Gothic Woodland Engagement Shoot: Adriana & Ben

Kat

December 5, 2012

I do love winter wedding inspiration, but more than that, I love winter inspiration that's a little bit more edgy. Gothic even. To me, winter is the perfect opportunity to embrace your dark side. And for their engagement shoot, Adriana & xx wanted to to just that as well. "I wanted to really go all out and embodied the darker side of us for our engagement shoot", Adriana explained. "We really weren't trying to be 'dark', we were just trying to be true to us. My fiancé is a musician and I am a event creative director, so I really wanted our passions to be apparent in this shoot. I wanted to create an enchanting feeling and our own little creative fantasy."

High Fashion Farm Engagement

Kat

December 2, 2012

Honestly? I'm not going to pretend that I really understand this shoot... but for some reason I just really love it. It must be the weird juxtaposition between designer handbags, shoes on a roof, giant bunnies and bondage... and hell, I'm not adverse to a bit of randomness!

Deer Forest Engagement Shoot: Meggi & Josh

Kat

November 17, 2012

Meggi & Josh's engagement shoot may not be the most extravagant shoot I've ever featured but it's certainly one of the most beautiful. Have you ever seen deer so tame?! What gorgeous photographs to remember this special time in their lives.

Mimes at the Circus: Neill & Niamh

Kat

November 9, 2012

This is a little bit freaky... so if you're scared of clowns, mimes or circus freaks I suggest you look away now! For their engagement shoot, fancy dress loving Neill & Niamh decided they wanted to dress as mimes. This quirky pair didn't want a traditional or boring engagement session - they wanted to add some personality! So they gathered some inspiration from the internet and went shopping for their outfits. All the props were all their own and as fate would have it, the circus came to town just down the road from where they live, so they asked the owner if they could shoot there.

A Farm Engagement Shoot: Jo & James

Kat

October 13, 2012

I was married at 24, which is pretty young really, so I was by far the first of my friends to tie the knot. But now, getting scarily close to 30 (as Gareth likes to kindly tell me. Oi! I'm only 28 buster!) a lot of my friends are now walking down the aisle too. EXCITING. So when Jo, who I used to work with at the shopping channel, got engaged to James, I was straight in there with my recommendations and ideas for her wedding... in fact I'm probably verging on annoying about the whole thing. But for Jo, wedding photographer David McNeil was the obvious choice. He also used to work at said shopping channel (!) and feeling comfortable in front of the camera was super important to Jo & James. David is a wizz at this. I can vouch for him. "I was quite apprehensive before the shoot as I just wanted it to be perfect", Jo explained. "I know James isn't keen on having his photo taken (I'm not so bothered!) so I was nervous we wouldn't get any decent photos of us both, then when it came to the wedding day I'd be constantly stressing about it! But I need not have worried. David made us feel really comfortable from the get go. There was no awkward posing or cheesy smiles... it all felt really natural, which really shows in the photos (I think!) In the end we both really enjoyed the whole experience, we're both extremely happy with the photos... David was awesome and I can't wait to see what he does for the wedding! I'd definitely recommend an engagement shoot to any couple that are getting married as it prepares you for the big day."

A Supermarket Engagement Shoot: Shing & Lynnette

Kat

September 26, 2012

Are you ready for something slightly weird and wonderful this morning? Well Shing & Lynnette's engagement shoot sure fits that bill! Based in Singapore, Raymond Phang Photography loves to shoot things a little bit wacky, and uses his pre-wedding shoot time with this clients to really push the boat out and have fun.

A South African Farmyard Engagement Shoot with a Miniature Horse: Nicola & Pete

Kat

August 20, 2012

If you're going to have a themed engagement shoot then you might as well go all out right? Which is why Nicola & Pete's farmyard themed shoot slays me. Hay bales, chickens... oh and the cutest miniature horse you ever did see!

A Garden Engagement with Giant Animal Heads: Elodie & Alexis

Kat

August 9, 2012

I've got a double dose of the gorgeous Elodie & Alexis today, starting with their incredible engagement shoot. Shot by film-loving photographer Ashton Jean-Pierre, this stylish couple flew him from London to Normandy, France to shoot their engagement and wedding. Ashton is deaf as are both Elodie & Alexis. They found Ashton at World Deaf Art Festival in Reims, near Paris, last Summer. Elodie also happens to be a Rock n Roll Bride fan, hurrah! As soon as they met, they knew Ashton was the perfect wedding photographer for them. After 10 months of communicating via email it was finally time to shoot!

A Desert Engagement Shoot: Lindsay & Mike

Kat

June 30, 2012

This week I instagrammed (is that a word now?) that I was missing the desert... and jeez, Lindsay & Mike's engagement session isn't helping me much.

A Boxing Engagement: Jmie & KC

Kat

June 29, 2012

I have another amazing engagement shoot from Rex of WeDoItForLove for you this morning. I've said it before and I'll say it again - no-one does engagement shoots like those Filipino wedding photographers! Jmie & KC love contact sports, particularly boxing, so theming their shoot around this was a really fun way for them to celebrate their engagement. "People usually choose themes where they will look really beautiful", Rex told me. "So it was really awesome that they chose a theme that's was a bit gritty and less beautiful. It also didn't need so much styling as they already owned all the kit. The shoot was devised around the 'actions' which made it really fun to do."

A Zombie Apocalypse Engagement Shoot: Nicola & Simon

Kat

Rebecca L Weddings

June 21, 2012

Hold on one second... Now I know I always say that I have the coolest readers but OMG I SERIOUSLY HAVE THE COOLEST READERS! I have four words that will prove it to you too... Zombie. Apocalypse. Engagement. Shoot. God, yes...

A Simply Stunning Engagement: Justin & Alanna

Kat

June 15, 2012

Engagement shoots can get a little cray cray. Props, expensive outfits and mental locations, while all lovely, are not what makes a good one. To me, a cute couple being themselves and showing their love their way is what matters. Dear Justin & Alanna, you did this amazingly!

A Medical Themed Engagement Shoot: Gem & Jay-R

Kat

June 11, 2012

No-one does engagement shoots like photographers from The Philippines... and Gem and Jay-R's shoot by WeDoItForLove is no exception!I love this for it's super creative and totally over-exaggerated concept.

A Simple Engagement Shoot at Missionary Ridge: Matthew & Vashti

Kat

May 21, 2012

Matthew & Vashti's engagement shoot may be simple but I think it's perfect. Who needs props and stylists when you have love that looks like this? To me, there is nothing more beautiful than that. In actual fact I don't think any more words are required...just soak in the simple beauty that these guys have...

A Proposal Live on Stage & A Rockstar Anniversary Shoot: Tony & Kelly

Kat

May 11, 2012

Tony & Kelly have been married for four years but they never had any really great engagement photos, so photographer Kaethe Mari thought she'd remedy that! Tony is a musician and his proposal has got to be one of the most amazing things I've ever seen - all I have to say is it's a good job she said yes! Be sure to check out the amazing video below...

A Cute n Colourful Danish Engagement: Jakob & Majken

Kat

April 26, 2012

"When I first met Majken & Jakob, I immediately felt in love," Danish wedding photographer Amanda Thomsen wrote. "It is not a secret that I love colours and a style that shows personality. Well, as you can see these two wonderful people had that, and on top of it all, they where so warm and funny that I felt like I had known them for a long time."

“Beauty & The Beast” A Taxidermy Engagement Shoot: Mckenzie & Alex

Kat

April 20, 2012

For their engagement shoot, Mckenzie & Alex wanted something unique. They wanted something that screamed 'them' and showed their quirky side. They came up with the taxidermy concept after visiting a museum and falling in love with how they looked and the artistry behind each one.

An Adventure Shoot: Kirsta & Alec

Kat

April 13, 2012

The eagle-eyed amongst you might recognise Kirsta & Alec from their amazing Mexican Art wedding that I featured in February. Well they're back, today with their amazing post-wedding shoot...and Krista has new (omgsoawesome) pale blue/grey hair!

Screw Prop 8! A Safari Inn Engagement: Frances & Arianne

Kat

March 6, 2012

Frances & Arianne engagement shoot was captured in and around The Safari Inn in Burbank, California - the motel where Clarence and Alabama Worley stay in the movie True Romance. "Fran and I met at a club," Arianne told me. "I gave her my number and, as she puts it, 'it didn't save in her phone'. Three months passed and a friend of mine asked me if I wanted to go out after work. I didn't but decided to go anyway and Fran happened to be there. We talked and, after a little 'hard-to-get', I gave her my number again. After that we were inseperable! After a few years, and some hard times, we decided to end the relationship and I moved back to California. Three years later, I got in touch with her during a visit to Washington. Once I saw her again, I knew she was still the one."

Young Love, Carefree Days & True Romance: Taylor & George

Kat

March 1, 2012

This beautiful shoot entitled 'True Romance' was set up by Christine of Angelberry Organics in order to showcase some of her latest trends and inspiration to support her organic make up company. "At Angelberry Organics we love to celebrate effortless beauty," she explains. "I wanted to capure the feeling of a romantic getaway, young love, and sharing laughs with your best friend. Those carefree days when you just have a chance to enjoy the simple pleasures of the beach, good music, sharing laughs, and the romantic moments in life. This shoot is inspired by all-American Rock n Roll and wrapped in soft colors with beautiful, scenic backdrops."