Congratulations – you’re engaged! What could be a more special way to celebrate than capturing your memories with an engagement photoshoot? And beyond having some stunning photos, it’s a brilliant way to get to know your wedding photographer before the big day itself.
If you’re looking for the perfect location for an engagement shoot in Surrey and Hampshire, then you’ve come to the right place. From magical woodlands to classic English Gardens, here are some of my favourite spots:
Enchanting Woodlands
Bourne Wood (Surrey): Located near Farnham, this is a stunning ancient woodland that has pine forests and long, winding sandy paths through heathland. It covers an expansive area, so there won’t be a shortage of quiet spots for a shoot. Fun fact – it’s been a popular location for some big movies, including Gladiator!
Basing Wood (Hampshire): Close to Basingstoke, this is a convenient spot that has 3 walking trails to choose from if you want some action shots. And if you’re looking to have your shoot in spring, you’ll have the added bonus of some lovely bluebells as your backdrop.
Abinger Roughs (Surrey): Nestled in the Surrey Hills, this is a gorgeous location if you’re looking for a balance of some woodland shots mixed in with some countryside views over the North Downs. This is another great bluebell spot, plus you might get to see some deer.
New Forest (Hampshire): This location probably needs little introduction, but I couldn’t not mention it. There are plenty of woodland locations to choose from in the New Forest - Bolderwood for instance is perfect. Wherever you choose, don’t forget you could be lucky enough to have some New Forest ponies in your snaps too.
Costal & Waterside Engagement Photoshoot Locations
If windswept beaches or peaceful lakes are more your thing, here are some stunning spots:
Lepe Beach (Hampshire): Home to its famous coastguard cottages, Lepe is a lovely shingle beach perfect for an engagement photoshoot. It’s also part of a country park, so you can get a real mix of photos while you’re there.
Frensham Ponds (Surrey): This one’s always popular for getting some great shots – and you’ve got the little pond and the great pond to choose from. Surrounded by stunning heathland, it’s a unique location that has a sandy beach even though you’re miles away from the coast!
Hill Head Beach (Hampshire): A long stretch of shingle beach where you can spot the Isle of Wight - this is a lovely traditional English seaside location. There's an array of colourful beach huts that are always fun to shoot in front of, and you can get some stunning sunset pictures here.
Virginia Water (Surrey): Part of Windsor Great Park, Virginia Water boasts a vast lake, waterfall, and ancient ruins – this is a truly gorgeous location for a Surrey engagement shoot. Popular with dog walkers, this could be a perfect location if you want to get your furry family members involved too.
English Garden Elegance
If you’re a bit of a traditionalist, then a classic English garden location could be the perfect choice for you. Plus, we’ve got them in abundance in the area:
RHS Wisley (Surrey): This is a stunning location no matter the season, and the grounds are huge - so there are plenty of romantic spots to choose from. For something different, you might fancy The Exotic Garden, but if you’re sticking with the traditional, then The Rose Garden is simply gorgeous.
Furzey Gardens (Hampshire): A tranquil spot hidden away in the New Forest, this is perfect if you’re looking for a traditional English Garden engagement shoot. It even has a thatched cottage with its own little garden, and there's a tearoom.
The Savill Garden (Surrey): Right next to Virginia Water, this is another spectacular spot for some floral shots. Springtime is extra special here with its dazzling rhododendrons and beautiful cherry blossoms.
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens (Hampshire): Nestled in the Hampshire countryside, this is another location that offers a feast for the eyes throughout the year. It has an array of settings to choose from, offering the perfect backdrop for some gorgeous couple shots.
Have you found your perfect location?
If you’ve found the perfect spot, let’s plan your engagement shoot in Surrey or Hampshire together! A big part of what I do isn’t just capturing those gorgeous moments between you as a couple - it’s making sure you’re completely at ease too. An engagement shoot is something that should be fun – so let’s make it happen!
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