Antoine & Cyrielle

Couples Session

29 October 2025

Muriwai Beach

Muriwai Beach

A moody couples photoshoot at Muriwai Beach with Antoine & Cyrielle, where heavy clouds rolled in and rain looked close, but we went ahead and captured some beautiful, natural moments by the coast.

Couple embracing by the ocean with gentle wind and overcast skies during a romantic beach photography session in Auckland
Couple embracing by the ocean with gentle wind and overcast skies during a romantic beach photography session in Auckland

This shoot with Antoine & Cyrielle almost didn’t happen. The weather at Muriwai was looking rough, heavy clouds, strong wind, and it felt like rain could start at any moment. But they were both keen to go ahead anyway, especially after getting fresh haircuts just for the shoot. And honestly, I’m glad we did.

They were such a relaxed couple to work with, and that made everything feel easy right from the start. We walked along the beach, dealing with the wind and the changing light, but it actually added to the whole vibe of the shoot. Muriwai on a cloudy day has a completely different feel, a bit more raw and dramatic, and it suited them perfectly.

At one point it looked like the rain was finally going to hit, but we managed to get everything we needed just in time. Those kinds of conditions usually feel like a risk going in, but they often end up creating something a bit more unique.

This was definitely one of those shoots.

Antoine & Cyrielle

Antoine and Cyrielle smiling together on Muriwai Beach in Auckland, with rugged coastal cliffs and sea stack behind them during a moody couples photoshoot
Antoine laughing while holding Cyrielle close on Muriwai Beach, with soft coastal cliffs behind them during a relaxed couples photography session
Cyrielle smiling at Antoine on Muriwai Beach in Auckland, captured against soft green cliffs and wet sand during a romantic couples photoshoot
Antoine and Cyrielle walking hand in hand along Muriwai Beach, with dramatic cliffs and ocean waves creating a moody coastal couple portrait
Antoine and Cyrielle holding hands on Muriwai Beach in Auckland, framed by a dramatic sea stack and cloudy sky during their couples photoshoot
Antoine and Cyrielle walking together along the shoreline at Muriwai Beach, with waves, cliffs and seabirds behind them in Auckland
Antoine and Cyrielle standing near the water at Muriwai Beach in Auckland, with sea foam, cliff reflections and a dramatic coastal backdrop
Antoine and Cyrielle running playfully along Muriwai Beach, with ocean waves and rugged cliffs behind them during a natural couples session

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