Couples and Engagement Photography Newcastle

For the in-between moments you never think to photograph.

Most of what matters in a relationship happens quietly.
The way you reach for each other without looking.
The familiar jokes.
The calm that settles in when you’re standing side by side.

That’s what these sessions are about.

Not big gestures.
Not manufactured romance.
Just the way it actually feels to be together, right now.

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couples hugging and kissing in the forrest at Watagan state forrest
Woman having a piggy back ride from her fiance in Carrington NSW

You don’t need to be engaged.
You don’t need an announcement or a milestone.
You don’t even need a plan.

Some couples book a session because they’re engaged.
Some because life feels full and they want to remember it.
Some because everything is changing and they don’t want to forget who they were before it did.

All of those reasons are enough.

You don’t need a reason

What it’s like to be photographed this way

We’ll meet somewhere that feels familiar — or somewhere that gives you space to breathe. We’ll walk. We’ll talk. Sometimes we’ll stand quietly. Sometimes you’ll laugh without meaning to.

I won’t ask you to perform or pretend.
I won’t interrupt moments as they’re happening.

I’ll guide when you need it, and step back when you don’t.

Most of the time, the photos happen in between the things you think matter.

Engagement sessions, honestly

An engagement session isn’t about marking a status.
It’s about pausing — before the planning, before the noise, before the next version of your lives begins.

It’s a chance to stand in the middle of it and say: this is us, right here.

If you’re getting married, it also means that when the wedding day arrives, being photographed already feels familiar. Like something you’ve done before. Like something you trust.

These sessions are thoughtfully structured and never rushed.


I work with intention, allowing space for things to unfold naturally while guiding the experience every step of the way.

COUPLES/ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

For couples who want to remember how this season felt.

  • A relaxed couple’s or engagement session

  • One meaningful location

  • Gentle direction only when it’s needed

  • A carefully edited gallery that reflects the time we shared

You won’t be left wondering what to do.
I’ll guide you with intention, while keeping the experience relaxed and unforced.

This is a good fit for couples who value ease, connection, and photographs that feel real.

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couple standing together at Redbead beach at sunset for a couples photoshoot
couple hugging and kissing in front of a 4wd with its lights on, in the bushland of Medowie NSW
couple drinking champagne, sitting at a table and chairs in Newcastle East for their engagement photoshoot
couple walking and holding hands along street in Newcastle

“Thank you so, so much - the photos are amazing! So much better than I could ever have imagined!”

Jasmine & Bryce

  • Woman leaning on her husbands shoulder, wearing a white dress and both looking and smiling at the camera

    "Our photos are simply incredible, and exactly what we wanted. She made us feel so relaxed, and we thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her for our session."

    Alex & Mel

  • Woman sitting in a trolley, being pushed around by her partner on a shopping rooftop. Both are laughing and smiling

    “Kirrilly goes above and beyond. Not only is her work incredible, but she captures the most beautiful moments and emotions. She photographed the real us, in our element, and we couldn't be happier."

    Sarah & Dan

  • Indian couple walking along the water at Redhead beach, holding hands and laughing together

    "Our experience with Kirrilly was amazing, and she made us feel so at ease during our session. We had so much fun and our photos are simply beautiful."

    Chandani & Deepak

  • Couple walking along the beach, holding hands and looking at each other

    "Kirrilly made us feel so at ease, and we are so grateful we were able to work with her. The photos are just incredible and we loved the experience with her"

    Monique & Kai

  • Woman standing with her arms around her partners neck, smiling and looking at the camera

    "Our proposal photoshoot was such a special time for us both, and Kirrilly was so helpful with her input for the planning. We adore our photos and we would recommend her to anyone."

    Gerry & Tina

If you’re after photographs that are relaxed, honest and unforced, I’d love to hear from you.

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A woman with dark hair smiling while hugging a man from behind in a forested outdoor setting, with sunlight illuminating her face.
A happy couple running on a sandy beach during sunset, holding hands and smiling, for a proposal photoshoot in Newcastle NSW.
A couple stands close together on a city sidewalk, leaning against a building with brick and beige walls. They look into each other's eyes, the woman wearing an orange dress and heels, and the man in a white shirt and dark pants.
A couple standing on a rocky beach during sunset, with the ocean and hills in the background, looking at each other affectionately.
A couple sitting on rocks near the beach during sunset, smiling at each other.
A black and white photo of a man and woman standing close together with their foreheads touching, on a bridge outdoors with trees and a distant building in the background.
A couple standing in front of a large rocky cliff, dressed in formal white attire, with the man in a suit and the woman in a traditional dress, at a beach or desert location.
A happy couple embracing outdoors in a wooded area, smiling and laughing together.
A couple embracing closely, with focus on the woman's hands showing an engagement ring on her finger, and her nails painted red.
A couple at the beach, with the man lifting the woman in front of ocean waves, both smiling and embracing.
A couple walking hand in hand on sandy dunes during sunset, with greenery and trees in the background.
A black and white photo of a smiling young woman and man sitting on the ground against a brick wall. The man has a beard and long hair tied back, wearing a dark jacket and light pants. The woman has long blonde hair, wearing a t-shirt and ripped pant
A man and woman holding hands and smiling while leaning against a brick wall with two windows behind them.
A couple sharing a happy moment outdoors, with the woman smiling and leaning into the man's chest.
A woman with long, dark hair smiling and holding hands with a man as they walk through a forested trail for their engagement photoshoot in Port Stephens.
A black-and-white photo of a couple embracing on a beach, close to each other with their foreheads touching and eyes closed.
A happy couple holding hands in the shallow water at the beach, with rocky formations and a clear sky in the background.
A smiling woman and man holding hands and dancing on a city street, with colorful buildings and a tree in the background.
Two young people, a man with a beard and a woman with glasses, standing at an amusement arcade game surrounded by colorful dancing carnival machines and bright lights.
Black and white photo of a woman and a man holding hands on a wooden table, with the woman holding a glass of wine in her other hand.
A couple hugging and smiling on the beach as the waves crash behind them during sunset or sunrise.
A man and woman standing close together outdoors, with the woman resting her head on the man's shoulder. The man is wearing a blue plaid suit jacket and white shirt, and the woman is wearing glasses and a white dress. Green foliage and a building are
A black and white photo of a couple holding hands and looking at each other in a wooded outdoor area, with sunlight shining through the trees, for their engagement photoshoot in the Hunter Valley
A couple embracing each other closely on a beach with green hills and cloudy sky in the background, with the woman's hand resting on the man's face, displaying a large ring.
A young couple hugging outdoors, the woman smiling at the camera, with lush green foliage in the background.
A couple kissing on a bench in front of a dinosaur-themed arcade game in black and white.
A couple walking on the beach holding hands with two dogs, under a colorful sunset sky.
A couple dressed in formal attire walking arm in arm in front of a historic clock tower at sunset.
A man with a beard and a woman with blonde hair are sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, surrounded by green plants, with sunlight streaming in from the back.
A couple standing in the shallow water at the beach, kissing, with the ocean and cloudy sky in the background.
A couple is sitting at a white outdoor table, having drinks, seen from inside a building through a doorway. The scene is set in the late afternoon or early evening with string lights overhead and palm trees in the background.
A man pushing a shopping cart with a smiling girl inside, her arms stretched out wide and one arm raised, on a rooftop parking lot during sunset.
A woman with a ring on her finger is hugging a man from behind, with her hands resting on his shoulder, in a black and white photograph.