Have you recently had a proposal? If you have just got engaged, why not mark this milestone moment with an engagement photo shoot, capturing beautiful photos of you and your partner at this moment in your life together.
It is also a great way to get to know your wedding photographer but of course there’s no obligation to do your engagement shoot with the same person that’s shooting your big day.
Engagement sessions are the perfect way for you to have a practice photo session. I encourage all of our wedding couples to schedule an engagement session with me, especially if either of you are feeling a little nervous about being in front of a camera.
After your engagement session you will both feel like pros, and you will be prepared and relaxed for your wedding day photos. Plus, you will have beautiful photos to use for your Save-the-Dates and your Signature Guest Book.
I like to include an engagement shoot whenever I’m booked to photograph a wedding. For me, it’s important because it’s a great chance to get to know you a little better before your wedding day.
I also get to see how you are in front of the camera. It’s important for you too because you get to understand more about how I work and get to know a bit more about me.
Engagement, or pre-wedding photo shoots as they are sometimes known, are also great because they get us all out of the house!
You can’t beat a nice, relaxed walk. I’m happy to shoot them almost anywhere; beaches, towns, the countryside and stately homes all make great venues for these portrait style shoots.
Feel free to be adventurous if you like though. Is there something daring or different you’d like to do for your engagement shoot?
I’d be happy to come along and take some pictures. Alternatively, a relaxing walk in the woods is good with me too.
If you have kids and/or pets, I’m happy for you to bring them along too and make a family portrait session out of it.
If you’d like to discuss engagement shoots more, contact me now and we’ll take it from there.
UK pre-wedding photography pricing as simple as possible;
London pre wedding shoot - 3 hours: £450
Chichester area pre wedding shoot - 2 hours: £300
All other areas please ask for a quote
P.S All couples are welcome, you don’t have to be engaged! Some couples use these photo sessions as a way of celebrating an anniversary or a special occasion.
International couples who want gorgeous photos while on holiday in UK are also welcome!
Let me know where and when you’d like your engagement/proposal photo shoot take place and how long you would like to book.
I’ll get back to you with a detailed quote and booking details.
Stanmer Park, Brighton - Peter & Elizabeth
It was a beautiful day at Stanmer Park when I shot Peter & Elizabeth’s engagement shoot. The Stanmer woods are such a tranquil, idyllic setting for an event like this.
Littlehampton East Beach - Simon & Terrie
Simon & Terrie share such a deep connection and this was so apparent during their engagement shoot. At each point of the shoot, they both fitted together so naturally.
Hi, I am Darren Gritton. I am a professional wedding and portrait photographer who provides natural contemporary portraits West and East Sussex. Every session is shot at a relaxed pace and I am very experienced at putting people at their ease.
Please drop me an email, or give me a text anytime on my mobile: 07538 135722 to discuss your engagement photoshoot requirements.
I’d love you to get in touch to see what I can do for you!
“As a couple who cringe at over-the-top romance and the idea of being photographed, we couldn’t believe how relaxed Darren managed to make us feel and how natural the photos looked. He made us forget he was there and therefore the photos capture how we actually are together without looking cheesy or forced.”
– Elizabeth & Peter
“Darren was so cool and nice! He was flexible and went above and beyond to accommodate our requests! My fiancé doesn’t like getting photos taken but he said he had a great time and it wasn’t uncomfortable at all! I love Darren’s natural view and making the photos look better than real life but not overly filtered. I highly recommend him for all your photography needs!
– Simon & Terrie
info@darrengrittonphotography.com
If you're even just curious about it, you can text me and I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.
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I'm excited to meet you and your partner and start planning your photo shoot!
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