Mirlah Richardson has certainly delivered a narrative punch with this one, mastering silhouette photography at a recent couple session. I’ve crowned it as our ‘Image of the Week’ as it’s the kind of photograph that could be more than one genre. It could be a book cover – it could easily depict a love story or a mystery. It inspires me to consider engagement sessions designed to mimic the intrigue of novel covers.

There’s an enigmatic quality here. This isn’t your typical engagement photograph; it’s steeped in a moody ambience that entices you to look closer. The couple, silhouetted within the tunnel’s frame, are caught in an embrace but they are in darkness so the mood is more mystery than romance. It’s this duality that makes it stand out.

What I particularly admire is Mirlah’s play with light and shadow. The silhouette technique isn’t just a clever trick of the light; it’s a storytelling device. It leaves room for the viewer’s imagination, inviting us to fill in the details. Who are they? What are they saying? The scene is set; the plot is ours to write.

Choosing this photo as the ‘Image of the Week’ is a nod to Mirlah’s creativity, that willingness to step away from her comfort zone. It’s a celebration of how intimacy can be both obvious and enigmatic, and how an engagement session can reveal more layers than just a happy couple.

The beauty of this image – is it doesn’t tell you what to feel, it simply presents a scene that is yours to interpret.