Engagement - Chelsea Shoesmith

Amy & Christian Destination Engagement Shoot – Santa Maria, Castellabate, Italy

With my job I am very lucky. I get to meet so many lovely people and photograph them in so many stunning places. Just like this place. Santa Maria di Castellabate in Southern Italy. Amy & Christian chose to wander the crumbling streets to get these shots and I couldn't have enjoyed the shoot any more. It was magical. As ever it was lovely to work with My Secret I[...]

Top tips for booking your wedding photographer

I understand that choosing your wedding photographer is an absolute minefield! Every photographer offers something different and it's all a bit chaotic when trying to decide. As a wedding photographer myself I am always constantly trying to put myself in the shoes of my couples and ensure the process is as easy as possible right from enquiry through to deliveri[...]

Pippa & Ross Italian Engagement Shoot – Santa Maria, Cilento Coast, Italy

Pippa & Ross, you beautiful people! I absolutely loved shooting your engagement shoot and of course your wedding in Italy. What a dream my job is! This shoot was at a location I'd never shot at before and it involved a bit of gate and fence hopping! Ever lasting thanks to My Secret Italy Wedding Planners for introducing me to such gorgeous couples! I can't wait t[...]

katie & Tom Engagement – Keswick, Lake District

Katie & Tom are getting married! We met up in the Lake District to photograph their engagement photographs. I truly love this part of the wedding journey because it gives me a chance to spend time with the couple and have some fun with photography without the limits of timings and wedding gear so by the time the big day comes around my couples feel relaxed in fron[...]

Jasmine & Julian Engagement – Bedruthen Steps, Cornwall

Wow wow wow! Let me introduce you to Jasmine & Julian! I went to school with Julian years ago and so I was over the moon when he got in touch all these years later to book me for his wedding. Jasmine is just as lovely. We headed to Cornwall for their engagement shoot, though we split it into three locations. I shouldn't have a favourite location but I do and it is[...]

Charlotte & Kyle LymePark, Cheshire Engagement Photo Shoot

It's Easter Sunday and I am casting my mind back to this time last week... I photographed a beautiful engagement. Charlotte & Kyle met me at Lyme Park, A beautiful country park in Cheshire. The views from the tops of the hills are stunning. This gorgeous pair are due to tie the knot in June at Heaton House Farm. I truly love this venue. It has everything you could[...]

Caithy & Ed Engagement – Black Dog Ballroom, Manchester

Caithy & Ed are a gorgeous, kind and friendly couple who chose to celebrate their engagement at the Black Dog Ballroom in Manchester. It was a awesome night and everyone had loads of fun. It was great to hang out with you both and capture this night for you both! Chelsea xx

Bethan & Peter Woodland Engagement Shoot, Delamere Forest – Cheshire

What a gorgeous pair, meet Bethan & Peter! last Sunday we met for the first time at Delamere Forest and I shot their pre wedding shoot! Their wedding is in August this year and to say I am excited is an understatement! their reception is at Peter's parents farm and I've been told it will be heaven to me as there are lots of lovely spots for photographs! I felt so [...]

Destination Sunset Couple Shoot On Golden Bay Beach, Mellieha, Malta

How gorgeous are these two love birds!? Less than a week ago we met up and had a great laugh strolling along the beach shooting some lovely shots of the two of them on Golden Bay Beach in Malta! Dream job right?! We were treated to a breathtaking sunset, the Mediterranean sea was warm & the air was filled with the salty scent of the waves... I thought the island w[...]

Sam & Martin Engagement Shoot At The Roaches, Staffordshire

I met up with Sam & Martin yesterday and we had a great time up at The Roaches in Staffordshire shooting their engagement photographs. �We had a giggle and I loved catching up with them, the gentle breeze looked amazing in Sam's hair! I can not wait till their September wedding at Shrigley Hall, bring it on! Chelsea xx

Secret Retreat Cliento Coast Post Wedding – Shoot 3

Here it is, the final shoot from the Secret Retreat workshop in Italy. It was an amazing couple of days! Soaking up the gorgeous Italian sun and living and breathing photography. Here is Bev & Paul, doing there thing on the beautiful crumbling streets of Santa Maria. I can not wait to return to this beautiful town in September this year to shoot not one but two go[...]

Canada / USA Trip

This trip started off as a holiday but ended up being a working trip which was fabulous! We drove so many miles! Got a speeding ticket! Stayed in a different hotel each night, so I guess it was like up market travelling! Our journey started off in Toronto. It was late when we got there and so after eating dinner we got an early night. We then woke up to this view.. [...]

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