Brennan | Trekking Through Pine Trees at August A. Busch

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Written By Amanda Biggerstaff
 
Leaning against a tall pine tree trunk, a high school senior guy poses on the Pine Tree Trail at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area.
 
 

For this senior portrait session, we headed out to the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in St. Charles to capture a classic, nature-inspired look close to home. His mom was hoping for a spot with sunlight filtering through the trees, and I found the absolute perfect, hidden pine trail deep in the woods for his portraits.

Even though the sky ended up overcast instead of sunny, the soft lighting actually worked to our advantage by making the vibrant green pine trees pop against his outfit. To completely mix up the vibe and add a touch of unique, industrial grit to his gallery, we even explored one of the historic World War II TNT bunker's on the property for some cool, architectural shots. Scroll down to see some of my favorites from Brennan's spring session at August A. Busch Wildlife Area!

 
Posing with one hand braced against a tall, gritty concrete wall, a senior guy looks toward the camera during an outdoor photo session in St. Charles County.
A photo of a high school senior guy standing on a winding gravel road surrounded by lush trees at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area.
Standing in the middle of a dirt path, a high school senior guy poses for a picture surrounded by lush green trees during a St. Charles County senior session.
A high school senior guy sits on a fallen log along a wooded path for senior photos with a Defiance photographer.
A picture of a guy with his hands in his pockets, posing on a quiet gravel road during a St. Charles County senior session.
With arms crossed, a high school senior guy stands next to leafy green bushes in a pine forest in Defiance, Missouri.
A picture of a high school senior guy standing on a wooded trail with his hands on his belt loops during a spring photo shoot in Defiance, Missouri.
Leaning against a round concrete structure with green foliage behind him, a high school senior guy poses for a photo shoot with a Defiance senior photographer.
A picture of a senior guy in a white crewneck sweater leaning on a concrete structure in front of bunker number 42 at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area.
A picture of a high school senior guy in St. Charles County standing in the center of a path lined with towering pine trees.
A picture of a smiling senior guy standing on a wooded trail during a fall photo shoot in the St. Louis area.
Posing between two mature pine tree trunks, a senior guy stands on the Pine Tree Trail at August A Busch Memorial Conservation Area during a crisp fall outdoor session.
Standing side-by-side on a long, tree-lined gravel road, a high school senior guy and his father smile for a photo with a Defiance senior photographer.
Standing in the middle of a dirt trail, a senior guy poses for a picture surrounded by tall pine trees at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area.
A photo of a high school senior guy leaning against a weathered concrete wall next to a rusted iron door at a WWII TNT bunker in Defiance, MO.
Standing with arms crossed along a grassy shoreline, a high school senior guy poses in front of a swampy pond at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area during a crisp fall session with a St. Charles County senior photographer.
A photo of a senior guy with arms crossed standing on a wooded path during a fall session with a St. Louis senior photographer.
A picture of a senior guy in a white crewneck sweater leaning against a pine tree during a fall session in St. Charles County.

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