Engagement & Family Shoot at Elvaston Castle, Derby

James, Emma & Baby Isabella



✨ James, Emma & Baby Isabella ✨

What was meant to be an engagement shoot at Locko Park quickly turned into a last-minute switch to the stunning Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire and honestly, it couldn’t have worked out better!

Relaxed & Natural Engagement Photography ❤️

James and Emma admitted they were a little nervous to start with (which is so normal!), but once we got moving with some fun prompts, they relaxed beautifully. Movement is always my favourite way to help couples feel comfortable in front of the camera, and soon enough, they were complete naturals, just enjoying each other and the moment.

Including Baby Isabella ✨

Of course, their gorgeous 6-month-old Isabella joined us too! It felt only right to sneak in a few sweet family photographs alongside the engagement portraits. Capturing this new chapter of life, love, laughter, and parenthood which made the session even more special. These candid family moments are the kind you’ll look back on for years to come.

Couple in white dress and dark shirt walking hand in hand through formal gardens toward a red brick Tudor-style manor house.

Engagement Photography at Elvaston Castle 🌿

The grounds of Elvaston Castle are a dream for couple and family photography in Derbyshire. With romantic gardens, woodland paths, and elegant historic backdrops, it’s the perfect mix of nature and history for timeless images. It gave us so many beautiful spots to capture both the romance of an engagement shoot and the joy of young family life.

Looking Ahead ✨

Photographing James, Emma, and little Isabella was such a joy. Their connection truly shines through in every frame. I’m already so excited to capture their wedding in February 2026. If their engagement session is anything to go by, it’s going to be an unforgettable day filled with love and laughter.

If you’re recently engaged and looking for an engagement photographer in Nottingham or Derbyshire, Elvaston Castle is one of my top recommendations. Whether you’re planning a romantic couple’s session or want to include your little ones, it’s a stunning backdrop that works for everyone.

Ready to capture your love story? Get in touch I’d love to photograph your journey too.


A couple holds hands and gaze at each other in a leafy park with a historic stately home in the background.
A smiling couple embraces on a sunny lawn framed by tall trees during an outdoor engagement photo shoot.
Close-up of a woman's hand wearing an engagement ring resting on her partner's shoulder in front of a castle-style building.
A couple stands in the center of a circular gravel path surrounded by neatly clipped topiary hedges in a formal garden.
A couple embraces among green hedge maze rows in a sunny garden with tall trees and blue sky behind them.
A smiling man stands beside a woman in a pale blue dress in front of a historic stone manor house.
A couple shares a kiss in a sunny garden with a historic stone castle-style building behind them.