AAAAAAAAAgY/mQt9CXjBGK8/s320/IMG_1782.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_QCezz7-3I4/TnlIrR7SjrI/AAAAAAAAAgc/Q9GY6QKfc18/s1600/IMG_1841a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" rba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_QCezz7-3I4/TnlIrR7SjrI/AAAAAAAAAgc/Q9GY6QKfc18/s320/IMG_1841a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3WvX4xjWBzA/TnlJVqOFI1I/AAAAAAAAAgg/P_2xtXBW2dA/s1600/IMG_1812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" rba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3WvX4xjWBzA/TnlJVqOFI1I/AAAAAAAAAgg/P_2xtXBW2dA/s320/IMG_1812.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tb6RFMIEUzc/TnlKBmefTwI/AAAAAAAAAgk/g-nCVXGLzeQ/s1600/IMG_1853.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" rba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tb6RFMIEUzc/TnlKBmefTwI/AAAAAAAAAgk/g-nCVXGLzeQ/s320/IMG_1853.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Afterwards, we took advantage of the beautiful outdoor courtyard to take some photos of Ashley, Brad, and their wedding party...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yr4-5_ZTj2c/TnlLL3fBLlI/AAAAAAAAAgo/QMChnykCl9I/s1600/IMG_1932.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" rba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yr4-5_ZTj2c/TnlLL3fBLlI/AAAAAAAAAgo/QMChnykCl9I/s320/IMG_1932.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ers4lcXoWnc/TnlLp6u8pnI/AAAAAAAAAgs/416JG9W3F78/s1600/IMG_1942a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" rba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ers4lcXoWnc/TnlLp6u8pnI/AAAAAAAAAgs/416JG9W3F78/s320/IMG_1942a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />And then it was time for the reception, which featured a beautiful (and tasty!) wedding cake...<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z--IJ27bFp4/TnlOjoYgTRI/AAAAAAAAAgw/ErMlfiyt6Tc/s1600/IMG_1635.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" rba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z--IJ27bFp4/TnlOjoYgTRI/AAAAAAAAAgw/ErMlfiyt6Tc/s320/IMG_1635.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Ws7nyIKtpE/TnlPxE4G5bI/AAAAAAAAAg4/QhZHtgatx4E/s1600/IMG_2090.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" rba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Ws7nyIKtpE/TnlPxE4G5bI/AAAAAAAAAg4/QhZHtgatx4E/s320/IMG_2090.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yTSAhZt-oqM/TnlO-cec0NI/AAAAAAAAAg0/xZJuvQtNdOA/s1600/IMG_2096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" rba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yTSAhZt-oqM/TnlO-cec0NI/AAAAAAAAAg0/xZJuvQtNdOA/s320/IMG_2096.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />...and lots of fun on the dance floor, courtesy of emcee Scott Lewis, from <a href="http://www.djandentertainment.com/">D and E Music</a> of Springfield!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CCQx_iXf-CI/TnlRCsiCiDI/AAAAAAAAAg8/uV_4Ul0P2cc/s1600/IMG_2113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" rba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CCQx_iXf-CI/TnlRCsiCiDI/AAAAAAAAAg8/uV_4Ul0P2cc/s320/IMG_2113.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mloo-5BwGLs/TnlRuYQ2USI/AAAAAAAAAhA/RxUC7z9Jnz0/s1600/IMG_2129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" rba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mloo-5BwGLs/TnlRuYQ2USI/AAAAAAAAAhA/RxUC7z9Jnz0/s320/IMG_2129.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />These are of course just a small sample of the over 170 retouched and color-corrected wedding photos we delivered to Ashley and Brad, and I had a great time shooting each and every one of them.<br /><br />I'd be honored to serve as your <strong>Springfield, MO wedding photographer</strong>, too!<br /><br />Whether you're planning a similar wedding and reception at the Marriott Courtyard in Springfield, or anywhere else in the greater Ozarks region, be sure to check out our <strong>Springfield wedding photography</strong> pictures, packages, and prices <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/">online</a>.<br /><br />As usual, thanks for reading, and please join me in congratulating Ashley and Brad!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o88Lr2NjP90/TnlUBdEr5fI/AAAAAAAAAhE/dmfPlraCAq8/s1600/IMG_2199a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" rba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o88Lr2NjP90/TnlUBdEr5fI/AAAAAAAAAhE/dmfPlraCAq8/s320/IMG_2199a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-1240031388601666395?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com2Springfield, MO, USA37.2089572 -93.2922988999999937.117254700000004 -93.4093619 37.3006597 -93.17523589999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-75187850492144040942011-08-15T01:09:00.000-04:002011-08-15T01:09:13.671-04:00Springfield MO Wedding Photography: Married at the fair!Well here's something different! If you went to the 75th Annual Ozarks Empire Fair this year in <strong>Springfield MO</strong>, you probably saw the little <strong>wedding chapel</strong>. Ashley and Chuck not only saw it... but decided that it would be the perfect location for their wedding ceremony!<br /><br />Here are a few <strong>pictures</strong> from this couple's spontaneous, fun, and very romantic wedding...<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IuhMIiErevw/TkiiyEVLbNI/AAAAAAAAAfc/eZ74p90Y-pQ/s1600/2011_08_06_9999_53a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IuhMIiErevw/TkiiyEVLbNI/AAAAAAAAAfc/eZ74p90Y-pQ/s320/2011_08_06_9999_53a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I1gZqP6qjKw/TkijAc72jCI/AAAAAAAAAfg/xVYqgZaFz_U/s1600/2011_08_06_9999_64a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I1gZqP6qjKw/TkijAc72jCI/AAAAAAAAAfg/xVYqgZaFz_U/s320/2011_08_06_9999_64a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yEyGPLt641E/TkijUOV_-8I/AAAAAAAAAfk/wkZY8jE3JEk/s1600/2011_08_06_9999_65b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yEyGPLt641E/TkijUOV_-8I/AAAAAAAAAfk/wkZY8jE3JEk/s320/2011_08_06_9999_65b.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xyVBh3n6BBs/TkijnKQpmfI/AAAAAAAAAfo/-O1iJZ7u1iQ/s1600/2011_08_06_9999_84b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xyVBh3n6BBs/TkijnKQpmfI/AAAAAAAAAfo/-O1iJZ7u1iQ/s320/2011_08_06_9999_84b.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5VTH9RM6tCQ/Tkij_ecBRuI/AAAAAAAAAfs/tDOXcpvaLYw/s1600/2011_08_06_9999_103a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5VTH9RM6tCQ/Tkij_ecBRuI/AAAAAAAAAfs/tDOXcpvaLYw/s320/2011_08_06_9999_103a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h0Um_jmq3PU/TkikSpFETKI/AAAAAAAAAfw/_xnNWzbR6Qo/s1600/2011_08_06_9999_112b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h0Um_jmq3PU/TkikSpFETKI/AAAAAAAAAfw/_xnNWzbR6Qo/s320/2011_08_06_9999_112b.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U9j98A7R2uk/TkikojIDPWI/AAAAAAAAAf0/fEyaOGBdTho/s1600/2011_08_06_9999_123b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" naa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U9j98A7R2uk/TkikojIDPWI/AAAAAAAAAf0/fEyaOGBdTho/s320/2011_08_06_9999_123b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />One of the vendors at the fair made them a special gift: Deep fried <strong>wedding cake</strong>, with strawberry frosting! Let the fun begin:)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WEarIZkIBiM/Tkik91JZq7I/AAAAAAAAAf4/IhxOiaeS_yM/s1600/2011_08_06_9999_198a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WEarIZkIBiM/Tkik91JZq7I/AAAAAAAAAf4/IhxOiaeS_yM/s320/2011_08_06_9999_198a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vdq53MxDCVc/TkilIpxDpbI/AAAAAAAAAf8/_mj8JanfMDQ/s1600/2011_08_06_9999_199a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vdq53MxDCVc/TkilIpxDpbI/AAAAAAAAAf8/_mj8JanfMDQ/s320/2011_08_06_9999_199a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WWj4ZRzDs0I/TkilUc6q5jI/AAAAAAAAAgA/1ycmOq7w66s/s1600/2011_08_06_9999_220a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WWj4ZRzDs0I/TkilUc6q5jI/AAAAAAAAAgA/1ycmOq7w66s/s320/2011_08_06_9999_220a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LYFqtRojxJg/Tkile8BZuhI/AAAAAAAAAgE/ITG7bKCxzK0/s1600/2011_08_06_9999_244a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LYFqtRojxJg/Tkile8BZuhI/AAAAAAAAAgE/ITG7bKCxzK0/s320/2011_08_06_9999_244a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HBuO1CF_joc/Tkilr8ny0OI/AAAAAAAAAgI/8GgkkcxFpGI/s1600/2011_08_06_9999_256a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HBuO1CF_joc/Tkilr8ny0OI/AAAAAAAAAgI/8GgkkcxFpGI/s320/2011_08_06_9999_256a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />Whether you're planning a spontaneous ceremony like Ashley and Chuck... or a more formal affair... I'd be honored to serve as your <strong>wedding photographer</strong>, too! If you'd like more information on packages or prices, please visit our <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/">Springfield MO wedding photography</a> website anytime.<br /><br />Thanks very much for reading, and please join me in congratulating Ashley and Chuck!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-7518785049214404094?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0Springfield, MO, USA37.2089572 -93.2922988999999937.117254700000004 -93.4093619 37.3006597 -93.17523589999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-54401826403686693062011-08-15T00:09:00.000-04:002011-08-15T00:09:26.642-04:00Springfield MO Wedding Photography: 50th AnniversaryWhile I do specialize in <strong>Springfield and Branson Missouri wedding photography</strong>, I love it when opportunities come along to do something a little different. <br /><br />Such was the case last month, when I was quite honored to serve as the photographer for Bill and Joyce's 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration at the <strong>Second Baptist Church</strong> here in Springfield.<br /><br />Here are a few photos from this very special couple's celebration...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SPoOP2r70Bc/TkiT7AMBpuI/AAAAAAAAAew/IWectl4lFCU/s1600/2011_06_25_9999_016a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SPoOP2r70Bc/TkiT7AMBpuI/AAAAAAAAAew/IWectl4lFCU/s320/2011_06_25_9999_016a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVMHugSdN74/TkiUGiWiIiI/AAAAAAAAAe0/I96QXaNd8dQ/s1600/2011_06_25_9999_025a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVMHugSdN74/TkiUGiWiIiI/AAAAAAAAAe0/I96QXaNd8dQ/s320/2011_06_25_9999_025a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Lsh5POsk-_A/TkiX44iITGI/AAAAAAAAAfU/XCpV4-LEJFs/s1600/2011_06_25_9999_026a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Lsh5POsk-_A/TkiX44iITGI/AAAAAAAAAfU/XCpV4-LEJFs/s320/2011_06_25_9999_026a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p2uXTbkCRrg/TkiUf-HgsgI/AAAAAAAAAe4/HCH6Tc7TNz8/s1600/2011_06_25_9999_018a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p2uXTbkCRrg/TkiUf-HgsgI/AAAAAAAAAe4/HCH6Tc7TNz8/s320/2011_06_25_9999_018a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m09MQR1LQYg/TkiU7MmCS-I/AAAAAAAAAe8/TewT_xmQfrs/s1600/2011_06_25_9999_052a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m09MQR1LQYg/TkiU7MmCS-I/AAAAAAAAAe8/TewT_xmQfrs/s320/2011_06_25_9999_052a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2qetX59aqbI/TkiVOyy42PI/AAAAAAAAAfA/BhimYGGmmSY/s1600/2011_06_25_9999_076a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2qetX59aqbI/TkiVOyy42PI/AAAAAAAAAfA/BhimYGGmmSY/s320/2011_06_25_9999_076a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-loiDVq2emHg/TkiVZAOHm5I/AAAAAAAAAfE/UHQVELwMkzo/s1600/2011_06_25_9999_083a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-loiDVq2emHg/TkiVZAOHm5I/AAAAAAAAAfE/UHQVELwMkzo/s320/2011_06_25_9999_083a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SHY9ip7roBE/TkiVs6pUDgI/AAAAAAAAAfI/N0MaJpR_0Lg/s1600/2011_06_25_9999_183a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SHY9ip7roBE/TkiVs6pUDgI/AAAAAAAAAfI/N0MaJpR_0Lg/s320/2011_06_25_9999_183a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yJnctmpkaI0/TkiVxQn-ViI/AAAAAAAAAfM/B3HATnK_8qc/s1600/2011_06_25_9999_206a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yJnctmpkaI0/TkiVxQn-ViI/AAAAAAAAAfM/B3HATnK_8qc/s320/2011_06_25_9999_206a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WkWLpLGOVeU/TkiV8Wpw9oI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/zSDv40afs0M/s1600/2011_06_25_9999_258a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WkWLpLGOVeU/TkiV8Wpw9oI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/zSDv40afs0M/s320/2011_06_25_9999_258a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />Bill and Joyce's celebration was attended by about 100 of their closest friends and family members... which is a real testament to the impact they've made on so many people throughout their 50 years of marriage. I was a true honor to serve as their photographer. Please join me in congratulating Bill, Joyce, and their entire family!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5SFJuAVjhx8/TkiZ8xjJuyI/AAAAAAAAAfY/n19j-ncdfjs/s1600/2011_06_25_9999_233b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5SFJuAVjhx8/TkiZ8xjJuyI/AAAAAAAAAfY/n19j-ncdfjs/s320/2011_06_25_9999_233b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />You can see more pictures from Bill and Joyce's celebration, along with photographs from weddings throughout the Springfield MO, Branson MO, and entire Ozarks region on our <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/">Springfield, MO Wedding Photography</a> website. Whether you're planning a similar celebration, or a wedding in the area, I'd be honored to serve as your photographer, too!<br /><br />As always, thank you very much for reading--<br /><br />Nick<br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-5440182640368669306?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0Springfield, MO, USA37.2089572 -93.2922988999999937.117254700000004 -93.4093619 37.3006597 -93.17523589999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-38347055333113329412011-08-14T23:22:00.000-04:002011-08-14T23:22:18.153-04:00Springfield Missouri Wedding Photography: An Outdoor Country WeddingLast month I had the opportunity to <strong>photograph</strong> a beautiful <strong>outdoor wedding</strong> in the country, about 30 miles north of <strong>Springfield, MO</strong>. It was a perfect summer day with blue skies and lots of sunshine for Kelsey and Adam.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uzDvQzGCSjs/TkiFshYGI0I/AAAAAAAAAdw/_9x4cyma0ag/s1600/2011_06_18_9999_004a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uzDvQzGCSjs/TkiFshYGI0I/AAAAAAAAAdw/_9x4cyma0ag/s320/2011_06_18_9999_004a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />I started shooting as Kelsey was making her final preparations...<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XPHhLSIDtiQ/TkiGMRq-mgI/AAAAAAAAAd0/1B4gfDS9MrY/s1600/2011_06_18_9999_060a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XPHhLSIDtiQ/TkiGMRq-mgI/AAAAAAAAAd0/1B4gfDS9MrY/s320/2011_06_18_9999_060a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rVAT56qqX20/TkiGSS83dtI/AAAAAAAAAd4/IVmpxtJN3s8/s1600/2011_06_18_9999_071b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rVAT56qqX20/TkiGSS83dtI/AAAAAAAAAd4/IVmpxtJN3s8/s320/2011_06_18_9999_071b.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0NmtEefNWEs/TkiGnvBg5PI/AAAAAAAAAd8/C6cYCQgH3Rg/s1600/2011_06_18_9999_075a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0NmtEefNWEs/TkiGnvBg5PI/AAAAAAAAAd8/C6cYCQgH3Rg/s320/2011_06_18_9999_075a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YxJ_g6zuHr0/TkiGvXtK59I/AAAAAAAAAeA/OQPkNJ2NZzI/s1600/2011_06_18_9999_090a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YxJ_g6zuHr0/TkiGvXtK59I/AAAAAAAAAeA/OQPkNJ2NZzI/s320/2011_06_18_9999_090a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />Adam is a US Marine and dressed in full uniform for the <strong>wedding ceremony</strong>, which took place on the edge of a quiet country field.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UOMiVkyR7xM/TkiJkjkVQxI/AAAAAAAAAeE/ZWAXglZBMc4/s1600/2011_06_18_9999_232a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" naa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UOMiVkyR7xM/TkiJkjkVQxI/AAAAAAAAAeE/ZWAXglZBMc4/s320/2011_06_18_9999_232a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bLE4rzNQkCo/TkiJ-U03U3I/AAAAAAAAAeI/EC5iXKf1Ei4/s1600/2011_06_18_9999_265a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bLE4rzNQkCo/TkiJ-U03U3I/AAAAAAAAAeI/EC5iXKf1Ei4/s320/2011_06_18_9999_265a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7v53j7i5BO8/TkiKUP00SSI/AAAAAAAAAeM/FuCiZNCRqKg/s1600/2011_06_18_9999_272a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7v53j7i5BO8/TkiKUP00SSI/AAAAAAAAAeM/FuCiZNCRqKg/s320/2011_06_18_9999_272a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z0XFR0FMCUs/TkiK3a_O4zI/AAAAAAAAAeU/_2IC-FJXgmY/s1600/2011_06_18_9999_290a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z0XFR0FMCUs/TkiK3a_O4zI/AAAAAAAAAeU/_2IC-FJXgmY/s320/2011_06_18_9999_290a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OC5PwIv3kEc/TkiLQv2YSSI/AAAAAAAAAeY/ALHXgk_6izI/s1600/2011_06_18_9999_297a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OC5PwIv3kEc/TkiLQv2YSSI/AAAAAAAAAeY/ALHXgk_6izI/s320/2011_06_18_9999_297a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y8bhs8fjbvM/TkiMLFpzUeI/AAAAAAAAAec/B1vNlDopVqQ/s1600/2011_06_18_9999_332a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y8bhs8fjbvM/TkiMLFpzUeI/AAAAAAAAAec/B1vNlDopVqQ/s320/2011_06_18_9999_332a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />After the ceremony, we took some time to get some <strong>pictures</strong> of Kelsey and Adam together. "You guys just got<strong> married</strong>", I told them. "Enjoy the moment and pretend I'm not here".<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ye8wcjCy5uA/TkiNEEiWvEI/AAAAAAAAAeg/9O5HFziGIv8/s1600/2011_06_18_9999_408b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ye8wcjCy5uA/TkiNEEiWvEI/AAAAAAAAAeg/9O5HFziGIv8/s320/2011_06_18_9999_408b.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U-j24lcEyDo/TkiNX0Mc2JI/AAAAAAAAAek/DUpg28lI9qo/s1600/2011_06_18_9999_424a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U-j24lcEyDo/TkiNX0Mc2JI/AAAAAAAAAek/DUpg28lI9qo/s320/2011_06_18_9999_424a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QkNBmlK6760/TkiNqPv3HeI/AAAAAAAAAeo/tKots7eruqg/s1600/2011_06_18_9999_435a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QkNBmlK6760/TkiNqPv3HeI/AAAAAAAAAeo/tKots7eruqg/s320/2011_06_18_9999_435a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />It was a true honor to serve as this couple's <strong>wedding photographer</strong> for their special day. Please join me in congratulating Kelsey and Adam!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jk08BftrO1w/TkiOXbA4-rI/AAAAAAAAAes/QotScwOtOIA/s1600/2011_06_18_9999_447z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jk08BftrO1w/TkiOXbA4-rI/AAAAAAAAAes/QotScwOtOIA/s320/2011_06_18_9999_447z.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />If you're planning a similar <strong>outdoor wedding</strong> in the beautiful Ozarks countryside, or anywhere else near Springfield or Branson, MO, I'd be honored to serve as your <strong>photographer</strong>, too. Please visit our <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/">Springfield MO Wedding Photography</a> website for information on prices, packages, and more. <br /><br />As usual... thanks for reading!!<br /><br />Nick<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-3834705533311332941?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0Springfield, MO, USA37.2089572 -93.2922988999999937.117254700000004 -93.4093619 37.3006597 -93.17523589999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-74298344138631390032011-06-13T00:29:00.003-04:002011-06-23T20:14:07.995-04:00Branson Missouri Wedding Photography: Dogwood CanyonWhen I first arrived to photograph Lori and Tom's wedding at <strong>Dogwood Canyon Nature Park</strong>, I knew it was going to be a beautiful location. After all, the sign does say, "Welcome To Paradise".<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6MoRxlWbhlo/TfVY3bvllzI/AAAAAAAAAcY/L5v10bgsVOo/s1600/2011_06_11_9999a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6MoRxlWbhlo/TfVY3bvllzI/AAAAAAAAAcY/L5v10bgsVOo/s320/2011_06_11_9999a.jpg" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But I didn't know just<strong> how</strong> beautiful it would be. Nestled in the Ozark Mountains between Branson and the Arkansas border, Dogwood Canyon is truly a hidden gem. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R9fcp0wh7mM/TfVaHZT8MtI/AAAAAAAAAcc/G4v0NExTgvI/s1600/2011_06_11_9999_16a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R9fcp0wh7mM/TfVaHZT8MtI/AAAAAAAAAcc/G4v0NExTgvI/s320/2011_06_11_9999_16a.jpg" t8="true" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I arrived about an hour early and snapped some shots around the park, all the while thinking what a perfect spot it was for a wedding.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JbecV9CJ2RY/TfVf8TeDqjI/AAAAAAAAAcg/7y4pBDMj3nE/s1600/2011_06_11_9999_35a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JbecV9CJ2RY/TfVf8TeDqjI/AAAAAAAAAcg/7y4pBDMj3nE/s320/2011_06_11_9999_35a.jpg" t8="true" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ypw6iNuj2e8/TfVgvDRgdaI/AAAAAAAAAck/B_IHsKZOz7A/s1600/2011_06_11_9999_41a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ypw6iNuj2e8/TfVgvDRgdaI/AAAAAAAAAck/B_IHsKZOz7A/s320/2011_06_11_9999_41a.jpg" t8="true" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The wedding chappel is located about 10 minutes from the entrance to the park. There's a beautiful, tree-lined stream behind it, and a nearby cabin to use for final preparations.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qeaPzx91IgE/TfVlKBC3JxI/AAAAAAAAAco/NU8Nh1VrifI/s1600/2011_06_11_9999_57a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qeaPzx91IgE/TfVlKBC3JxI/AAAAAAAAAco/NU8Nh1VrifI/s320/2011_06_11_9999_57a.jpg" t8="true" width="213" /></a></div><br />About 15 minutes before the ceremony was scheduled to start, one of Lori's bridesmaids came out, tapped me on the shoulder, and said, "OK we're ready". Here are a few of my favorite pictures from her wedding...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JbyaMuv1zB0/TfVoIHGzx4I/AAAAAAAAAcs/4rymNltBFRQ/s1600/2011_06_11_9999_83a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JbyaMuv1zB0/TfVoIHGzx4I/AAAAAAAAAcs/4rymNltBFRQ/s320/2011_06_11_9999_83a.jpg" t8="true" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJz84ksAPMc/TfVq0Qwg1fI/AAAAAAAAAc0/KNofMOrKG3Y/s1600/2011_06_11_9999_86a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJz84ksAPMc/TfVq0Qwg1fI/AAAAAAAAAc0/KNofMOrKG3Y/s320/2011_06_11_9999_86a.jpg" t8="true" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PAq1flxkrV8/TgPT1Tg3cNI/AAAAAAAAAdc/Rj_1RT2dHWY/s1600/2011_06_11_9999_148a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PAq1flxkrV8/TgPT1Tg3cNI/AAAAAAAAAdc/Rj_1RT2dHWY/s320/2011_06_11_9999_148a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T7zfhnivvms/TgPUtQSj7EI/AAAAAAAAAdg/cW80YDqYNdw/s1600/2011_06_11_9999_172a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T7zfhnivvms/TgPUtQSj7EI/AAAAAAAAAdg/cW80YDqYNdw/s320/2011_06_11_9999_172a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7LBGSiCC-g0/TfWFi5ESGfI/AAAAAAAAAdI/I487952xEd0/s1600/2011_06_11_9999_150a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7LBGSiCC-g0/TfWFi5ESGfI/AAAAAAAAAdI/I487952xEd0/s320/2011_06_11_9999_150a.jpg" t8="true" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DLhWbFw_XsA/TfWJRrWO0HI/AAAAAAAAAdM/lWpOcpaSX10/s1600/2011_06_11_9999_204b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DLhWbFw_XsA/TfWJRrWO0HI/AAAAAAAAAdM/lWpOcpaSX10/s320/2011_06_11_9999_204b.jpg" t8="true" width="213" /></a></div><br />After the ceremony, we went outside to take some pictures of the just-married couple and their bridal party...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8EJUGKEljIY/TgPVVLaFn9I/AAAAAAAAAdk/n8Hpn1adDiw/s1600/2011_06_11_9999_286a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" i$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8EJUGKEljIY/TgPVVLaFn9I/AAAAAAAAAdk/n8Hpn1adDiw/s320/2011_06_11_9999_286a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xhFXACikuRc/TgPV-FcJkMI/AAAAAAAAAdo/lrcFmw2AZiU/s1600/2011_06_11_9999_285b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" i$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xhFXACikuRc/TgPV-FcJkMI/AAAAAAAAAdo/lrcFmw2AZiU/s320/2011_06_11_9999_285b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uy-sfN2QJ-g/TfWLl4DMUwI/AAAAAAAAAdU/pRyCB6mUbhI/s1600/2011_06_11_9999_292a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uy-sfN2QJ-g/TfWLl4DMUwI/AAAAAAAAAdU/pRyCB6mUbhI/s320/2011_06_11_9999_292a.jpg" t8="true" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--A48pPuE8l8/TgPWo8zyh4I/AAAAAAAAAds/5AHBf1tQ2wE/s1600/2011_06_11_9999_302a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--A48pPuE8l8/TgPWo8zyh4I/AAAAAAAAAds/5AHBf1tQ2wE/s320/2011_06_11_9999_302a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FGryP-Q6HOg/TfWOdhTJfYI/AAAAAAAAAdY/rPP9afZclAg/s1600/2011_06_11_9999_342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FGryP-Q6HOg/TfWOdhTJfYI/AAAAAAAAAdY/rPP9afZclAg/s320/2011_06_11_9999_342.jpg" t8="true" width="213" /></a></div><br />These are just a small sample of the memories I captured for Lori and Tom on their wedding day. Please join me in congratulating this very special couple!<br /><br />From <strong>Dogwood Canyon</strong> and <strong>Table Rock Lake</strong> in Branson, to the many churches and parks in Springfield, the Ozarks region of Southwest Missouri offers some of the most scenic backdrops for weddings (and <strong>wedding photography</strong>) in America. <br /><br />You can see many more examples of my <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/">Springfield and Branson MO wedding photography</a> elsewhere on this blog, or online at <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/">http://www.coolchangephotography.com/</a>. As always... thanks for reading!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-7429834413863139003?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0Branson, MO, USA36.6436731 -93.218514436.5903821 -93.2702019 36.6969641 -93.1668269tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-54344405318996653862011-05-16T00:07:00.002-04:002011-08-16T22:31:12.314-04:00Branson Missouri Wedding Photography: Table Rock Lake, BransonNick and Candy wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of their hometown of St. Louis for their wedding... so they headed south to <strong>Branson</strong> for their special day! <br /><br />The couple chose an intimate, wooded setting for their ceremony at <strong>Table Rock Lake State Park</strong>, about a 15-minute drive from the Branson strip.<br /><br />I met Candy at her hotel, the Surrey Inn, and took her outside to the courtyard to capture some pre-ceremony <strong>bridal portraits</strong>...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8k-bzf5gSk4/TdCbKUW2g4I/AAAAAAAAAaY/EU3FTgM2NWE/s1600/2011_05_14_9999_59a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8k-bzf5gSk4/TdCbKUW2g4I/AAAAAAAAAaY/EU3FTgM2NWE/s400/2011_05_14_9999_59a.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-McbDXnbVMzg/TdCbqj_dbII/AAAAAAAAAag/k2u3MhQ1Vo0/s1600/2011_05_14_9999_15a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-McbDXnbVMzg/TdCbqj_dbII/AAAAAAAAAag/k2u3MhQ1Vo0/s400/2011_05_14_9999_15a.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><br />Afterwards, we headed over to Table Rock Lake park. Her father had just flown in from Atlanta and met her when she arrived. It was a very emotional moment for both of them...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R_BiNYKUdyI/TdCcvi4koCI/AAAAAAAAAao/to776TDDG2Y/s1600/2011_05_14_9999_107a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R_BiNYKUdyI/TdCcvi4koCI/AAAAAAAAAao/to776TDDG2Y/s400/2011_05_14_9999_107a.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><br />The natural beauty of Table Rock Lake park provided the perfect backdrop for the couple's small, intimate ceremony in front of their family and close friends...not to mention their <strong>wedding photos</strong>!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lcxnbRmg2QQ/TdCdbECXWGI/AAAAAAAAAaw/TzpYAnUf8A4/s1600/2011_05_14_9999_177a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lcxnbRmg2QQ/TdCdbECXWGI/AAAAAAAAAaw/TzpYAnUf8A4/s400/2011_05_14_9999_177a.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aGvQJiUNA28/TdCd3KxLEiI/AAAAAAAAAa4/AghtN8fbDMw/s1600/2011_05_14_9999_213a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aGvQJiUNA28/TdCd3KxLEiI/AAAAAAAAAa4/AghtN8fbDMw/s400/2011_05_14_9999_213a.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><br />Rev. Shannan D. Morris from <a href="http://www.ozarkmountainweddings.com/">Ozark Mountain Weddings</a> served as the officiate, and did a wonderful job.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ajI3HaxamKY/TdCeyGKOLVI/AAAAAAAAAbA/hf7YD4i7fBI/s1600/2011_05_14_9999_205a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ajI3HaxamKY/TdCeyGKOLVI/AAAAAAAAAbA/hf7YD4i7fBI/s400/2011_05_14_9999_205a.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EH7GwXkh-TM/TdCfFMe1V7I/AAAAAAAAAbI/1Sr2JnAOdwI/s1600/2011_05_14_9999_224a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EH7GwXkh-TM/TdCfFMe1V7I/AAAAAAAAAbI/1Sr2JnAOdwI/s400/2011_05_14_9999_224a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kAb5eXvV8UI/TdCfdCMh6iI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/etgmqAtPWgE/s1600/2011_05_14_9999_258a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kAb5eXvV8UI/TdCfdCMh6iI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/etgmqAtPWgE/s400/2011_05_14_9999_258a.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><br />After the ceremony, we found a quiet spot to take some <strong>wedding pictures</strong> of Nick and Candy together as husband and wife for the very first time...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fYgxCmWnZf0/TdCgE3bWglI/AAAAAAAAAbY/mnHwtS5dSOA/s1600/2011_05_14_9999_356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fYgxCmWnZf0/TdCgE3bWglI/AAAAAAAAAbY/mnHwtS5dSOA/s400/2011_05_14_9999_356.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cOU2KZg7cWo/TdCgZ6ihmzI/AAAAAAAAAbg/zBztM-IQeEk/s1600/2011_05_14_9999_316a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cOU2KZg7cWo/TdCgZ6ihmzI/AAAAAAAAAbg/zBztM-IQeEk/s400/2011_05_14_9999_316a.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cvrj3h9vGTE/TdCgv0YQNwI/AAAAAAAAAbo/tCmP6eAkMzU/s1600/2011_05_14_9999_326a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cvrj3h9vGTE/TdCgv0YQNwI/AAAAAAAAAbo/tCmP6eAkMzU/s400/2011_05_14_9999_326a.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><br />The Ozarks region of Missouri offers many perfect settings for outdoor weddings, ranging from the beautiful gardens and parks in <strong>Springfield</strong>, to the tranquility of Table Rock Lake in <strong>Branson</strong>. Our photo-journalistic style of <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/">Springfield wedding photography</a> will capture all of the details, moments, and memories that you'll treasure for a lifetime.<br /><br />Please visit our website to see more <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/?load=html">wedding pictures</a>, plus <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/html_info.cfm?menu_itemID=310330&load=html">prices and packages</a> for your upcoming <strong>wedding in the Ozarks</strong>... and please join me in congratulating Nick and Candy!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9iMWPpB7sjs/TdCiEmf3VmI/AAAAAAAAAbw/JPK2JbnyMsY/s1600/2011_05_14_9999_338a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9iMWPpB7sjs/TdCiEmf3VmI/AAAAAAAAAbw/JPK2JbnyMsY/s400/2011_05_14_9999_338a.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-5434440531899665386?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0Branson, MO, USA36.6436731 -93.218514436.5903821 -93.2702019 36.6969641 -93.1668269tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-89392970126662580292011-04-04T21:54:00.004-04:002011-06-13T00:32:43.234-04:00Springfield MO Wedding Photography: Sarah and Ben<em>A beautiful spring day. An outdoor ceremony in the garden. A handsome groom. And a whole lot of fun!</em><br /><br />This was a wedding that every bride dreams of.<br /><br />As Sarah was making her final preparations, I asked her how she felt. "Nervous," she said. But she certainly didn't look like it...<br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--sUr-ceAdSY/TZpqjcsuBhI/AAAAAAAAAZk/lWsyWsST3jI/s1600/2011_04_02_8921a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--sUr-ceAdSY/TZpqjcsuBhI/AAAAAAAAAZk/lWsyWsST3jI/s400/2011_04_02_8921a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jKIikCSHO44/TZpqpsPLM1I/AAAAAAAAAZo/Ukcbrf-Ax3A/s1600/2011_04_02_8910a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jKIikCSHO44/TZpqpsPLM1I/AAAAAAAAAZo/Ukcbrf-Ax3A/s400/2011_04_02_8910a.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br />The outdoor garden wedding ceremony took place in a white gazebo which was decorated perfectly...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qblhiy4vUbg/TZpr3OOAlYI/AAAAAAAAAZs/tVrJ8_hTlZg/s1600/2011_04_02_9078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qblhiy4vUbg/TZpr3OOAlYI/AAAAAAAAAZs/tVrJ8_hTlZg/s320/2011_04_02_9078.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N8P75KPP8A4/TZptp4Cx3UI/AAAAAAAAAZw/g301vLWg-Ow/s1600/2011_04_02_9147a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N8P75KPP8A4/TZptp4Cx3UI/AAAAAAAAAZw/g301vLWg-Ow/s320/2011_04_02_9147a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />This quaint garden setting was perfect for the after-ceremony formal photos, too. I always start by asking the bride and groom to spend some time alone before the rest of the wedding party joins them. Sarah and Ben were happy to oblige:-)<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IhG7QnCIOIU/TZpuRIuRRKI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/gaUrGPSoBoY/s1600/2011_04_02_9136a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IhG7QnCIOIU/TZpuRIuRRKI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/gaUrGPSoBoY/s320/2011_04_02_9136a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7o1JIBVGO9w/TZpucvfnUkI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/Xf27WDcbnT8/s1600/2011_04_02_9251a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7o1JIBVGO9w/TZpucvfnUkI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/Xf27WDcbnT8/s320/2011_04_02_9251a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8spNS8LCGzM/TZpvs5RAvAI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/efYAyDSlRnI/s1600/2011_04_02_9232a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8spNS8LCGzM/TZpvs5RAvAI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/efYAyDSlRnI/s320/2011_04_02_9232a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />From there it was on to the indoor wedding reception... which was truly a blast to photograph as everyone was happy and ready to par-tay!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hYjWnVO9roI/TZpwsjdk-3I/AAAAAAAAAaA/RQeY8YzaVK0/s1600/2011_04_02_9276a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hYjWnVO9roI/TZpwsjdk-3I/AAAAAAAAAaA/RQeY8YzaVK0/s320/2011_04_02_9276a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lsWQMX0ddJ4/TZpw752XaLI/AAAAAAAAAaE/dzlU_rVUllA/s1600/2011_04_02_8737.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lsWQMX0ddJ4/TZpw752XaLI/AAAAAAAAAaE/dzlU_rVUllA/s320/2011_04_02_8737.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0_R1a71u3oo/TZpxFzRT1oI/AAAAAAAAAaI/gNuh4kQTeYI/s1600/2011_04_02_8701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0_R1a71u3oo/TZpxFzRT1oI/AAAAAAAAAaI/gNuh4kQTeYI/s320/2011_04_02_8701.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vfN6yqwCk44/TZpy2_LPzYI/AAAAAAAAAaM/8YbSLGQXfW8/s1600/2011_04_02_9519a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vfN6yqwCk44/TZpy2_LPzYI/AAAAAAAAAaM/8YbSLGQXfW8/s320/2011_04_02_9519a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />The Ozarks region of Missouri offers many perfect settings for outdoor weddings, ranging from the beautiful gardens and parks in Springfield, to the tranquility of Table Rock Lake in Branson. Our photo-journalistic style of <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/">Springfield wedding photography</a> will capture all of the details, moments, and memories that you'll treasure for a lifetime.<br /><br />Please visit our website to see more <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/?load=html">wedding pictures</a>, plus <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/html_info.cfm?menu_itemID=310330&load=html">prices and packages</a> for your upcoming wedding in the Ozarks... and please join me in congratulating Sarah and Ben!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fHVhvf0jhDQ/TZp1U9uOuFI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/AKuGY1czYCE/s1600/2011_04_02_9321a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fHVhvf0jhDQ/TZp1U9uOuFI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/AKuGY1czYCE/s320/2011_04_02_9321a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-8939297012666258029?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0Springfield, MO, USA37.2089572 -93.2922988999999937.117254700000004 -93.4093619 37.3006597 -93.17523589999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-61119593771908013992011-04-04T20:49:00.004-04:002011-06-13T00:33:03.856-04:00Springfield MO Wedding Photography: Jennifer and EdmundWhen Jennifer and Edmund first contacted me and told me they were planning a wedding at Raymond James Stadium--home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers--all I could say was, "that's gonna be a REALLY fun wedding to shoot".<br /><br />Turns out I was right!<br /><br />They started out in separate skyboxes on either side of the stadium...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k88n7MPXeOs/TZpWsCOUczI/AAAAAAAAAY0/_XbDePHkhoM/s1600/ray+jay1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k88n7MPXeOs/TZpWsCOUczI/AAAAAAAAAY0/_XbDePHkhoM/s400/ray+jay1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The ceremony even featured a harpist... something you don't often see at a football stadium!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UCLJJzXiYos/TZpXxprNlMI/AAAAAAAAAY8/Gan-cZyrWSU/s1600/2011_03_05_7969a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UCLJJzXiYos/TZpXxprNlMI/AAAAAAAAAY8/Gan-cZyrWSU/s400/2011_03_05_7969a.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Then again, you don't often see the rest of these scenes in a football stadium, either. That's what made it so fun...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CAYT0C53QTk/TZpaMU7v-_I/AAAAAAAAAZA/k9R6fNYPT4w/s1600/2011_03_05_7993a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CAYT0C53QTk/TZpaMU7v-_I/AAAAAAAAAZA/k9R6fNYPT4w/s400/2011_03_05_7993a.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VLgspGRGdw8/TZpalgXvCNI/AAAAAAAAAZE/7Y958ZhiTdQ/s1600/2011_03_05_8000a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VLgspGRGdw8/TZpalgXvCNI/AAAAAAAAAZE/7Y958ZhiTdQ/s400/2011_03_05_8000a.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rbwLm14VpEo/TZpa4IjNp3I/AAAAAAAAAZI/D1_pGzxPpw8/s1600/2011_03_05_8012a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rbwLm14VpEo/TZpa4IjNp3I/AAAAAAAAAZI/D1_pGzxPpw8/s400/2011_03_05_8012a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SB1n01X_Iq4/TZpbNsw1VvI/AAAAAAAAAZM/li3r8yPrjxw/s1600/2011_03_05_8014a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SB1n01X_Iq4/TZpbNsw1VvI/AAAAAAAAAZM/li3r8yPrjxw/s400/2011_03_05_8014a.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>After a truly memorable wedding ceremony on the pirate ship, we went down on the field for some "formal" shots of the bridal party...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l6f8eDmNMZE/TZpeS7cN2eI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/NUi5Ba4Y47w/s1600/2011_03_05_8128a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l6f8eDmNMZE/TZpeS7cN2eI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/NUi5Ba4Y47w/s400/2011_03_05_8128a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9p0rrhcnKsM/TZper92gA6I/AAAAAAAAAZU/av-_kCDfvFc/s1600/2011_03_05_8132a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9p0rrhcnKsM/TZper92gA6I/AAAAAAAAAZU/av-_kCDfvFc/s400/2011_03_05_8132a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">From there we were on to the stadium's banquet facilities, where Jennifer and Edmund's friends and family were treated to a one-of-a-kind reception...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VOnzlbJH-y8/TZpgPL3q0tI/AAAAAAAAAZY/G_TELP-3B8Q/s1600/2011_03_05_8237a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VOnzlbJH-y8/TZpgPL3q0tI/AAAAAAAAAZY/G_TELP-3B8Q/s400/2011_03_05_8237a.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pPpDKRnlYFc/TZpghwUuW-I/AAAAAAAAAZc/5k_u7tJjMZc/s1600/2011_03_05_8383a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pPpDKRnlYFc/TZpghwUuW-I/AAAAAAAAAZc/5k_u7tJjMZc/s400/2011_03_05_8383a.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Whether you need a <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/">wedding photographer in Springfield or Branson, MO</a>... a football stadium in a destination city... or anywhere in between... we'll be ready to capture the memories and details that you'll remember for a lifetime. You can see more <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/?load=html">wedding pictures</a> from Jennifer and Edmund's special day, plus <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/html_info.cfm?menu_itemID=310330&load=html">wedding photography prices</a>, packages and more at <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/">http://www.coolchangephotography.com/</a>.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">As always, thanks for reading... and please join me in congratulating Jennifer and Edmund!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sCpuU7xB_4g/TZph4mMDoJI/AAAAAAAAAZg/HIsQjHnIZNg/s1600/2011_03_05_8063a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sCpuU7xB_4g/TZph4mMDoJI/AAAAAAAAAZg/HIsQjHnIZNg/s400/2011_03_05_8063a.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-6111959377190801399?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0Springfield, MO, USA37.2089572 -93.2922988999999937.117254700000004 -93.4093619 37.3006597 -93.17523589999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-86664443570504844852011-01-25T18:34:00.002-05:002011-06-13T00:33:24.584-04:00Springfield MO Wedding Photography: Make your own Photobooks and Wedding Albums<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TT9a_LH46NI/AAAAAAAAAYo/Fxi-iV6waOs/s1600/201003_classic_group.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" s5="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TT9a_LH46NI/AAAAAAAAAYo/Fxi-iV6waOs/s320/201003_classic_group.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Like many other wedding photographers in Springfield and Branson, MO we include CD's containing high-resolution images (and an accompanying copyright release) in each of our <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/html_info.cfm?menu_itemID=310330&load=html">wedding photography packages</a>. It gives you the freedom to take your CD to the photo counter or lab of your choice to order prints and enlargements; upload your wedding pictures to social networking sites like Facebook; and even make your own DIY (do it yourself) photobooks or albums.<br /><br />While I always recommend ordering professional-quality prints of the photos you wish to frame or display through us, I'm constantly amazed at the quality of the books and albums our clients have made, using the pictures on their CD's and the simple, online software that's readily available on the internet.<br /><br />If you're thinking of making your own photobook or album with your wedding photos, here are some sites to check out:<br /><br /><strong>Shutterfly</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/photo-books/wedding-photo-books">Shutterfly</a> offers the option to make photobooks or wedding albums in a variety of sizes, designs, and finishes at some very affordable prices. Using the site's online tools, you can make your own professionally bound, leather or fabric covered wedding album in a standard 12x12 size for about $50. Smaller albums and photobooks are even more affordable.<br /><br />Shutterfly's "Storyboard" tool is particularly useful; you pick the order of your photos, and the tool provides layout and page sugestions.<br /><br /><strong>Lulu</strong><br /><br />Popular with brides and grooms, as well as photographers and planners, <a href="http://www.lulu.com/publish/landing/photo_books/wedding_album_solutions/?cid=nav_wed">Lulu</a> offers both simple and more advanced options for book and album design. It's a bit more complicated and expensive than Shutterfly, but well worth the effort and expenditure if you're interested in a more "custom" and professional look for your book or album.<br /><br /><strong>Snapfish</strong><br /><br />Owned by computer giant Hewlett-Packard, <a href="http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/photobookstyles/booksize=11x8/ordertype=PMB_DMB/cat=special#">Snapfish</a> is a great choice for those who prefer to design and publish more casual photobooks, as opposed to a traditional wedding album. The software is extremely simple to use, allowing you to design and order a very nice photobook in less than 30 minutes.<br /><br /><strong>Picaboo</strong><br /><br />My favorite site on the list is <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/products-pricing/photo-books-overview.html">Picaboo</a>, a relatively new site that offers something for everyone. Picaboo's photobook and album options range from simple Classic designs for as little as $10, to beautiful handcrafted Flush Mount albums starting at $349. Like Lulu, the software is a little more advanced and takes some getting used to... but for the money, you simply can't create a better photobook or wedding album yourself.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TT9bIap3ctI/AAAAAAAAAYs/0R1I01LSbPg/s1600/201006_flush-mount_group.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TT9bIap3ctI/AAAAAAAAAYs/0R1I01LSbPg/s320/201006_flush-mount_group.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><strong>It starts with the pictures</strong><br /><br />No matter what software and/or site you choose, your photobook or album will only be as good as the pictures inside, so make sure your photographer offers retouch services as an option for your finished photos. <br /><br />While many Springfield and Branson, MO wedding photographers charge extra for retouch and color enhancement services, we include them in each of our <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/html_info.cfm?menu_itemID=310330&load=html">prices and packages</a> at Cool Change Photography.<br /><br />Of course, we also offer the option to purchase professionally designed wedding albums from a variety of manufacturers... but given the quality of the various online design sites that are now available, I always encourage our clients to do a little exploring on their own. Not only can it save you some money, but it also gives you the opportunity to customize your book or album with some nice, personal touches! <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-8666444357050484485?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0Springfield, MO, USA37.2089572 -93.2922988999999937.117254700000004 -93.4093619 37.3006597 -93.17523589999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-77969115018710741482011-01-21T05:08:00.011-05:002011-06-13T00:33:44.447-04:00Springfield MO Wedding Photography: Unique Floral DesignsI recently shot a courtyard wedding behind the Inn at the Bay in St. Petersburg, FL and wanted to share a few pictures of the floral and candle decorations, as they were very unique.<br /><br />Kudos to Scott Darhower of Apple Blossoms Floral Designs in Tampa for capturing the essence of the ceremony's setting in his designs. Here are a few examples of his beautiful work...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TTlM8cHRTQI/AAAAAAAAAX0/YHRHTJYB0M0/s1600/2010_12_31_7052a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TTlM8cHRTQI/AAAAAAAAAX0/YHRHTJYB0M0/s320/2010_12_31_7052a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TTlNPFo-XUI/AAAAAAAAAX4/ILaIX-45V4Q/s1600/2010_12_31_7053b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TTlNPFo-XUI/AAAAAAAAAX4/ILaIX-45V4Q/s320/2010_12_31_7053b.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TTlNlFWCCWI/AAAAAAAAAX8/vEED7M81xxE/s1600/2010_12_31_7056a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TTlNlFWCCWI/AAAAAAAAAX8/vEED7M81xxE/s320/2010_12_31_7056a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TTlUasOXawI/AAAAAAAAAYI/jEjCEI7Nqww/s1600/2010_12_31_7060a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TTlUasOXawI/AAAAAAAAAYI/jEjCEI7Nqww/s320/2010_12_31_7060a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TTlVmJC86NI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/CrVy-1Gjr_E/s1600/2010_12_31_7061a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TTlVmJC86NI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/CrVy-1Gjr_E/s320/2010_12_31_7061a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm no expert on floral designs, of course (that would be scary!)... but I really thought his design reflected a classic look with a very modern and slightly eclectic twist. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's one of my favorite shots from this couple's intimate courtyard ceremony, framed by Scott's beautiful designs... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TTlWajqqXTI/AAAAAAAAAYY/wZcdTrs7lSs/s1600/2010_12_31_7188b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" s5="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TTlWajqqXTI/AAAAAAAAAYY/wZcdTrs7lSs/s320/2010_12_31_7188b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can see a lot more of Apple Blossom's <a href="http://www.appleblossomstampa.com/tampa_florist_and_wedding_flowers_home">Tampa wedding floral designs</a> online. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can also see examples of floral designs from other weddings we've shot in both Tampa, FL and Springfield, MO by visiting our <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/?load=html">wedding photography galleries</a> anytime.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And of course please join me in congratulating Michelle and Billy, who were married in this beautiful setting! Here are a couple more pictures from their wonderful wedding...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TTlh3zrUfqI/AAAAAAAAAYg/GaO8TLyXZ78/s1600/2010_12_31_7116.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" s5="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TTlh3zrUfqI/AAAAAAAAAYg/GaO8TLyXZ78/s320/2010_12_31_7116.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TTliRry2UXI/AAAAAAAAAYk/DGtlywhkrlY/s1600/2010_12_31_7541.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TTliRry2UXI/AAAAAAAAAYk/DGtlywhkrlY/s320/2010_12_31_7541.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-7796911501871074148?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0Springfield, MO, USA37.2089572 -93.2922988999999937.117254700000004 -93.4093619 37.3006597 -93.17523589999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-33943468748028936262010-12-20T01:50:00.008-05:002011-06-13T00:34:05.446-04:00Springfield MO Wedding Photography: Kristi and Jay: A small, intimate wedding<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">If you're planning a smaller, less traditional wedding ceremony and reception, you're not alone. They are very popular these days, and the reason may surprise you. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><h3>Less Cost, Less Stress</h3></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div>As a professional wedding photographer serving two of America's most popular destination wedding locations (Branson/Springfield, MO and Tampa, FL) I speak to clients on a near-daily basis who are planning smaller ceremonies.<br /><br />While the cost benefits of a smaller wedding are obvious, many couples choose to downsize their wedding simply because they want something more intimate. The stress of planning and holding a much larger affair is replaced by a more casual and relaxed atmosphere, giving them a chance to celebrate their love for each other in a very personal way. <br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><h3>Kristi and Jay</h3></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">When Kristi first contacted me about photographing her wedding, she told me that she and Jay were planning a simple, intimate wedding on Apollo Beach in Tampa.</div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">"We just want to get married in front of our close family and friends", she said. "We'll have a big reception for everyone when we get back home to Minnesota."</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><h3>The Wedding Pictures</h3></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">A small ceremony was the perfect choice for this fun, laid-back couple. Here are some sample pictures from their special day on the beach behind the Sunset Grill at Little Harbor in Tampa. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We started taking pictures in Kristi's hotel room, just as she was making her final preparations...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQ7p_m2TKQI/AAAAAAAAAWw/cDQlUweC-yc/s1600/2010_12_18_6310a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQ7p_m2TKQI/AAAAAAAAAWw/cDQlUweC-yc/s400/2010_12_18_6310a.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQ7q3bSIUeI/AAAAAAAAAW8/76gKr_-ZahI/s1600/2009_12_22_6856a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQ7q3bSIUeI/AAAAAAAAAW8/76gKr_-ZahI/s400/2009_12_22_6856a.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQ7rDkTuvBI/AAAAAAAAAXA/3dZQzsoE63I/s1600/2009_12_22_7002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQ7rDkTuvBI/AAAAAAAAAXA/3dZQzsoE63I/s400/2009_12_22_7002.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQ7rOv0ZwNI/AAAAAAAAAXE/WgDaqO0s2f8/s1600/2009_12_22_6982a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQ7rOv0ZwNI/AAAAAAAAAXE/WgDaqO0s2f8/s400/2009_12_22_6982a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQ7rdDtt2ZI/AAAAAAAAAXI/yWQweCO-k2E/s1600/2009_12_22_6954a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQ7rdDtt2ZI/AAAAAAAAAXI/yWQweCO-k2E/s400/2009_12_22_6954a.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I thought the sun peeking out from behind the clouds just after Kristi and Jay were officially married was a great metaphor for their new life together. Please join me in congratulating this wonderful couple!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Whether you're planning a small wedding or a larger affair In Branson, Springfield, or Tampa Bay, Cool Change Photography has a perfect <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/html_info.cfm?menu_itemID=310330&load=html">wedding photography package</a> for you. Please feel free to <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/html_contact.cfm?menu_itemID=310340&load=html">contact</a> us anytime. I'd love to hear about your plans!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Nick</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-3394346874802893626?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0Springfield, MO, USA37.2089572 -93.2922988999999937.117254700000004 -93.4093619 37.3006597 -93.17523589999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-45824822148416469292010-12-14T22:14:00.006-05:002011-06-13T00:34:26.417-04:00Branson and Springfield, MO Wedding Photography Prices<h3> </h3><h3> </h3><h3><u>Shopping For a Wedding Photographer?</u></h3><br />If you're currently shopping for a <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/">wedding photographer</a> in Branson or Springfield, MO, one thing you've probably realized is that the prices are all over the road, ranging from over $3500 to well under $1000.<br /><br />In part, this is due to the wide variety of packages, add-ons, and options offered by local wedding photographers.<br /><br />But it's also because the wedding industry has become extremely competitive, due to the massive influx of part-time wedding photographers, planners, florists, and officiates in recent years.<br /><br /><br /><br /><h3><u></u> </h3><h3><u>A Buyer's Market</u></h3><br />As a bride-to-be, this is generally very good news, as many wedding vendors (including photographers) have cut their prices in order to stay competitive. In most cases, you can hire a quality photographer, florist, or officiate at a significantly lower rate than you could just a couple of years ago.<br /><br />However, it is a buyer-beware environment, and the old adage really applies:<br /><br /><br /><br /><h3><u></u> </h3><h3><u>If It Looks Too Good To Be True...</u></h3><br />While saving money is always good, be careful not to shop by price alone. Because Branson and Springfield, MO wedding photographers are not licensed, anyone can buy a digital camera and declare themselves a "professional wedding photographer".<br /><br /><h3><u></u> </h3><br /><h3><u>Warning Signs</u></h3><br />Look for these warning signs when shopping for a wedding photographer in Branson or Springfield, MO:<br /><ul><li>Low, low, low prices. While everyone wants to be competitive, the truth is that it's impossible to run a profitable wedding photography business by only charging a few hundred dollars for unlimited photography or "full day coverage". Trust me, the cost of doing business is just too high. As an example, the <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/html_info.cfm?menu_itemID=310330&load=html">50% off prices</a> we are presently charging for wedding photography in Branson and Springfield, MO are among the lowest in the market... but only because we're new to town and running an introductory special. In a city where we are already established, our <a href="http://tampa-weddings.coolchangephotography.com/html_info.cfm?menu_itemID=606868&load=html">Tampa wedding photography prices</a> are significantly higher. </li><li>A limited portfolio of wedding pictures. An experienced professional's online <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/html_gallery.cfm?menu_itemID=579905&load=html">portfolio</a> should show a variety of <em>different</em> couples in <em>different</em> types of settings, as to opposed to a lot of pictures from just one or two weddings.</li><li>Confusion or uncertainty on the part of the photographer with regard to his or her style, packages, or plan for photographing your wedding. Speak to them on the phone and listen for confidence, professionalism, and a personality that you won't mind having around for several hours. Remember, you'll probably spend more time with your photographer than anyone else on your wedding day. Other than your fiance, of course!</li><li>A photographer's inability or unwillingness to detail the terms of your agreement in a written contract. Be sure to get <strong>everything</strong> in writing!</li><li>A cash or checks-only policy. The vast majority of professional photographers in Branson and Springfield, MO accept major credit cards for payment, as well as cash and checks. Accepting only the latter could be a sign of inexperience.</li></ul><h3><u></u> </h3><br /><h3><u>What's A Fair Price?</u></h3><br />As with many other products and services, it's all about what you are getting for your money. If you like the pictures in a wedding photographer's online gallery, contact them and ask some questions about the points I raised above.<br /><br />If you're satisifed with their answers and the price is within your budget, then congratulations! You may have found your wedding photographer. <br /><br /><h3><u></u> </h3><br /><h3><u>Comments and Questions?</u></h3><br />As a local wedding photographer competing for your business in Branson and Springfield, MO, I recognize the fact that there are many talented professionals to choose from, and urge you to find the one who suits your specific needs, style, personality, and budget.<br /><br />If I can help you in your search, please visit our <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/html_contact.cfm?menu_itemID=310340&load=html">contact</a> page online, or leave a comment in the box below. <br /><br />I'd also like to encourage other wedding vendors in the Branson and Springfield, MO area to chime in with their thoughts and tips, too.<br /><br />As usual, thanks for reading... and happy holidays!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-4582482214841646929?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0Springfield, MO, USA37.2089572 -93.2922988999999937.117254700000004 -93.4093619 37.3006597 -93.17523589999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-50932333455419840662010-12-11T18:26:00.003-05:002011-06-13T00:34:56.858-04:00Springfield MO Engagement Portrait Photography: Gina and PatrickGina and Patrick said they wanted to do their engagement portrait shoot on the downtown Tampa waterfront. I suggested that we try Harbor Island... which worked out well! <br /><br />It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon downtown, and we found all kinds of cool settings, ranging from a pier, to a park bench, to a dark corner in the parking lot, to... well, see for yourself.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQO0-OsuT_I/AAAAAAAAAWA/-2mV2Iqqm6g/s1600/2010_11_21_6005a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQO0-OsuT_I/AAAAAAAAAWA/-2mV2Iqqm6g/s400/2010_11_21_6005a.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQO1TDKukZI/AAAAAAAAAWE/bqr5aMwQS_Y/s1600/2010_11_21_6012b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQO1TDKukZI/AAAAAAAAAWE/bqr5aMwQS_Y/s400/2010_11_21_6012b.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQO1o2fB-PI/AAAAAAAAAWI/M73Z57a7C7U/s1600/2010_11_21_6027a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQO1o2fB-PI/AAAAAAAAAWI/M73Z57a7C7U/s400/2010_11_21_6027a.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQO16SwEFnI/AAAAAAAAAWM/gvuTzBTpBKw/s1600/2010_11_21_6047b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQO16SwEFnI/AAAAAAAAAWM/gvuTzBTpBKw/s400/2010_11_21_6047b.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQO2Qmc0cRI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/DZGkdTAZR0U/s1600/2010_11_21_6057b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQO2Qmc0cRI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/DZGkdTAZR0U/s400/2010_11_21_6057b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQO2jQtu2BI/AAAAAAAAAWU/rJV36QCO3sk/s1600/2010_11_21_6064b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQO2jQtu2BI/AAAAAAAAAWU/rJV36QCO3sk/s400/2010_11_21_6064b.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQQEullsO5I/AAAAAAAAAWk/2a-VJkjH76w/s1600/2010_11_21_6178a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQQEullsO5I/AAAAAAAAAWk/2a-VJkjH76w/s400/2010_11_21_6178a.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQQE3bwo8OI/AAAAAAAAAWo/Rqt3PtgPjP0/s1600/2010_11_21_6117b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQQE3bwo8OI/AAAAAAAAAWo/Rqt3PtgPjP0/s400/2010_11_21_6117b.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQQGkrxTSoI/AAAAAAAAAWs/3BMknwLQlPY/s1600/2010_11_21_6166a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQQGkrxTSoI/AAAAAAAAAWs/3BMknwLQlPY/s400/2010_11_21_6166a.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are of course just a small sample of the pictures we shot on Gina and Patrick's engagement portrait shoot. Congratulations to this awesome couple, who are planning a New Year's Eve wedding!</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cool Change Photography offers affordably priced wedding and engagement portrait photography packages in Springfield, MO, Branson, MO, Tampa, FL, and various other destinations. View our prices, portfolio, and more online at <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/">CoolChangePhotography.com</a>. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-5093233345541984066?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0Springfield, MO, USA37.2089572 -93.2922988999999937.117254700000004 -93.4093619 37.3006597 -93.17523589999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-49042266089692261472010-12-11T11:58:00.005-05:002011-06-13T00:35:22.318-04:00Springfield MO Engagement Portrait Photography: Rebecca and FrankLike many couples, Rebecca and Frank wanted to return to the spot of their very first date for their engagement portrait photography session. So, I met them (and their two black labs) at the dog park!<br /><br />As a big-time animal lover myself, I really enjoyed shooting these pictures for them. Here are a few sample images:<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQOrTPcRs6I/AAAAAAAAAV4/qb6QJc-dxp4/s1600/2010_11_14_5658A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQOrTPcRs6I/AAAAAAAAAV4/qb6QJc-dxp4/s400/2010_11_14_5658A.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQOpi_tgpoI/AAAAAAAAAVo/vWCYbNO8n1c/s1600/2010_11_14_5766a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQOpi_tgpoI/AAAAAAAAAVo/vWCYbNO8n1c/s400/2010_11_14_5766a.jpg" width="277" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQOqTb5njoI/AAAAAAAAAVs/rq1LfTABnEU/s1600/2010_11_14_5817a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQOqTb5njoI/AAAAAAAAAVs/rq1LfTABnEU/s400/2010_11_14_5817a.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQOqjR-UJtI/AAAAAAAAAVw/p_WO2DdLagI/s1600/2010_11_14_5819b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQOqjR-UJtI/AAAAAAAAAVw/p_WO2DdLagI/s400/2010_11_14_5819b.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQOq3FwKZgI/AAAAAAAAAV0/efzw08xtm80/s1600/2010_11_14_5622a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQOq3FwKZgI/AAAAAAAAAV0/efzw08xtm80/s400/2010_11_14_5622a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQOsW0uV82I/AAAAAAAAAV8/4vV4aQrk1LY/s1600/2010_11_14_5792b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TQOsW0uV82I/AAAAAAAAAV8/4vV4aQrk1LY/s400/2010_11_14_5792b.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">These are of course just a small sample of the images I captured for this terrific couple, who are planning a wedding in 2011. Please join me in congratulating them!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Cool Change Photography is available for wedding and engagement portrait photography in Springfield, MO, Branson, MO, and the entire Ozarks region... as well as Tampa, FL and other destination locations. For more information please visit our <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/">website</a>.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-4904226608969226147?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0Springfield, MO, USA37.2089572 -93.2922988999999937.117254700000004 -93.4093619 37.3006597 -93.17523589999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-75881785808961508652010-12-01T21:32:00.005-05:002010-12-02T01:31:47.323-05:00Cool Change Photography Announces Our ExpansionFor those who haven't noticed the changes on our website yet, I'm pleased to announce our expansion, and the new services we'll be offering in Springfield, Branson, and the Ozarks region of Missouri.<br /> <br /><h4>Tampa Bay Clients</h4><br /> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TPcaGT0vfmI/AAAAAAAAATo/J8XhHSBoA6g/s1600/14port.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TPcaGT0vfmI/AAAAAAAAATo/J8XhHSBoA6g/s400/14port.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545930161833082466" /></a><br /> <br />I want to emphasize to all of our current and future Tampa Bay clients that this an expansion. I'll be commuting often, and spending a lot of time in Tampa Bay for both family, business (and weather!) reasons. I have close relatives in both Oldsmar and Sarasota, and a whole bunch of weddings and engagement portraits to shoot in the next several months. <br /><br />Our Tampa website is presently in re-development and will be up soon. So rest assured, Tampa clients, your photographer will be still be here:-)<br /><br /><h4>Springfield, MO Clients</h4><br />At the same time, I'm very pleased to announce the expansion of my wedding and engagement portrait photography business into Springfield, Branson, and the Ozarks region of Missouri. It gives me a chance to photograph weddings in not just one, but two of the most popular destination wedding locations in America.<br /><br />I visited Springfield for the first time ever over Thanksgiving weekend, shot a few pictures, and can't wait to shoot more! <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TPcbdMZDiEI/AAAAAAAAAT4/ZLJxXqjQlzc/s1600/2009_12_02_6231a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 345px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TPcbdMZDiEI/AAAAAAAAAT4/ZLJxXqjQlzc/s400/2009_12_02_6231a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545931654486526018" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TPcdXDA6uvI/AAAAAAAAAUA/PzbAZZf0C7E/s1600/2009_12_02_6242b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 224px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TPcdXDA6uvI/AAAAAAAAAUA/PzbAZZf0C7E/s400/2009_12_02_6242b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545933747913407218" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TPcjft2UGjI/AAAAAAAAAUg/AP3Is4vtU6o/s1600/2009_12_02_6249a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TPcjft2UGjI/AAAAAAAAAUg/AP3Is4vtU6o/s400/2009_12_02_6249a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545940493920377394" /></a><br /><br />Downtown is a dream setting for engagement portraits. The Ozarks lakes and hillsides are beautiful, as are so many of the local churches for wedding ceremonies. <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TPchEbX2icI/AAAAAAAAAUY/xeEO4-QOV9I/s1600/2009_12_02_6238a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TPchEbX2icI/AAAAAAAAAUY/xeEO4-QOV9I/s400/2009_12_02_6238a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545937826081049026" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TPcgz1m9AHI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/3BitDOpxcHM/s1600/2009_12_02_6247a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 249px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TPcgz1m9AHI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/3BitDOpxcHM/s400/2009_12_02_6247a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545937541065932914" /></a><br /><br />I'll be spending at least half of my time in Springfield as of early January. If you're in the area and getting married soon, I'd love to add you to my long list of very satisfied clients from Tampa Bay. <br /><br />You can <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/html_contact.cfm?menu_itemID=310340&load=html">contact</a> me directly through our website. And be sure to check out the 50% Off special we're running on all <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/html_info.cfm?menu_itemID=310330&load=html">Springfield, MO wedding photography packages</a>!<br /><br /><h4>Why?</h4> <br />I'll officially be based in Springfield, Missouri due to an employment transfer that my wife accepted. She's a beautiful, talented woman who I've been married to for over 11 years, and I'm not about to let her get away that easy:-)<br /><br /><h4>Thank You Tampa Bay</h4><br />I do consider this to be more of an expansion than a relocation, and look forward to shooting weddings and engagement portraits in both Tampa Bay and the Ozarks in the months and years to come. <br /><br />But... Tampa is where I photographed my first wedding, started my business, and met a ton of wonderful couples, families, and friends on the most important days of their lives.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TPcnuQE-ihI/AAAAAAAAAUw/WrIquqtXyP4/s1600/2010_07_10_0794.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TPcnuQE-ihI/AAAAAAAAAUw/WrIquqtXyP4/s400/2010_07_10_0794.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545945141673363986" /></a><br /><br />As I switch my home base to the midwest, and become another one of those wacky part-time residents who won't go away, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every client and vendor I've worked with in the local wedding business. Thank you all for playing such an important part in "chapter one", and I'll see you soon!<br /><br />Nick<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-7588178580896150865?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-55185752996214159452010-10-29T21:06:00.000-04:002010-11-22T13:28:50.942-05:00Tampa wedding photography: Doubletree Resort<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMt76peJwxI/AAAAAAAAAQY/fOJjkmamhgg/s1600/2010_10_10_4781a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMt76peJwxI/AAAAAAAAAQY/fOJjkmamhgg/s400/2010_10_10_4781a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533652814649738002" /></a><br />Chantel and Kai picked a great date for their beach wedding at the Doubletree Resort on Reddington Shores: 10/10/10. I was honored to be on hand to capture lots of memories from their special day.<br /><br />We began with pictures of their preparations. While they were each in separate rooms, they shared a lot of the same emotions and excitement...<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMt85ptk5II/AAAAAAAAAQg/sxf4723gglA/s1600/2010_10_10_4786a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMt85ptk5II/AAAAAAAAAQg/sxf4723gglA/s400/2010_10_10_4786a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533653897046189186" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMt7uFwHS7I/AAAAAAAAAQQ/ZYBI1ltNVuc/s1600/2010_10_10_4848.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 297px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMt7uFwHS7I/AAAAAAAAAQQ/ZYBI1ltNVuc/s400/2010_10_10_4848.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533652598902967218" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMt-Hzc4HHI/AAAAAAAAAQo/N2swLq-Z2pg/s1600/2010_10_10_4851a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMt-Hzc4HHI/AAAAAAAAAQo/N2swLq-Z2pg/s400/2010_10_10_4851a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533655239690296434" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMt-pSCRbtI/AAAAAAAAAQw/wmi0oI2ANPg/s1600/2010_10_10_4866a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMt-pSCRbtI/AAAAAAAAAQw/wmi0oI2ANPg/s400/2010_10_10_4866a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533655814835891922" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMt-3Wyo-8I/AAAAAAAAAQ4/yArEYS1TS4A/s1600/2010_10_10_4871a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMt-3Wyo-8I/AAAAAAAAAQ4/yArEYS1TS4A/s400/2010_10_10_4871a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533656056630672322" /></a><br /><br />The ceremony took place on the beautiful white sand beach behind the Doubletree Hotel...<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMt_nAwWJeI/AAAAAAAAARA/cX0C7GC9xWw/s1600/2010_10_10_4972a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMt_nAwWJeI/AAAAAAAAARA/cX0C7GC9xWw/s400/2010_10_10_4972a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533656875349190114" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMt_9c_zd1I/AAAAAAAAARI/QadLUhVTrPE/s1600/2010_10_10_4981a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMt_9c_zd1I/AAAAAAAAARI/QadLUhVTrPE/s400/2010_10_10_4981a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533657260887340882" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuAq6Zzd1I/AAAAAAAAARU/rVn6gQaDb6Y/s1600/2010_10_10_4992a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuAq6Zzd1I/AAAAAAAAARU/rVn6gQaDb6Y/s400/2010_10_10_4992a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533658041875134290" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuBEQCTefI/AAAAAAAAARc/waViEfu7I8Q/s1600/2010_10_10_5061.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuBEQCTefI/AAAAAAAAARc/waViEfu7I8Q/s400/2010_10_10_5061.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533658477178878450" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuCZ6q0H8I/AAAAAAAAAR0/5WGF-Qi6c-g/s1600/2010_10_10_5076.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 307px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuCZ6q0H8I/AAAAAAAAAR0/5WGF-Qi6c-g/s400/2010_10_10_5076.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533659948911960002" /></a><br /><br />After every ceremony we shoot, I always ask the bride and groom to take a walk together alone. It gives them some time to really appreciate the moment... and it <em>always</em> results in some great pictures, too.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuDW6wAtuI/AAAAAAAAAR8/d72uYAFE2PM/s1600/2010_10_10_5114a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuDW6wAtuI/AAAAAAAAAR8/d72uYAFE2PM/s400/2010_10_10_5114a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533660996905776866" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuEuG_aVII/AAAAAAAAASM/rqSGXFGEpTQ/s1600/2010_10_10_5143a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuEuG_aVII/AAAAAAAAASM/rqSGXFGEpTQ/s400/2010_10_10_5143a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533662494840214658" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuE-ZOn69I/AAAAAAAAASU/-u0cFI4qWro/s1600/2010_10_10_5224.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuE-ZOn69I/AAAAAAAAASU/-u0cFI4qWro/s400/2010_10_10_5224.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533662774613765074" /></a><br /><br />Chantel's choice of orange for her colors worked equally well on the beach, and inside at the reception.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuFw0PENfI/AAAAAAAAASc/X8hwtrYggmk/s1600/2010_10_10_5336a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuFw0PENfI/AAAAAAAAASc/X8hwtrYggmk/s400/2010_10_10_5336a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533663640856835570" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuGsKedFfI/AAAAAAAAASs/ApHx6zCuzWY/s1600/2010_10_10_4769a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuGsKedFfI/AAAAAAAAASs/ApHx6zCuzWY/s400/2010_10_10_4769a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533664660439242226" /></a><br /><br />There were quite a few fun and special moments...<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuHGyhBiuI/AAAAAAAAAS0/EOutnkcVdYo/s1600/2010_10_10_5311a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuHGyhBiuI/AAAAAAAAAS0/EOutnkcVdYo/s400/2010_10_10_5311a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533665117864037090" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuHfUgiP0I/AAAAAAAAAS8/lpmKh_t2JOA/s1600/2010_10_10_5314.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuHfUgiP0I/AAAAAAAAAS8/lpmKh_t2JOA/s400/2010_10_10_5314.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533665539305652034" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuH2tG5xlI/AAAAAAAAATE/4bU9S9kO76E/s1600/2010_10_10_5354.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuH2tG5xlI/AAAAAAAAATE/4bU9S9kO76E/s400/2010_10_10_5354.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533665941046019666" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuJYa-4wFI/AAAAAAAAATU/lgVh-ELRn7c/s1600/2010_10_10_5441.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuJYa-4wFI/AAAAAAAAATU/lgVh-ELRn7c/s400/2010_10_10_5441.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533667619807739986" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuJyIZLoXI/AAAAAAAAATc/SycvVRE1Twc/s1600/2010_10_10_5435a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TMuJyIZLoXI/AAAAAAAAATc/SycvVRE1Twc/s400/2010_10_10_5435a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533668061494354290" /></a><br /><br />These are of course just a small sample of the wedding pictures we captured for Chantel and Kai. To see more images from their wedding and countless others, visit our <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com">tampa wedding photography website</a>, and please join us in congratulating this wonderful couple on their new life together!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-5518575299621415945?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-66650130709599159992010-10-15T21:58:00.000-04:002010-11-22T13:28:50.945-05:00Belinda and Ray--Sirata Beach Resort Wedding PhotographyThe nice thing about planning your beach wedding at hotels like the Sirata Resort on St. Petersburg Beach is that if Mother Nature doesn't cooperate on your wedding day, you can move the entire affair inside and be very well taken care of. <br /><br />That's exactly what Belinda and Ray did, and it all worked out just fine.<br /><br />We began shooting their wedding pictures about an hour before the ceremony, as the bride was making her final preparations... <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkIuVgRbAI/AAAAAAAAAN8/MC2pGA2-AcQ/s1600/2010_09_24_3852a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkIuVgRbAI/AAAAAAAAAN8/MC2pGA2-AcQ/s400/2010_09_24_3852a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Sirata beach resort wedding picture" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkJ1x2rUaI/AAAAAAAAAOE/tpLlGUKLOeE/s1600/2010_09_24_3909a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkJ1x2rUaI/AAAAAAAAAOE/tpLlGUKLOeE/s400/2010_09_24_3909a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Sirata beach resort wedding pictures" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkVoqN3PhI/AAAAAAAAAPs/F14_ZFTBH0A/s1600/2010_09_24_3916a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkVoqN3PhI/AAAAAAAAAPs/F14_ZFTBH0A/s400/2010_09_24_3916a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528473805845380626" /></a><br /><br /><br />And of course we took some shots of Ray and the Groomsmen, too.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkKabIbTII/AAAAAAAAAOM/PYb_A38OkVw/s1600/2010_09_24_3805.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 206px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkKabIbTII/AAAAAAAAAOM/PYb_A38OkVw/s400/2010_09_24_3805.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Sirata beach resort wedding picture" /></a><br /><br />The planners at the Sirata were concerned about rain clouds in the area, and suggested moving the ceremony to a pre-determined covered location... which turned out to be a great spot for their beautiful wedding ceremony.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkLKul1mJI/AAAAAAAAAOU/wYIPCCNfKyU/s1600/2010_09_24_4004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkLKul1mJI/AAAAAAAAAOU/wYIPCCNfKyU/s400/2010_09_24_4004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Sirata Beach Resort wedding picture" /></a><br /><br /> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkLlG9t3hI/AAAAAAAAAOc/DX0bHPaOS5k/s1600/2010_09_24_4015a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkLlG9t3hI/AAAAAAAAAOc/DX0bHPaOS5k/s400/2010_09_24_4015a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Sirata Beach Resort wedding picture" /></a><br /><br />After the ceremony, the sun started peeking out so we took advantage of the opportunity to head out to the beach...<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkMaIwROAI/AAAAAAAAAOk/DRpjfOnqvuY/s1600/2010_09_24_4218a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkMaIwROAI/AAAAAAAAAOk/DRpjfOnqvuY/s400/2010_09_24_4218a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Sirata Beach resort wedding picture" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkNkP9A3cI/AAAAAAAAAOs/TMjH_0xiIOo/s1600/2010_09_24_4191a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkNkP9A3cI/AAAAAAAAAOs/TMjH_0xiIOo/s400/2010_09_24_4191a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Sirata Beach Resort Wedding Picture" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkONGmpZjI/AAAAAAAAAO0/GO_rimrr-N4/s1600/2010_09_24_4240a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkONGmpZjI/AAAAAAAAAO0/GO_rimrr-N4/s400/2010_09_24_4240a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528465635847792178" /></a><br /><br />Belinda and Ray had originally planned on an outdoor reception, but due to the weather conditions, the Sirata offered to move it indoors to the Grand Palm Ballroom... which turned out to be a perfect setting.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkPRpcy9jI/AAAAAAAAAO8/wAOc-vhY92E/s1600/2010_09_24_4287a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkPRpcy9jI/AAAAAAAAAO8/wAOc-vhY92E/s400/2010_09_24_4287a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Sirata Beach Resort wedding picture" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkRumYQdqI/AAAAAAAAAPU/raN0d3hwsGA/s1600/2010_09_24_4327a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkRumYQdqI/AAAAAAAAAPU/raN0d3hwsGA/s400/2010_09_24_4327a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Sirata Beach Resort wedding picture" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkQ3h1diFI/AAAAAAAAAPM/j4TXchpYDKg/s1600/2010_09_24_4498a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkQ3h1diFI/AAAAAAAAAPM/j4TXchpYDKg/s400/2010_09_24_4498a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Sirata Beach Resort wedding picture" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkS7BE145I/AAAAAAAAAPc/KyqPSdyaqIo/s1600/2010_09_24_4504a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkS7BE145I/AAAAAAAAAPc/KyqPSdyaqIo/s400/2010_09_24_4504a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Sirata Beach Resort wedding picture" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkTRCTB8FI/AAAAAAAAAPk/A6-ZcPJtfLo/s1600/2010_09_24_4511a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TLkTRCTB8FI/AAAAAAAAAPk/A6-ZcPJtfLo/s400/2010_09_24_4511a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Sirata Beach Resort wedding picture" /></a><br /><br /><br />These are of course just a small sample of the memories we captured for Belinda and Ray on their wedding day. If you'd like to see more <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com">Tampa wedding photography</a> pictures, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com">www.coolchangephotography.com</a>. Congratulations to Belinda and Ray!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-6665013070959915999?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-65183427117865456462010-09-20T00:45:00.000-04:002010-11-22T13:28:50.948-05:00Tonjia and Russell-University of Tampa<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbyH-umz2I/AAAAAAAAANk/uNovFCHXBus/s1600/2010_09_09_3740a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbyH-umz2I/AAAAAAAAANk/uNovFCHXBus/s400/2010_09_09_3740a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="tampa wedding photography" /></a><br /><br />"I like flowers, and we both like architecture", Tonjia said when she first contacted me about scheduling a wedding portrait session. I instantly knew that the University of Tampa campus would be the perfect setting for this classically romantic couple. <br /><br />We met on a warm September evening for a one-hour shoot. <br /><br />Neither Tonjia or Russell were particularly comfortable having their pictures taken. That is perfectly normal and understandable, so I began by asking them to just take a walk through the park... and pretend I wasn't there.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbqBGoHoxI/AAAAAAAAAMM/RSta53qAyzw/s1600/2010_09_09_3499a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbqBGoHoxI/AAAAAAAAAMM/RSta53qAyzw/s400/2010_09_09_3499a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="tampa wedding photography" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbptwpIfgI/AAAAAAAAAME/EQfwGj85b7w/s1600/2010_09_09_3495.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbptwpIfgI/AAAAAAAAAME/EQfwGj85b7w/s400/2010_09_09_3495.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="tampa wedding photography" /></a><br /><br />We found a nice bench in a secluded area of the park where they could sit together and relax. "Do what comes naturally", I told them... and they were happy to oblige...<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbtyDrUoHI/AAAAAAAAAMs/F0Ed0ssJ__E/s1600/2010_09_09_3555.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbtyDrUoHI/AAAAAAAAAMs/F0Ed0ssJ__E/s400/2010_09_09_3555.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="tampa wedding photography" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbtdAu9pTI/AAAAAAAAAMk/TRWbtzUri-4/s1600/2010_09_09_3543.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbtdAu9pTI/AAAAAAAAAMk/TRWbtzUri-4/s400/2010_09_09_3543.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="tampa wedding photography" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbwjz2BToI/AAAAAAAAANU/st8NBIp2jI8/s1600/2010_09_09_3598a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbwjz2BToI/AAAAAAAAANU/st8NBIp2jI8/s400/2010_09_09_3598a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="tampa wedding photography" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJb0XAinVwI/AAAAAAAAAN0/5t9KQi8yHf4/s1600/2010_09_09_3546.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJb0XAinVwI/AAAAAAAAAN0/5t9KQi8yHf4/s400/2010_09_09_3546.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="tampa wedding photography" /></a><br /><br />The metal scultpture in the middle of the park provided another terrific setting...<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbuukfBj6I/AAAAAAAAAM0/ZEDa35wsK2k/s1600/2010_09_09_3576a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbuukfBj6I/AAAAAAAAAM0/ZEDa35wsK2k/s400/2010_09_09_3576a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="tampa wedding photography" /></a><br /><br />From there, we moved to the veranda of the Henry B. Plant museum to capture a variety of shots, using the beautiful historic architecture as a backdrop. It's one of my favorite locations in Tampa for both wedding and engagement portraits.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbvkhb9coI/AAAAAAAAAM8/nrt61lZWy2A/s1600/2010_09_09_3669a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbvkhb9coI/AAAAAAAAAM8/nrt61lZWy2A/s400/2010_09_09_3669a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="tampa wedding photography" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbv7dNDmRI/AAAAAAAAANE/nZpLsQzNInE/s1600/2010_09_09_3673a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbv7dNDmRI/AAAAAAAAANE/nZpLsQzNInE/s400/2010_09_09_3673a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="tampa wedding photography" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbwPoxon6I/AAAAAAAAANM/Nh-tfEcuos8/s1600/2010_09_09_3690a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbwPoxon6I/AAAAAAAAANM/Nh-tfEcuos8/s400/2010_09_09_3690a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="tampa wedding photography" /></a><br /><br />While I don't typically direct my clients through pre-determined poses, I couldn't resist asking Tonjia and Russell to pose in a very specific way for this shot. It's definitely one of my favorites...<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbxX9NubwI/AAAAAAAAANc/AUa02l-A5s0/s1600/2010_09_09_3715.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TJbxX9NubwI/AAAAAAAAANc/AUa02l-A5s0/s400/2010_09_09_3715.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="tampa wedding photography" /></a><br /><br />These are of course just a small sample of the images I captured for this terrific couple. We had a great time together, and I truly wish them well on their new life together!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-6518342711786545646?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-71262169487991993952010-08-25T00:29:00.000-04:002010-11-22T13:28:50.950-05:00Danielle and Andrew--Anna Maria IslandHere are some sample photos from a recent wedding I shot for Danielle and Andrew. It's great example of our photo-journalistic style of wedding photography, which tells the story of your special day in pictures. <br /><br />The couple rented a beach house on Anna Maria Island, and that's where we started... <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THShE003gJI/AAAAAAAAAKk/hDxpDPHfbfQ/s1600/10012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THShE003gJI/AAAAAAAAAKk/hDxpDPHfbfQ/s400/10012.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509205348452892818" /></a><br /><br />The house was decorated well, which gave me the opportunity to capture lots of memorable details.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSejNGezEI/AAAAAAAAAKM/gReLAdJGm44/s1600/10001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSejNGezEI/AAAAAAAAAKM/gReLAdJGm44/s400/10001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509202571830414402" /></a><br /><br />Danielle had a lot of help getting ready (she had six bridesmaids!)<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSfbP7p5_I/AAAAAAAAAKU/MQRIKmnqi00/s1600/10022.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSfbP7p5_I/AAAAAAAAAKU/MQRIKmnqi00/s400/10022.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509203534662985714" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSf4QoNv0I/AAAAAAAAAKc/938uIGwL12Q/s1600/10031.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSf4QoNv0I/AAAAAAAAAKc/938uIGwL12Q/s400/10031.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509204033066090306" /></a><br /><br />Then, it was time for a short walk to the beach, just in time for the ceremony...<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSiT7PuB_I/AAAAAAAAAKs/5Sxd6fgDMS4/s1600/10045.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSiT7PuB_I/AAAAAAAAAKs/5Sxd6fgDMS4/s400/10045.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509206707385796594" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSjx8kfkKI/AAAAAAAAAK0/GjCu8byDO-w/s1600/10073.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSjx8kfkKI/AAAAAAAAAK0/GjCu8byDO-w/s400/10073.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509208322649067682" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSkGNLm6GI/AAAAAAAAAK8/t4WYipQGSAU/s1600/10079a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSkGNLm6GI/AAAAAAAAAK8/t4WYipQGSAU/s400/10079a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509208670705477730" /></a><br /><br />The setting on Anna Maria Island was perfect for the after-ceremony "formal" shots. There's a reason they call it the Beach Wedding Capital of Florida.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSkvimhyzI/AAAAAAAAALE/dNeImnljeDw/s1600/10091a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSkvimhyzI/AAAAAAAAALE/dNeImnljeDw/s400/10091a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509209380830169906" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSlqrHF12I/AAAAAAAAALU/evHOIYjNDSU/s1600/10086a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSlqrHF12I/AAAAAAAAALU/evHOIYjNDSU/s400/10086a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509210396726515554" /></a><br /><br />Afterwards, we headed back to the beach house for the reception, where the guys from DnA DJ services did a great job keeping the party rockin!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSocO889pI/AAAAAAAAALc/7fY6On07wf8/s1600/10269.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSocO889pI/AAAAAAAAALc/7fY6On07wf8/s400/10269.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509213447184512658" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSo0KrpWSI/AAAAAAAAALk/9Eyk2Osy6CM/s1600/10271.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSo0KrpWSI/AAAAAAAAALk/9Eyk2Osy6CM/s400/10271.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509213858355042594" /></a><br /><br />These are of course just a small sample of the memories we captured for Danielle and Andrew on their wedding day. Congratulations to this awesome couple from <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com">Cool Change Photography</a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSqP7vy2mI/AAAAAAAAALs/Wtb9PebYBts/s1600/10088.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/THSqP7vy2mI/AAAAAAAAALs/Wtb9PebYBts/s400/10088.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509215434893875810" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-7126216948799199395?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-61962824896657396992010-07-13T18:47:00.010-04:002011-12-06T19:48:05.769-05:00Wedding Photographers Prices: By the hour?One thing you'll probably notice if you're shopping around is that many <strong>wedding photographers in Branson and Springfield, MO </strong>are now basing their <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/html_info.cfm?menu_itemID=310330&load=html">packages and prices</a> on the amount of photography time you'd like to purchase. <br /><br />I'm a big fan of this pricing model, primarily because it lets my clients choose the package that's right for their particular wedding. Whether you're planning an intimate one-hour sunset ceremony, or a much longer affair, you'll likely find a <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/html_info.cfm?menu_itemID=310330&load=html">competitively priced package</a> on our website that's right for you.<br /><br />As a bride-to-be, however, it's hard to know how many hours of photography you'll actually need for your wedding day. Here's a quick guide to help you decide.<br /><br /> <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pLgL_zspRwo/Tt6wvgJAK9I/AAAAAAAAAps/1UMdJ-JsTMo/s1600/2011_04_02_8921a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pLgL_zspRwo/Tt6wvgJAK9I/AAAAAAAAAps/1UMdJ-JsTMo/s400/2011_04_02_8921a.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bridal Preparation Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><strong>Preparation Photographs</strong> <br /><br />If you'd like photos of your final preparations prior to the ceremony, as well as those of your fiance, factor <b>one hour</b> into your package.<br /><br />I typically start by shooting candid photos of the bride and groom's individual preparations, taking special care to capture details. From there, I move on to guest arrivals and final preparations at the site of your ceremony.<br /><br />As these are often some of the most memorable moments (and photos), I'd strongly suggest including time for preparation photography, if your budget allows.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FHVwgKsC__8/Tt6yODZ9EQI/AAAAAAAAAp0/0vPPGpD6SbU/s1600/IMG_4055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FHVwgKsC__8/Tt6yODZ9EQI/AAAAAAAAAp0/0vPPGpD6SbU/s640/IMG_4055.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wedding Ceremony Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><strong>Ceremony Photographs</strong><br /><br /><br />It's best to factor in <b>one hour</b> of photography for your ceremony. <br /><br />While the ceremony itself may be significantly shorter, you'll want to allow plenty of time for pictures of your guests being seated, the wedding party (and yourself) walking down the aisle, and other important moments before the ceremony actually begins.<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2lZUz8_H24c/Tt6zRP46GHI/AAAAAAAAAp8/wfvMlx52Ahc/s1600/IMG_3907a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2lZUz8_H24c/Tt6zRP46GHI/AAAAAAAAAp8/wfvMlx52Ahc/s640/IMG_3907a.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bride and Groom Photography</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><strong>"Formals"</strong><br /><br /><br />It's important to factor in <b>one hour</b> of photography for your after-ceremony "formal" shots, even if you prefer more a more casual approach. <br /><br />From pictures of the bride and groom by themselves, to those with the bridal party and family, we'll need some time to gather the right people, arrange them together, and of course shoot the photos. <br /><br />I like to begin by asking the bride and groom to take a walk together and treasure the moment, while I unobstrusively capture some candid shots. This alone can take 15-20 minutes, but it's well worth it as the pictures are <b>always</b> great.<br /><br /> <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Doj86Z7nos/Tt61nW38H7I/AAAAAAAAAqE/Ct_hkxoGF_4/s1600/2011_04_02_9519a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Doj86Z7nos/Tt61nW38H7I/AAAAAAAAAqE/Ct_hkxoGF_4/s640/2011_04_02_9519a.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wedding Reception Photography</td></tr></tbody></table> <strong>Reception</strong><br /><br /><br />Most couples factor in <b>two to three hours</b> of photography for their wedding reception. It really depends on what you have planned, but if you're hosting a full reception, factor in enough time to allow us to capture images of all the important moments, up to and including the cutting of your cake. <br /><br />Conversely, if you're planning a more informal dinner, one hour of photography very well may suffice. <br /><br /><br /><strong>A Word Of Caution</strong><br /><br />Unfortunately, beyond the amount of photography time stipulated, no two wedding photographers' packages are alike. Many do <b>not</b> include the price of retouching your images, displaying them in an online gallery, or delivering them on a high-resolution CD... so you'll end up paying a great deal extra.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com/">Cool Change Photography</a>, a <strong>Branson and Springfield MO wedding photography</strong> studio, proudly offers all three of these services, as well as a substantial discount on engagement portrait sessions, included in the price of every package, whether you book us for one hour or six.<br /><br />That's the benefit of pricing by the hour. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ys0WveE4ucg/Tt618IkotZI/AAAAAAAAAqM/Vo0uhsVqHbc/s1600/1porthome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ys0WveE4ucg/Tt618IkotZI/AAAAAAAAAqM/Vo0uhsVqHbc/s640/1porthome.jpg" width="464" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><strong>Need Help Deciding?</strong><br /><br />At <strong>Cool Change Photography</strong>, we recognize that every wedding is unique, and gladly offer complimentary phone consultations with all prospective clients. In addition to helping you select the right wedding photography <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/html_info.cfm?menu_itemID=310330&load=html">package</a>, we'll discuss your specific expectations and answer any other questions you have, too.<br /><br />To schedule a consultation, please use the <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/html_contact.cfm?menu_itemID=310340&load=html">contact form</a> on our website. Thanks for reading, and good luck with your planning!<br /><br />Nick~<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-6196282489665739699?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-34197201232510010152010-07-11T14:00:00.000-04:002010-11-22T13:28:50.956-05:00Photo-Journalistic vs Traditional Tampa Wedding PhotographyYesterday I was on Indian Rocks Beach shooting a small, intimate sunset wedding ceremony arranged by Florida Gulf Beach Weddings. The couple (Peggy and Brian) wanted their wedding pictures to reflect the fun, casual vibe of their day.<br /><br />It was a perfect match for my style of "photo-journalistic" Tampa wedding photography. It's all about capturing the details and moments that tell the story of a couple's wedding day in pictures. <br /><br />Memorable details...<br /><br /> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TDlJyOAwUMI/AAAAAAAAAIE/IkBGEOU_hN8/s1600/2010_07_10_0790.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TDlJyOAwUMI/AAAAAAAAAIE/IkBGEOU_hN8/s400/2010_07_10_0790.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492502347658580162" /></a><br /><br />And priceless moments...<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TDlKKa2zz4I/AAAAAAAAAIM/2lAtv7CunHg/s1600/2010_07_10_0830.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TDlKKa2zz4I/AAAAAAAAAIM/2lAtv7CunHg/s400/2010_07_10_0830.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492502763423387522" /></a><br /><br />After the ceremony, we walked down to the surf. "It's a beautiful Saturday evening, we're on the beach, and you just got married", I told them. <br /><br />"Just take a walk together and enjoy the moment. Have fun and don't pay any attention to me".<br /><br />It gave me the opportunity to capture natural images that show their genuine love and appreciation for one another... <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TDlPrhQ7s5I/AAAAAAAAAIc/L8PASNmhrO8/s1600/2010_07_10_0939.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TDlPrhQ7s5I/AAAAAAAAAIc/L8PASNmhrO8/s400/2010_07_10_0939.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492508829637391250" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TDlwEa8Tj4I/AAAAAAAAAIk/VobrIjuSbSI/s1600/2010_07_10_0912.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 276px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TDlwEa8Tj4I/AAAAAAAAAIk/VobrIjuSbSI/s400/2010_07_10_0912.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492544441809080194" /></a><br /><br />While I was shooting them in the surf, I noticed another photographer taking formal pictures of a different couple. Like us, they were down at the edge of the water. But as a formal photographer, he was meticulously posing them to capture the "perfect" sunset kiss. <br /><br />From the placement of their hands, to the way they were standing, everything was posed.<br /><br />I have a huge amount of respect for formal wedding photographers. It takes an incredible amount of patience, planning, and talent, and this guy totally knew what he was doing. <br /><br />But while I'm sure the pictures he shot will be absolutely beautiful, they will inherently lack the natural spontaneity that you see in shots like these:<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TDlMGJXoR5I/AAAAAAAAAIU/-tPqRi4Sn1c/s1600/2010_07_10_1089.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TDlMGJXoR5I/AAAAAAAAAIU/-tPqRi4Sn1c/s400/2010_07_10_1089.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492504889032984466" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TDl_hXndn9I/AAAAAAAAAIs/hrwvSmChL_c/s1600/2010_07_10_0982.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TDl_hXndn9I/AAAAAAAAAIs/hrwvSmChL_c/s400/2010_07_10_0982.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492561431806975954" /></a><br /><br />There's something about the way that Peggy and Brian are walking together, step for step in perfect unison, that makes that first one special. You can't "pose" pictures like that... they just kind of happen.<br /><br />In any case, that's the difference between my style of casual, photo-journalistic Tampa wedding photography, and the more traditional style of so many other talented photographers in Tampa Bay.<br /><br />Which style is right for your wedding or engagement portrait shoot? Only you know that... but choose carefully, because there really is a big difference!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-3419720123251001015?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-22252475081867600802010-06-26T14:55:00.000-04:002010-11-22T13:28:50.959-05:00Tampa Wedding Photography: The first kissDespite the anticipation, planning, rushing, and worrying that are all part of weddings, they are of course really about one thing: A couple's public expression of their love, devotion, and commitment to each other for the rest of their lives.<br /><br />And nowhere during a ceremony is that more evident than the moment when they hear the words, "I now pronounce you man and wife", look into each other's eyes, and seal it with their first kiss.<br /><br />Here are some of my favorite "first kiss" moments from weddings I've photographed around Tampa Bay. Like every wedding, each of these moments is special and unique in their own way...<br /><br />This first one is from Kathy and Larry's wedding on Clearwater Beach. From a photography standpoint, it's one of my all-time favorites, and I use it often in our advertising. Really a dramatic moment...<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZOvzCEtOI/AAAAAAAAAFA/vZOoukKgBlw/s1600/14port.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZOvzCEtOI/AAAAAAAAAFA/vZOoukKgBlw/s400/14port.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa wedding photography first kiss" /></a><br /><br />The next is from a casual, backyard wedding I shot in Port Richey for Martha and Jim. When Martha first contacted me, she told me she was marrying, "the man of my dreams". They were so happy here...<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZPhtc27jI/AAAAAAAAAFI/EGq9qZAlPGs/s1600/24display.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 271px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZPhtc27jI/AAAAAAAAAFI/EGq9qZAlPGs/s400/24display.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa wedding photography first kiss" /></a><br /><br />Darlene and Jim were married on the beautiful beachfront deck behind Oystercatcher's restaurant at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. Yet another very beautiful first kiss...<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZQQFiDdOI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/gcTHbL3va-M/s1600/IMG_21a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZQQFiDdOI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/gcTHbL3va-M/s400/IMG_21a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa wedding photography first kiss" /></a><br /><br />Sometimes it's the moment right <i>before</i> the kiss that's even better. Check out the excitement in Kristin's face right before Toby leaned in to kiss her. "It was the happiest day of my life", she told me later.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZRzeHCpTI/AAAAAAAAAFg/00_X9ZYuU0M/s1600/IMG_41a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZRzeHCpTI/AAAAAAAAAFg/00_X9ZYuU0M/s400/IMG_41a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa wedding photography first kiss" /></a><br /><br />Here's another moment right before Marlese and James' first kiss. I love the look on the officiate's face:-)<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZTDMB1vkI/AAAAAAAAAFw/_9c_6HazIA4/s1600/IMG_8761a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZTDMB1vkI/AAAAAAAAAFw/_9c_6HazIA4/s400/IMG_8761a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa wedding photography first kiss" /></a><br /><br />For a look at many more first kisses, as well as a variety of other images from recent ceremonies, check out the <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/html_home.cfm?menu_itemID=310326&load=html">image galleries</a> on our <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com">Tampa wedding photography</a> website anytime.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-2225247508186760080?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-10282776087445834732010-06-23T13:47:00.000-04:002010-11-22T13:28:50.963-05:00Tampa Engagement Portrait Photography: Chantel and KaiA couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of spending a Sunday afternoon shooting Chantel and Kai's engagement portraits. The couple chose the University of Tampa campus as their setting.<br /><br />Chantel and Kai share a very deep love for each other, and have some incredible chemistry that made this a really fun shoot. <br /><br />The key to capturing great images on an engagement photo shoot is finding a way to put the couple at ease in front of the camera. I typically start by asking them to take a walk, as we did here, down a beautiful tree-covered path in the park...<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCY-m_7SRhI/AAAAAAAAADw/3H51NRkOOLg/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCY-m_7SRhI/AAAAAAAAADw/3H51NRkOOLg/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa engagement portrait" /></a><br /><br />Chantel and Kai had no problem relaxing and being themselves in front of the camera...<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCY_OSkYd5I/AAAAAAAAAD4/z2nKp3N1enA/s1600/11a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCY_OSkYd5I/AAAAAAAAAD4/z2nKp3N1enA/s400/11a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa engagement portrait" /></a><br /><br />Then, we headed up to the veranda on the front of the historic Henry B. Plant museum...<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCY_4FfNYII/AAAAAAAAAEA/4eHuRh3vbok/s1600/39.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCY_4FfNYII/AAAAAAAAAEA/4eHuRh3vbok/s400/39.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa engagement portrait" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZAdMS_csI/AAAAAAAAAEI/OfdPKtzAjz0/s1600/47b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZAdMS_csI/AAAAAAAAAEI/OfdPKtzAjz0/s400/47b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa engagement portrait" /></a><br /><br />Up next, after a clothing change... we took some shots on the back veranda of the museum. It's one of my favorite spots on the entire University of Tampa campus for portrait photography, especially in the late afternoon when the sun's shadows are longer. <br /><br />I did some post production work on both of these next ones to give them an "art-sy" sort of look that the couple wanted.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZDUSRP2jI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/gev3IjPknN0/s1600/53b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZDUSRP2jI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/gev3IjPknN0/s400/53b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa engagement portrait" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZEAtIVUqI/AAAAAAAAAEY/xzWvZEzZ1_A/s1600/54b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZEAtIVUqI/AAAAAAAAAEY/xzWvZEzZ1_A/s400/54b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa engagement portrait" /></a><br /><br />As the sun continued setting, we went back outside to get some fun shots in the park...<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZFFgIsbLI/AAAAAAAAAEg/ii18O-gOTrA/s1600/65.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZFFgIsbLI/AAAAAAAAAEg/ii18O-gOTrA/s400/65.jpg" border="2" alt=""id="Tampa engagement portrait" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZFum5GSGI/AAAAAAAAAEo/3ur_iJFh4bg/s1600/68a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZFum5GSGI/AAAAAAAAAEo/3ur_iJFh4bg/s400/68a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa engagement portrait" /></a><br /><br />Another great spot for portraits in the UT campus is in and around the metal sculpture in the center of the park. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZGpqJABlI/AAAAAAAAAEw/Qrn9AG_nCcw/s1600/83a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZGpqJABlI/AAAAAAAAAEw/Qrn9AG_nCcw/s400/83a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa engagement portrait" /></a><br /><br />These are of course just a small sampling of the images I captured for Chantel and Kai on their engagement portrait photo shoot (there were over 90 total). <br /><br />I'll be photographing their wedding on Clearwater Beach later in the year, and it should be a great time. Congratulations, Chantel and Kai!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZH7WGC1NI/AAAAAAAAAE4/ii5eJ14-L4w/s1600/90.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCZH7WGC1NI/AAAAAAAAAE4/ii5eJ14-L4w/s400/90.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa engagement portrait" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-1028277608744583473?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-66746489954697181562010-06-20T11:59:00.000-04:002010-11-22T13:28:50.976-05:00Tampa Wedding Photography: What makes us different and unique<div>One of the things I hear over and over again from clients is how my style of Tampa wedding photography is somehow "different" from other photographers. That's the word they always use: "Different".</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>If they were using that word to describe my personality or looks, I'd have a complex by now:-) </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>But in all seriousness, I really take that as a compliment. In a competitive market filled with hundreds of Tampa wedding photographers, it's nice to be singled out as being "different" by clients, especially when it's my creative work they're talking about.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>A lot of it has to do with the photo-journalistic style of photography I use to shoot weddings. Here are some examples:</div><br /><div></div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCYnaW2bidI/AAAAAAAAADA/GnfsJkCU7yw/s1600/IMG_0429a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487116529761487314" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCYnaW2bidI/AAAAAAAAADA/GnfsJkCU7yw/s400/IMG_0429a.jpg" /></a><br /><br />There's a bit of a story behind this first one. Kelsey (the bride) and Herald came all the way down to Tampa from Eagan, Minnesota with their family and friends to get married on the beach. Unfortunately, Mother Nature was not invited. <br /><br />After a three-hour rain delay on Indian Rocks Beach, the weather finally cleared and I caught this candid shot of Kelsey making her final preparations. The look on her face says it all... everything was going to be OK, and she looked beautiful. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCYpi1XpKAI/AAAAAAAAADI/cHEhmy4QHL0/s1600/IMG_0345a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCYpi1XpKAI/AAAAAAAAADI/cHEhmy4QHL0/s400/IMG_0345a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa wedding photography bride" /></a><br /><br />While Kelsey was inside getting ready, Herald took advantage of the break in the weather to go outside, loosen up, and toss the football around with his groomsmen. This unposed shot really captured the essence of the fun they were having.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCYscJeJZ9I/AAAAAAAAADQ/cyJXxqNzQc4/s1600/IMG_26.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCYscJeJZ9I/AAAAAAAAADQ/cyJXxqNzQc4/s400/IMG_26.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa wedding photography groomsmen" /></a><br /><br />This next one is from Kathy and Larry's wedding on Clearwater Beach. Larry brought along his own camera to take a picture of his bride as she approached him for their beach ceremony. I got plenty of shots of her, too... but couldn't resist snapping this one. It was a classic moment:-)<br /> <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCYtQAvDG2I/AAAAAAAAADY/82H9czvxeVM/s1600/IMG_38.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCYtQAvDG2I/AAAAAAAAADY/82H9czvxeVM/s400/IMG_38.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa wedding photography beach" /></a><br /><br />After their ceremony, Kathy and Larry took a walk down the beach together to celebrate their new life together, which gave me an opportunity to capture this moment. I don't think they even realized I was there. Again, the benefit of shooting candid, unposed images.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCYu2fQ22eI/AAAAAAAAADg/xeih5YuB9qc/s1600/IMG_15.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCYu2fQ22eI/AAAAAAAAADg/xeih5YuB9qc/s400/IMG_15.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa wedding photography beach" /></a><br /><br />This is one of my favorites. Kristen (the bride) was in her hotel room making her final preparations. but running a little late. Her daughter was on the phone letting the rest of the wedding party know. Truly, a classic moment.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCYwFiaM-wI/AAAAAAAAADo/ZVluzURr8oQ/s1600/IMG_22.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCYwFiaM-wI/AAAAAAAAADo/ZVluzURr8oQ/s400/IMG_22.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa wedding photography preparations" /></a><br /><br />Minutes later, they arrived at the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center for the ceremony... in a bit of a rush:-)<br /><br />Of course, I always take time to capture the more traditional images at each wedding I photograph, and you can see plenty of them on the <a href="http://coolchangephotography.com/?load=html">Image Galleries</a> page of our <a href="http://www.coolchangephotography.com">Tampa wedding photography</a> website. But it's pictures like these that are often the most memorable, and "different".<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-6674648995469718156?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361236455657016690.post-40864867744210674312010-04-26T18:15:00.000-04:002010-11-22T13:28:50.988-05:00Tampa Engagement Portrait Photography: Farah and JohnnyI met Farah and Johnny on the beautiful beach at Honeymoon Island for their engagement portrait shoot, and had a blast. Not only are they deeply in love with each other... but as you'll see they're <em>also</em> deeply in love the New Orleans Saints!<br /><br />We began with some close ups...<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCaAVv4cdRI/AAAAAAAAAGY/ETS9l9BrbDc/s1600/IMG_6329a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 274px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCaAVv4cdRI/AAAAAAAAAGY/ETS9l9BrbDc/s400/IMG_6329a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa engagement portrait photography" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCaAnLx7G4I/AAAAAAAAAGg/Z0OELp__oSo/s1600/IMG_6347a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 271px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCaAnLx7G4I/AAAAAAAAAGg/Z0OELp__oSo/s400/IMG_6347a.jpg" border="0" alt="Tampa engagement portrait photography" /></a><br /><br />... and later went up on a deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico...<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCaA0aahw8I/AAAAAAAAAGo/ruAbluPw_Fc/s1600/IMG_6452a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCaA0aahw8I/AAAAAAAAAGo/ruAbluPw_Fc/s400/IMG_6452a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa engagement portrait photography" /></a><br /><br />One thing a lot of people forget about is that Honeymoon Island is filled with paths like this one. It's not just a beautiful beach.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCaBdGkkujI/AAAAAAAAAGw/YBylmZbfVoI/s1600/IMG_6478a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 273px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCaBdGkkujI/AAAAAAAAAGw/YBylmZbfVoI/s400/IMG_6478a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa engagement portrait photography" /></a><br /><br />As the sun began to set, we took some shots like this down near the surf...<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCaCg_jurOI/AAAAAAAAAG4/_1oF8W6Tftc/s1600/IMG_6636a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCaCg_jurOI/AAAAAAAAAG4/_1oF8W6Tftc/s400/IMG_6636a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa engagement portrait photography" /></a><br /><br />Then, the Saints jersey came out for these shots...<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCaEXZJUU7I/AAAAAAAAAHA/vojHUrvq6eY/s1600/IMG_6640a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCaEXZJUU7I/AAAAAAAAAHA/vojHUrvq6eY/s400/IMG_6640a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa engagement portrait photography" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCaFfa9cJDI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/9VP-lfZ5csc/s1600/IMG_6675a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 276px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_u2Ath2R9_uk/TCaFfa9cJDI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/9VP-lfZ5csc/s400/IMG_6675a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="Tampa engagement portrait photography" /></a><br /><br />This is of course just a small sample of the engagement portrait photos we shot that day. Congratulations to Farah and Johnny!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4361236455657016690-4086486774421067431?l=springfieldmissouriweddingphotography.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Nick Sandersnoreply@blogger.com0