After deciding to take engagement photos in London, we started to look around for a photographer based in London. We have checked out photos of over 20 photographers but after viewing Terry's portfolio, we knew that was the style we would like to go for!
Before we arrived London for the photo shoot, we had calls and emails with Terry. She has always been responsive and gave us very sincere advice (unlike some photographers, she never tried to sell you something you aren't nterested in). The fact that we do not live in London is not an issue at all in terms of communication/preparation - quite the opposite, we felt that Terry is so on top of everything and there is nothing to worry about!
We knew we aren't professional models so we (more me than my fiancé haha) did worry that we may look unnatural in photos. Friends around me also shared their own negative photo shoot experience e.g. how exhausting the whole thing is... how difficult it is to manage logistics etc. I therefore did have slight concern before the photo shoot...
Thanks to Terry - my concern was totally unnecessary! The moment I saw Terry, I knew everything is going to be fine and felt much more relaxed. She is the kind of photographers who makes you be yourself, enjoy the photo shoot and gives your confidence that she will take care of the rest. She would never force an idea on you but if you ask her for tips she would give you guidance. She is receptive to suggestions and does her very best to accommodate our preferences. We spent more than 7 hours in various parts of London, taking photos from the morning to sunset, changing outfit twice and having lovely lunch and afternoon tea with Terry and our wonderful make up artist Jennie. Not tiring at all as I thought it would be, the experience was professional, fun and enjoyable.
Most importantly, we have seen our photos now. We love them very much. We even started to think about more photos by Terry in the future - family photos, anniversary photos, etc.
Thank you very much Terry - we will certainly recommend you to our friends in Hong Kong. Hope to see you and Jennie soon again!