Gemma & Joel...a Tuscany inspired engagement shoot...

This has to be one of my favourite photo shoots so far! Working with the amazing Jade Alana is always such a treat and her photos are absolutely stunning! Gemma and Joel are such a beautiful couple and completely worked their gorgeousness despite the freezing conditions...it felt like -50 that day!! They live in Dubai so a little different to temperatures that they are used to! They are getting married this summer at Stancliffe Hall in Matlock so we used this as a backdrop for the shoot. Gemma & Joel both love travel and one of their favourite destinations is Tuscany, so I styled the shoot based on the amazing landscape, food and drink of the region! The courtyard area at Stancliffe Hall was the perfect location...


I raided my garden for trailing ivy and created a curtain of lace and ivy to frame the table settings...






Aren't they just stunning???!




Lots of lovely lavender, olive oil, miniature conifers, ciabatta, grapes and of course wine!!


















Love this final shot...it perfectly captures their beautiful love!