Family Shoot with Natalie, Sandy & Alfie

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. Natalie Sandy & Alfie-13.jpg Natalie Sandy & Alfie-40.jpg Natalie Sandy & Alfie-53.jpg Natalie Sandy & Alfie-83.jpg Natalie Sandy & Alfie-108.jpg Natalie Sandy & Alfie-148.jpg

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.

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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!

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Emma & William's Engagement Shoot

Now and again I like to set off on my travels for a shoot so I jumped in the car and headed down to Garlieston all the way down in Dumfries & Galloway for Emma & William's E-Session. I was really looking forward to getting a look at the setting for the wedding as this was a bespoke setup at the family holiday home by the coast. It's going to look stunning come the summer. Here's a handful of the shots from the shoot but keep an eye out for some awesome pictures this summer. This setting is stunning!

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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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Suppliers:

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

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Carberry Tower Wedding Photography - Alison & Neil

Just five minutes up the road for Alison & Neil's Wedding at Carberry Tower. The last time I was there the stunning marquee out out the lawns wasn't there before but what a fantastic addition it is. Carberry Tower pretty much has everything you could wish for on your wedding day. When I arrived, Neil and the boys were enjoying a drink in the snooker room and chatting with friends and family. We did some shots of the guys on the long driveway leading up to the hotel and thankfully, even though we were in the midsts of December, it wasn't actually that cold at all. I then headed up to Alison's room to get some shots of her with Mum, Dad and Sis. She looked stunning and her dress was equally beautiful. A few shots in the room and then it was show time.

The staff at the Hotel were terrific and were chatting at interacting with the guests as they made their way to the ceremony room. It may have been winter but it was a lovely chilled laid back atmosphere. After the ceremony it was time for the family shots which we whizzed through. I always chat about group shots before the big day and just had the guests needed for the shots on hand. That meant with light fading fast we could get some great shots of Alison & Neil, in and around the grounds.

Finally it was off to the new marquee, which looked amazing,for speeches, dinner and a fantastic party! Even some Old Skool thrown in there which kept me entertained as I grabbed some shots of the dancing guests. Finally as Neil is a Physics teacher, I just wanted to ask what he has for his dinner at night. Fission Chips apparently! No? Oh alright then.

Carberry Tower Wedding Photography

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Suppliers:

Venue: Carberry Tower Wedding Coordinator: Ashley at Carberry Tower Wedding Dress: Susan Gregory Flowers: Roseparks Wedding Stationary: Tree Of Hearts Make-Up: BeautyBox Wedding cake: 3D Cakes of Edinburgh DJ: Chaplins Discos

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The Vu Wedding Photography - Danielle & Gary

The Vu has to be central Scotland's most popular venue. They are so popular in fact that there is pretty much a wedding on at The Vu every day of the week and it's easy to see why. It's built with one purpose in mind....weddings! After a few getting ready shots with Danielle and the girls, I headed off to The Vu to meet with Gary and the boys. Hearts were playing Hibs that day and this could have presented a major problem as Gary is a huge Hearts fan. So you may ask, was he late? Not a chance! He met the guys for a drink in a nearby pub to watch the first half which took them neatly to the scheduled arrival time at the venue. Nicely done Gary.

Another fun filled wedding day with no one taking themselves too seriously at all. laughs all the way which I hope you can see from the pictures. Also, huge kudos goes to Danielle's dad who wore the Hearts tartan on the day. He's a huge Hibs fan so to wear your big rivals tartan for your daughters big day is the stuff off legends. Imagine your Celtic mate wearing a Rangers tartan or your Manchester Utd fan best mate wearing a Man City strip for pics with the players? It just doesn't happen but it did that day. Awesome stuff.

It was blowing a gale all day so we did a lot of the family shots inside but thankfully it calmed down a little after the meal so we could head back outside for some great shots with the Waterlilly as a backdrop.

Thank you both very much for choosing me for your Vu wedding photography!

Vu Wedding Photography

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Glenbervie House Hotel Wedding Photography - Angela & Joe

Angela and Joe's Glenbervie House Hotel Wedding must be a contender for the most fun wedding of the year. It was also nice to be able to go to a wedding where there are guests there who's weddings I had photographed in the past. Thank you all for the referrals guys, you know who you all are. We started at Angela's parents house for hair and make up. Lucinda was busy in the kitchen working her magic with make-up and my good friend Helen Woodland from City Brides was making sure all the girl's hairstyling was perfect. Amazing Job as always.

It started to chuck it down with rain as we were leaving to head over to Glenbervie where Angela and the girls would finish getting ready. I headed up to Joe's room to capture the boys in the final throws of getting ready. The tone for the rest of the day was set in that room. I knew it was going to be a brilliant wedding once I saw the selfies, the jokes and the hilarity. Just brilliant.

The wedding ceremony itself was so laid back and fun. Angela and Joe got a selfie with the guests all cheering in the background... it looked awesome.

The rest of the day was just fun photographs as the guests chatted and mingled but as it was still raining outside we did the group shots in the drawing room but managed to take the key family and bridal party shots again outside after the meal when the rain had stopped. Only took a few minutes but was well worth it.

I've got to know Angela, Joe and all their friends over the last few years and really mean this when I say, Thank you! Not just to Angela and Joe but to everyone else who was there to make this the best, fun wedding of the year!

Glenbervie House Hotel Wedding

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Suppliers:

Venue: Glenbervie House Hotel

Hair: City Brides

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Ghillie Dhu Wedding Photography - Billie & Daniel

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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Suppliers:

Flowers: Curcuma Flowers

Venue: Ghillie Dhu

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Eskmills Wedding Reception - Nicolle & Kyle

Nicolle & Kyle were married at the amazing Wynn Resort in LAS VEGAS!! The real party back home though at their Eskmills wedding reception. After all the guests arrived we watched the ceremony on the big screen and it looked incredible. The wedding was so beautifully done and having most of their family over there must have been so special too.

After the big screening it was straight into the music and every one had a ball. Eskmills is a fantastic venue for a wedding reception. it has a huge dance floor while still having areas to lounge on big comfy sofas as well as all the tables the guests sit at during the wedding breakfasts etc. Chris and the team always put on a great show every time I'm there.

If you are getting married in East Lothian, Eskmills should be on your shortlist even as the reception venue if you are planning a church wedding.

Nicolle, Kyle and their friends were brilliant all night. Photos opportunities everywhere and everyone seemed to just want to party. It was also great to catch up with a few familiar faces from other weddings I have photographed over the years. It's always great to see everyone and it's just brilliant to know that most of the work I receive now is via friend recommendations. Genuine thanks to those who have passed on my details, it means a lot.

Thanks again guys...awesome night.

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Wedding Dress: Mori Lee

Wedding Dress Supplier: Gwenne Wedding Services - Liberton

Venue: Eskmills - GH Events

Murthly Castle Wedding Photography - Jennifer & James

This was a very special wedding. Jennifer & James had arranged the perfect wedding at probably the best venue I have ever shot at. Murthly castle is just out of this world! The drive to the castle once you turn in from the main road must be around a half a mile at least but then you turn the corner to see this stunning house set in a beautiful walled garden. That's not all though. Beyond the house itself is a pine-tree lined drive to Murthly's own private church. Everywhere you looked there was a photograph just begging to be taken.

The girls were getting ready in the room when James and his family were arriving. Getting the button holes pinned to the lapels properly is never an easy task but thankfully Mum was a dab hand and had the boys all kitted out in no time at all. The guests arrived and made their way down the drive leading to the church to meet James and have a peek inside the beautifully decorated church interior. The Jennifer's brother Daniel arrived and was very keen to show the piper his skills and really looked the part with his very own Glengarry.

Peter knocked on Jennifer's door to escort her to the church and give her away to James. It was an emotional when Peter saw his beautiful daughter in her wedding dress and I don't think there was a dry eye in that room for those few seconds. Yours truly included.

After the ceremony the guests enjoyed drinks and canopies back at the castle then on the lawns and then nipped back to the castle then back out the lawns.... Ok, let me explain. It was like someone had a rain button and was pressing it every time we set foot outside. It didn't matter of course as with such a gorgeous venue we could photograph the families in the drawing room. Luckily, after the meal the rain was gone and it turned into a beautiful evening so we grabbed a few duplicate shots of the family photos we did inside then went for a wander around the stunning gardens with Jennifer and James.

A very special day indeed on so many levels. Jennifer & James... I can't thank you enough for inviting me to your wedding. It was very emotional and we know why but it is a day I'll never forget and am so glad I was a part of. Looking forward to seeing you and your family soon after the new year for a catch up.

All the very best

Derek

Murthly Castle Wedding Photography

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Check out these suppliers who all helped make this wedding so special. All highly recommended by Jennifer & James.

Wedding Dress: Gwenne Wedding Services

Piper: Ian Sinclair - 07743 099880

Kilt Hire: Perth City Kilts

Flowers: Coach House Flowers

Cake: Greens Deli

Wine: Majestic Wines in calais Money saving tip for other couples: it was £3 less a bottle so the 5-day trip to France with friends paid for itself several times over

Catering: Gourlay Catering

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Wedding Photography At The Hub - Abby & Colin

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

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Claire & Steven's Wedding At Eskmills

Claire & Steven were married at Our Lady Of Loretto Church in Mussulburgh before heading to the brilliant Eskmills to start the party! I met with Claire at her mum's house for the bridal prep photographs where I bumped into Stacey Mitchell who was there to do Claire and the bridesamaids make up. Then it was off to church to meet up with the boys before the ceremony. They were certainly up for a good laugh and I knew this was going to be a really fun day. The boys were great and their banter was top drawer. Once we got to Eskmills it was time for the speeches and the wedding breakfast.

Everyone was having a ball and the time seem to flying as the first dance fast approached. The party kicked off pretty much immediatly with some awesome dancefloor shenningans and slick moves. Eskmills Wedding Photogrpahy Eskmills Wedding Photogrpahy Eskmills Wedding Photogrpahy Eskmills Wedding Photogrpahy Eskmills Wedding Photogrpahy Eskmills Wedding Photogrpahy Eskmills Wedding Photogrpahy Eskmills Wedding Photogrpahy Eskmills Wedding Photogrpahy Eskmills Wedding Photogrpahy Eskmills Wedding Photogrpahy