It was great to catch up with Adele & Scott down at Yellowcraigs on Sunday. It was a beautiful afternoon in East Lothian and the light was perfect for some nice engagement photos.
Adele & Scott were great together and really shone in front of the camera. Here's to and awesome Hogmanay wedding!
Ellie & Paul On Their Wedding Day at Archerfield and Dirleton Castle.
Ellie & Paul's wedding in East Lothian has to be up there as one of my all time favourite weddings. Never mind of just 2016! A beautiful church, castle grounds booked for bridal party photos and then down to stunning Archerfield for the reception and I haven't even mentioned Ellie and Paul yet. They were both just terrific and with wonderful families flying in from all over the world, including the USA and even Livingston!
I arrived at the Boathouse for bridal preparations and met Geoff from "Watch The Birdie" Videography for the first time. I knew within seconds we'd get along as he is such a nice guy. Can't believe we've never crossed paths before.
Then it was up to the lodges to meet Paul and his family for a few shots before heading off to St Mary's Church in Haddington. The ceremony was good fun and immediately afterwards the bridal party headed to Dirleton Castle for some photographs before meeting up with wedding guests back at Archerfield's Waterfront.
After the speeches we nipped out to the rock by the sea for some lovely sunset photos and finished the day in style with a jam packed dance floor.
Massive thank you to the Lorenzens and the O'Day's....... Oh what a Day!!
Emma & Thomas with vintage car on their wedding day at Hill Of Tarvit.
Emma & Thomas' wedding took place at St Agathas Church in Methil with the reception a the stunning Hill Of Tarvit. It was a beautiful day as I set off and headed over the Forth Road Bridge to the Kingdom of Fife.
Bridal preparations were at Hill Of Tarvit in the little cottages just a hundred yards or so from the main house. Thomas was getting ready in the next cottage so Emma was making sure he didn't get a glimpse of his bride in the window as he headed off to the church.
It was great to see Stuart again who was conducting the ceremony. I saw him at Tania & Dale's wedding the week before as well as at Theresa and Andy's wedding up in Glenfinnan. It really is a small world.
As guests arrived at the reception they were greeted with drinks and canopies and it was a great day for chatting and meeting guests outside. I grabbed a few candid shots of the fun before starting the group shots and shots of Emma & Thomas. Colin from Cam-Media was capturing the day on video and joined us for the bride and groom shots. Always great to work with Colin, a true professional.
After dinner (which we were kindly treated to) it was time for a few more shots in the nice evening light then first dance and party.
Cheri & Craig's Wedding Photography At The Ghillie Dhu In Edinburgh.
Cheri & Craig's wedding at The Ghillie Dhu in Edinburgh was a truly international occasion. Guests from Cheri's home in Canada met with Craig's family from Scotland at one of Edinburgh's best wedding venues.
I met up with the girls at The Carlton Highland for bridal preparations, the head down to the Ghillie Dhu to meet Craig and the boys as they greeted family and friends arriving for the wedding.
The Ghillie Dhu is simply stunning with the Auditorium one of the best ceremony rooms I've seen. The atmosphere is just perfect with low lighting from the over head chandeliers. Cheri looked stunning as she made her way down the aisle to meet Craig. After the ceremony the immediate family headed to Princes Street Gardens for some family shots. Then before and after dinner we had Edinburgh on our doorstep for some fantastic shots of Cheri and Craig featuring Edinburgh as a back drop. perfect to relive back home in Canada.
I headed off to the west coast on Friday to meet up with Christine & Stephen for their Engagement Shoot. It was great to finally meet up with the happy couple at The Waterside to chat over ideas and plans for the wedding over nice hot cup of coffee. It was actually pretty chilly outside!
Not long now to the autumnal wedding day at the stunning, Enterkine House.
Calton Hill, one of those places that if you asked people from Edinburgh if they'd been up there, a large percentage would say no. The views are stunning though!
Paula and Paul slipped into the photos really quickly. They said they were a little nervous to start with but it didn't show at all. Both so natural in front of the camera. We had a wander around Calton Hill, climbing the monument first then heading round to get some shot with Arthurs Seat as a backdrop. Finally it was down to street level for a few, less windswept shots.
The perfect Scottish summer wedding at one of the countries premier venues. Cara & Neale's wedding day at Rufflets, near St Andrews was extra special on so many levels.
When I arrived at Rufflets the girls were getting ready upstairs with hair and make-up in full swing. It was a such a relaxed, fun atmosphere and looking out from the balcony, the sun was shining and I knew then, it was going to be a beautiful day.
Neale & the boys arrived in plenty of time so we got a few shots before the got themselves ready to greet all the wedding guests. The celebrant, Iain Whitelaw was actually Cara's father. I've worked with Iain several times before and it really was a privilege to be there capturing his daughter and future son-in-law's wedding day.
The sun was shining so it was Rufflets' first outdoor ceremony of the year and it was simply fantastic! Beautiful chair coverings, flowers and little hears hanging from the trees nearby were just a few of the lovely touches.
After the wedding ceremony it was a drinks reception in the sun where the happy couple had time to mingle and chat with family and friends. Once the group shots and bridals were all done it was speeches and dinner.
Finally it was time for the first dance and there party! The dance floor was full from the 2nd dance and was still packed when I left. What an amazing day!
Venue: Rufflets | Wedding Decor: Zenith Events | Band: Soul Inferno | Dress Boutique: Pan Pan Bridal | Dress Designer: Love Marley | Florist: Jill Pryde | Makeup Artist: Kerry Scanlon | Hairstylist: Amber Brownless | Kilts: Kirk Wynd Highland House | Wedding Celebrant: Iain Whitelaw | Videography: Alba Video (Tom Alba) | Wedding Cake: Caked By Anna Wilson | Wedding Stationery: Kenny Smith (Cribs Graphics)
It was a typical Scottish summer morning on Sunday past when I met up with Kirsty & Blair for their engagement session at Crichton Castle. You can hear a pin drop when you're up there as there's virtually nothing from the 21st century up there. You can almost transport yourself back in time.
It was a great session with Kirsty and Blair. The wedding is at The Vu in September and it's going to be awesome!
It's been a long time since I've done a photo shoot in the pouring rain but I have to say, I'd love to do more. Natasha & Donald were really up for getting out there in the rain at Yellowcraigs.
We started in the woods as when we first arrived it was torrential! Bouncing off the pavement kind of rain so my plan was to start with some shots in the woodland and hope that the heavy stuff would be off by the time we hit the beach. I love it when a plan comes together!
Emma and Thomas with the iconic Forth Bridge.
I met up with Emma and Thomas down at Hawes Pier, South Queensferry for their engagement shoot. It was such a gorgeous day for a stroll along the town, chatting about wedding plans and taking a few photos as we went.
The big day is next month in Leven and the Hill Of Tarvit in Cupar.
Laura & Fraser's Balbirnie House wedding was simply magical. The venue was stunning as usual but even more so with the recently decorated bridal suites. It was these luxurious surroundings where I met with Laura and the girls for the bridal prep.
Fraser and the boys were only one floor up so it was great to be able to get some shots of the guys getting ready for the big day. Or maybe that should be... trying to tie their cravats. Thank you YouTube!
Laura's father escorted the beautiful bride down to the Orangery for the ceremony which was wonderfully presided over by Sandy Geddes. After the confetti and family photographs we wandered around the grounds at Balbirnie for some nice shots with Laura & Fraser before dinner. Colin Moxey was doing a grand job capturing all the moments of the day on video and it was great to work with him.
Then all that was left was to party!! What a fantastic wedding at Balbirnie House. Congratulations to Laura and Fraser!
Laura & Fraser's Suppliers:
Venue: Balbirnie House
Videography: Colin Moxey
Band: T-Junction
Dress Boutique: Dollar Bridal Studio
Dress Designer: Ronald Joyce
Hairstylist: Louise Linton
Makeup Artist: Jenna Trowell
Kilts: Kilt Hire Co
Planner: Sarah Rees
Wedding Cake: Jannetta's Gelateria
Celebrant: Sandy Geddes
I met up with Hazel and Stewart and Rosslyn Chapel which was made even more famous by "The DaVinci Code". Zoe the labrador came along with us for some photos too. She's lovely and at 13 years old was keeping up superbly.
We chatted about the plans for the wedding day at Cornhill Castle as we walked through the countryside grabbing a few shots here and there. Hazel was a total natural as was Stewart once we got going. Great couple and a gorgeous summer wedding to look forward too!
A blustery photoshoot down at Gullane with Emma & Shane. Gullane is such a lovely beach for photographs as it has everything. Those dunes, white sands and the crescent shape which looks awesome in the background.
Emma & Shane were up for pretty much anything and they had a ball. It really shines through in the photos just how much they mean to each other. It was a joy to see and photograph. The big day is next month in Melrose!
I met up with Louise and Campbell at Vogrie Country Park for their engagement session on a chilly but nice early spring day. It's alway since to see the early nerves melt away as the session goes on and by the end, I think they forgot I was there in some of the shots.
Roll on July at the Norton House Hotel!
It was off to the very picturesque village of Falkland for Catriona & Daniel's engagement session on Sunday. It's a lovely place and most recently gained some attention as a filming location in the hit Amazon Prime show "Outlander".
It was a gorgeous morning for a stroll around the woods with little Alfie the dog, running after his tennis ball. Catriona and Daniel were both so much fun and relaxed into the session from the very beginning.
The big day is this June at The Macdonald Forrest Hills Hotel and I reckon it's going to be a cracker!
It was a stunning early Spring day at Vogrie Country Park for Tania and Dale's engagement shoot. Vogrie is fast becoming the most popular location for the e-sessions. No wonder though, it's beautiful there.
Tania and Dale (and the dogs) were great. We wandered around the park on what was a very busy Sunday morning due the rare sunshine but Tania and Dale didn't seem to notice. The big day is in June at the spectacular Melville Castle.
I met up with Amy and Kyle at Rodney Gardens in Perth last Sunday for their Engagement Shoot. It was great to catch up with Amy & Kyle before the wedding and as they live all the way up in Aberdeenshire, we chose Perth as a great location halfway between us.
They were both great and we got some great shots. With Amy & Kyle and Aswanley for a venue, this is going to be an awesome wedding!
I met up with Rhona, Graham and little Isla at Hawes Pier, South Queensferry last Sunday. We had rescheduled from a couple of weeks previous as that day the weather was terrible. Sunday was perfect though.
We picked out a lovely spot beyond Hawes Pier for some great shots with the Forth Bridge in the background. A great little place for future reference!
We took a stroll along to the harbour chatting about the plans for the big day next month. The big day will be here before we know it.
Cliona and Stuart came all the way from Australia for their wedding at Dalhousie Castle. With guests coming in from Ireland as well as all over the UK this was one big international wedding right here in the heart of Scotland.
I arrived for bridal preparations with hair and make-up in full swing while my good friend Colin from Cam-Media Videography was busy filming shots of the shoes and other details. The girls were having a great time being pampered as the ceremony time fast approached.
I found Stuart in the Library Bar adding the finishing touches to his speech as the other guests started to gather in the bar. It was time for the ceremony and time to head off to the church in Rosewell.
Cliona looked stunning in vintage style dress and birdcage fascinator. Her father walked her down the Aisle at St Matthews Church in Rosewell. After the ceremony we all headed back to Dalhousie Castle for drinks and photographs. It's such a beautiful place for any wedding photographer to work in. Spectacular views as well as nice period details inside. Easy to see why this is one of my favourite venues.
After dinner the sun was setting and the light was terrific. I knew we had to get out there and Colin had found a gap in the fence to the cornfield next to the castle. What a way to finish the perfect wedding day. Fantastic couple at sunset in a Scottish Castle. Doesn't get any better!
Caroline & Owen's Glencorse House wedding in the heart of Midlothian was a fantastic day. Bridal preparations were taking place at Caroline's mum's place in Edinburgh. It's a great time for bride and bridesmaid to chill and be pampered before the ceremony.
I arrived at Glencorse Kirk nice and early and was blown away! It's the first time I have shot a wedding at Glencorse and to have the consecrated kirk available for pretty much any kind of service you like is fantastic. Then you add in the beautiful stately home grounds and huge marquee and you have one amazing wedding venue.
The guests started to arrive then the boys made their entrance via golf buggy! It started to rain after a few minutes so everyone headed inside to await Caroline's arrival. The ceremony was conducted by Humanist celebrant Ken McMillan.
After the ceremony guests gathered by the main house for drinks and canapés while Caroline, Owen and I headed around the grounds in the golf buggy getting some gorgeous bride and groom shots. Everywhere you looked there was a photo opportunity.
After the speeches and dinner, the evening guests arrived as light was fading. the marquee now lit up like a beacon as more and more guests arrived, ready to dance the night away.
