Monday, January 21, 2013

Engagement Portrait Locations

Next to choosing a wedding date and venue, one of the first things couples start thinking about after they become engaged is where to have their engagement pictures taken.

Richard and Kelsey thought about that, too... and decided to have their pictures shot in three separate locations in and around Springfield, MO!

Although their engagement session took place in early January, we got lucky with the weather.  The skies were blue, the sun was shining, and the air was just chilly enough to give Richard and Kelsey an extra reason to cuddle.  Not that they needed it:)

We started shooting their engagement pictures at Nathanael Greene - Close Memorial Park in Springfield.  Later, we went to the spot where they became engaged--and met their dog, who was waiting patiently for them to arrive!

Finally, we finished the shoot in downtown Springfield, to give their engagement picture locations a little extra variety.

Here are some sample pictures from this wonderful couple's engagement photography session on Sunday, January 6, 2013...

(click any picture to enlarge)

Engagement Picture at Natahanel Greene Close Memorial Park
Engagement Picture at Nathanael Greene Close Memorial Park
Engagement Picture at Nathanael Greene Close Memorial ParkEngagement Picture at Nathanael Greene Close Memorial Park
Engagement Picture at Nathanael Greene Close Memorial Park
Man proposing to woman in the park - Engagement Picture
Engagement picture with dog's paw on hands
Engagement picture couple walking dog
Engagement picture couple kissing with dog watchingEngagement picture downtown springfield
Engagement picture couple against wall downtown Springfield
Springfield MO Engagement Picture Nathanael Greene Park
Engagement picture couple walking on railroad tracks
Engagement picture couple kissing
 
These are of course just a small sample of the finished engagement pictures we delivered to Richard and Kelsey.  But hopefully it gives you an idea of the variety of poses, locations, and moments that we're able to capture in a 90-minute engagement portrait session.

Springfield MO Engagement Picture Prices and Information


If you've recently said "I Do" and are ready to schedule your engagement portrait session, I'd love to shoot your pictures, too!

Priced at $250--or $150 if you book with a wedding photography package--our 90-minute engagement photography sessions include an hour and a half of unlimited photography at your choice of location(s) in and around Springfield, MO, as well as complimentary retouching, color correction, and a password-protected online viewing gallery.

We deliver all of the final high-resolution images on a CD with a copyright release so the pictures are yours forever.    

Please visit our website for more information about our engagement photo shoots in Springfield, MO.  You'll also find engagement pictures we've shot for many other couples, at locations ranging from Moonshine Beach in Branson to Millwood Country Club in Springfield.

As always, thanks for reading and please join me in congratulating Richard and Kelsey.  We'll also be there to photograph their wedding this summer, and can't wait!

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Award Winning Wedding Photography


This week I learned that Cool Change Photography won a 2013 Bride's Choice Award from the Wedding Wire Network!

For those who aren't familiar, The WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards recognizes the top five percent of professionals in markets across America that demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism.

Unlike other industry awards, they are based on real online reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds.

The bottom line:  I have a lot of very happy clients.  And that makes me both very happy, and very proud... particularly because there were only two other wedding photographers in the Springfield/Branson market that also made the cut.

If you are planning your own wedding in 2013 or beyond in the Springfield or Branson, Missouri area I would be honored to photograph your wedding and add you to our growing list of very happy clients, too! 

Please feel free to check out my portfolio of wedding pictures and engagement pictures, as well as our affordable prices and packages anytime.

Thanks very much for reading... and a special thanks to each and every one of my past clients for taking the time and effort to write some very complimentary online reviews.  I truly appreciate it:)

--Nick 



Thursday, December 27, 2012

Eric and Jenny: A Vintage Country Wedding

Eric and Jenny chose a beautiful, wooded setting at a private home in Nixa, MO for their outdoor, vintage country wedding

The chilly December weather, combined with the very classic and romantic love that this couple shares, complemented the vintage theme of their wedding perfectly.  

We delivered over 300 final images to the couple, both with and without the "vintage" creative treatment you'll see in the pictures below.

It's a creative treatment that--in my opinion--is often overused by wedding photographers these days.

But sometimes, as in the case of Eric and Jenny's wedding, it really feels right.  I started shooting the couple's wedding photos as Jenny and her bridesmaids were making their final preparations... 

Bridal preparations

Bride's Fascinator

Bride and bridesmaids

Bride's shoes

The bride

Bride and Groom

Bride and Groom

Bridesmaids

Bride and Groom

Vintage Themed Wedding Picture

Groom placing ring on bride's finger

Bride and Groom

Bride and groom

Bride and Groom

Bride and Groom

The bride

Bride, Groom, and parents

Bride and bridesmaids

Rings and bouquet

Bride in bath tub

Cake Topper

These are of course just a small sample of the final images I captured for Eric and Jenny on their special day.

You can see more pictures from their wedding, along with many others throughout Springfield, Branson, and the Ozarks, on our Springfield Missouri Wedding Photography website or facebook page anytime.

Planning your own wedding in 2013 or beyond?  Whether you choose a similar vintage theme or not, I'd be honored to serve as your wedding photographer, too!  Please feel free to check out our affordable wedding photography and engagement portrait packages and prices anytime.

As always, thank you for reading and please join me in congratulating Eric and Jenny! 

 

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Chateau On The Lake (Branson)

Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you
If you're young at heart.
For it's hard, you will find, to be narrow of mind
If you're young at heart.


I thought I'd start this post with the words to that old Frank Sinatra song because it describes this couple - and their wedding day - very well:)

Chris and Deb's wedding was one of the most beautiful I've shot this year, due in no small part to the very special love they share together.

Add a wonderful ceremony at the Forsyth Community Presbyterian Church, a beautiful reception at the famous Chateau On The Lake, and a bright, clear autumn day in scenic Branson, MO... and you indeed have the makings of a fairy tale wedding.

I started shooting the couple's wedding pictures as they were making their final preparations about an hour before the ceremony...

Tissues and confetti at wedding

Pick a seat not a side

Groom's preparations Forsyth MO
Bride's preparations Branson MOBride's preparations Branson MO

Bride's preparations Branson MO

Wedding ceremony Branson MO
 Wedding ceremony Branson, MOWedding ceremony Branson MO
Bride and groom leaving church with rice Branson MO

Bride and groom on stairs Chateau On The Lake

Bride and Groom Chateau on the Lake

Bride and groom hands and rings

Bride and Groom Chateau on the LakeBride and Groom Chateau on the Lake


Bride and groom Chateau on the Lake

Bride and groom Chateau on the Lake

Brides shoes and wedding rings Chateau on the Lake

Bride and groom cutting wedding cake Chateau on the Lake

Wedding reception Chateau on the LakeBride and groom with marriage certificate Chateau on the Lake

These are of course just a small sample of the moments and memories I captured for Chris and Deb.

You can see more pictures from this wedding and dozens of others in Springfield and Branson Missouri on our Facebook page or Springfield Missouri Wedding Photography site anytime.

And if you're recently engaged and planning your own wedding, congratulations!  Feel free to contact us about photography for your wedding anytime.

As always, thanks for reading and please join me in congratulating Chris and Deb!