Last Saturday, I had the loveliest time photographing Emma and Chris for their engagement shoot - and this one truly felt so special.
Emma and I actually go way back. In fact, she was my very first client back in 2020 when I photographed her youngest daughter, Lily. I was only 17 at the time, had just picked up a camera, and decided I wanted to give photography a proper go. I remember being so nervous and excited at the same time - it was one of those moments that just sticks with you. To now be here, five years later, photographing Emma and her fiancé Chris as a Santara bride and groom… it honestly feels like such a full circle moment, and I feel so honoured to be the one capturing their wedding this August.
We met at Linda Vista Gardens in Abergavenny for their shoot and from the moment we started, Emma and Chris were complete naturals in front of the camera. I always try to create a space that feels relaxed and fun, and they totally embraced it - laughing, chatting, being themselves, and just enjoying each other’s company. You could genuinely feel how much love there was between them and it made photographing them such a joy.
One of the things I love most about engagement sessions is getting to spend time with my couples before the big day. It’s a chance for us to get to know each other more, have a bit of a laugh, and just enjoy the process of taking photos without any pressure. For me, it’s always about connection and storytelling - and this shoot was full of both.
Emma and Chris, thank you so much for trusting me to capture such a special chapter in your journey. You were both a dream to photograph and I already know your wedding day is going to be filled with so much love, laughter, and joy. I cannot wait to celebrate with you in just six weeks’ time - bring on August!
