dayna pollard photography: Engagement

One of the reasons why I love doing engagement sessions is because I love hearing how people met, how they were proposed to, what they love to do together so on and so on. Chris and Jennifer chose Berra Park within the infamous St. Louis Hill. They picked this park because this is where they had their very first kiss....so sweet:)
**Stay tuned for Chris and Jennifer's wedding shots from their wedding on 10-10-10!!

I think Jennifer looks so radiant and pretty below...I love the way the light is hitting her.

Fun little fact about Jennifer's ring...Chris actually selected the stones and designed the ring himself. Yet another reason why I like engagements, I love hearing little facts like this one.

Yet another factoid, that exact spot below is where they had their first kiss within the park. So of course we had to do a reenactment, same set-up and all...except I guess they aren't kissing in the one below.

I like this picture below because is came straight from the camera, no adjustments or anything....gotta loooove that.

I know I have a lot of favorites but I reeeeallly love the one below.

Chris and Jennifer looooove to read so I told them to bring some books. I always suggest couples bringing props that represent them. I then like to tie it into the photo shoot. I looooove props. It never hurts to have them and it makes things interesting and different...and you!!

Okay, the one below is also one of my favorites, I like the angle.

Chris being his handsome self...

I liked the paint on the brick behind them, I thought it pulled out the colors in their tattoos. Which btw, I thought brought such great colors to the photos. I was really excited about that!