Fun fact about me, I’m a Missouri wedding photographer but also used to teach (and currently work in finance.) So, although you may know me best from my ultra-romantic and swoon-worthy wedding photos…I also get pretty geeky about personal finance and budgeting. Let’s dive into real wedding budgets. It doesn’t have to be scary. This […]

Are you a newly engaged Mid Missouri bride looking at Jefferson City Wedding Photographers? I’d like to throw my camera into the ring for consideration. I’m Bailey Morris, a wedding photographer from Lebanon, Missouri. Obviously, I have a passion for weddings and photography. I think more importantly, I appreciate my roots here in rural Missouri […]

Choosing your wedding photographer is such a huge decision!  You are investing in the person who will capture all your other big decisions. Venue: Finley Farms The dress, the venue, the colors, the florals, the hair, the make-up, and all the personal touches. It is possible to assign a monetary value to all that, but […]

If you’ve landed here, you are probably in the middle of making a huge decision:  Who will take the wedding photos that will get me a bazillion likes on Facebook?  Who will take the wedding photos that showcase the memories you will cherish forever of the most important day of your life?  You know you […]

I was fortunate last fall to photograph not just one gorgeous private property wedding, but THREE near my hometown of Lebanon, Missouri. They were distinctly different events, although two of the weddings were at the same family home. When I’m talking to my future brides, we talk a lot about the venues – and you […]

It’s spring wedding season, so there’s no better time to reflect back on some gorgeous spring weddings I’ve had the honor of photographing in the last few years. Spring is such a special time. The season is a time of renewal and full bloom. The perfect time to start a new chapter in your love […]

You’re recently engaged and considering a black tie theme. What is a black tie wedding? Let’s take a look at the main components that define ‘black tie’ and what that means for your wedding planning. It’s so much fun to dive into the details and share beautiful wedding photos of such an elegant, classic event.  […]

Whether you are going for traditional engagement photos, or you are looking to take some unique engagement photos, this blog is meant to showcase some engagement photo poses that you can put your own spin on.

Why do brides want it? Well, it really makes total sense…

The blurry photo is romantic, ethereal, and dreamlike. 

Will you ever have a day more romantic than this?

“Why do you like shooting weddings so much? That would stress me out!” I’ve been asked this question so many times- I’ve lost count. If you know me, you know I’m a highly emotional person. I feel things a little too deeply. I get excited over very little things. I tear up at so many […]