Sophie + Alan, Middleton Beach Sneak Peek... {engagement}

We had to run for cover about 2 seconds after this series of pics were taken - it PELTED down - but it was SO worth it!    The light before the storm - it really is a photographer's best friend :)

Cassey + Sean, Albany Sneak Peek... {engagement}

What a gorgeous evening in Albany! Even the whales are excited about it - doing back-flips! 

The perfect evening for Cassey + Sean's engagement session.

Yvette + Rhys, The Boardwalk, Middleton Beach... {engagement}

Yvette + Rhys are moving from Perth to Darwin before their December wedding so there was no rescheduling of this engagement session despite VERY wet weather all day.  

We grabbed our chance when we could and headed to the beach for this wintery session...

Sneak peek; Zoe and Zeke... {engagement}

Ooooo... what a cute couple these two are!  

The best thing about my engagement sessions is that I get to know "my" couples just a little bit better before the big day.    Just got back from braving the elements down at the town jetty with these two - and it was clear that they are one very laid back pair - even with a howling, freezing wind and rain threatening, they were chilled out (and chilled).  So nice spending time with you Zoe and Zeke!

Sneak Peek, Prue + Jordan... {engagement}

A sneak peek from Prue + Jordan's engagement session today at the Princess Royal Sailing Club.  What a gorgeous Bride and Groom they will make next year at Maitraya.

Louise + Rob, Margaret River... {engagement}

I first met Louise and Rob when Lou was bridesmaid at Jade and Andy's wedding in Denmark in 2010 so I was thrilled to be asked to photograph their wedding which will be in Margaret River in a few months time. 

Remember WA's record-breaking heat-wave last month? Well, it broke about an hour before I met this couple at Xanadu Winery.  A very welcome breeze arrived just in time!  

But I don't think that is the reason this couple couldn't top smiling - what do you think?

 

Sneak peek; Summery Love in Margaret River... {Engagement}

I'm still officially on holidays but managed to sneak in an engagement session with Lou & Rob yesterday in Margaret River at Xanadu Winery where they will be married in March.  We had been scorched all week with near 40 degree heat so this fresh summer breeze was a treat. Perfect!

I look forward to seeing all of the images on my "Big Mac" when I get home.... but here's a quickie.

Bianca + Stefan, Albany Wind Farm... {engagement}

Not all photographers offer engagement sessions as part of every wedding collection. 

But I do.  

And it's really more for my own benefit than for the client's (although my couples tell me that once they get over the initial dread of my camera, it is a special snapshot in time for them too).  It gives me the perfect opportunity to get to know the couple alone, privately, before the craziness of the wedding day kicks in.  And it gives me the chance to soak in the bliss & happiness of two people, like Bianca + Stef, madly in love.

The first thing every couple says to me is "I hate having my photo taken".  Well, join the club.

But, it is so worth it when you look back at this very significant time in your life, before things got busy with the mundane every day demands of work and other commitments ... (& maybe even  of a young family??).  

I love making photos of people in love.

 

There's more in the slideshow...

Tegan + Bong, Porongurups... {engagement}

Just back from a fun engagement session near the Porongurups at Tegan's parents property. 

Tegan has the most divine eyes & contagious smile while Bong's dry humour made this session so easy! 

Can't wait for your wedding!

 

Sharna + John + Red, November 2011... {engagement}

Because it's Sharna + John's wedding weekend, I thought it was time I put some of their engagement session photos up. 

Now, I'm not normally into over-the-top silhouette photos in a big way, but I was completely suckered in by the amazing location & the powerful presence of "Red", Sharna's very handsome horse - so please forgive me for being so frivolous!

My last wedding couple for 2011!   See you this weekend Sharna + John!

Elizabeth + Fabian, December 2012 {engagement}

With their wedding just around the corner, we managed to sneak in an engagement session last week  with Elizabeth + Fabian.  The plan was to meet at the Wind Farm, because this was where Fabian popped the big question to Elizabeth.  

But alas, 45 km/hr winds made that an unwise decision. So,  here's "Plan B".