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A relaxed, story-led engagement experience designed around the two of you.

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Next steps

Here’s what happens next…

Two quick things, and then it’s over to me.

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A quick note from me

Hi, I’m Elis.

Thanks so much for entering.

The goal of these sessions is simple… to create something that feels relaxed, meaningful, and genuinely reflective of who you are together. Less awkward posing. More walking, laughing, talking, and simply spending time together somewhere that feels like you.

If selected, we’ll create something personal, relaxed, and beautiful.

Kind words

What couples say about their engagement shoot

Kate and Nick at golden hour, him lifting her
“We aren’t very comfortable in front of the camera but Elis made us both feel very at ease and left us with some beautiful pictures! Overall such a positive experience!”Kate & Nick · engagement shoot
Milo and Ozzy laughing together on a bench
“We had an engagement shoot as a bit of a ‘free trial’ for our wedding next year, and loved the experience. He had us giggling and grinning the whole time (to the extent I had a bit of jawache!), really putting us at ease.”Milo & Ozzy · engagement shoot
Natalie and Rob smiling at each other on an autumn morning
“Neither of us knew what to expect and were both quite nervous, but Elis immediately put us at ease… It really felt like talking to a friend who also took some amazing photos for us.”Natalie & Rob · engagement shoot
Isobel and Tiryon laughing in a hug at sunset in London
“Elis was super friendly and easy to chat to, and made the experience a lot of fun, even for two people who are usually uncomfortable on camera! The photos are amazing and he had them ready for us really quickly.”Isobel & Tiryon · engagement shoot
Michelle and Rob playing banjo and guitar on Hampstead Heath
“Elis helped us feel relaxed and at ease from the very start, so easy to talk to. He encouraged us to lean into our goofy sides and was even able to capture us playing our instruments which is super meaningful for us.”Michelle & Rob · engagement shoot
Lauren and John-Luke at golden hour
“We were both a little nervous ahead of it, but Elis did a great job of putting us both at ease… The photos he took were amazing, and we have printed and framed far more than we thought we would.”Lauren & John-Luke · engagement shoot

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If you’re selected

What the experience looks like

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We plan something together

If selected, we’ll choose somewhere that feels like you.

A countryside walk. A woodland trail. Coffee and a wander. The coast. A beautiful sunset. Somewhere meaningful… or somewhere completely new.

The goal is simple: create an experience that feels natural and enjoyable, not staged or over-planned.

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The session

Think less photoshoot… more spending time together.

Walking, chatting, laughing, moving, slowing down. I’ll lightly guide things where needed so everything feels natural and relaxed.

Nothing stiff. Nothing overly posed. Just real interaction and beautiful moments.

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Your gallery

After the session, you’ll receive a beautiful online gallery of edited images to download, keep and share.

The kind of photos that bring you back to how this season of life actually felt.

Beautifully relaxed wedding photography designed around how the day feels, not just how it looks.

Explore my approach
Couple framed by a church window, black and white Couple walking across moorland at golden hour Couple laughing in a shower of confetti