The Wedding of Kim and Darren

The 28th June was a beautiful day with barely a cloud in the sky and we were lucky enough to be making our way up to Aberfoyle for Kim and Darren’s wedding at Forest Hills. For those of you that haven’t been there before, it’s the most beautiful setting for a wedding and we were delighted to be able to take photographs there and spend such a glorious day with married couple to be.

Darren arrived nice and early for the 2pm ceremony looking very dapper in his Welsh kilt and not too long thereafter Kim arrived in an old fashioned Bentley. The bridesmaids and flower girl arrived a few minutes before looking elegant in purple and cream. Kim stepped out the car and we all gasped as we saw how beautiful she looked – she reminded us of Elizabeth Shue, the actress who starred with Tom Cruise in Cocktail many moons ago (I know, we are showing our age!!!), totally stunning.

The dress was a lovely creation in gold with pearl beading and it suited Kim really well. Although extremely nervous leading up to the walk down the aisle, Kim managed to hold it together for the rest of the ceremony and thoroughly enjoying the welcome glass of champagne afterwards.

The pictures were easy to do as both Darren and Kim were more than happy to “trepse” alone the stony paths and wet grass to the best locations. We captured them from across the pond, at the waterfall and at the little bridge and the pictures did not disappoint.

Everyone present were great sports and a big thank you to Greg for doing all the “shouting” when we needed to get the relevant bridal groups together. Greg, you were a great help!

From the photographs to the reception, good fun was had by all at what can only be considered a very stylish elegant affair. We loved the day, guys and hope you had a superb honeymoon. I’m sure we’ll hear all about it when you get back and all the best to you both.

The Wedding of Kerry and Andy

All I can say about Kerry and Andy's wedding is ..Wow!! A stunning Church, an incredible spread at the Hilton Grosvenor, a band that had the folk getting down until the early hours of the morning and a couple that were an absolute pleasure to be around.

The Old Parish Church in Costorphine was perhaps one of the most beautiful churches I have seen in years. We took our position for the service at the back of the church overlooking the ceremony. The fun part was that we has to squeeze up a very tiny and dusty staircase, dating back a few hundred years. (I'm sure folk were smaller back then as there is no way that you could climb those stairs in a hurry).

Kerry arrived with her bridesmaids looking stunning and quite relaxed. Andy too was as cool as a cucumber as he waited for his bride looking very dashing in his finest.

The service ended with a very "happy" version of "He's got the whole world in his hands", which was ended with a round of applause. Great Fun!

It was then off to the Hilton and some time in the gardens at the end of the street for some photography. Kerry's best pals provided the song and dance, much to the surprise of the neighbours around:) What a laugh that was. The bridesmaids made the garden session even better as they were all too willing to do some serious posing without any prompting - Cosmopolitan will be calling gals, you were great.

Once we had the photos we needed it was back to the Hilton for a cracking evening's entertainment highlighted by the Soul Kings, who were fantastic.

A great day in Edinburgh and a fantastic couple. We wish you all the best guys and thanks for inviting us to your celebration!!

The Wedding of Louise & Alan

Louise and Alan were married in the East Larbert Church in Larbert on 14 June 2008. Arriving at Louise’s mum’s house to capture pictures of the bride getting ready it was pleasing to see how very calm and excited everyone was.
Louise already appeared to be having such a good time and when the bridesmaids appeared in their beautiful lime green dresses, it was evident the pictures were going to turn out great with the contrasting colours. Louise looked like a fairy tale princess, her dress was simply beautiful, a stylish romantic affair which added to the beauty of the pictures.

From the church everyone moved onto the reception venue, the Three Kings in Falkirk where the rest of the wedding was held. Everyone was so friendly and engaging and taking photo’s of the bridal party was an absolute pleasure. Louise and Alan in particular were great at posing and doing what we wanted without a single complaint, even though we’re sure we wrecked your shoes, Louise!!!! During the photo session, the weather took a turn for the worse and the rain came pelting down so it was a frantic run for the trees in order to get good cover but this certainly didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits and it added some drama to the day.

Both Alan and Louise were outstanding throughout which made our jobs really easy. Louise and Alan, we had a great time on your big day and want to thank you both for being such a great and engaging couple. This truly makes what we do such a pleasure and it shows in your pictures which are simply stunning, even if we do say so ourselves (ha! ha!)….

It’s been a while…..

Feels like ages since we last posted a blog but it’s been one heck of a time. With our wedding season jam packed, portraiture sessions in full swing and a long awaited adoption over, we are finally getting back to our usual day to day activities.
Yes, after 3 very long years we have welcomed a new arrival to our family, a beautiful 13 month old baby girl called Summer Riley and she has certainly turned out to be a ray of sunshine in our lives.
Summer arrived on the 5th June and we are enjoying every spare minute we have with her. She is as cute as a button – well that’s what everyone tells us when they meet her and she’s learning new things every day.

To add to this, we are certainly getting in lots of practice on the photography side as little Summer is being snapped on a daily basis….we just can’t help ourselves!!!

The Wedding of Jayne and Dave

Jayne and David’s wedding was certainly something to be remembered. Arriving at their home in the morning to take shots of the bride, it was great to see the sun streaming across a beautiful blue sky. Jayne was in fine spirits and was aptly assisted by her Mum and two bridesmaids in getting ready.

The wedding dress was magical, metres of material in a rich champagne shade with bits of sparkle scattered here and there. Adding to the beauty of the dress was when Jayne stepped into it and all the straps across the back had been tied.

From the brides home the bridal party made its way down to Aberdour Castle to celebrate the union of Jayne and David. The service was touching and humorous at the same time with the minister having some interesting moments…Jayne and David’s vows were completed. We were eager to get some formal shots whilst the weather was holding up and we certainly couldn’t have asked for a better day – the sun was beaming!

With the backdrop of the castle we were able to capture stunning shots of the couple and bridal party. Jayne and David were so patient during our time together and this certainly showed throughout the photo’s. They both looked so happy and were certainly having a fun time.
Once the photo’s were completed, everyone made their way across the Forth Road Bridge to continue the festivities at Orocco Pier. With the Forth Road Bridge in the background, it was the perfect backdrop to the day. It was an awesome experience working with Jayne and David and we enjoyed every minute and can only say they were great fun and professional throughout the day. A big thanks from us for letting us share your day with you both…..

Kerry and Andy's Engagement Session - Saughton Park

This morning I had the pleasure of sharing the company of Kerry and Andy and to shoot the pre wedding "E" Session. It was great to get to bond with the fab couple who tie the knot in a few weeks at the Costorphine Old Parish Church, followed by a huge reception at the Grosvenor Hilton Hotel in Edinburgh.

We are really looking forward to your big day folks and thanks for this morning, it was great fun.

Stefan

Linda and Aaron do Norton House with style!!

Saturday, 10th May 2008 dawned a bright and beautiful day. It started off a real “swealter” and by the time we arrived at Norton House Hotel for Aaron and Linda’s wedding, the day looked glorious. It was good to see the enthusiasm from Aaron who was literally dressed and ready way ahead of schedule. Aaron and his best man, Liam were soon “downing” the beers to keep the heat at bay and to help with the nerves, I suspect.

A couple of casual shots of the two blokes turned out great and who said women were the “posers” – these two did themselves proud and we captured some great shots in a matter of minutes.
Linda arrived at about 1pm and was soon in the bridal suite putting the finishing touches to her make-up and getting her dress on. Both her Mum and Tracey, the maid of honour were on hand to help Linda who was in fine spirits and to say the very least, the most relaxed bride to be we have ever seen.

The ceremony kicked off with Linda on the arm of her Dad walking down the red carpet in the Norton House Ballroom with all the guests eagerly appraising this stunning bride. Linda was beautiful with her long dark hair and her fairy tale princess dress. It was beautiful – all white and sparkly. And soon the couple were saying their vows which was hugely emotional and not a dry eye was left in the house as Aaron showed his softer side with a few tears escaping…. and more!!!

That said, the ceremony was soon over and it was time for the pictures. And being in Scotland the sun wasn’t going to stay, not a chance as very soon the rain started pelting down. We did our best with the formals in doors and made the most of the beautiful backdrops – the staircase and entrance to the hotel. Linda and Aaron were the perfect customers as they were so helpful and eager to get those perfect shots.

We can only say a huge thanks to the most patient and engaging couple we have ever met. They were utterly charming and the fabulous shots we got of them together proved that all the hard work was certainly worth it in the end.

Aaron and Linda, thank you for being perfect on the day. We thoroughly enjoyed spending the time with you and wish you much happiness, love and joy for the rest of your lives together.

The stunning flowers of the day were provided by Lilium of Edinburgh and the fabulous cake by Sucre Coeur.

E Session with Jayne and David - Aberdour Castle

Jayne and David are getting married at Aberdour Castle at the end of May and we arranged a final briefing this afternoon and managed to capture some great images of the fantastic couple just weeks before the big day. Here are some tasters. Thanks for today guys and we are really looking forward to sharing your special day with you.

Stefan

Video of the day - Britains got talent

Hey folks,

Take a look at this, what an excellent act - Britain truly has talent. Nothing to do with photography but hey everyone needs a laugh.



Cheers

Stefan

Location, Location, Location

I thought that I would pop in this post following some observations about how couples search for their wedding photographer these days. The trend seems to dictate that most couples choose a wedding photographer that is local to where they live under the assumption that there will not be any travel inconvenience or additional costs involved. Whilst this may be true in certain cases we welcome enquiries from couples from all over Scotland without any hidden costs or hassles.

We never expect a couple to pay any additional costs for travel on your wedding day and even arrange to come to you for your initial wedding consultation and pre -wedding briefing meetings if you wish. This means that there is no additional need for you to travel long distances to meet with us - it's so simple really!

In certain cases we also work in locations that we have not covered before and it is our standard business practice to do a complete scoping of all the venues involved on your wedding day prior to your final briefing meeting. What this means is that there are no surprises on the big day and we will know our way around the Church and Reception Venue weeks ahead of the wedding - the best photo locations are also discovered during these scopings.

So whether you live in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Linlithgow, Glasgow, Stirling, Ayr, Inverness or Skye for that matter, we will offer you an outstanding service no matter the distance.

Stefan