Alex & Max: Norfolk Beach Engagement Shoot

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!

Are you engaged and looking for your Norfolk wedding photographer? I’d love to capture your engagement and wedding day in my relaxed, unobtrusive style.

Annalisa & Matthew: Woodland Engagement Shoot in Bedfordshire

I’m always keen for a chance to catch up and chat all things weddings, so it was an absolute treat to meet up with Annalisa and Matthew in June for their engagement shoot. The big day was booked for October so it was lovely to capture them across two different seasons that year.

I’m never going to be the photographer that says you must have an engagement shoot before the big day - it’s totally up to you! But I’m always happy to help and will never turn down the chance to have a good natter and have a catch up before the big day. Plus, it’s always lovely having photos to incorporate into your wedding decor or pop on the wall at home.

Chicksand Woods in Bedfordshire is always a favourite spot of mine for engagement shoots. With huge tall trees as far as the eye can see and lots of opportunities for spotting cute dogs on walks, it’s always a great choice. And as a crazy flower lady, I can never resist the huge walls of purple rhododendrons that June treats us to.

With the soft light coming through the trees, lush greens and vibrant flowers, the woods was the perfect setting to capture the love and joy of Annalisa and Matthew’s relationship. I’m so pleased with the photos and to this day consider it one of my favourite engagement shoots ever.

By the time we said goodbye, I felt even more excited for their big day than I was before (if that's even possible!), and hopefully Annalisa and Matthew did too!

“Thank you soooo much! I like how we both have genuine smiles on our faces and this is all down to you. You made us feel so at ease & we both left feeling so confident and calm knowing you would be with us on our day. We couldn’t be happier, genuinely!”

— Annalisa & Matthew

Are you engaged and looking for your wedding photographer? I’d love to capture your engagement and wedding day in my relaxed, unobtrusive style.