How will you prepare for the engagement session?

In the beginning, it is appropriate to ask what kind of engagement session you would like to have. Do you want to be a complete proposal surprise for the partner or to commemorate the wonderful period of engagement before such an important day as the wedding day? It is also a great solution to get some pictures that you can use on your wedding website, save the date cards or invitations, or of course share on Instagram or Facebook.

I start by arranging a conversation so that you can share your expectations towards the shoot and ask about your proposal plans (if it would be a surprise). If you don’t have a proposal plan, don’t worry! I provide ‘Diamond Package’ which includes arranging the proposal scenario - from plan to realization. I can ask a few simple questions to learn a bit about yourselves. Depending on your preference, we shall meet in person, discuss over the phone or have a video chat. Alternatively, you may provide this information by filling out a short questionnaire.

If you have your perfect spot for the proposal just let me know. If you still are wondering about the place we can discuss it and I can help you to choose a location. Should you opt for an outdoor session, I will offer the charming and diverse locations I have up my sleeve in London. In case you choose multiple settings, we will make sure that the plan includes enough time to travel between them.

A frequent concern is the capricious London weather. While we can certainly wait out a light drizzle, I appreciate that you may become anxious about a long-awaited engagement day turning into a washout if the forecast is poor. Well, worry not! I offer a one-time option to postpone the shoot to a later date, free of charge, or… you can have a photo session in the rain like the one in the romantic comedy movies! We can also go to locations that offer shelter: coffee shops, museums, galleries.

Once we have agreed on the vision for the shoot and turned the time, the location, and other practical details into a solid plan, all that is left is to pop the date into your diary and start counting the days!

So what exactly happens on the day?

Surprised proposal:

You arranged a photo session for your second half as a gift.

We will meet at the agreed place. During the session, you can have a plan for proposing or you will just feel this perfect moment to do this. We have discussed this before the photoshoot. Don’t worry everything will be just marvelous!

Diamond package:

We will follow according to the plan I have conceived, which will be accepted by you. Can’t wait to see the reaction of your second half!

Arranged engagement photoshoot:

We will meet at the agreed place. I always arrive well in time to dot the i’s and cross the t’s so that we can make the most of the shooting time.

I will capture your unique personalities and authentic emotions so that I can offer you photos that will evoke cherished memories for years. The key to doing that is to help you settle into a natural, joyful mood so that you enjoy every bit of the experience. We seamlessly transition from the slightly more prepared shots and situations to any ideas you come up with on the spot. I offer gentle guidance throughout the session to spark spontaneous reactions that make the photos oh-so vivid.

But when do I get to see the results?

After a vibrant and joyous session it is only right that you head back home (or see me out if we are at your place already!) and have yourselves a well-earned rest. But that is also when the next, crucial stage of my creative process begins. I back up the photos and follow a thorough culling process to select the most appealing ones. Then, I go over each of them individually to digitally edit it and retouch if necessary. I pride myself on being able to preserve the authenticity and natural feel of pictures instead of overly altering them.

No later than three weeks after the session the edited photos are made available for you to view in a password-secured online gallery. Usually there are around 15 per an hour of shooting. You select the photos you wish to obtain, in the number stipulated by the package you chose while booking the session. You can purchase additional photos if you wish to - please see the pricing details below for further details on this and the packages.

The pictures are delivered to you through a secure digital download service. You receive them in two formats, one ideal for social media and the other for printing.

Ready to book? How thrilling! Contact me now and let me start preparing your dream family photo shoot!