Dumfries and galloway

Debs & Neal | Smiths Hotel Wedding Photographer Gretna Introducing the gorgeous Debs and Neal! This lovely bride and groom decided to elope in a secret wedding to Scotland. They chose the iconic Smiths Hotel as their venue, in the historical town of Gretna Green. Gretna is world famous for their history of weddings, and for elopements. Debs and Neal had their ceremony on the balcony of Smiths Hotel - a perfect backdrop with the vast fields of Scotland behind them. It was a cosy and intimate ceremony! After the legal part, a realistic replica of an anvil was used to wish the couple well....


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Wedding Photographer The Famous Blacksmiths Shop Gretna Green Photography One very special location with an incredible amount of history is the Original Marriage Room in Gretna Green. Located in the Famous Blacksmiths shop, it's a location where couples used to (and still) elope to get married in a shotgun wedding. Gretna is full of quirky charm - but it's a quick step out into the fields of Dumfries and Galloway. Nature is always my preferred backdrop for any photoshoot or wedding, you can't beat a bit of natural beauty! Couples often find me on Google as they see I've photographed weddings...


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Group Photos | Wedding Photographer Dumfries and Galloway Scotland Many people ask me if I take group photos at weddings. This is a very good question, as when you look through my work on both my website and on any social media the types of photos showcased are usually natural. Guests laughing but not looking at the camera - the romantic detail photos -bride and groom portraits. I am more than happy to take a few group photos at weddings, I do appreciate how incredibly important they can be to a couple and relatives alike. Especially your older relatives! Often weddings are events where...


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Lisa & Steven | Wedding Auchen Castle Photography Moffat Meet the incredibly sweet Lisa and Steven! This gorgeous pair were married at Auchen Castle in Moffat, Scotland. The day was like a fairy tale from start to finish. Lisa used to work as a florist and often supplied wedding flowers, so she used her skill and talent to cover Auchen with stunning displays. Dahlias, Ammi, Larkspur, roses and hydrangeas were just a few of the flowers she used for the arrangements. Tall candelabras graced the tables of the evening reception adding such elegance to the castle. She was able to make their...


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Auchen Castle Wedding Photographer Moffat There is a stunning Scottish Castle set in the hillsides of Moffat. One of the prettiest castles I've had the pleasure of working at, Auchen Castle is a perfect location for a wedding whether that is an elopement or an event with your favourite friends and family. Multiple lounges provide plenty of places to sit and chat should the weather be typically Scottish! But the grounds of the castle are what make it extra special. There's a lake lower down, which is perfect for bride and groom portraits with a swing hanging from a tree. The castle is the backdrop...


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