William and Lily met me at BREAN DOWN BEACH in Somerset. They are looking to book me to shoot their wedding in 2021. A brilliant way to get to meet is with a couple’s photoshoot for an hour somewhere nice. So I pitched a beach couples photoshoot! On arrival, they had Jude with them, their little boy. This for me had now turned into a family/engagement shoot! How cool! Before we met up to shoot, I checked the weather app a day before. Brean Down beach is west facing, and I was hoping for the best weather opportunity, and we got it. We spent an hour under the setting sun getting some photos.

Some great practice before their wedding day…

Having a photoshoot before your big day, I think can really make a difference towards the result of the album. It’s a chance for you to get a feel for what it will be like on the wedding day. Except on your wedding day you really have time to think about it. During a session like this, I make it completely relaxed and as fun as possible. I ask you to just talk, and be yourselves. Sometimes ask you questions about you as a couple. This is fun as the answers can be anticipated and cause a great reaction. The poses will be so natural you won’t realize the camera is clicking. Just like on your big day.

The locations can be anywhere you may like. The beach, a walk through town and then into a coffee shop, or even your home. It is as simple as being yourself and pretending I’m not there. It is also a great time for us to banter about the big day and what wedding photo ideas they may have. These shoots are also great for couples who are just wanting some nice images together.

Have you seen SIMON & LAURA’S FAMILY PHOTOSHOOT IN CORNWALL?