Happy Valentine – A Relaxed and Intimate Couples Shoot by Agnes Black
So it’s Valentine’s Day! Traditionally a pretty romantic 24 hours and of course quite a popular day to pop the question. So I thought that this brilliant couples shoot from Agnes Black of the lovely Teri and Phil relaxing at home would be just perfect today.
I really enjoy featuring pre-wedding shoots that show how laid back, relaxed and natural they can be. Just hanging out with your photographer and taking the time to find out how to be yourself in front of the camera. I know that many couples shy away from the idea of doing these type of shoots as they don’t like having their photo taken, or are concerned it may feel unnatural or posed. I think these images show how chilled out a shoot can be. Honestly guys, just do it!
I’m a big fan of Agnes’s photography style and am really excited to share these images today. So let me hand you over to Teri to tell you a bit about how she and Phil got together;
We first met when Phil moved into the flat below mine. He came up to ask about the gates and meters and that was the first time we spoke to each other.
Six months later after just saying hello as we passed in the hall I knocked on his door to ask if I could borrow some tools and to ask for some help taking some stuff apart as I needed help and my friends above where not in. He helped me and from there we started hanging out watching TV and eating take outs. A month after that he said to me….”can I take you on a real date?…” and the rest is history.
Our dog Murphy didn’t like the fact he wasn’t getting attention and decided to join in by jumping everywhere and climbing on us during the shoot.
The shoot took place at our home, Agnes suggested this as we didn’t have anywhere in particular where we wanted to go. We both wore just casual clothing suggested by Agnes. Jeans and t-shirts and then later I changed into shorts, socks and a baggy Top Shop cardigan. In fact…..everything I wore was Top shop.
Our dog Murphy didn’t like the fact he wasn’t getting attention and decided to join in by jumping everywhere and climbing on us during the shoot.
I would say to anyone thinking of having an engagement shoot – do it! It will help you get to know your photographer and get you relaxed in front of the camera. It does put your mind at ease for sure. Also always choose a photographer that you both feel comfortable enough to be yourself around, the way we felt around Agnes.
Thanks so much to Agnes Black for this brilliant couples shoot and huge thanks to Teri and Phil (and of course Murphy the dog!), wishing you a wonderful Valentine’s day,
with love
| Photographer – Agnes Black Photography |