Mengyi & Yu - Asian Engagement Shoot in Cheltenham the heart of the Cotswolds

It was fab to meet up with the lovely Mengyi & Yu for their asian engagement shoot in Cheltenham. We chose the majestic Pittville pump rooms to start the shoot and made our way around Pittville lake before heading up to Leckhampton Hill to take in some great landscape views across Cheltenham and the Cotswolds. Mengyi came prepared with two traditional Asian dresses as it's a very important Chinese tradition. I can't wait to shoot their wedding at the amazing Warwick castle in a couple of months time! 

Jennifer & Jack Cambridge University Pre Wedding Shoot

If you can't think of a location to hold your pre wedding shoot why not choose the spot where you first met! This is exactly what Jennifer and Jack did when they chose Cambridge University as the location. They were both students at the University so it's a place that holds lots of fond memories, perfect to get all cuddly with one another! There were plenty of cool spots to create great images from amazing architecture to the immaculate lawns. It was my first visit to Cambridge and would love to go back for a day trip to explore all the shops and cosy little streets. 

Carrie & Dans Sunny Pre Wedding Shoot in the Cotswolds

" We had great fun thanks, we love the photos they look fantastic! Thank you so much! Really looking forward to seeing the wedding photos already! " Carrie & Dan

Gorgeous sunny weather greeted us last weekend for Carrie & Dans pre wedding shoot on Leckhampton Hill in the Cotswolds! We started off in the woods surrounding Daisy Bank car park but soon made our way up to the top of the hill where we could enjoy the views and blue skies across Gloucestershire!

I keep my pre wedding and engagement shoots relaxed and informal. Lets face it, the majority of us don't particularly enjoy our picture being taken let alone have a camera follow them around all day. I break down these barriers by keeping things natural, fun and free flowing without being too forced or rigid. 

Carrie and Dan were great to work with especially as Dan has a keen interest in photography and knew the type of shots I was trying to achieve! I'm really looking forward to shooting their wedding this year, it should be a blast! 

Becky & Daff Pre Wedding Shoot In The Heart of the Cotswolds

"The photos are fantastic!!!! Loved the colours and how you managed to find some stormy skies too! Thanks for editing them so quickly. Now we will just have the hard decision on which photos go on the invites!!" - Becky & Daff

Last weekend I hooked up with Becky & Daff for their pre wedding shoot. We decided on Leckhampton Hill in the heart of the gorgeous Cotswolds countryside! The views from the top of the hill are incredible and if you haven't been I would thoroughly recommend a visit. We parked in a quarry car park which offered countless photo opportunities that I couldn't resist. It did mean scrambling up and down rock faces which Becky was totally up for! These are the brides I love, willing to go the extra mile for a great picture!

Whether you've just become engaged or have been engaged for a while I would always recommend a pre wedding shoot before the big day arrives. It's a great way to put you at ease and give you an idea what your wedding day photography will be like! Cant wait to shoot Becky & Daffs wedding this summer!! 

James & Jennie - Wedding Engagement Shoot in Pittville Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Last week I met up with James & Jennie at the Pittville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham for a fun filled engagement / pre wedding shoot before their big day next month! I would always advise a couple who are maybe not particularly comfortable having their picture taken to meet up for a shoot. It really helps to put a couple at ease. They see how I work and how relaxed and informal the picture taking process is! I never shout 'say cheese' so that must be a good thing :-)