Category Archives: Engagements

Love Letters – A Park Engagement

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The gorgeous Katie & Stephen are getting married soon and today I get to share with you their park engagement shoot with stunning images from Laura Rhian Photography

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“It sounds cliché, but we’re mostly excited about becoming Mr and Mrs Smith and the adventures we have before us.”

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Of course we want to celebrate the start of the rest of our lives with our close family and friends, but from the beginning of our planning we knew we wanted everything about the day to be true to us and what we love. 

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Love Letters – Perfection In The Picture House

101 Cinema Engagement Hyde Park Tux and Tales Photography_0334Today I’m excited to bring Daisy & Leigh’s cute cinema engagement shoot from Tux & Tales Photography.

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We had a fun afternoon romp through the empty cinema and even got to have a peek at the projection room.” explains photographer Jaye, I just love it when couples are committed to having a great time during their session and really throw themselves into the theme!Continue reading

Love Letters – A Pirates’ Cove Engagement

JLG_01931414This is such a cute and fun engagement shoot from James Grist Photography!

DSC_199412Ian and Jacq are to be married later this year and I sure can’t wait to see their awesome day!

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Engagement Photography – 10 ‘Must Do’s’ for looking your best!

Happy Monday morning! Today I get to introduce you to another lovely lady – Jaye of Tux & Tales Photography. It’s that time of year where you might be thinking of having an engagement shoot before your big wedding day, Jaye is here to talk about 10 things you must do when dressing for your engagement shoot.

Engagement photo sessions are an excellent way to get an opportunity to work with your photographer before the big day . They will make you feel more comfortable on the wedding day as well as give you some excellent photos that tell the story of your pre-marriage selves.

1 Tux and Tales_125As a wedding photographer, my clients often ask me for a little advice about what they should and should not wear to their engagement session. Many people have never had to specifically ‘dress for the camera’ – so it is natural to need a little extra guidance. 

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1) Wear something you feel yourself in. Nothing makes you feel more uncomfortable in front of the camera than feeling like you are stuck wearing your big sister’s outfit!

2)I know this can seem really basic – but make sure to look over your clothes and make sure there are no small stains or holes. It is so common that I come across a torn pocket, etc only after the photo session has happened!  A little dark spot on a sleeve that we barely even notice in person can look really distracting in a photograph. Continue reading