Throwback Thursday! We are starting a new series on the blog. Though a new series here, the concept is definitely not revolutionary. But we have so many old weddings and shoots that aren’t featured here and we have been having a ton of fun looking back. Seeing how far we’ve come in the last 7 years while also seeing how much the heart and vision of how we shoot has stayed the same.
This was a photo shoot we did back in 2011 with my cousin and his (then) girlfriend in downtown St. Louis, my hometown. These two are now married and own a thriving start-up called Artifox. They combined their architectural and design skills and produce some of the coolest products! Go check them out!
Photo tip: When choosing a photo shoot location, don’t feel like you have to choose the iconic backdrops of a particular city. For example, these photos were taken in downtown St. Louis, but we purposely did not choose the standard locations (Arch grounds, ballpark, etc). However, I have such fond memories of this shoot because it was shot in my hometown. It has the urban grit of St. Louis and the blistery winter can be felt as I look through these images. Simply shooting in a place you love will do the job of turning a photo shoot into a memory making moment. This will help you avoid any unmet expectations of wanting a specific building or landmark in your photos. And it will also likely offer a more intimate experience as the iconic locations are usually full of people. It’s really all about the two of you anyway.
Great shots but you know my fav is the brick wall and multi paned windows.
Can these two look any better! You have some awesome family members and I love this shoot!