Priory Bay, Isle of Wight beach engagement photo at dramatic sunrise golden hour. Karen and Alex.
A pre-wedding photoshoot at Priory Bay, Isle of Wight.

Karen & Alex

Sunrise at Priory Bay

Alex and Karen’s pre-wedding shoot took place at sunrise in early spring. It was chilly as we emerged onto the shore at Priory Bay, the sun barely brushing the horizon.

The couple felt nervous at first, aware of the camera, as many people are. However, as we worked, walked, and talked, the sun came out and their nerves melted away. Karen and Alex soon forgot about me, concentrating only on each other, allowing me to capture what is true between them.

By the time the shoot was complete, we all felt ready and excited to work together at their wedding.

Karen and Alex standing on Priory Bay, Isle of Wight beach, golden light, foreground of pebbles.
Intimate moment, couple nose to nose with eyes closed, engaging portrait on Isle of Wight.
Rural Isle of Wight engagement portrait, two people standing centered on a wooden building.
Wide shot of a couple embracing on the expansive Priory Bay, Isle of Wight beach at sunrise.
Warm engagement photo of two people kissing near the water, Isle of Wight golden hour.
Couple posing in front of rugged cliffs and wild foliage at Priory Bay, Isle of Wight.
Engagement session close-up, two people seated on a log on an Isle of Wight beach.
Dreamy double-exposure photo of a couple embracing on the rocks at Priory Bay, Isle of Wight.
Wide, low-light shot of a couple on Isle of Wight beach at sunrise with pink sky
Wide shot of couple walking hand-in-hand down Priory Bay, Isle of Wight beach
Karen and Alex sitting on dark rocks and driftwood, looking at the camera, Priory Bay, Isle of Wight.

Just Warming Up

Pre-wedding shoots are fun little photoshoots that are included with many of our wedding photography packages. We love them because they give us all a chance to get to know each other and for you to be comfortable in front of the camera in a relaxed and informal setting before the excitement of your wedding day and all that it entails. They give the two of you, as a couple, the opportunity to create images that showcase your relationship in a way that is completely yours.

The Quiet, The Wild and the Real

Your day can feel as emotional and alive in photographs as it did in the moment.  See some of our real weddings below to get a feel for our photography and editing style.   If you are interested in seeing a full client gallery, please feel free to email us at hello@boyntonandjones.com.

Appuldurcombe House, Isle of Wight
“The photos are incredible. The work really stood out from other photographers due to high technical ability and attention to detail in storytelling.”
Bourne Hall Hotel, Isle of Wight
“Chris is the wedding photographer that is everywhere but nowhere! He captured everyone but was so discrete and captured the ambiance and joy of the day so well. “
Appuldurcombe House, Isle of Wight.
“It was great having Lucy at our wedding… She really captured the essence of the day – all the guests loved her.”
The Royal Hotel, Isle of Wight
“We are so very glad that we chose Lucy and Chris to photograph our wedding. Communication was excellent and the photos turned out incredible.”

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