Despite the nearly sub-zero weather, we all had a lot of fun shooting at Forest Park St. Louis. (For you North Carolina readers who are unfamiliar with the Midwest: Forest Park is St. Louis’s biggest park and home to some amazing attractions that I frequented in my childhood- the Saint Louis Zoo and the Saint Louis Art Museum topping my list. Surprisingly, it is larger than Central Park in Manhattan!) We spent most of our time on Art Hill and also shot some fun photos on the wooded running trail along Skinker Road (which is where Katy and Tim had their first kiss!)

I had so much fun rediscovering this part of Forest Park and taking a break from shooting in the same old places in North Carolina. Katy & Tim are a naturally affectionate and effervescent couple, so they didn’t need any direction from me, which always makes shooting fun.

Katy & Tim, thank you so much for hiring me to do your engagement photos. I had a lot of fun working with you and gallivanting throughout Forest Park in the cold. I hope you weren’t too frozen after our shoot!  I hope these photos capture your joyful spirits and love for one another!

Prints from this session AVAILABLE HERE!

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I had heard a lot about David, but it was fun to be able to meet him and shoot with this unique couple.  Even though they have dated for about a year-and-a-half, for the majority of their relationship they have lived in different countries:  Lauren in Korea and David in China (or America).  Lauren recently returned from her time abroad as an English teacher, and she and David now have had to learn how to be a couple in the same city. I loved seeing their deep appreciation for one another’s presence, since it was still a newfound thing and not taken for granted by either of them.

There’s nothing I love more than photographing close friends.  Not only are those images cherished by them, but they become a part of my own personal history, tokens of my meandering journey throughout this life. Lauren and David, thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of your story and have a random adventure in St. Louis.  La, it was such a joy to catch up with you after all these years. Your depth, honesty, and humor lifted me out of my February blues.    Love you so much!

Enjoy!

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