07 Oct Engagement Session in Rotterdam, The Netherlands | Leonie + Andy

Andy and Leonie currently live in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, although they are originally from the UK. Leonie hails from Northern England, while Andy is Scottish. A few years ago, they moved to the Netherlands for better job opportunities. Since they hired me to photograph their wedding next year in Loutsa, Greece, we thought it would be a great idea to meet beforehand and have an engagement shoot in Rotterdam. I was excited to visit the city, known for its maritime heritage and home to the largest cargo port in Europe.
We began the engagement session in the beautiful courtyard of Stadhuis (Rotterdam’s City Hall), where actual weddings are held. The stunning architecture, with its grand walls, made it feel like we were visiting an Ivy League university. Afterward, we headed to Oude Haven, the Old Harbour of Rotterdam, to capture more engagement photos as the sunset approached. We wrapped up the session at the Williamsburg Bridge, with perfect weather throughout the day. As it grew colder, we ended our time together on the terrace of a cozy café in Oude Haven, enjoying hot tea and coffee while chatting.