Harriet & Alex's pre-wedding shoot

Yesterday I found myself at Pembroke Lodge again, in Richmond park, for another pre-wedding shoot. The deer were out in force and the squirrels were scampering around and boldly presenting themselves for food!

Harriet and Alex will be married on the 21st June 2008 at the gorgeous Petersham Hotel. We took a quick trip to the Petersham after the shoot and it's amazing! Lot's of wonderful opportunities there ... I am really looking forward to shooting there.

Now, a recurring theme amongst my couples is the nervousness and worry about having photos taken. Most people are nervous the first time, you are not alone. Harriet was especially not looking forward to the shoot yesterday, but within 20 minutes or so, she got into the groove and did brilliantly - we worked some lovely shots.

This is why the pre-wedding shoot is so important, even if you start to wonder whether it can be skipped ... one recent bride to be saw her shots and told me, "my confidence has grown after seeing those shots! Can't wait for the day.... "

Testament to a successful pre-wedding shoot, don't you think ?

So, enough rambling, here are my favourites from yesterday's relaxed and most enjoyable shoot: