Xu Liu Photography

It was my first couple’s shoot, and I didn’t really know what to expect. I had seen some of Alex and Betty’s work on their blog
and been really blown away by some of the work they did, and I just felt like I had to have one too!
When my boyfriend and I met with them in Tower Grove Park (Saint Louis, MO), it was a perfect fall day, with a light breeze and beautiful trees everywhere. We started off taking some shots just walking around, sitting/​standing near the pond, and even did some action shots throwing leaves up into the air! Alex and Betty both took photos of us simultaneously and managed to catch every smile and smirk, it was unbelievable! Some of the facial expressions that we made, I barely caught in real life, but Alex and Betty got it all on film!
Then we went to Central West End to do some shots outside of cafes and in the alleyways, and their use of the setting was absolutely remarkable. Alex had a really great idea to use the glass of a store window to capture our reflections, and then edited the photo in black/​white and it was AMAZING!
What I really enjoyed the most about the whole experience is that my boyfriend and I could interact with each other in a very normal way and not feel self-​conscious at all. Alex and Betty were very professional and did their best to make us feel at ease. They encouraged us to be playful and creative and suggested great ideas when needed. They also took photos of what we were wearing and random objects that we pointed to, so you get more than just the portrait or person, but a lot of the scenery and feelings from the day.
Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better first couple’s shoot experience, and I will DEFINITELY be asking Betty and Alex to take photos for more events/​occasions in the future. Betty and Alex are HANDS DOWN the best photographers I have ever met!!!