Engagement Photography
Your Journey Together Starts Here
Remember where it all began for years to come
Waikato, Hamilton, Cambridge // Bay of Plenty, Waihi Beach, Tauranga
Share The Joy Of Your Engagement
Capture the essence of your relationship, and a snapshot of your love story before you embark on the journey of marriage. Engagement photoshoots are a beautiful way to document the pre-wedding romance.
The energy and emotions of a wedding day are unmatched, and I am honored to be a part of these once-in-a-lifetime moments.
Enjoy a fun and stress-free photoshoot. The relaxed atmosphere allows you to express your love and personality without the formalities of wedding outfits and schedules. It’s the perfect opportunity to get comfortable in front of the camera before your big day.
Engagement photos serve as a beautiful prelude to your wedding photos – giving us an invaluable chance to work together in a less formal setting. And get some versatile photos that you can use in save-the-dates, wedding invitations, and social media announcements.
“I cannot recommend Ruth enough to anyone looking for a photographer! Ruth made standing in front of a camera so easy and effortless, they were so easy to get along with and joke with! It put my husband and I at ease and shows in our beautiful images. Ruth was so easy to communicate without and took the time to understand what we wanted from our photos. We now have beautiful images that will last us a lifetime!”
“Ruth is a talented photographer with a great personality. She was super helpful throughout the entire process!! Ruth got together with us to help us with the day’s timeline and send samples of how to make the group photos smooth. Ruth made us feel comfortable on the day, and we had so much fun during our photo session. It felt so easy, so natural! We now have so many beautiful photos we can’t decide which ones to print!”
What to expect
Before your engagement photoshoot
Before the camera clicks, our journey begins with understanding your story. We’ll catch up to discuss your vision, style, and the unique elements of your relationship.
This pre-shoot consultation ensures that your engagement photos reflect who you are as a couple. We’ll cover locations, themes, and any special moments you want to capture, laying the groundwork for a photo shoot that’s as unique as your love story.
All my packages include a pre-photoshoot consultation and planning session.
Feeling nervous about having your photo taken is quite normal! So, to help you relax and enjoy your photoshoot, I’ll send you my guide to making the most of it—from poses to preparation for the day—it’s everything you need.
On the day
My role is to seamlessly blend into your shoot, capturing those candid, spontaneous moments alongside the planned ones.
I bring not just my cameras but the right energy you need. And be the hype girl you need, ready with posing tips and reassurance.
I balance taking control to get the perfect shot with stepping back to let the natural beauty unfold, ensuring that your photographs are a true reflection of your joy and love.
Don’t worry about dated photographs that look on-trend this year but won’t last – with over 15 years of experience, I’ll make sure you’ve got timelessly stylish photographs that you’ll be proud to share with the grandkids in 40 years’ time!
After your photoshoot
I’ll head back to my studio to select and edit each photo to bring the best of the photos.
You’ll receive a beautifully curated collection of images that tell the story of your engagement and wedding day. Each photograph is a memory captured and an artwork to be cherished.
All high and web-resolution files are delivered via an online gallery – perfect for easy sharing with family and friends. And your images will be archived for two years.
If you’d like help I’ll guide you through selecting your favourites for an album or prints, ensuring your memories are preserved in the most beautiful way possible.
Ready to capture your story?
Connect and Share Your Vision
Reach out and share the details of the memories you want captured. Let’s talk about your vision and what these moments mean to you.
Let’s Plan Your Perfect Shoot
We’ll craft a personalised photo session plan. This includes choosing locations, discussing styles, and understanding the nuances to ensure every significant detail is captured. I’ll be your hype girl at the shoot, bringing the energy and the fun. You’ll feel like you’re hanging out with an old friend who happens to be attached to a camera!
Relive and Cherish Every Moment
After the shoot, you’ll receive a collection of beautifully captured images. These timeless photographs will let you relive your cherished moments, allowing you to experience the joy and emotion of those special times again and again.
Hi, I’m Ruth Gilmour – Engagement Photographer
I’ve captured couples celebrating their engagements and weddings for over 15 years.
Your engagement photoshoot is a great way to prepare for the big day – getting comfortable in front of the camera.
That’s why we think on our feet and focus on keeping everything on track.
We’ve seen what works and what doesn’t, and it’s our job to help you plan to have the most successful day possible.
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Engagement Photography
Your engagement shoot starts with making a plan so we can make sure you get the best out of your shoot! You’ll receive my comprehensive what to wear and how to prep Guide, and your beautiful photos will be delivered via online gallery—perfect for easy sharing with family and friends.
30 minute photoshoot
10 digital images
$600
60 minute photoshoot
30 digital images
$850
90 minute photoshoot
All digital images (60+)
$1100
Show Your Photographs In Style
Framed Images
Your photos, professionally printed on fine-art paper or museum-quality canvas, are expertly framed and ready to hang straight up on the wall.
Wall art – as framed prints or canvas – is easy and effortless for you – just select the frame colour and size, and I’ll do the rest.
Landscape, portrait or square
Starting at $350
Wall Collections
Wall collections are a stunning way to enjoy your memories in print. Below are just a small sample of the frame wall collections I have available. These can also be custom-made to suit your wall space available, the images that you already have, and what you’d like to do in the future.
Starting at $450
Wall Story
A beautiful way to tell the story of your family, Your wall story can display, four, nine or ten images, matted, in one frame.
Starting at $850
Image Boxes
A beautiful box of matted photographs is a versatile way to display your images.
You can frame them as you’d like, put them on little easels or displays around your home, or leave them in the box as a keepsake and pull them out to share like you would with an album. Your beautiful prints will be presented in a handmade box designed to keep your images safe for years to come.
All image boxes come with matching digital files.
6 x 8″ prints matted to 8 x 10″ size
Starting at $500
Heirloom Albums
A beautiful bespoke heirloom album filled with gorgeous memories.
Starting at $1500
Not sure which package to choose? (and other questions you might have)
