Melbourne Engagement Session Photo Shoot by Nikki Russian Photography

Engagement Session Locations

Gardens/Greenery/Parks

Woolrich Lookout, Olinda

Check out Nimasha & Ivy’s engagement session at this location!
https://www.nikkirussianphotography.com.au/engagements-galleries/nimasha-ivy
St Kilda Botanical Gardens

Plenty of variety, pink roses, tall hedges, palm trees, manicured grassy areas, lush during sunset!
Check out Lea & Chris’s engagement session at this location!
https://www.nikkirussianphotography.com.au/engagements-galleries/lea-chris
Williamstown Botanic Gardens

Plenty of greenery variety and close by to Williamstown Beach if you want both gardens and beach pics!
Check out Alyssa & Marcus’s engagement session at this location!
https://www.nikkirussianphotography.com.au/engagements-galleries/alyssa-marcus-engagement
Alexandra Gardens, Melb CBD

Lots of variety across the gardens, more photo spots by the Yarra, and just a short walk from the iconic Flinders bridge to watch the sun set!
Check out Monika & Kane’s engagement session at this location!
https://www.nikkirussianphotography.com.au/engagements-galleries/monika-kane
Fitzroy Gardens (in East Melb)

Dog friendly. Check out Ali & Michael’s autumn shoot, with lush orange foliage, the Temple Of Winds elegant structure and other rotunda’s.
https://www.nikkirussianphotography.com.au/engagements-galleries/ali-michael-engagement
You can also view another angle of the gardens, The Temple of The Winds and green tree-lined paths in Lyndsay & Erica’s wedding ceremony, photographed in summer.
https://www.nikkirussianphotography.com.au/lyndsay-erica
Carlton Gardens
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens

Not possible to visit during sunset/capture golden lighting at this garden, but late afternoon is still lovely year round.
Treasury Gardens

The classic city gardens!
Fitzroy Conservatory (East Melbourne)
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 *$

*Photography fee/permit may be required.
Dog friendly, on leash only.
Overnewton Castle *$

*Photography fee/permit required.
The Royal Botanic Gardens *$

*Photography fee/permit may be required.
Arguably the best Botanic Gardens in Melbourne. Dog friendly, on leash only. No closing time, so golden sunsets during summer are possible!
Dandenong Botanic Gardens *$

*Photography fee/permit may be required.
Brunswick
Malvern Gardens

Beaches

Black Rock Beach

Black Rock Beach and Half Moon Bay are in the same area, just a very short drive between each other. Black Rock Beach has a lot more rock formations and is often a bit less busy than Half Moon Bay.
Half Moon Bay

Check out Melissa & Andrew’s engagement session!
https://www.nikkirussianphotography.com.au/engagements-galleries/melissa-andrew
Check out Liz & Pete’s engagement session!
https://www.nikkirussianphotography.com.au/engagements-galleries/liz-pete
Port Melbourne Beach

Check out these two engagement sessions at Port Melbourne Beach!
Rowen & Harman on a cloudy evening. We went from the beach to the iconic timber stumps of Princes Pier. https://www.nikkirussianphotography.com.au/engagements-galleries/rowen-harman
Jasmine & Georgia frolicking along the beach on a sunny clear-skies evening, ending with a dip in the water! https://www.nikkirussianphotography.com.au/engagements-galleries/jasmine-georgia-port-melbourne-engagement
Williamstown Beach

Black rocks across the shore, some grassy pockets.
Cairn Beach, Flinders/Mornington

About 2 hours from Melbourne, gorgeous views overlooking the ocean, grassy plains. We’ll need to walk up the hills, so comfy shoes are required until we’ve reached the top!
Elwood Beach

Grassy Fields

Royal Park

Huge grassy plains (188 hectares!) that catches a gorgeous sunset. Close to the CBD, and no closing time!
Check out Casey & Vanessa frolicking in the golden fields: https://www.nikkirussianphotography.com.au/engagements-galleries/casey-vanessa-engagement
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!