Engagement photography in Northern Ireland
Relaxed, natural engagement sessions across Northern Ireland, in a place that means something to you.
We are Tommy and Laurene, a husband and wife team and award winning wedding photographers in Northern Ireland, and an engagement session is the perfect way to get to know us before your big day.
Why have an engagement session?
An engagement session, or pre wedding shoot, is one of the best decisions you can make before your wedding day. It is a chance to celebrate your love, get comfortable in front of the camera, and create beautiful images you will treasure long before the big day arrives. Most of all, it is about having fun and capturing this exciting chapter of your life together.
Get comfortable in front of the camera
A relaxed session together means the camera feels far less strange by the time your wedding day comes round.
Get to know us first
It is a great way to see how we work, and for us to get to know the two of you, before the big day. Get to know us a little more.
Photos you can use straight away
Save the date cards, wedding invitations and signing frames, all with photos of the two of you.
Engagement photography prices
Every session includes a password protected online gallery and your choice of location. Couples who have already booked their wedding with us get the full session at half price, as a thank you and our way of celebrating your whole story, not just the day itself.
Engagement session
Full session £550- 2 photographers
- 2 hours coverage
- Password protected online gallery
- Choice of location
Engagement session
Already booked your wedding with us? £275£550- 2 photographers
- 2 hours coverage
- Password protected online gallery
- Choice of location
Mini session
Shorter session £275- 1 photographer
- 1 hour coverage
- Password protected online gallery
- Choice of location
Travel within 20 miles of our base in Lisburn is included. A mileage fee applies for sessions further afield. The half price session is not available on mini sessions.
Haven't booked your wedding yet? You are very welcome to book an engagement or mini session at our standard rates, and it is a great way to see how we work. See our wedding photography packages.
Real engagement sessions across Northern Ireland
Click on any of the photos below to see a full engagement session, from the North Coast to Belfast.
Rebecca and ThomasCrawfordsburn Country Park
Emma and SamBangor Castle
Emma and JohnAntrim Castle Gardens
Shanique and JackLady Dixon Park, Belfast
Ashleigh and NathanBallintoy Harbour
Sharon and DanThe Dark Hedges
“Loved how my engagement pictures turned out with Tommy and Laurene. Would recommend them to anyone.”
“Couldn’t be happier with our photos and service. Tommy and Laurene are very friendly and made us feel comfortable getting the photos taken. Received them really quickly as well. Highly recommended!”
“We had our engagement photo shoot at Botantic Gardens in Belfast and couldn’t recommend Tommy and Laurene enough, they made the whole experience enjoyable and relaxed and really helped with getting us used to being in front of the camera before our big day, we had really good fun and lots of beautiful photographs as a result. Fantastic work guys, thanks so much.”
“The photos are absolutely brilliant ! And we had a good laugh too! We definitely will feel a lot more comfortable about our wedding photos being taken, thank you.”
Engagement photography locations
We believe the best engagement sessions happen in places that mean something to you. Whether it is where you first met, where the proposal happened, or somewhere you have always wanted to explore together, we will make it work. Not sure where to go? We are always happy to help you find the perfect spot.
Getting married in Belfast too? See our Belfast wedding photographers page and how we work on the day.
- The Dark Hedges
- Ballintoy Harbour
- Tollymore Forest Park
- Crawfordsburn Country Park
- Bangor Castle
- Antrim Castle Gardens
- Botanic Gardens, Belfast
- Lady Dixon Park, Belfast
Your images
Everything is delivered through a private, password protected online gallery, usually within 3 to 4 weeks of your session. You can view and download your full high resolution images as soon as they are edited and ready.
Private gallery
Password protected, so only you and the people you choose can see your images.
High resolution downloads
Download your full resolution images straight from your gallery as soon as they are ready.
Professional print shop
Order professional quality prints and wall art through your gallery, from the UK’s leading professional print lab.
Haven't popped the question yet?
We can capture that once in a lifetime moment so you can relive it forever, anywhere in Northern Ireland.
Engagement sessions, your questions answered
The things couples ask us most before booking their engagement or pre wedding shoot. For your wedding day, see all our wedding FAQs.
How soon will we get our photos?
Your edited gallery is usually ready within 3 to 4 weeks of your session. Everything is delivered through a private, password protected online gallery, where you can view and download your full high resolution images.
What happens if it rains?
This is Northern Ireland, so we always keep an eye on the forecast. If the weather turns, the choice is yours. Rain can make for really atmospheric photos, so some couples grab an umbrella and go for it. If you would rather wait for a drier day, just let us know at least 24 hours before your session and we will move it to another date.
When is the best time of day and year?
We love the hour or two before sunset, when the light is soft and warm. Every season has something to offer in Northern Ireland, so there is no wrong time of year for an engagement session. We will help you pick a time that suits the light and the location.
What should we wear?
Wear something you feel comfortable and confident in, something that feels like you. Colours that complement each other tend to work better than matching outfits, big logos are best avoided, and sensible shoes are a good idea if we are walking between a few spots.
Can we bring our dog?
Absolutely, dogs and other pets are very welcome. If you can, bring someone along to look after them for part of the session, so we get photos of the two of you together as well.
How long does an engagement session last?
A full engagement session is 2 hours with both of us. A mini session is 1 hour with one photographer. You can see everything that is included in our engagement prices.
Can we still get half price if we book our wedding after the session?
The half price session is for couples who have already booked their wedding with us before their engagement session. If you have not booked your wedding yet, you are very welcome to book your session at our standard rates.
Book your engagement session
Fill in the form and we will get back to you as soon as we can, or message us on WhatsApp if you would rather chat.
- When you would like your sessionA few dates that suit you both
- Where you would love to goNot sure yet? We are always happy to help you find the perfect spot
- Which session you are afterA full session, a mini session, or the half price session if your wedding is booked with us
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