But I didn't know just how beautiful it would be. Nestled in the Ozark Mountains between Branson and the Arkansas border, Dogwood Canyon is truly a hidden gem.
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.
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.
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...
After the ceremony, we went outside to take some pictures of the just-married couple and their bridal party...
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!
From Dogwood Canyon and Table Rock Lake 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 wedding photography) in America.
You can see many more examples of my Springfield and Branson MO wedding photography elsewhere on this blog, or online at http://www.coolchangephotography.com/. As always... thanks for reading!
