Abhinav | Revisiting Childhood Memories at Faust Park

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Written By Amanda Biggerstaff
 
Senior guy in a navy blue blazer and khakis, sitting on a brick pathway and leaning back against an old historic building with one knee up during a Chesterfield MO photo shoot.
 
 

For Abhinav’s session, we headed to Faust Park, a location that holds a very special place in his heart. Growing up, his mom brought the family here often, so it was the perfect full-circle moment to capture his senior portraits in a place filled with childhood memories. While we ended near the Butterfly House, utilizing the unique architecture and the peaceful pond as a backdrop, we spent most of our time in the historic village, which was absolutely glowing with fall color.

Mother Nature decided to keep us on our toes with a rainy forecast all day. Although we moved the session time up to catch a dry window, we still found ourselves caught in a light drizzle. Thankfully, Abhinav was a total trooper! We navigated the rain by finding perfect dry spots under the building overhangs, and the weather didn't slow us down for a second. The soft, overcast light from the drizzle actually added a beautiful depth to the autumn tones. Scroll down to see the highlights of Abhinav's resilient and meaningful session!

 
High school senior guy in a blazer and glasses, sitting on the weathered wooden steps of a historic yellow house at Faust Park with his arm resting on his knee.
Casual senior portrait of a guy in a red zip-up school shirt, leaning on a rustic wooden fence in front of a canopy of colorful fall trees in Chesterfield MO.
Close-up senior portrait by a West County senior photographer, showing a guy in a navy blazer leaning against a vintage green door with glass panes at Faust Park.
Senior picture of a guy in a red zip-up shirt leaning against a tree, with scattered autumn leaves on the ground and the Chesterfield Butterfly House and pond in the background.
High school senior guy standing with his hands in his pockets on a brick walkway beneath a wooden archway, with a historic yellow estate in the background at Faust Park.
Senior guy in a red zip-up shirt and black pants, kneeling in a large patch of fallen autumn leaves in front of a rustic brown barn at Faust Park in Chesterfield.
Heartwarming close-up portrait of a senior guy and his mom smiling together under a vibrant orange autumn tree during a fall portrait session in Chesterfield MO.
Sharp senior portrait of an Indian guy wearing a navy blue blazer and khakis, leaning against a classic brick building at Faust Park.
Casual senior picture of a guy with arms crossed, standing on a brick pathway in front of a historic yellow house at Faust Park in Chesterfield.
Senior portrait by a St. Louis senior portrait photographer, featuring a guy turned sideways holding his navy blazer jacket out slightly against a background of glowing orange fall leaves at Faust Park.
High school senior guy in a navy blazer leaning on a weathered wooden fence, with a historic log cabin and autumn trees completing the scene in Chesterfield MO.
Fall senior photo of a guy in a blazer holding onto a white vintage wooden fence surrounded by vibrant autumn colors at Faust Park.
Senior guy wearing a navy blue blazer and glasses, sitting on a wooden bench with his arm resting on the back against a backdrop of rich fall foliage at Faust Park.
Casual senior portrait of a guy standing in the grass with his hands in his pockets in front of the Butterfly House pond in Chesterfield.
High school senior guy posing with one hand in his pocket while leaning against the textured logs of a historic cabin surrounded by Chesterfield fall colors.
Polished senior photo of a guy in a navy blazer sitting on a wooden bench with his hands clasped together in front of a white brick wall at Faust Park in St. Louis.

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