Couple standing on top of a sand dune with sun setting in the background
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West Wittering engagement shoot

Madi and James, like many wedding couples, were wondering whether a pre wedding shoot was for them. Well… I hope the photos speak for themselves. We met on a slightly chilly but glorious spring day on West Wittering beach near Chichester. It had been overcast and dreary all day but we were blessed with some end of the day golden light. And as ever, it made the shoot.

Pre wedding shoots

Over the years the popularity of these shoots has waned a little but I think there is so much value in them. Both Madi and James stated when we met how they’re not particularly comfortable with the camera (I get it, it’s why I’m behind it). Thankfully, rather than shy away from the opportunity to get used to the camera and myself, they chose to have an engagement shoot ahead of their wedding this August. When you’re booked way ahead of a couple’s wedding, it’s also really lovely to have the opportunity to touch base again and remember who you’ve booked! These short sessions give the perfect chance to chat about the wedding and about any nerves and worries for the day as well as experience what it’s like to having the camera in front of you.

Beach shoots

They have to be one of my most favourite locations for a shoot with a couple. Not only do I love a beach – but a huge sandy one is even more of a treat after the rocky pebbles of Brighton. West Wittering is utterly stunning. We are so blessed in Sussex to have this kind of scenery as well as the South Downs. And when you’re lucky enough to have golden hour it’s the icing on the cake. Madi and James are a lovely relaxed couple and I can’t wait to photograph their wedding at Farbridge this summer.

For more reasons why you should have an engagement shoot read this blog post here.

Can’t wait for the wedding day! x

  • Couple standing on top of a sand dune with sun setting in the background
  • woman looking into the camera with her partner looking to the sunset standing infront of blue beach hut
  • man sweeps hair off his partner's face drawing her in close
  • close up of couple looking into each others eyes
  • couple standing at the entrance to the beach with trees either side of them
  • couple standing in the shallow waters with the sun lighting up the sand
  • couple walking through beach on low tide looking at each other holding hands
  • woman cups hand around man's face drawing him in closer standing on beach
  • man and woman walking along beach hand in hand smiling and looking up
  • couple with arms around waist and shoulders looking into camera standing on beach
  • couple walking throughlong grass and sand dunes holding hands
  • man and woman standing looking at camera with sides of heads touching and arms around each other
  • couple almost kissing standing with arms gently around each others waist
  • couple with arms around waist looking at each other standing on beach
  • couple looking towards the sunset as they sit against wooden groin on beach
  • couple sitting against wooden beach groin looking at each other during golden hour
  • couple walking away from the camera on huge expansive beach
  • woman places arm on partners shoulder faces close together
  • silhouetted couple standing against setting sun on beach
  • couple sitting on sand holding hands and looking at each other
  • couple walking hand in hand along beach
  • couple walking through grass and sand dunes holding hands
  • couple looking at each other holding hands walking through sand dunes