On a gorgeous Sunday evening I travelled up to Ballybogey to photograph Cheriee and Peter’s engagement session. We had planned to do this session last Monday but decided to hold out for the right weather. I’m so glad we did because the dusk was awesome. The field was perfectly dry. And perfectly golden.

I have to say there were butterflies in my stomach just as I was about to start. Everything was right. The location, the couple and the light. It was up to me to make the most of it. I’m sure there are a few photogs out there who can understand this feeling of nervous anticipation when you know there is a chance for something very special. These photos were taken on Peter’s farm. They are building their first home together not far from this field. And, they were born on the same day! It was meant to be:)

Peter and Cheriee are getting married next October and celebrating at Belfast Castle. Cheriee is no stranger to the wedding industry herself. She owns Cameo Bridal in Portrush. I’ve already shot some of her stunning gowns for ‘Getting Married in Northern Ireland’ magazine. If you still haven’t found the right dress, its worth a trip to up there. Oh, and you could always stop in at the Ramore after for a big feed. Definitely not before trying on the dresses. I can’t wait to see what dress Cheriee chooses for herself!

Feel the love from this session…

Last week I met with Christine and Damien at the Ulster Museum for their engagement session at Botanic Gardens. It looked like we were going to get rained out but thankfully it held off until we were finished. Score.:) They are both laid-back and fun to be around. We had a good laugh too! I have the most interesting clients. Christine is a super-fab pole-dance instructor with her own studio and Damien is a Martial Arts expert!! He did tell me exactly which Martial Art it is but I’m not even going to try and spell it here!

They are getting married next year and Christine is well-organised already. I am starting to do engagement shoots for 2011 Weddings from  September onwards so any couples who are waiting on theirs – email me to book early.

Had a beautifully sunny engagement shoot with Dermot, Steph and wee Percy last week. The place where we went was perfection too!
They are both getting married in December in Corick House. I’m really looking forward to it as there will be lots of familiar faces there. I’ve known Dermot for a long time, I’ve know Steph for a short while and I’ve met Percy for the first time! Steph tells me he is the boss in their house. He’s even got his own facebook page I can understand this. He is a bit of a wee character with a ‘small dog complex’. Three rather large rottweilers passed us and Percy was having none of it. He reckoned he could take them all on. He also played an important part in the proposal. One evening, Percy had a ribbon tied around his neck and on closer inspection Steph found a little message “Will you marry me?” When she turned around she found Dermy down on one knee holding out the ring. Isn’t this just the sweetest thing! He had to be at the engagement session

Of course we had to have a few romantic shots too.

There is something about this engagement shoot that just connects with me. When I  was driving up to where Elaine lives my heart did a little flutter. Photographer’s get this sometimes and it’s usually to do with dream locations! I love the beauty of rugged mountains, hills, loughs and places where wild things grow. Michael and Elaine just look so comfortable here. In fact, everything just felt right on this shoot.

Elaine and Michael are both from here but are living in England at the moment. They will be travelling back to enjoy their Christmas Wedding with family and friends. Hope this blog post brings a little bit of home back to you.x