Mel and sam's winchester couples shoot


When Mel and Sam contacted me from Canada it was quite a surprise. they recently got engaged and were in the UK visiting Sam's family who are from Winchester.


As I researched locations for Mel and Sam's shoot, I was surprised to find very few examples of engagement sessions in Winchester. This historic city is such a gem, with its quaint alleys, medieval architecture, and lush parks. I wanted to capture the beauty of Winchester while spotlighting the couple, so I spent time scouting and planning unique backdrops as I wrote out in a previous blog.


We photographed Mel and Sam strolling hand-in-hand across the ruins of Wolvesey Castle, at the wonderfully classy area in front of the Gurkha museum and at the magnificent Winchester Cathedral with Intimate embraces in the arched passageways. It was a mixed day with overcast skies and some sunshine peeking through. Winchester's diverse landscapes provided a fairy tale setting to chronicle Mel and Sam's love. I know they will cherish these images celebrating their engagement in this English countryside town

Couple sharing romantic moment in front of grand historic brick building with manicured grounds.
Couple dancing joyfully on gravel courtyard in front of stately red brick building.
Intimate moment between couple under classical stone colonnade with green foliage background.
Romantic pose between couple in white and black attire under stone colonnade.
Happy couple in formal attire pose together under stone colonnade with green garden background.
Romantic black and white portrait of couple embracing on pathway with blooming hydrangeas.
Romantic couple embraces in front of blooming pink azalea bushes at historic brick building.
Couple sharing intimate moment under brick archway with white trim details.
Stylish couple holds hands while posing under classic brick archway.
Couple walking and holding hands along gravel path by traditional brick building.
Playful moment captured between couple on grounds of historic estate.
Couple walking through ornate brick archway entrance of historic building.
Couple dancing playfully in front of historic brick archway and iron gates.
Couple strolls down charming English village street lined with brick buildings.
Black and white portrait of couple embracing on street in front of historic home.