What is your most memorable wedding?
My most memorable wedding was one I shot in January of 2022. It was in the Ghillie Dhu at Edinburgh City Centre - it was beautiful. The ceremony was candle lit, the decor was elegant and the families were some of the nicest people I have ever met. We took photographs in the venue, on the streets and in the parks of central Edinburgh with the wintery skies and brisk air - it was again, beautiful.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Beautiful, alive, real, powerful and happy.
What about your business are you most proud of?
I am proud of what I accomplish with every wedding I do. Mostly though, I am proud of what I produce for my clients. I am the person responsible for, when you think about it? Responsible for telling the narrative of their day, how it unfolded and telling their story to produce a timeless gallery of photographs to cherish for a lifetime.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Prepare ahead of time. There is no such thing as "planning too far in advance" as your suppliers, vendors and venues can be booked years in advance. So! If you see people or companies you would love to be part of your day, enquire early and get yourself secured with those people!
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
I seen a letter produced from the groom once to the bride early in the morning - the bride had teared up in seconds. The letter had a heartfelt message, but at the bottom of the letter it read the coordinates of their first date then a timeline through all major milestones in their life until the end which read the coordinates of their wedding venue. That, I thought was really thoughtful.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
My process is getting to know you! So, most of my packages have a "pre-wedding shoot" this is where we can meet before the wedding, make introductions and take some photographs to use for social media or cards to send invites. I really like this as it lets us get the chance to go somewhere meaningful to the couple and bring back memories, this always brings the smiles and laughter which I then capture.
After the shoot, I will then make a phonecall or video call to the couple to see how they are doing and to just double check the details for the wedding are finalised.
What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?
I think every couple should take a photograph which shows movement. I absolutely love movement in my images on slow apertures, yeah they may be blurry but you can hear the sound of a still image which sounds impossible, but once you look at that image you can remember the ambient sounds of the surroundings; you can remember the conversation moments before and it takes you back to your special day bringing a smile to your face.
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
The most original photograph I have ever been asked to take at a wedding is a message in a bottle at Cornhill Castle. I have never seen such a lovely sentiment before. It is located in their bridal suite which is three floors high and at the top, you can visit previous messages from newly married couples the night of their wedding that are sealed in glass bottles and mounted in the wall. My couple asked me to capture them writing their messages and it was the most touching thing I have seen.
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
As you know, living in Scotland you can never shy away a rainy wedding day, haha! But I suggest, if you are okay with it to actually embrace the rain... I know, that sounds daunting, but think about it? You want your day captured as it happened, this is where the good memories come from. Taking a run in the rain, hand in hand with your new husband or wife, the rain hitting your skin with all the happiness in the world, right in-front of you. Beautiful.
Describe how you got into photography.
I got into photography shortly after graphic design. I decided, graphic design wasn't for me, I liked to tell stories and what better way to tell stories than to photograph in the style of photo documentary - this also made me dip my toe in video. After realising that video wasn't for me as much as photography, I decided to dive fully into photography and fell in love with the art of storytelling via photographs.