Smitten…

I don't feature too many engagement shoots or 'love shoots' on Love My Dress. I just kind of figure they're largely an exercise for the engaged couple to get used to being in front of the camera, and familiar around their photographer. But some love shoots are too sweet not to consider sharing with my readers.

I just adore how Photographer James Melia has captured the look of love between Meg and Will below. They look quite smitten with each other.  I can't stop staring at these images.  Can't you just imagine these two looking back on these images in years to come, telling their Grandkids all about their life adventures?

"A late Friday afternoon and the weather puts on its classic English best to tease and taunt the hopefuls of a sunny weekend. The cloud cover is uninterrupted and heavy with the waterworks waiting to burst.  This is a typical scenario that I have quickly come to learn to work with, and also use it to my advantage…"

Love My Dress Wedding Blog – Photography Copyright (c) 2011, James Melia

"I like the way it exposes your surroundings a little more intensely as you dash for a corner of cover as another shower is delivered. And the result is that you end up somewhere you wouldn’t normally think to even stand – giving you textures, colours and creating a mood of a whole different depth.

Thankfully Meg & Will weren’t afraid of a little water, and if anything it seemed to add to the effect of our time together. They are both soulful individuals, living their life now and enjoying it. Their relationship is new and exciting and they both share their space unconditionally…"

That smile, that embrace.

You can see more from Photographer James Melia on Love My Dress here.

Who is booked to have an engagement shoot prior to their wedding? Would you consider having a post wedding photoshoot or 'love shoot' – perhaps as a fun way to celebrate your anniversary?

Much love all,

Annabel

♥