Rachel & Ben: Autumn Engagement Shoot in Woburn, Bedfordshire

A crisp, sunny October day on the Woburn Estate set the stage for Rachel & Ben’s engagement shoot - we couldn’t have asked for better weather! With their wedding ceremony set for the following summer at Woburn Safari Park, it was a lovely way to tie their wedding and engagement photos together and I’m always excited to shoot somewhere new.

I love these two - they were such a joy to capture as they laughed throughout the shoot. They are so perfectly matched and their shoot left me feeling even more excited for their wedding than I already was: a ceremony at the Safari Park followed by celebrations in a tipi!

Engagement shoots are a great way for us to get to know each other before the big day and I offer them as an optional add-on to all of my wedding packages. If you’re interested just pop me a message and let’s capture this exciting chapter in your lives at a location you love.

“They’re AMAZING! Thank you so so much, we love them and can’t wait to show everyone!”

— Rachel & Ben

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Madeleine & Fintan: Autumn Engagement Shoot at St James Square, London

Autumn and Spring are my favourite seasons, so to photograph Madeleine & Fintan in both of them was an absolute treat! Our first shoot took place on a beautifully sunny September day, where we met in St James Square in London.

Madeleine wore a stunning floral coat with pops of pink and yellow, and Fintan looked sharp in his suit jacket in chinos. Perfect for an engagement shoot!

We made the most of our time together, starting off our shoot in the square and exploring nearby streets for photos. Next, we headed to their venue, The In and Out Club, where they took me on a tour of the stunning members club and shared their favourite spots for photos on the big day.

Returning to photograph their wedding in April was such a joy and it was every bit as chic and elegant as I expected! You can read all about it here.

“Thanks so much for sending the photos over last night, they’re lovely. Our favourite photo is the one in front of the bookcase - the angles are perfect and it’s so elegant!”

— Madeleine & Fintan

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Chris & Christina: Autumn Engagement Shoot in Bedfordshire

On a crisp October day I met up with the lovely Chris and Christina for their engagement shoot in the Bedfordshire countryside. Their wedding was set for the following January in Bath and it was so lovely to catch up with them before the big day.

Despite the distance between us, luck was on our side as they happened to be in the area visiting a friend so we made the most of it to meet up for an engagement shoot!

We walked through the countryside in the autumn sunshine, catching up and chatting all things wedding. With Bath Abbey and the Guildhall as the setting for their upcoming wedding day, I knew it was going to be fantastic and it was so exciting chatting about everything they had planned.

As we began to wrap up our shoot a fantastic rainbow appeared, giving us a fantastic final shot to end our shoot on! It was meant to be.

Chris and Christina's wedding day was every bit as fantastic as I'd hoped and more! You can read more about their day here.

“I cannot describe how happy these made us! I bounced around our kitchen for quite a long time. These photos have just ramped up the excitement so much more! Thank you so, so much!”

— Chris & Christina

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

Katie & Piers: Countryside Engagement Shoot in the Cotswolds

With their Yorkshire wedding at Ripley Castle ahead of us, it was so much fun to meet up with Piers & Katie for their engagement shoot in the Cotswold countryside.

One of the best parts of my job is exploring new places, and when Piers and Katie suggested the grounds of Highclere Castle, I was all in! With beautifully landscaped gardens and elegant architecture providing the most picturesque backdrops it was a fabulous choice, and we even stumbled upon a field of wildflowers as we finished our shoot.

Piers and Katie beamed as I photographed them walking around the grounds, fully embracing the countryside aesthetic in wellies and gilets! It was like catching up with old friends and I was so excited to hear about everything they had planned for the big day the following year.

If you've got a special spot in mind for your engagement photos, I’d love to make it happen! Whether it's a historic castle or a hidden gem off the beaten path, let’s go for it and create gorgeous photos that capture this exciting chapter in your lives together.

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

Hannah & Jack: Countryside Engagement Shoot in Bedfordshire

Early in the year I met up with Hannah & Jack to shoot their engagement photos ahead of their big day in May. And we lucked out so much with the weather it’s hard to believe it’s February in these photos!

We made the most of this rare winter sunshine and and headed to one of my favourite spots in Bedfordshire to shoot: Chicksands Woods. No matter the time of year it always provides great backdrops, and at this time of year the coppery winter ferns and pops of evergreen trees brought such a lovely colour palette to our shoot.

Hannah and Jack were all smiles as we strolled through the woodland with their adorable dog Olive. She loved exploring around during our shoot and I am sure Hannah and Jack would agree she is definitely stole the show in some of the shots!

I always find engagement shoots are never just about the photos - a big part of it is being able to get to know each other and the conversations that happen whilst walking around and discovering beautiful little pockets of light to shoot in.

Engagement shoots are something I offer as an optional add-on to all my wedding packages, and let me tell you, they're worth it! Whether you want to grab some photos for your wedding decor or simply get more comfortable in front of the camera, these shoots are a fab opportunity for us to get to know each other ahead of the big day.

Our shoot had me feeling even more excited for their wedding day in the Reading countryside in May and trust me, it did not disappoint! For more of their lovely faces, click here to read all about how their rustic wedding day unfolded later that year.

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