Taylors Mistake Engagement Shoot // Kim + Matt

Kim + Matt had requested “Somewhere with wildflowers” for their Canterbury engagement shoot. We gave it heaps of thought, and decided that Taylors Mistake would make a great location to photograph our gorgeous Christchurch based couple. Sand dunes, wild flowers, beach shacks and cloud covered hills… this local beauty spot in-between Sumner and Godley Head has it all… even a flock of fleecy sheep!

Our advice to couples before an engagement shoot is to wear something smart casual (both) a dress/clothing you feel comfortable in/make up etc and Kim + Matt absolutely exceeded our expectations. Their self-styling efforts helped us to achieve some truly stunning photographs at Taylors Mistake. Kim rocked up to the beach wearing a colourful S/W/F Boutique dress that flowed out beautifully in the sea breeze… a photographers dream!

 At Robin + Andie we always include an engagement shoot for our wedding clients, as we find it’s a great way to get to know each other ahead of the big day. It’s super important to us that our couples feel relaxed in front of the camera, so that on the wedding day it doesn’t feel cheesy or forced. Engagement shoots are also a good opportunity to practise natural poses and get over any initial awkwardness (most people have this to begin with). If we had a dollar for every time we heard a client say “I’m not very photogenic” at the beginning of a shoot we’d be super rich! But seriously, by the end of an engagement shoot with us you’ll feel like a pro supermodel and that confidence will transfer over seamlessly to your wedding day.

When you receive your engagement photos from us you’ll see that we love to capture the natural connection that you already have with your fiancé. You’ll also find out that your own very normal, natural poses work best and when you’re snapped cracking up and having a laugh with each other you’ll always look truly gorgeous.

Thank you to Kim + Matt for smashing this shoot. We couldn’t have been happier with the results. There’s no mistaking you two are so in love, and we can’t wait to photograph your wedding at Hamner Springs!

Kim + Matt “We loved our engagement photos so much we turned them into a book”

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