Tara & Jon's Engagement Shoot

Yeovil's best kept secret, Ninesprings, was the location for Tara and Jon's pre-wedding shoot on 14th August 2011.
Such a great place for a photo shoot - woodland walks, ponds and open grassy areas make for ample photographic opportunities and plenty of privacy.
A laid back couple who clearly adore one another; just look at those easy smiles!

Toni & Nick's engagement shoot

Toni and Nick opted for their forthcoming wedding venue as the location for their engagement shoot. Thornbury Golf Club is quite exposed and the wind certainly whistles through the grounds at times, even in June!
Both were quite self conscious to begin with but, after a few laps round the orchard, they soon realized it was nothing to be scared of and started to relax. They definitely couldn't look more at ease than they do in these photos and I know we're going to get some stunning images of their wedding.

Laura & Adrian's engagement shoot

Laura and Adrian went back to the actual spot where Adrian proposed for their pre-wedding shoot. Clifton Suspension Bridge viewing platform to be exact!

A little nervous in front of the camera, I think this shoot did both Laura and Adrian the world of good and I am expecting them to be great on the day - we'll get some fab photos! That's what the pre-wedding shoot is about, after all - dispelling any nerves and feeling relaxed and natural on the big day.

It was quite a challenge to include (at least part of) the bridge in a portrait, but it turned out to be my favourite of the day.

Sian & Gerry's engagement shoot

A beautiful, warm Spring day greeted us on Saturday for Sian and Gerry's pre-wedding shoot.  Ashton Court in Bristol was the venue again - such a fabulous place so close to the city, it's always a real treat to do a shoot here.
Naturals in front of the lens, this so obviously loved-up couple dressed up for the occasion, looking as stunning as the backdrop against which they were being photographed.  With their wedding in six weeks time at the Clifton Pavilion, Bristol Zoo Gardens, I am looking forward to getting some really unusual images - all of them promising to be great if the newlyweds are as relaxed in front of the camera on the day!
Here is a preview from Saturday: -

Kerri & Craig's Engagement Shoot

Wedding season is almost upon us again and I'm itching to get started after a couple of months break!
Ashton Court in Bristol was today's setting for the first engagement shoot of the year with Kerri and Craig.
A gorgeous day with clear blue skies and early Spring sunshine made it a pleasure to shoot two reluctant models. Uneasy at the thought of being the centre of attention, both Kerri and Craig confessed to dreading today's shoot! Any initial sign of nerves soon dissipated however, and we got some great relaxed and natural looking shots. That's what the pre-wedding shoot is about, after all - getting used to the camera in advance, so it's a doddle on the Big Day itself. Craig even admitted to the whole experience actually being good fun - job done!!
I'm really looking forward to their wedding on 6th May and, after today's photo shoot, I know we're going to get some fabulous photographs of the wedding.
Here are a few from today.

Lara & Luke's pre-wedding shoot

Saturday morning was spent shooting on location in one of my favourite places - Yeovil's well-kept secret, Ninesprings Country Park.  Lara and Luke are getting married in three short weeks so we headed to the Park for an hour or so and had a bit of fun with their engagement shoot.
The weather was perfect for photography - dry, overcast with not so much as a light breeze in the air. Just as we called it a day and started walking back to the cars, the heavens opened and what seemed like a hurricane came from nowhere, complete with thunder and lightning!
Luckily, I always come prepared for the worst with enormous white 'golfing' umbrellas, which added an extra dimension to the photos. Lara has a striking combination of dark hair and the most piercing blue-green eyes - doesn't she look beautiful?  Here are my favourites from the shoot.

Sam & Steve's pre-wedding shoot

Sam and Steve had their pre-wedding shoot at the picturesque Ninesprings Country Park in Yeovil on 5th September. The rain held off and we snapped some lovely relaxed portraits in advance of their wedding on November 6th. Here are a few that I particularly like.