Ranscombe Farm Summer Engagement Session with Rebekah & Jez

With the opportunity to undertake outdoor photo sessions again, I wanted to make the most of the recent spate of good weather and flowers in bloom. After finding an amazing field of poppies up near Dover, Myself, Rebekah and Jez headed to Ranscombe Farm up near Rochester and the surrounding area to try and find some more. Sadly on this occasion we didn't come across any, but the open countryside and other wildflowers proved to be a beautiful setting on this warm yet windy day in late June.

As Rebekah and Jez's wedding is fast approaching, this was the perfect time to have their engagement session to ensure the tips and poses I taught them are still relatively fresh in the mind for their big day.

Having never been to Ranscombe Farm before, I arrived a little early so I could have a quick look around the area to get some ideas and inspiration. This is something I always try to do at new locations, and it's especially important for new wedding venues. The weather was pretty changeable, and through the session the sky would change from dramatic clouds to bright sunshine which made for some really varied photos!

I'd not seen Rebekah and Jez since our initial booking meeting, so it was lovely to catch up with all their news and gossip and get some updates on their wedding plans. It wasn't long before we settled into the swing of the session, after giving them a crash course on some key poses.

Whilst I definitely encourage more natural images and interaction, I do try to get some classic 'facing the camera' photos too, and having an engagement session gives couples the opportunity to go through the motions of learning both aspects, and getting used to being in front of the camera. Something that Rebekah & Jez got used to super quickly!

Ranscombe Farm provided some lovely backdrops for us to use, from patches of wildflowers to fields of wheat, to dramatic views over the river and beyond. Wanting to add a little excitement to the finishing shots, I let them loose with a couple of smoke grenades to add a pop of colour as the sun was starting to dip below the tree line.

This was such a fun afternoon, and these two really were naturals by the end. I can't wait for their wedding in October - I just know it's going to be amazing! If you'd like to arrange your own engagement session, remember you can get a discount on one by booking one of my three 'full day' wedding collections.