I met up with The Pettigrew's last Sunday for a nice early Spring family shoot but the rain came belting down after only about twenty minutes. It was a great laugh though and Natalie, Sandy and Alfie were definitely up for it as you can see from the rain soaked final shot. Defintely going to do another shoot, maybe in April when the weather is a little less wild.
Edinburgh
Louise & Andrew's E-Session In Edinburgh
I met up with Louise & Andrew for their E-Session hoping for gorgeous shots with views over Edinburgh. Sadly as is often the case this year, it was howling with wind up on Calton Hill. We decided to head down into Edinburgh's Old Town for photographs instead as this would give us more shelter from the gales. Really glad we did as Louise and Andrew were brilliant wether we were in front of big grafitti garage doors or the Royal Mile.
Justine & Andy's Engagement Shoot at Calton Hill
Calton Hill is easily the most popular choice for e-session photography. Amazing views of Edinburgh as well as Arthur's Seat over the other side. We started the day with Justine's makeover shoot with Helen at CityBrides. Justine looked stunning and thankfully the wind up on Calton Hill was pretty calm. While we were up there we watched a couple from Singapore actually get married on the hill with a dove release and even a drone camera flying around. It was amazing! Looking forward to the wedding now. Not long now guys!
Balmoral Hotel Wedding Photography & Lothian Chambers - Carys & Craig
The Balmoral Hotel is the most iconic building in Edinburgh and a very popular venue for weddings. Carys and Craig were actually tying the knot at Lothian Chambers over on George IV Bridge before heading back to the Balmoral for the wedding breakfast and the reception. We started at The Balmoral for the bridal prep shots where Freda Howden had just started Carys' make-up. Family were coming and going, the weather was great, not just for December up here but just in general. The sun was shining...I was going to be a perfect day.
Then it was off the Lothian Chambers in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town for the wedding ceremony. It's a stunning building with ornate marble pillars and beautiful wood features. The guests gathered in anticipation for Cary's arrival as Craig shared a joke with Andy at the top of the room. Carys looked just stunning as her and her father walked down the aisle.
After the ceremony it was outside for the group shots which we had pre-arranged so we could get through them nice and quickly. It was getting a little colder now so I didn't want the guests hanging around too much. Once the family shots were done we wandered the High Street to get some nice portraits of Carys and Craig before heading back to The Balmoral where we were greeted by Toastmaster Bob and The Balmoral's fantastic (Award Winning) wedding planner Elizabeth Lorimer. As always the staff at The Balmoral were wonderful and we were offered the chance to head up to the roof of the building for a few more shots of Carys & Craig. Toastmaster Bob led the way to the roof and kept us entertained in the chilling wind up there. Toastmaster Bob was fantastic and a highly recommended addition to any wedding to add a little bit of gravitas and fun to your special day.
After dinner we had the speeches followed by the dancing in to the night. What a fantastic day and it really doesn't get any better! Loved every minute!
Balmoral Hotel Wedding Photography
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Reception Venue: The Balmoral Wedding Venue: Lothian Chambers Wedding Planner: Elizabeth Lorimer at The Balmoral Toastmaster: Robert Henderson - toastmasterbob@blueyonder.co.uk tel: 07749 828664 Make up: Freda Howden MUA Hair By: Caitlin at Philip Politi Bouquet Flowers: Narcissus Flowers Flowers At The Venue: Garlands Florist Wedding Cake: I J Mellis Cheesemongers
Ghillie Dhu Wedding Photography - Billie & Daniel
in Ghillie Dhu
Another first for me this year. Billie & Daniel had chosen the Ghillie Dhu in the heart of Edinburgh's West End for their wedding and what a stunning venue it is too. The interior really is something special with those awesome chandeliers in the ceremony/reception room. I met up with the boys as they greeted the guests on arrival before Billie and her dad pulled up in their vintage wedding car. Billie looked beautiful in her dress and her dad looked so proud as he walked her down the aisle. The family shots were taken by the Ross Fountain in Princes Street Gardens followed by bride and groom shots. The speeches were brilliant. All from the heart and some great laughs in there too.
Ghillie Dhu Wedding Photography
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Flowers: Curcuma Flowers
Venue: Ghillie Dhu
Wedding Photography At The Hub - Abby & Colin
in The Hub
Abby & Colin's wedding at The Hub was definitely one of those, "I don't feel like I'm actually working today" deals. It's a gorgeous building inside and out with Edinburgh's old town right outside the front door. Factor in a beautiful bride a handsome groom, fantastic family and friends and you really can't go wrong. Epic, is how I'd describe it. I met Abby and the girls down at Ju-Pa hairdressing in Leith for all the bridal prep shots before heading along to Colin's parents for a few shots of Colin getting ready for the big day. Then Luke (The videographer) and I headed back to meet Abby and the girls for shots of the shoes, dresses etc.
I love to photograph the guests as they arrive at the venue. All those smiles, laughs and tears really make the story of the day come alive. Abby looked stunning as she emerged from the white taxi at the door of The Hub. We grabbed a few shots before going inside for the wedding ceremony.
Abby and Colin were terrific all day and I can't thank them enough for asking me to be part of their big day. They smiled, laughed and enjoyed every minute of the day which made my job so easy. The ceremony was lovely but there was some laughter too and it all added up to the perfect wedding. We grabbed a few shots of Abby & Colin after the main family shots but it's important that the bride and groom mingle and enjoy the company of their family and friends on their wedding day. I always say, it's your wedding day, not a photoshoot. Summer or Autumn weddings are great in that respect as you can take some more shots after the meal if needed to break things up a little and that's exactly what we did.
The light was fading fast however so I called in a friend of mine who drives a black cab in the city. He was waiting at the door for us so we could get down the Princess Street Gardens and back up to the Royal Mile to get all the shots we wanted before we lost the light. We made it in the nick of time but it was so worth it.
Thank you again Abby and Colin, it was a privilege to be there.
Video: Videographer Our Wedding Edinburgh
Venue: Wedding venue The Hub
Abby & Colin's E-Session on Arthurs Seat
The bravest couple of the day award went to Abby & Colin. They got up onto that rocky ledge with the wind buffeting them and posed for that shot with those gorgeous clods as the backdrop. Kudos to you both! I always say, the first ten minutes for every couple is a little embarrassing but Abby & Colin just clicked into it immediately and were so much fun and very relaxed in front of the camera. Total naturals! The Hub in Edinburgh is going to be Epic!
George Hotel Wedding Photography - Lindsay & Andrew
I had never been in the grounds of Loretto School in Musselburgh before, so had no idea what to expect when I headed down early to take a little look around. The church reminds me a little bit of the Sydney Opera House inside with all it's beautifully finished curved wooden architecture. After the ceremony we headed in the wedding car (with me onboard) to The George Hotel for the reception. The George Hotel really do know how to put a wedding on and they were at their best again for Lindsay and Andrew. After the wedding breakfast we headed down to Princes Street and the National Galleries for some typical spectacular Edinburgh backdrops. Finally we headed up to the Panoramic Suite on the roof of the hotel for some nice shots at sunset.
Angela & James' Pre-Wedding Shoot at Calton Hill, Edinburgh.
I reckon I am very lucky to be from the beautiful City of Edinburgh. The Athens of the north as it is also known. Both Athens and Edinburgh were built between 7 hills and hence the nickname.I met Angela & James on a gorgeous lare Autumn afternoon on Calton Hill. The views of the city from up there are simply breathtaking. If you are coming to Edinburgh for a weekend or a holiday, you must take a trip up there. it's only 5 mins from the city centre.
Angela & James laughed their way through the shoot which makes my job so easy. Really natural and fun shots, which I love.
