Newquay Engagement Photographer | Brogan & Jerome


As a Newquay Engagement Photographer, I’m always looking for locations that feel relaxed, natural, and a little bit special; and Polly Joke Beach is exactly that. I suggested this spot to Brogan and Jerome not just for its quiet beauty, but for the chance of spotting seals along the coastline and to avoid the strong winds Cornwall has to offer. It’s one of those hidden corners of Cornwall where everything slows down.


They were down in Cornwall to finalise plans for their wedding this July at the St Ives Harbour Hotel, and brought their son along with them, which made the whole shoot feel even more personal as I gave him a Poloroid and he was able to get involved with the shoot too. This wasn’t just an engagement session, it was a snapshot of their life as a family, exactly as it is right now and they couldn't have been more grateful.

A couple holds hands and smiles while walking on a sandy beach under a bright blue sky.

It was one of those classic Cornish days with Bright mid-day sun and a fair bit of wind rolling on to the sea.


Not the “perfect” conditions on paper, but honestly, it didn’t matter. They embraced it completely, and that’s what made it. Windswept hair, big skies, and plenty of laughter; they just enjoyed the moment, and you can feel that in the photos.


We spent the time walking along the beach, letting everything unfold naturally. No awkward posing, no pressure with space to be themselves. Their little boy running ahead, laughter carried on the sea air, and those quiet in-between moments that often mean the most. It’s the same relaxed approach I bring to all my engagement shoots in Cornwall and weddings throughout the year.


And then, just as I was about to say goodbye, we were lucky enough to spot 3 seals out on the water which is something this area is known for, especially around Crantock. It was one of those unplanned moments that couldn’t be staged, and that’s exactly what makes shoots like this so special as there was no promises on seeing the seals.


Couple walking hand in hand on a sandy beach with rocky cliffs and green hills under a clear blue sky.
Black and white photo of a man standing on a beach casting a dramatic shadow on the sand with rocky cliffs in background.

Some shoots feel less like work and more like time spent with good people; this was one of them.


As a Cornwall wedding photographer, these are the moments I’m always drawn to; the real ones. The ones you don’t script, but remember. By the end of it, it didn’t feel like a photoshoot at all; just a walk, a conversation, and time spent together in a beautiful place jsut down the road from home.


I can’t wait to photograph their wedding later this year at the St Ives Harbour Hotel; if this shoot is anything to go by, it’s going to be an incredible day.

Couple holding hands on a sunny beach with a child standing between them near the ocean shoreline.

Planning an Engagement Shoot in Cornwall?


If you’re looking for a Newquay Engagement and Proposal Photographer who has a natural style and approach, I’d love to hear from you. Whether it’s at Polly Joke, Fistral Beach, St Ives or somewhere meaningful to you, we can create something that feels completely personal so it would be great to hear from you.


Get in touch to start planning your shoot.


A joyful couple embracing on a sunny beach, with the man lifting the laughing woman against a blue sky backdrop.
Two adults and a child examine a small object on a sandy beach near rocks on a sunny day.
Couple holding hands walking on sandy beach with ocean waves in background.
A couple holds hands and smiles on a sunny beach with ocean waves and blue sky behind them.
Couple embracing and laughing on a sandy beach with ocean waves and blue sky backdrop.
Couple holding hands walking on a sandy beach with ocean waves and rocky cliffs in the background.
Black and white photo of a man standing on a beach casting a long shadow on the sand with rocky cliffs in background.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss on a sunny beach, man lifting woman, ocean waves and blue sky in background.
Couple laughing on a sandy beach, woman in leopard print jacket getting a piggyback ride on a sunny day.
Couple holding hands walking on a sandy beach with blue sky and ocean waves in the background.
Playful couple enjoying a piggyback ride on a sunny sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.
Couple holding hands walking on sandy beach with rocky cliffs and ocean waves under clear blue sky.
Couple holding hands walking on a sandy beach with rocky cliffs and turquoise ocean waves under a clear blue sky.
A couple laughing on a sandy beach, woman in leopard print top getting a piggyback ride from man in black.
Couple holding hands on a sandy beach, woman smiling back over shoulder, coastal cliffs in background.
Couple embracing on a sandy beach with rocky cliffs and ocean waves under a clear blue sky.
A couple holds hands and walks along a sandy beach on a sunny day with blue skies and ocean waves behind them.