When choosing a backdrop for an engagement shoot, I always look at using an environment that will be a little different to that of your wedding. Sabrina and Ross were due to get married at Haldon Belvedere which is also known as Lawrence Castle in Devon so we headed to Dartmoor in search of sweeping landscapes and a hidden flooded quarry that sits secretly behind Haytor. … [Read more...]
Engagement and Pre-Wedding sessions in Devon
What is a pre-wedding shoot? If you follow any of the wedding blogs, then you will probably be familiar with this idea but for those of you who aren’t, a pre-wedding shoot or engagement session is when you meet up with your photographer before the wedding to take some images of you both as a couple. Often couples use these images for ‘Save the date’ cards or on their wedding … [Read more...]
Engagement Shoot in Devon
Some of you might recognise this lovely couple from their stunning wedding at the Moorland Gardens Hotel. I thought you might like to also see their pre-wedding shoot. It took place at one of my favourite locations; Bigbury-on-Sea and Burgh Island. When my couples are thinking about a location for their pre-wedding shoot, I love them to do something a bit different to that … [Read more...]
Ruth & James’ Engagement Shoot at Wonwell Beach
Ruth & James were undergoing what can only be described as a major lifestyle shake-up when I first met them. They had both given up very successful careers in law, were setting up their own luxury chalet business in the French ski-resort of St Martin de Belleville and were relocating to Devon – as well as the small matter of organizing their wedding! They were busy! They … [Read more...]
Charlie & Naomi’s Countryside Engagement Shoot
Some of you might recognize this couple from their fabulous waterfall wedding at Canonteign Falls. Looking through my archive I discovered I had never shared their pre-wedding images and they are just too cute not to! It was a rather chilly afternoon when I met Naomi and Charlie, at her uncles’ house near Exeter. Set in the most beautiful countryside, it was the perfect … [Read more...]