Melbourne Engagement Session Photo Shoot by Nikki Russian Photography

Engagement Session Locations

Gardens/Greenery/Parks

  • Williamstown Botanic Gardens

  • Woolrich Lookout, Olinda

  • St Kilda Botanical Gardens

    Plenty of variety, pink roses, tall hedges, palm trees, manicured grassy areas, golden sunset.

  • Fitzroy Gardens (in East Melb)

  • Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens

  • Alexandra Gardens

  • Treasury Gardens

  • Fitzroy Conservatory (East Melbourne)

  • Carlton Gardens

  • Flagstaff Gardens, CBD

    Pink trees in spring

  • Fawkner Park, South Yarra

    Check out Eelaine & Dave’s proposal and engagement session at this location!

    https://www.instagram.com/nikkirussianphotography/p/CY-CXfLvQ9y/?img_index=10

  • Queens Park, Moonee Ponds

    Coloured flowers, lots of palm trees, a lake, big variety of greenery and trees.

  • Abbotsford Convent*

    Dog friendly, on leash only. Photography permit/fee may be required.

  • Overnewton Castle*

    Permit/photography fee required.

  • The Royal Botanic Gardens*

    Dog friendly, on leash only. Photography permit/fee may be required.

  • Dandenong Botanic Gardens*

    Photography permit/fee may be required.

  • Brunswick

  • Malvern Gardens

Beaches

  • Black Rock Beach

  • Half Moon Bay

  • Port Melbourne Beach

  • Williamstown Beach

    Black rocks across the shore

  • Cairn Beach, Flinders/Mornington

    About 2 hours from Melbourne, gorgeous views of the ocean, grassy plains. Requires some walking so comfy shoes are required until we’ve reached the hills!

  • Elwood Beach

Grassy Fields

  • Royal Park

    Huge grassy plains (188 hectares!) that catches a gorgeous sunset. Super close to the CBD.

  • Cairn Beach, Flinders/Mornington

    About 2 hours from Melbourne, gorgeous views of the ocean, grassy plains. Requires some walking so comfy shoes are required until we’ve reached the hills!

  • Plenty Gorge Park, South Morang

    Also sighting of kangaroos if lucky!

Urban/Cool Streets & Architecture

  • Fitzroy

  • Fitzroy Rooftop

  • Collingwood

  • Melbourne CBD – Collins St area

  • Melbourne CBD – Swanston St area

  • Carlton Gardens