Nicole & John {Engaged}

They’ve known each since their early teens. They got together in their early 20′s… and just shy of 2 years ago… John got down on one knee right in front his future fiances misty eyed mother and a cheshire cat smiling sister to ask Nicole’s hand in marriage.

Woodend Beach Engagement shoot Canterbury
Nicole and John are infectious.The kind of people you just want to hang out with all the time. And funnily enough, this week we did… Twice.  First came the stop motion (at the end of this blog) and then came their engagement photos. Different day, different beach, different weather… same awesome couple!!!

Woodend Beach Engagement shoot Canterbury

Woodend Beach Engagement shoot Canterbury
They are just so chilled and relaxed, and their zest for life, love and each other doesn’t go unnoticed!

Woodend Beach Engagement shoot Canterbury

Woodend Beach Engagement shoot Canterbury

Woodend Beach Engagement shoot Canterbury
Mmmmm the clouds and the light were playing cool games!

Woodend Beach Engagement shoot Canterbury

Woodend Beach Engagement shoot Canterbury
I promise to keep the shoots relatively dry from now on!!! Doug’s finding it hilarious though how I come in from a shoot each time these days completely soaked up to my chest and covered in sand!! Good fun!! hehe

Woodend Beach Engagement shoot Canterbury

Woodend Beach Engagement shoot Canterbury

And here is their stop motion from earlier in the week! … Thanks so much for a FABULOUS time you guys. So can’t wait for your November wedding!!! Catch you soooon!

Nicole & John : Engaged from Heather Ellis Photography on Vimeo.

Katie & Brook {Engaged}

The Raspberry Cafe. It’s as sweet as it sounds …. And you know what’s even sweeter? … The couple you’re about to meet…

Raspberry Cafe Engagement Shoot
Meet Katie & Brook. In just 6 short weeks they take the leaps and bounds into marriage! And they couldn’t be more excited!

Raspberry Cafe Engagement Shoot

Raspberry Cafe Engagement Shoot

Raspberry Cafe Engagement Shoot
Considering Brook was a tad camera shy… I love how romantic he is with Katie.

Raspberry Cafe Engagement Shoot

Raspberry Cafe Engagement Shoot
And I think it’s a no brainer, that Katie is going to make a STUNNING bride!

Raspberry Cafe Engagement Shoot Tai Tapu

Raspberry Cafe Engagement Shoot Tai Tapu

Raspberry Cafe Engagement Shoot Tai Tapu
See you in 6 weeks guys. It’s going to be an amazing day and we can’t wait to capture it! :)

Amber & Pete {Engaged}

Meet Amber and Pete. I met Amber way back when we were both working a job and in pursuit of our current careers today. I remember when her and Pete got together too somewhat 6 years ago. So when they came to me for their Wedding Day Photography… I couldn’t have been more thrilled!

Woodend Beach Engagement shoot Canterbury
They’ve already started their wee family. And it starts with Lucy. She’s stinky but they love her!

Woodend Beach Engagement shoot Canterbury

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Woodend Beach Engagement shoot, Christchurch
Sunlight delight. You two are gorgeous!

Woodend Beach Engagement shoot, Christchurch

Woodend Beach Engagement shoot, Christchurch
And I must say it’s almost time I get some underwater housing for my camera before it becomes a statistic… If I don’t go home from a beach shoot wet… then I’m rather disappointed. lol. I think we did well today though!

Woodend Beach Engagement shoot, Christchurch
Pure Magic!

Woodend Beach Engagement shoot, Christchurch

Woodend Beach Engagement shoot, Christchurch
Thanks for such a chilled and gorgeous afternoon at the beach guys. So excited for the big day! See you in a month! :)