Jennifer and Donny met during their very first week as university students. Their relationship would bring them on many adventures, including moving to New Zealand before returning to live together in Scotland. Their wedding took place at Orocco Pier in South Queensferry, on a beautiful sunny day overlooking the Firth of Forth and the iconic Forth Rail Bridge. I loved spending the day with these two, taking pictures on the picturesque main street with all the colorful buildings.
Laura and Curtis's Gosford House Wedding
Laura is Scottish, Curtis is Canadian and, like many couples during the Covid era, planning a wedding with all the restrictions was tough. But despite postponements and international family unable to physically attend the wedding, these two came through all the challenges to host a beautiful, intimate wedding at Gosford House in East Lothian. The wedding marked the end to long distance dating for the couple and Curtis’s family in Canada were able to join in via web call. Gosford House only has a handful of weddings each year, so I was honored to be able to photograph in such a gorgeous space and around the wonderful grounds.
Eleanor and Eoin's Dynamic Earth Wedding
Eleanor and Eoin are one of my 2020 clients whose bigger wedding plans were disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. I had seen them at the end of February for their engagement session, just a few weeks before lockdown happened. To keep everyone safe, they’ve rescheduled their big party for next summer, but still wanted to get legally married this year. So on the date their big wedding would have been taking place, they had an elopement-style ceremony with an intimate gathering of close family members and friends at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh. The day was completely lovely, with slices of cake and champagne, and a bride & groom portrait session in adjacent Holyrood Park. I’m looking forward to photographing their reception next year, but am so glad that I could be there this summer to capture their marriage.
Gemma and Garry's George Hotel Wedding
Gemma and Garry were such a lovely couple with whom to work and their Edinburgh city center wedding, taking place at the Intercontinental George Hotel, right in the heart of the city, was a classy affair and lots of fun to photograph. From the bagpiper announcing their entrance to the lucky six pence that Gemma put into her shoe for good luck to the charms Gemma tied around her bouquet featuring pictures of beloved relatives, their wedding was filled with personal touches that will stay in my mind for a long time. I wish them many happy years together as husband and wife.
Janine and Zack's Griffith Park engagement
Janine and Zack are having their wedding in Scotland this autumn, but they live in Los Angeles so the stars aligned when I was in town recently and we got to photograph their engagement session at the always-beautiful Griffith Park. It was a great chance to meet them before they travel to Scotland for their big day and I loved having a break from the cold Scottish winter to soak up some sunshine.
Alex and Archie's Kelso Farm Wedding
After being together for several years, living in Australia and traveling the world together, Alex and Archie got married at his family farm in Kelso, in the Scottish Borders. The day was a joyful family affair with bouquets and a gorgeous flower crown made by Alex’s friend and the whole crowd erupting into a singalong during the ceremony. I loved all the cute touches, like the cozy blankets on the chilly day and the bright, homegrown sunflowers everywhere.
Annabel and Hamish's Humbie Kirk Wedding
Annabel and Hamish met when they were in the same university program, but fell in love when both ended up living in London for work. Annabel and Hamish’s wedding was the most beautiful day. The ceremony at the picturesque Humbie Kirk in the Scottish Borders, followed by a reception at Hamish’s uncle’s house, was like a country wedding fantasy and I loved being there with my camera to witness the day.
