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They are sitting face to face with nothing but water around them. He slowly pulls the paddle back to his chest while staring in the eyes of is beloved. As he continues to look into her eyes, he realizes there is nothing in the world more important to him than the woman sitting before him. Everything else could fade away, but if he could call her “his” forever, he would consider his life abundant and undeserving. While they continue to float above the water in a hand made wooden boat, she gets up shuffling her steps so she can keep from wobbling the boat. She sits next to him, side by side, shoulder to shoulder. No longer are they sitting across from each other, staring at each other, but now they are sitting together, looking forward at the things to come with the power of two instead of one.
Elegance and romance arise during their St. Louis lake adventure. It was time to head back to shore and call it a day. Their engagement photographer stands at a distance giving them space to enjoy each other. But eventually they all come together to celebrate a beautiful day of engagement portraits. The future bride and groom can now look forward to reliving these moments through a photograph for the rest of their marriage.
6 Waterfront Engagement Shoot Locations Near St. Louis
Laclede’s Landing Bridge Arches:
This epic location in the heart of Laclede is where St. Louis originally did all their trading posts. The area is full of history since it once was a community of trade, industry, retail. Today it is a city full of vibrancy, including a large amount of families, classic cobblestone roads, and a timeless bridge right on the Mississippi River. You’ll want to make sure you snap a engagement portrait with the brick city buildings framing the famous St. Louis arch in the background.
A park with ten different lakes to choose from! Engaged St. Louis couples will have multiple options from the Emerson Emerson Grand Basin that overlooks St.Louis Art Museum to the famous statue of St. Louis himself, or even Jefferson Lake that has a city landscape in the background with wild cat tails lining the lake for a natural scenery.
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If you are a couple who loves to have their toes in the sand, you’ll want to know all about this location. Sandy beaches line the waterfront with a precious wooden bridge. There is a well-known part of this place that even has a natural waterfall pouring in front of a stone brick bridge.
Imagine lake beach galore combined with Italian Cypress Evergreen trees. Sure sounds dreamy doesn’t it? Mini pathways interweave through the grounds making it the perfect spot to share an intimate moment with your lover..jpg)
Alton, Illinois on the Mississippi:
Are you a lover for small towns? Well this is your spot. A small town ridged with hand placed cobblestone roads and beautiful historical homes that resemble homes you would find in England. Alton Lake overlooks the angelic bridge offering couples a romantic photo shoot taken on cement loading docks.
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area:
In the Spring time, you’ll want to check out what this area is all about. You will find meadows of wild flowers, old white wood barns, and white pebbled stone beaches. It is the perfect place to be walking barefoot, hand in hand, because of the endless amounts of shallow wetlands. You will also be able to change it up and capture a moment together on prairie and crop lands.
Waterfront engagement photo shoots are a favorite because they add such a mystical and magical element to a couple’s love story. They enhance whatever story is being told. Having the water in your photos, you will feel refreshed in love every time you look your time together. You can be creative, add different romantic elements, and be playful when there is a St. Louis waterfront in your engagement portraits.
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St. Louis Engagement Location: Forest Park | Columbia Bottom Conservation Area | Photographer: APRIL MAURA PHOTOGRAPHY
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