What can I say about Leah and Josh - a truly beautiful couple with hearts of gold and I had such a lovely time with them at their engagement shoot.

Leah initially booked me for a one off engagement photoshoot and we arranged to meet at the gorgeous Foremark Reservoir near Swadlincote, Derbyshire. It’s a local beauty spot that caters well for fab walks and photography.

The vibe was low key and fun with a touch of the romance for this newly engaged couple. Josh and Leah love calmness so it was important to find the right location that would perfectly suit such a lovely couple. I myself am generally a quiet person - well most of the time in any case so didn’t want to go somewhere too far, not too much walking (for Josh) and it would be quiet so they wouldn’t feel embarrassed in any way. I knew that on a weekday, Foremark would be a lot quieter than at a weekend/evening and I know a lot of great spots perfect for just what they wanted. I really wanted to maximise the space without dragging them for miles on end - as this simply wouldn’t work for Josh.

I’m pleased to say that once they had met me, saw how I worked and we gelled, as that’s the all important part - Leah and Josh booked me to photograph their winter wedding in January 2023 at the gorgeous Hanbury Wedding Barn! I can’t wait!! So yes I am so looking forward to seeing them again very soon for a pre-wedding catch up as this year is passing by so quickly!!

Here’s a little selection of the engagement images…enjoy!