ROOTED IN memory
& TOLD IN light

If you’re an engaged couple in Springfield, Missouri searching for the perfect outdoor location for your engagement photos — Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park deserves to be at the top of your list. Lush gardens, winding paths, and layers of texture make it one of the most beautiful and versatile spots in the Ozarks for photography. Sarah and Cameron’s session here was a reminder of exactly why I love this location so much.

If you’re searching for a wedding venue near Springfield, Missouri that feels genuinely one-of-a-kind, Industrial Grove in Fair Grove deserves to be at the top of your list. I’ve had the privilege of photographing weddings at this stunning space, and every single time, I leave with a gallery I’m completely obsessed with. Today I’m pulling back the curtain on everything that makes this venue so special — and why it’s a dream for both couples and photographers.

If you’re searching for a wedding venue near Springfield, Missouri that gives you sweeping valley views, a one-of-a-kind open air chapel, and that peaceful country feeling — without driving an hour into the middle of nowhere — let me introduce you to Spring Valley Weddings & Events in Strafford, Missouri.