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Our engagement photos on the Cornish coast

March 7, 2017

Our engagement photos on the Cornish coast | These Four Walls blog

For a blogger, I’m rather camera-shy – I set up These Four Walls back in 2014 and I could probably count on one hand the number of photos of myself that I’ve posted since then. But I couldn’t resist sharing a few images from our engagement shoot with talented film photographer Louise of Taylor & Porter, who I recently interviewed and who will be capturing our wedding in May.

The shoot took place in February on a wild and windswept Cornish beach, almost a year to the day since Chris proposed. We chose the location because we both love spending time by the sea (such a wonderful escape from our busy city lives), and because its rugged beauty echoes that of Iceland, where we got engaged. It was a magical afternoon – Louise put us at ease from the moment we arrived, allowing us to relax and take in the incredible scenery around us: the crashing waves, the pristine sand, the glowing sun sinking slowly behind the cliffs.

Needless to say, we’re over the moon with the resulting images…

Our engagement photos on the Cornish coast | These Four Walls blog

Our engagement photos on the Cornish coast | These Four Walls blog

Our engagement photos on the Cornish coast | These Four Walls blog

Our engagement photos on the Cornish coast | These Four Walls blog

Our engagement photos on the Cornish coast | These Four Walls blog

Our engagement photos on the Cornish coast | These Four Walls blog

Our engagement photos on the Cornish coast | These Four Walls blog

Our engagement photos on the Cornish coast | These Four Walls blog

Our engagement photos on the Cornish coast | These Four Walls blog

Our engagement photos on the Cornish coast | These Four Walls blog

Our engagement photos on the Cornish coast | These Four Walls blog

Our engagement photos on the Cornish coast | These Four Walls blog

Our engagement photos on the Cornish coast | These Four Walls blog

Our engagement photos on the Cornish coast | These Four Walls blog

Our engagement photos on the Cornish coast | These Four Walls blog

All photography by Taylor & Porter

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  1. GD says

    March 7, 2017 at 8:29 am

    Very romantic. Congratulations and wish you every happiness.

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    • Abi says

      March 7, 2017 at 9:34 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  2. Jill says

    March 7, 2017 at 8:46 am

    Abi, these photos are gorgeous! I can see why you’re happy with them. You look such a lovely couple! Beautiful xxx

    Reply
    • Abi says

      March 7, 2017 at 9:35 am

      Thanks so much Jill! xxx

      Reply
  3. Lori says

    March 7, 2017 at 9:39 am

    Aww these are stunning and so so sweet x

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    • Abi says

      March 7, 2017 at 9:43 am

      Thanks so much Lori! x

      Reply
  4. So Soft Sunday says

    March 7, 2017 at 12:43 pm

    WOW! So sweet and romantic! Beautifully captured <3

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    • Abi says

      March 7, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks so much! xx

      Reply
  5. Louise says

    March 8, 2017 at 5:00 pm

    Loved capturing these for you! Roll on the wedding! 🙂 xx

    Reply
    • Abi says

      March 8, 2017 at 5:03 pm

      Thanks Louise! We’re absolutely delighted with them – and very excited for May! xx

      Reply

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