Where to find it: This photo was taken on on the median on Hi Line Drive. between Oak Lawn Ave. and Slocum Street (Google Map)

Of all the features on LowerOakLawn.com, Love in LOL posts are my very favorite. This week’s installment was particularly fun to work on because, (1) the couple, Kay and Brandon, are beyond adorable, and (2) their photos (by Christopher & Angela at Lucky Pro Photography) are wonderfully done and give some great new ideas for shooting locales in the Dallas Design District.

Kaye, the bride-to-be, and Christopher, photographer extraordinaire, were kind enough to sit down and answer a few questions, giving LOL readers insight into the behind-the-scenes decisions which went into making these engagement photos so successful…

Where to find it: It is taken in front of the vine-covered exterior of Statement Furniture on Slocum Street. (Google Street View)

Kendall: First of all, congratulations on your engagement! How did you and Brandon meet?

Kaye: We actually met on MySpace back in 2007. He sent me a random message, I replied back, and the rest is history.

Where to find it: This lovely sign is located in Main Street Garden, in downtown Dallas. (Google Map)

Kendall: Love online — see, it really can happen folks! Now, I see you took some engagement photos at Main Street Garden downtown. Word is, that is where Brandon proposed. So how did he pop the question?

Kaye: Brandon suggested that we take a walk down the park since it was a nice night outside. As we were walking, we stopped at the big PARK sign, and I told him that I wanted to take a picture of him by the sign. So he started kneeling down, and next thing I know, he pulled out the ring from his pocket and asked me to marry him!

Kendall: Chill bumps. Seriously. Were you surprised?

Kaye: I was so surprised when he proposed. I knew it was coming sooner than later, but I didn’t expect it to happen at that moment! I thought it was really just a random walk in the park.

Where to find it: The alleyway behind Riverfront and Dragon Street –  just off of Howell Street. This warehouse is the home of 7 Senses, an event planning company. (Google Street View)

Main Street Gardens, then. An obvious choice for your engagement photos! How/why did you choose the Design District as your second locale?

Kaye: We have lived in the Alta Design District for about 5 months now. Somehow, Brandon received a link that showcased the Design District as a good spot for engagement photo shoots. I forwarded it to Christopher, our photographer from Lucky Pro Photography, and we both agreed it would be perfect for me and Brandon. Ironically, the link I forwarded was from LowerOakLawn.com, so it was pretty cool when I heard that you wanted to feature us on the blog!

Kendall: And how did you like shooting in the Design District?

Kaye: Most of our favorite pictures were shot in the Design District. There are some very cool and interesting spots that has the feel of Deep Ellum, but with an oomph of romanticism in it.

Where to find it: Sky Deck at the Alta Design District apartments.

Kendall: How do your photos reflect your relationship/personality as a couple?

Kaye: Our photos reflect how sweet and loving we are towards one another. Brandon always brings out a smile in me, and he always looks at me in an endearing way, and I think that our pictures have captured those moments.

The green loading dock door shown in the first picture in this post is immediately across the alleyway from the pink wall at LandCo/7Senses. (Google Street View)

Kaye: I like the photo of us with the rustic green door in the background while we’re kissing. I thought it looked pretty amazing!

Kendall: Which is Brandon’s fav?

Kendall: Anything else I should know?