A botany bay summer engagement photography shoot

Happy couple nestle into each other during golden hour on the grassy cliff tops at the botany bay beach in kent

My photography approach

There's lots to be said about different styles of photography. When I think back and remember weddings I attended way before I became a Wedding Photographer, I often remember the photographer being quite formal, with lots of posing and ordering around. I on the other hand, try my best to not pose couples. I love to see how couples act together, seeing what they do naturally and then working with it, which is EXACTLY what I did during this Botany Bay shoot with the awesome Emily & Nick.

Couple smile at photographer on their engagement shoot at botany bay

Engaged couple walking along botany Bay during golden hour Broadstairs

Kent engagement shoot at the beautiful botany Bay in Broadstairs couple walking on the beach holding hands

Botany Bay Beach

The popularity of Botany Bay has soared in recent years, once Kents best kept secret, it's hard to find space to set up your beach towels in the summer! The beach itself is located between Margate and Broadstairs, with it's golden sands with the sun setting over the sea, it's the perfect location for couples portraits. Parking at Botany Bay can be quite tough, but it's mostly free around palm bay and the surrounding areas. When the tide is low, there is plenty of room for fossil hunting. There is also lots of space to explore rock pools. However, the ends of the beach get cut off because of the shape of cliffs.

Growing up I used to spend nearly every day of my summer holidays. Botany has a special place in my heart for sure! So if you're looking for beaches near Broadstairs, you've found the best!

Man and woman embracing during a romantic sunset at botany Bay

Botany Bay sunset couple looking each other in the eyes while having a lovely hug on the beach during sunset

Man kisses his bride to be on the forehead during sunset at botany Bay Kent

Couple engagement shoot running along the beach during sunset

Future bride and groom laughing running towards the camera on botany bay beach with the sea in the background

Sunset behind the chalk snacks are passing by with a couple walking smiling

Man and woman embrace on botany Bay with a sunset in the background

Couple having emotional kiss on botany Bay in front of the chalk stacks

couple pose for photo in front of the famous botany bay chalk stacks

powerful portrait of engaged couple on botany bay

woman smiles lovingly at her fiance on botany bay during golden hour

couple strike a powerful pose during photography session between botany bays chalk stacks