Couples Photoshoot with Dog in Coal Yard Drops, London
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and happy New Year from me! I hope 2022 brings you joy and happiness, and you manage to cruise through the year with a calm mind, knowing that every challenge is an opportunity to learn and that everything no matter how challenging will pass.
The period just before Christmas is always a busy one for photographers. Lots of photo shoots to fit in, photos to print and packages to post. I have been busy with family photo sessions and pet photoshoots in the run up to Christmas. I really enjoyed the work I did and it was probably my favouirte period so far, working as a professional photographer. I had amazing clients, visited some beautiful places and really enjoyed exploring my new mirrorless Canon EOS R5 which I will write about in a separate post.
This pre-Christmas couples photo session with their dog was actually from last year. The couple wanted a mix of couples portraits, dog portraits and family portraits. Coal Yard Drops in central London was the perfect setting for this set of photographs, providing a mix of backdrops with Christmas decorations, beautiful architecture, clean lines and urban natural spots.
If you are considering London couples photography, or an engagement photo session please drop me a line to discuss your requirements. In addition to photographing couples in London, I work across Surrey and the South East capturing memories for couples, to mark their engagement, anniversiry, wedding or honeymoon.
York House Wedding / London Wedding Photographer
As London wedding photographer, I work across London and Surrey photographing weddings at beautiful and unique venues. York House in Twickenham remains one of my favourite places to take wedding and engament photos. It is a beautiful 17th century stately home serving as Town Hall for the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The surrounding gardens are absolutely stunning and provide the perfect backdrop for wedding pictures.
The gardens, which still feature displays from Sir Ratan Tata's ownlership, including the the sea nymphs (or Naked Ladies) statue and the restored Japanese gardens, lead to the riverside. This is the ideal location for a few couples shots after the ceremony, moments away from the rest of the wedding party.
York House is also used for other events such as concerts, musicals or plays. I've been very privaliged to photograph a concert at the Clarendon Hall at York House. Amazing musicians and great memories from the night! Here are a few photos.
Richmond and Surrey Wedding Photographer in Primrose Hill
I met Paulina and Chris through a friend of mine so was delighted when I received and email asking me if I could take some photos to mark their engagement.
As Richmond upon Thames and Surrey wedding photographer, I work all across London, Surrey and the South East. The couple wanted a mix of greenery and urban atmosphere so we decided on London as location, and in particular Regent's park and Primrose hill as our two locations of choice. We had to work our way through the crowds in Regent's park but did eventually manage to find a few quiet spots which provided a beautiful autumnal backdrop for our photos. After some celebrity spotting (Liv Tyler and Woody Harrelson hanging out in Regent's park!) we headed towards Primrose Hill for a few city shots. We found quaint cobbled streets and lovely colourful houses which were the perfect setting for Paulina and Chris' city shots.
It is always nice to do a photoshoot for someone I know, and this one was no exeption! Below is a selection of my favourite photos from the day. If you would like to discuss photography for your wedding, please contact me through my website, email on mina@minamilanovic-photography.com, or call on 07793 677 867. You can also follow me on social media through my Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Surrey wedding photographer / Destination Wedding in Normandy
I photographed Alexia and Mark during their engagement photo session in central London. It was a gorgeous sunny autumnal day which we spent around Regent’s park and by the River Thames. You can see photos from their couple photoshoot in London here. I was so delighted when they asked me to photograph their big day, at a destination wedding at Le Hommey in Livry, Normandy.
Normandy was the perfect destination for a wedding. It has beautiful countryside, charming villages and so much history, so guests have plenty to do in between wedding engagements, or they can prolong their stay and make a holiday out of it! For me, it was the first time in Normandy and I thoroghly enjoyed visiting small villages, D-Day beaches and driving through the countryside. Here are a few photos I took on the way to the wedding, and on the way home.
The wedding ceremony was held at a village hall; an intimate ceremony attended by family, witnesses and closest friends. It was an emotional, warm ceremony and a prelude of what was to come on the day of the wedding reception.
The wedding day started with bridal preparations and bridal portraits at the family home. After we’ve finished with bridal photography, I left to go to the reception venue where the groom was waiting and the guests were gathering. The setting was lovely - an old barn conversion with lots of land around and its very own private lake. The wedding party was set in the shaded area overlooking the lake, where bride and groom exchanged their wedding vows and heard readings from their family and friends. One of the highlights for me was Alexia’s grandma singing a French song with everyone joining in celebration. I love those little personal touches! It was a really fun wedding with family and friends arriving from all corners of the world - everyone made it and had a fantastic time, including myself. Many many congratulations to the happy couple - I wish you happiness, love and good fortune in years to come!
As Surrey wedding photographer, I work across London, Surrey and the south east, and travel all across the UK and abroad at an additional cost. If you are planning a destination wedding and would like to discuss photography for your big day, please contact me through my website, email at info@minamilanovic-photography.com or call me on 07793 677 867. I would love to hear from you!
