Ewloe Castle Wepre Park Pre Wedding Adventure

Ewloe Castle Wepre Park Pre Wedding Adventure

 

 Ewloe Castle Wepre Park: Tom & Rebecca

Ewloe Castle Wepre Park Walk

Wepre Park is a special place for Tom and Rebecca. a delightful wooded country park in Flintshire, North Wales.
Rebecca related to us how they meet here after work on Wednesdays and take their dog Jean-Luc for a walk. (star wars fans)
They call it their Wepre Wednesdays as they stroll along the forested boardwalk by the stream, past waterfalls and over bridges up to the ruined  Ewloe castle on the hill.
We love hearing these little stories as we gain an insight into our couples before the wedding.

So actually it wasn’t a Wednesday but a Thursday when we set off on their walk with them to chat and capture some fun images.
Cue lots of fun and twirls – it’s a Rebecca thing! as Rebecca and Tom share their much-loved walk along through Wepre Park with us
Oh think Jean-luc thought it was his shoot too – he loved showing off and getting into the shots too.

 

Ewloe Castle Ruins

We stopped several times along the way to chat and take pictures.
Eventually, we reached the ruins of Ewole Castle, a native Welsh castle built by the Kingdom of Gwynedd near the town of Ewloe in Flintshire, Wales
Ewloe Castle was one of the last fortifications built by the native Princes of Wales  and was abandoned in 1277  at the beginning of the invasion of Wales

We let this couple climb up to the top for some shots – Rebecca found a cute little window on the way!

 

engaged couple atop ruins of Ewloe Castle

they just love running…

Wepre Park engagement shoot

 

Promise of things to come….

A rainbow appeared at the end of the trail-  a faint rainbow but still a rainbow.
Sign of a promise of good things to come for this adventure-loving couple.

Thank you Tom and Rebecca for sharing your special place with us and we love your sense of fun.
You are super organised with all your planning  – nothing to worry about on the day.
It will be so enjoyable and so much fun – can’t wait to see you on the space-hoppers at Inglewood Manor!


If you want to enjoy an adventure pre wed shoot with us we’d love to hear from you
Check out our Engagement Gallery and prices

Tip! Pre wedding shoots are included with our album wedding packages

Port Sunlight Family Shoot: Chas & Casey

Port Sunlight Family Shoot: Chas & Casey

 Family Shoot in Port Sunlight: Chas & Casey

We do feel for all our couples who were due to have a family shoot or pre-wedding shoot with us and have had to postpone for the moment
This time will pass and we can reschedule – we have various options, so please don’t worry, they will happen!

Port Sunlight Family Shoot

We were blessed to capture Casey and Chas along with their adorable girls – don’t you just love their bobble hats!
Their Wirral family shoot took place in Port Sunlight at the end of February this year.
It was a little chilly but a good excuse to cuddle up and keep each other warm and for the girls to run around.
The Dell area in Port Sunlight is always a popular choice, spoilt for choice for locations.
The early signs of Spring were around with crocuses and blossom coming out.
We dodged a few rain clouds and chatted over hot chocolate afterwards to warm up and catch up with wedding plans.

We are always happy if you have children for them to come along on a pre-wedding shoot – it’s a great way to get to know each other.
Get any shyness out of the way and to build a rapport with each other. Then we are all relaxed on the day at the beginning.
All our couples absolutely love this time, when they can escape the planning for a wu=hile and take time out to be with each other.
Plus they get some gorgeous precious family keepsakes.  Chas and  Casey, we know, are looking forward to getting some family images framed.

Hope you see from this short selection of images they will be spoilt for choice.
Enjoy guys and we really look forward to your wedding.  It may not be in May this year.
Whenever it is it will be an amazing special family day and we will be there for you. xx

Wirral family shoot Port Sunlight

The Bridge, Port Sunlight Wirral Family shoot

family fun wirral family shoot

family stroll The Dell Port Sunlight

At Pixsmiths you know we love to take a special engagement ring shot

 

Lakones Village Corfu Pre Wed Shoot

Lakones Village Corfu Pre Wed Shoot

Lakones Village and Sunset Cruise Pre Wed Shoot

Scenic Lakones

In the scenic northwest of Corfu is the prettiest place of Paleokastritsa with its scenic bays, coves and caves.
The best vantage point is the village of Lakones some 4km above Paleokastritsa.  Far-reaching views of the bays and down onto the monastery.
This was the chosen location for a little;e pre-wed shoot with Tammi and Dave and their family, a couple of days before their fabulous wedding.

We virtually had the village to ourselves – we arrived just before the bar opened – and enjoyed a stroll around the old houses and alleyways.

The Lear’s path is the donkey path up to the village.  We will save that hike for another time.  Too hot in July carrying camera gear though

The next day we were delighted to join all the wedding guests on a sunset cruise around the bays and see 6 caves.
Stopping at sea as the sun went down was a memorable moment.  Tanmi and Dave had a wonderful pre-wedding  evening with their guests

The perfect end to the cruise and the promise of a wonderful day to follow.

 

We cannot wait to share the gorgeous images of this wedding n Corfu/  Watch out for that that one soon!

Family and Pre Wed Shoot: Emma & kevin

Family and Pre Wed Shoot: Emma & kevin

Royden Park Family Shoot

 

Family Shoot at Royden Park

An enjoyable  time capturing  a family shoot as well as some pre-wedding pictures
It’s nearly time for this family to be celebrating a wedding!  Our couples always love a pre-wedding shoot with us and family are always welcome too
It’s always good to get some pics on your own too so we suggest a responsible adult comes along to look after any young children whilst the couple has their own portraits.

Our style is very natural, not over posey.  We want our couples to engage with each other and that is exactly what Emma & Kevin did.
Lots of smiles and laughter at the ready.   Really going to enjoy their spring wedding at Inglewood Manor.
It was lovely to meet mum and the family too on this pre-wedding shoot in our favourite local park on the Wirral – Royden Park.

Unfortunately, the walled garden was closed during the visit – looks like they were re-planting and organising the garden
Still plenty of other options to enjoy. The daffodils made for a beautiful frame. Emma spotted a Wirral rocks pebble which made for a unique ring shot.

Enjoy these highlights, just a few weeks to go til the wedding itself.

 

New Years Day Surprise Proposal

New Years Day Surprise Proposal

Surprise Engagement Proposal Photography

Surprise engagement proposal photography captured in Aston Park West Kirby

Surprise Marriage Proposals

A Surprise Engagement Proposal photography capture is something that has been on our bucket list of things to shoot.
It’s quite one thing to have the pressure on a shoot on a wedding day but at least the couple know you are there capturing all their moments.
Secret proposal photography shooting is another level of pressure and just a short window of time to not miss it.
We love a challenge though and the romance of capturing such a precious occasion deserves to be captured.

So how exciting when Matthew approached us to capture his surprise proposal to his girlfriend Kerrie over the recent Christmas period.
He chose the secret proposal scenario and we were only too happy to oblige!  What a start to our 2019 season!
Ashton Park was the chosen location as this was where they had first met.
They walk their rescue dog, Louie, here or along the Wirral Way too so a place they are comfortable with

The Surprise Engagement Proposal Photography Plan

Of course it is necessary to have a little forward planning for your secret proposal photography.
The timing and locations need to be checked out and communicated beforehand to formulate a plan

Matthew arranged a chat with us a month or so before and also so we would recognise him on the day!
There was location scouting of the park for where Matthew could propose and we could be out of sight at different places and capture the salient moment
Images were sent  – denoting choices and a certain tree was earmarked for a certain time.  We had our plan!
As it happened New Year’s Day was the best day and the time was set for mid-morning so they then had the rest of the afternoon and evening with their families to share the news.

New Years Day Surprise Engagement Proposal Photography

New Year’s Day dawned – a little rain early on. The  plan B for under the bridge to escape any rain was not needed as the skies cleared and evened turned to blue skies
We made our way, a short walk from home to Ashton Park, and took up our positions out of sight, hiding behind bushes!
Soon Matthew and Kerrie arrived and we clicked away. Turned out just perfect, neither of them saw us!  Sure they were just engrossed with each other.

We left them for a couple of minutes to hug and enjoy the moment to themselves, before joining them to congratulate them.
Kerrie was completely surprised.  This was such a privilege to capture and what a wonderful start to 2019 for them.

The shooting didn’t end there we continued with an engagement shoot for them.
Some 100 images in their gallery for them to treasure
Here just a few highlights to enjoy.

engagement proposal photography

surprise engagement proposal photography she said yes!

the engagement ring

 

Want to Book A Secret Proposal Photography Shoot?

Are you a  romantic, ready to surprise your  partner with a ring and have it captured discretely then please get in touch to arrange your proposal photographer 

You make also like to check out this how to propose guide 

and our 4 modes of secret engagement photography

 

 

Historic Birkenhead Priory Pre Wedding Shoot

Historic Birkenhead Priory Pre Wedding Shoot

Historic Birkenhead Priory Engagement Shoot

Historic Birkenhead Priory what a great choice for this autumnal pre-wedding shoot with Laura & Darren. We love trying out new locations for our couples on their engagement sessions.

Birkenhead Priory was founded aground 1150. The monks of this former Benedictine monastery tended to travellers for about 400 years and began the first organised crossing of the River Mersey.
The road leading down to the waterfront is called Monks Ferry.  The Priory now hold a small museum and a chapel were marriages can take place on the Wirral
The Refectory above the Chapter House can also be used for your reception.  St Mary’s tower can also be climbed for some fabulous views over the river and adjacent shipyard
The Priory is the oldest building standing on the Wirral so its definitely worth a visit.

Back to our shoot and we were blessed with no rain as we wandered around the ruins of the historic priory.  It is well maintained and supervised by volunteer staff they will happily provide info.
The kind staff of Birkenhead Priory and St Mary’s Tower kindly permitted us to shoot here.

Lots of photo opportunities in a small area, perfect for this shoot.  The neighbouring shipbuilders of Camell Lairds make for some interesting angles of old and new structures.

young love in old Historic Birkenhead Priory

Beautiful engagement ring of Luara’s with unusual claw setting, Daren did well!

engagement ring, unusual claw setting

Darren and Laura were soon relaxed into the shoot, we don’t over pose and let couples be themselves.  So there were lots of natural giggles, hugs and kisses.
Love it when couples enjoy their session with us.  Lots of gorgeous images  for them which they will receive with their wedding USB

Historic Birkenhead Priory ruins

Ha this was a funny shot, a hair raising kiss!

St Mary's Tower view

Never believe a photographer when they say “think that’s a wrap”!
We spotted a few more shots by an old brick wall. Plus some glorious golden autumnal colour on the trees still.
Then we headed down to the river to see where the monks would have taken the ferry across the Mersey.
Of course ideal opportunity to kick up some autumn leaves and more giggles!

kicking the leaves

fun with autumn leaves

We hope you enjoyed this shoot from Historic Birkenhead Priory.  Why not pay it a visit – check out the  planned activities at the Priory

If you are planning a wedding here or at their associate Williamson Art Gallery please do contact us for a special quote