Sunday, July 21, 2013

National Ave Christian Church and The Tower Club

Joel and Jessica chose two of the best locations in Springfield, MO for their wedding and reception:  The National Avenue Christian Church, and The Tower Club.

The classic elegance and beauty of the venues was a perfect match for this wonderful couple.  I started shooting their wedding pictures as Jessica was making her final preparations...

Bridal preparations
Bridal PreparationsBridal preparations
Bridal preparations
First lookFirst look
First look
String quartet
Decorations
Bride and father walking down aisle
First kissFirst kiss
Bride and groom outdoors with bubbles
Wedding party jumping
Picture of roomFirst danceFather dance with bride
Finding the garter
Bride and groom leaving in elevator

These are of course just a small sample of the images I captured for Joel and Jessica to tell the story of their special day in pictures.  You can see more, plus wedding pictures from other venues throughout the Ozarks on our Facebook page or Springfield Missouri Wedding Photography site anytime.

You can also find information about our wedding photography packages and prices, which are among the most affordable for quality photography services in Springfield and Branson, MO.

As always, thanks for reading and please join me in congratulating Joel and Jessica!

Sunday, June 23, 2013

The Diamond Room (Ceremony and Reception)

One of the most popular venues for weddings in Springfield, MO is The Diamond Room.  Located just a few minutes west of downtown, The Diamond Room offers 5,000 square feet of beautiful space, including a 1400 square foot dance floor.

Because of both the beauty and versatility of the room, many couples (like Dawn and John below) choose to have both their ceremony and reception at the venue.

I started shooting Dawn and John's wedding pictures about an hour before the ceremony was set to start, as Dawn was making her final preparations.  Here are some sample images from this wonderful couple's wedding at The Diamond Room...

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Bridal preparations Bride's preparations
Bride before wedding

Bride being escorted down the aisle by father
Wedding Ceremony
Bride and groom during ceremonyBride and groom during ceremony
Bride placing ring on finger
Just married!Bride and groom in courtyardBride and parents in courtyard
Bride and groom in courtyard
Wedding CakeCake cutting
Bride shoving cake in groom's face:)
The first dance Bouquet Toss
Garter toss

These are of course just a small sample of the final images we delivered to Dawn and John from their wedding at The Diamond Room. If you'd like to see more, please visit our Springfield MO wedding photography site or Facebook page.

Much like The Diamond Room, Cool Change Photography offers wedding photography packages appropriate for any budget.  Please visit our prices and packages page for more info.

Thanks for reading, and please join me in congratulating Dawn and John!

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Dogwood Canyon Outdoor Wedding Pictures

Sarah and Dan were married inside the beautiful Hope Wedding Chapel at Dogwood Canyon in Lampe, MO.

While it was a wonderful ceremony, this post is about what we did outside after Sarah and Dan were married!

Touring the Park

As an optional add-on to wedding packages, Dogwood Canyon offers private, guided tours of the nature park for newly married couples -- and, their wedding photographers

After taking the tour with several couples, I can't recommend it enough.  From waterfalls to scenic bridges, rocks and streams, it's an opportunity to be photographed on your wedding day against the backdrop of one of the most beautiful places in America.

This first image of the three little bridesmaids, along with several others you'll see below, are among my favorite pictures from Sarah and Dan's wedding day...

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Three Little Bridesmaids
Bride and Groom near waterfall
Bride and Groom on rocksBride and Groom scenic overlook
Bride and Groom on rustic bridge
Bride and Groom through tunnel
Bride and Groom on scenic stream
Bride and Groom walking away/starting new life

These are of course just a small sample of the wedding pictures I captured for Sarah and Dan on their special day at Dogwood Canyon.

If you'd like to see more photos from their wedding, and many others I've shot throughout the Ozarks, please visit our facebook page or Springfield MO Wedding Photography site anytime.

Cool Change Photography offers affordable wedding photography services in Southwest Missouri, including Springfield, Branson, Nixa, and Marshfield.

If you're getting married soon, congratulations!  I'd be honored to photograph your wedding too.

As always, thanks for reading and please join me in congratulating Sarah and Dan!

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Dogwood Canyon Wedding Pictures

One of my favorite places to shoot pictures--especially wedding and engagement photos--is Dogwood Canyon in Lampe, Missouri.

Nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains in Southwest Missouri between Branson and the Arkansas border, Dogwood Canyon offers some of the most scenic locations and backdrops for wedding and engagement photography that I've ever seen.

Amy and Joshua's wedding ceremony took place in the Hope Wedding Chapel at Dogwood Canyon.  We spent about an hour together before their ceremony exploring the beautiful waterfalls, paths, and parkways on a guided tour, stopping at many locations along the way to capture their wedding photos.

If you're planning a wedding at Dogwood Canyon, I'd strongly suggest scheduling the guided tour with your wedding photographer, too!

Here are some sample pictures from this couple's special day...

Bride and groom kiss outdoors vintageBride and groom candid romantic
Bride and groom waterfallsBride and groom outdoors country vintage
Bride and Groom waterfall kiss
Bride and groom posing on rocks

Bride in mirror
Bride and bridesmaids
Bride and Groom during ceremonyBride and groom first kiss
Bride and groom during ceremony

Bride during ceremony
Bride and groom near waterfall
Kissing in front of traditional horse drawn carriage
Horse drawn carriage
Horse drawn cariage
Bride and groomBride and Grrom kiss on balcony
Bridesmaids Boots
Bride and bridesmaids
Bride and groom dancing
Bride and Grrom on bridge

These are of course just a small sample of the wedding pictures we captured for Amy and Joshua on their special day.  If you'd like to see more pictures from their wedding, along with many more from locations in and around Springfield and Branson, Missouri, please visit our Springfield Missouri Wedding Photography site or Facebook page anytime.

You'll also find information about our affordable Springfield MO wedding photography packages and prices starting at only $595, as well as engagement pictures, answers to frequently asked questions about wedding photography, and more.

As always, thanks very much for reading and please join us in congratulating Amy and Joshua!