Once again I’ve fallen super far behind on sharing my couples’ photos and stories, but once again, it is January and things have slowed down, so I’ll do my best to catch up on some of these. I honestly don’t know how I decided to start with this shoot. Maybe it’s because Alyssa is so freaking awesome! I know I say this a lot, but she is seriously one of the nicest and easiest brides I’ve ever had. The whole experience with her was just phenomenal. I shared her engagement session maybe 2 or 3 years ago, but check out her bridal session at Forrest Park and the Muny!
Alyssa is really easy going, so it kind of surprised me how much of a model she was. I really didn’t have to do much work at all besides tell her where to stand and push a button. She didn’t go the traditional route and where her real wedding dress. She got one for the shoot, and she looked so cool and stylish. She paired it with a hat and jean jacket, and we went back and forth mixing those outfits together throughout the bridal session.
The Muny in St. Louis
We started in the Muny. It’s in Forrest Park and from what I understand it’s the oldest outdoor theater. I’ve yet to go inside, but I’ve done several engagement sessions outside. The cool thing is there are tons of pillars, benches, and a large area covered, so you don’t have to worry about a rainy photo shoot.
I’d say we spent about twenty minutes at the Muny. Then, we walked maybe a hundred yards to where there is a pond with a structure out in the middle. After that, we walked a bit further to this cool bridge. I had to avoid all the cars passing in the background, but it wasn’t a problem.
Exploring Forrest Park
From there, we actually hopped in the cars and drove a little further into Forrest Park. We found a trail and also these rocks that go across the water. It’s amazing how much we were able to do in just a few spots. The crazy thing is how big Forrest Park is. I’ve been doing shoots there for a few years now, and I still am finding new places to use.
Alyssa really rocked her bridal session. The combo of the locations, her outfit, and her modeling skills really took it to the next level. She and her mom are also just a joy to talk to, so that added to it. Hopefully, soon I’ll be back to share her wedding as well!