Feel completely relaxed before your wedding day
The perfect way to celebrate your engagement, create beautiful memories together and arrive at your wedding feeling completely confident in front of the camera.
Why book an engagement shoot?
✓ Get comfortable in front of the camera
✓ Learn natural posing without it feeling posed
✓ Discover what works best for you
✓ Create beautiful photographs before the wedding
✓ Get to know your photographer
✓ Arrive on your wedding day feeling completely relaxed
More Than Just Beautiful Photographs
Most couples tell me exactly the same thing...
"We're awkward in front of the camera."
The good news is that you don't need to know how to pose, where to stand or what to do with your hands.
My engagement sessions are designed to feel more like spending time together than having your photograph taken.
We'll take a relaxed walk, stop at beautiful locations, chat, laugh and simply enjoy the experience. Before long you'll completely forget the camera is even there.
By the end of your session you'll not only have beautiful photographs to treasure forever, but you'll also arrive on your wedding day feeling confident, comfortable and excited about being photographed.
Why Book an Engagement Shoot?
Why Couples Love Engagement Sessions
✔ Feel Completely Comfortable
Discover just how easy and enjoyable being photographed can be.
✔ Get to Know Your Photographer
Spend time together before the wedding so your photographer feels like a familiar face rather than a stranger.
✔ Learn Natural Posing
No stiff poses.
No awkward smiles.
Just genuine moments together.
✔ Create Beautiful Memories
Celebrate your engagement with photographs you'll treasure long before your wedding arrives.
✔ Perfect For Save The Dates
Your images are ideal for invitations, guest books, wedding websites and social media announcements.
✔ Arrive Relaxed On Your Wedding Day
Knowing exactly what to expect means you'll spend less time worrying and more time enjoying every moment.
What Happens During Your Session?
A Relaxed Experience From Beginning To End
Step One
Choose somewhere that's meaningful to you both.
Whether that's woodland, your favourite park, a city centre, your wedding venue or somewhere you've always loved visiting, we'll find the perfect location.
Step Two
Enjoy a relaxed walk together; there's no pressure and no strict schedule.
We'll chat as we explore beautiful surroundings and naturally create opportunities for stunning photographs.
Step Three
Forget The Camera, rather than asking you to smile at the lens all afternoon, I'll encourage you to interact naturally with each other.
The result?
Real smiles, Real laughter, Real emotion.
Step Four
Receive Your Beautiful Images, within a short time you'll receive your professionally edited gallery, ready to download, print and share with family and friends or use as a save the date image.
Beautiful Locations Across Nottinghamshire & Beyond
Every couple is different, which is why every engagement session is unique.
Popular locations include:
• Newstead Abbey • Wollaton Park • Clumber Park • Sherwood Forest • Hardwick Hall • Peak District
• Your Wedding Venue or Somewhere Special To You
Don't worry if you haven't chosen a location yet—I have plenty of beautiful suggestions.
Wondering What To Wear?
The best photographs happen when you feel comfortable and confident.
I always recommend:
✔ Neutral colours
✔ Layers and textures
✔ Comfortable footwear
✔ Coordinated outfits rather than matching
✔ Avoid large logos and busy patterns
Once your booking is confirmed, you'll receive my Engagement Session Guide packed with helpful advice to help you prepare.
Meet your Photographer
Hi, I'm Ian
One of the biggest compliments I receive is hearing couples say...
"We completely forgot you were taking photographs."
That is always my goal.
I believe the very best photographs happen when you're simply enjoying time together rather than worrying about posing perfectly.
My approach is relaxed, friendly and completely pressure-free.
Whether you're naturally confident or incredibly camera shy, I'll guide you gently throughout the session so you can simply enjoy spending time together.
By the time your wedding arrives, you'll already know exactly what to expect and can focus entirely on celebrating with the people you love.
Real moments, Real Memories
Its all part of your love story, and a lovely way to start your wedding album to look back over, gain confidence before the big day.
Let’s create something natural and meaningful together
If you want relaxed, natural engagement photos that genuinely reflect your relationship, I’d love to hear from you.
👉 Check availability for your engagement shoot
👉 Get your personalised quote
No pressure—just a friendly chat about your plans