EMILY MONTAY

From Hong Kong to the English Coastline, a Cliffside Elopement for Nathalie & Steven.
EMILY MONTAY PHOTOGRAPHY
July 3rd, 2026

For this couple, travelling from Hong Kong to England for their elopement photography was deeply personal. It was about returning to the place where they first met while studying abroad at university—a country that continues to hold a special place in their story.
They chose the chalk cliffs of the South Downs for an intimate elopement session, embracing the English landscape in all its unpredictability. The wind barely stopped all evening, adding movement and a little bit of chaos to every frame.
As the sun dropped lower, the light became exceptionally golden. The bride wore a custom gown by a Chinese designer, the embellishments really catching the late evening light. Such a pleasure to photograph these two and to be a part of their wedding journey!
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Photography: Emily Montay Photography



























