I’m always game for an opportunity to go to the beach, so when Alex & Max asked if we could do their engagement shoot by the sea the answer was a resounding yes!

The sandy Norfolk beach we met at was actually the very spot where they got engaged, so it was a particularly sentimental place for us to shoot at. I love that they brought along their golden retriever puppy Mango for the photos - talk about adding some serious cuteness into the mix!

I could have shot there for hours, but two backdrops really stood out to me: cute moments sat down in the sand dunes together, and capturing their love in front of those classic Norfolk beach huts, the vibrant colours of which perfectly complemented Alex’s sapphire engagement ring.

One of the most memorable things for me about engagement shoots is the opportunity to get to know a couple as we chat about their big day. Alex & Max’s wedding was booked for the following July at Kimbolton Castle in Bedfordshire, and it was so exciting hearing about everything they had planned.

Seaside engagement shoots like these always leave me feeling inspired and grateful for the job I get to do. It’s never lost on me how lucky I am to be working the job of my dreams and fab couples like Alex & Max make it even better!