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Lauren & Josh // Dora, MO

Josh and I go back to elementary school so when he emailed me a few months back about possibly shooting his wedding I was all in. Then I read words like tree house, river, laid back, and dinner in the email and I was REALLY in.

This wedding was ridiculously gorgeous - River of Life Farm instantly became one of my favorite spots in the Ozarks. I had a joy watching Lauren and Josh interact all day. You two were amazing hosts - I still can’t stop thinking about how good dinner was.

I can’t finish this post without thanking my brother Dylan for second shooting this with me. Your hard work and talent are so appreciated.

Well enough with the words, have a look at this wonderful wedding.

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Cindy Fortner Green - June 13, 2013 - 12:11 am

Beautiful

Sarah Lynne Cooke - June 13, 2013 - 1:01 am

Exquisite, Christian. Absolutely exquisite.

Caitlin Claire Stauffer - June 13, 2013 - 1:49 am

Amazing! You’re absolutely brilliant with light.

Deb Cunningham - June 13, 2013 - 2:20 am

Very relaxing, just how weddings should all be. Beautiful

Myron McKee - June 23, 2013 - 9:44 pm

Christian, you have captured the spirit of Josh & Lauren’s lives. Thanking God for His gifts through you.

Shelia Rae Kable - June 23, 2013 - 10:00 pm

Incredibly beautiful! !

Chris Grube - June 29, 2013 - 8:05 pm

Really enjoyed this. Imagery is fantastic.

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Jen Doty-Meeks - June 28, 2014 - 4:02 pm

These are beautiful! We had our honeymoon here and its a perfect backdrop!