BW portrait of bride and groom in a tender embrace

The Sacred Heart of Jesus and St John the Evangelist, Bushey, England Elopement Photo Story Award by: Tori Deslauriers

Shy bride and groom share a tender embrace in their favorite wedding photo, taken in Bushey, England. They prove that beauty shines through even the most camera-shy souls.

Image Location:

Bushey Rose Garden, Bushey

A posed photo of the bride and groom. They both told me they were very shy and were dreading having photos taken together as they feel they are unphotogenic and uncomfortable in front of the camera. This was their favourite photo of the two of them together.

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