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Monika Szmidt
- Nov 13, 2017
- 2 min
Engagement (couple) photo session in Manchester.
Many times clients ask me, what is an engagement session? Engagement/ couple photo session is a portrait photo shoot of you and your partner. Why should you book your engagement shoot? There are many reasons to take engagement photos. As a couple who likely has never been photographed professionally before, the engagement session is one of the greatest services you and your fiancé can take advantage of prior to your wedding. I offer FREE engagement photos for couples who book
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Monika Szmidt
- Jun 23, 2017
- 1 min
Donna & Darren: Engagement Photos at Dunham Massey
In a half of June I met up with Donna and Darren at Dunham Massey, one of my favourite places, for their pre-wedding shoot. One of the main aspects of a pre-wedding shoot is helping couples understand that there aren't any set rules when it comes to how they are and interact when having their photo taken. You can't really get it wrong! The key is learning to be comfortable enough to be yourselves whilst being photographed, then the unique and genuine nature of your relationsh
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Monika Szmidt
- Jun 14, 2017
- 1 min
Becki & Phil: Pre-wedding photos at Deansgate - Castlefield
I came back to the Deansgate - Castlefield for another engagement session. It's very popular location for pre-wedding shoot and I've done a few weddings there too. If you like urban, industrial look that's definitely good place for your photos! Becki and Phil's wedding day is just a few months away, They are getting married at St.Mary's Church in Hollingworth, Hyde and ceremony will be hosted at Stamford Golf Club in Stylebridge. I can't wait to document their big day but ri
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Monika Szmidt
- Jun 8, 2017
- 1 min
Laura & Adam: Pre-wedding shoot at Heaton Park in Manchester
Laura and Adam's wedding day is just a few months away, which means it was time to meet up for their pre-wedding shoot. They are getting married at St.Aidan's Church in Rochdale and ceremony will be hosted at Stables Country Club in Bury. We met to discuss their day and practice in front of my camera at Heaton Park. Luckily we had beautiful, sunny and warm evening. Laura and Adam excitement about their upcoming wedding day shone through in their photos, and from the informat
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Monika Szmidt
- Sep 23, 2016
- 1 min
Sarah & Adam Engagement Photo Shoot
End of Summer, in England, you can see Autumn at the doorstep, it's a perfect time for Engagement Photography. Sarah & Adam decided for Engagement Session at Heaton Park, Manchester. I love Sara's beautiful aubergine colour top, they choose very well colours of their clothes. #engagementphotos #engagementphotosession #Engagementphotography #EngagementsessionatHeatonPark #Manchesterengagementphotography #Autumnengagementphotography
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Monika Szmidt
- Aug 24, 2016
- 1 min
Alicia & Dom Engagement Photo Shoot At Holcombe Hill, Lancashire
A sneak peek from an engagement photo shoot with Alicia & Dom at stunning location Peel Tower,Holcombe Hill. What a lovely couple they are! I can't wait for their Lancashire-themed homemade wedding. #Manchesterengagementphotos #engagementphotography #engagementphotos #Manchesterengagementphotography #Lancashireweddingphotographer #HolcombeHill #romanticengagement #love #romance #Vintagewedding
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Monika Szmidt
- Jun 29, 2016
- 1 min
Mona & Adam engagement photography at Dunham Massey
A Sneak peek from engagement photo shoot at Dunham Massey in Altrincham. I love Mona's dress, absolutely stunning. I can't wait for their wedding in 2 weeks time! #engagement #engagementphotography #engagementsession #Manchesterportraitphotography #Manchesterweddingphotographer #Manchesterweddingphotography #WeddingPhotographyCheshire
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Monika Szmidt
- Jun 9, 2016
- 1 min
Jenny & Gavin engagement/ family photo session at Fletcher Moss Park Didsbury
A couple weeks ago a had a pleasure to photograph this lovely family at Fletcher Moss Park in Didsbury and I look forward to photograph Jenny and Gavin's wedding in August :) #Familyphotography #familyphotography #familytime #Engagementphotography #familyportraits #engagementphotos #engagementphotosession #FletcherMossPark
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Monika Szmidt
- Jul 19, 2015
- 2 min
What is an engagement photo shoot?
You’ve seen the wedding blogs, the bridal magazines, and the professional looking shots on Facebook of your engaged friends laughing and kissing each other with the sun setting behind them. It’s officially called engagement photography, but essentially it’s a just a chance for a professional photographer to capture two people in love who wants to share it with the world, or even just between themselves. More than that, it’s an opportunity for you to work with your photographe
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