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Couples & Love Storyphotographed in London · from £225

A love story session is an hour or two that belongs only to the two of you – a walk by the Thames, a rainy street in Soho, a quiet studio with one warm lamp.

How I photograph couples & love story

Most couples tell me they are “awkward in front of the camera”. Almost nobody is, once there is something to do: walk, talk, share an umbrella, dance badly. I give simple prompts rather than stiff poses, and the photographs come from the moments in between.

Sessions work beautifully as engagement photos before a wedding, as an anniversary gift, or as cover for a surprise proposal – in which case I will scout the spot, hide in plain sight and keep the secret.

  1. Location ideas

    A shortlist of places that suit your style and the season – from Chiswick Mall and Kew to the South Bank at blue hour.

  2. What to wear guide

    A short, practical guide on colours and textures that photograph well together.

  3. Gentle direction

    Prompts and movement instead of stiff poses, so you look like yourselves.

  4. Gallery in two weeks

    A private online gallery to download, share and order prints from.

Packages & price calculator

Plan your session

Prices in GBP and typical for London. Build your own from £175 per hour, or start from a ready package and add only what you need.

Choose a starting point

Ready packages:

Couples & Love Story

£225

Golden Hour package

  • 1 hour session
  • One London location
  • Around 50 edited images
  • What-to-wear guide
  • Gallery within 2 weeks

Add-ons

  • A second spot within a short walk or drive.
  • Time to change and a new set-up.
  • Extend the session on the day.
  • West London studio with backdrops and lighting.
  • Professional artist, per person.
  • Detailed retouching, per image.
  • 8×8" lay-flat keepsake album.

How does the calculator work?

Pick a ready package or build your own by the hour, then switch on any add-ons. The estimate updates instantly and travels with your booking request, so I can confirm availability and the final price – usually within one working day. Travel within Greater London is always included.

Questions

Couples & Love Story – the questions I am asked most often.

What if it rains?

Rain can make the most atmospheric pictures – I bring clear umbrellas. If the forecast is genuinely miserable, we can move the session once free of charge.

Can you help plan a surprise proposal?

Yes. I will help choose a spot, agree a signal and stay discreet until the question is asked. A short portrait session afterwards is included in the Proposal package.

Can we bring our dog?

Of course. Dogs are very welcome on location sessions – just bring a lead and some treats.

Do you offer studio sessions?

Yes, studio time in West London can be added in the calculator for an evening, low-light look.

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Let’s plan your session

Tell me your date and ideas. I reply within one working day to confirm availability and the final price.