Kirstie and Kraig

At the new Lothian Chambers Kirstie with her Best Maid having a chuckle  Read More →

Where there’s a will, there’s a way

Image - Kelly in the grounds of Linlithgow Palace. Recently I was asked by the Minister NOT to photograph during the service. He did allow me some ‘photography time’ during the first hymn, then I was to remove myself.  Read More →

It’s Uncle Bob or Me?

Image - DonaldJohn with his brothers in Queen Street Gardens. Now there’s a point. We know times are hard and money is tight but why cut corners and ask a friend or family member to take your wedding photographs. Think about the consequences if something goes wrong – feuds, blames and grief.  Read More →

How Much?

Image - Naomi with her sisters in Holyrood Abbey, Palace of Holyrood. A photographer working in London told me a real story about his first Jewish wedding. He had the couple and her parents at his studio where he demonstrated his work and discussed their plans for the day, however, he noticed the bride’s father was very agitated. So he asked him what was the problem.  Read More →

Don’t rush down the aisle

Image - Ginger in the Chapel of Borthwick Castle. You’ve got the dress, the look stunning and everyone is looking at you. Now all you have to do is get to the Groom and say “I Do”.  Read More →

Garters and Bows

Michelle with her Flower Girls. Make sure your Garter elastic is tight or you may get strange looks as you walk down the aisle. And check your suspender adjusters too … you have been warned.  Read More →

Don’t tell the Bride

Image - Sarah & Paul with friends at Prestonfield. The guests went silent and eyed each other as no-one wanted to look at the bride, especially the Groom. The Best Man now hoped for the ground to open up and swallow him whole!  Read More →

Profiteroles don’t like the Sun

Image - casual stroll across Princes Mall, Edinburgh. A French wedding cake was the order of the day – a stunning pyramid of hand-made profiteroles, stuffed with soft cream and topped with delicate dark chocolate.  Read More →

Arrive and Exit with STYLE

Image - Happy Families at Dalhousie Castle. In Mallorca, in the beautiful mountain town of Soller, while sitting eating our lunch in the shaded square, we were lucky to be there just before the wedding in the church began. What was different about the wedding could certainly be adopted here in Britain.  Read More →

Pins or Magnets?

Image - in the grounds of Duns Castle. Recently we arrived at the Groom’s house and started to photograph the Groom with his Parents but wait, where were the button holes?  Read More →