Queer joy: An LGBTQIA+ Wedding at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
There aren’t many places more magical for a summer wedding than the huge redwood trees of the Edinburgh Botanic Gardens, and in July 2023, I had the absolute honour of photographing the beautiful wedding which fused Finnish and Scottish culture, all celebrating V & M’s beautiful promise to each other. As an LGBTQIA+ elopement and wedding photographer myself, documenting such authentic and emotional moments is the biggest privilege!
Thinking of eloping to Edinburgh? Here’s where to start.
Want to elope to Edinburgh but aren’t sure where the best spots are? Here’s a few ideas to get you started, from my experience as an Edinburgh elopement photographer.
An at-home newborn session in the Scottish Borders
Newborn photography for a family of four following the arrival of their little one in the Scottish Borders.
Nature in the city wedding at Edinburgh Botanic Gardens
A quiet, elegant ceremony in the John Muir Grove at the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, followed by a reception at the Caledoian Hall.
Summer wedding at Cottiers, Glasgow
A gloriously sunny day for a wedding in Glasgow city centre for Carla and Michael, who married at their local church and went on to ceilidh the night away at Cottiers.
Forest elopement at the Hermitage, Dunkeld
A beautiful, intimate Scottish summer elopement in the ancient forest at The Hermitage, Dunkeld.
Maternity photography in the Pentlands, Edinburgh
A sweet maternity session with Becca and Derrick, as well as their lovely wee dog Daisy in the heart of the Pentlands, Edinburgh.
A wild Glencoe elopement
An intimate, wild elopement in Glencoe, Scottish Highlands. We explored the forests, mountains and shores of one of Scotland’s most iconic locations.
Springtime engagement session at Paxton House
I arrived at Paxton House in the Scottish Borders on a bright spring morning. Chloe and Darren love walking in the grounds there and love spending time outdoors together generally, so this really was the perfect location for them.
Three reasons to have a pre-wedding photography session
Engagement sessions, pre-wedding shoots, or however else it’s phrased, are quite often seen as a nice-to-have when wedding planning. But most people I speak to often don’t see the point in them, let alone the value in them. So here’s the golden question: what is the value of an engagement session?
Glasgow Botanic Gardens engagement session
On a bright winters’ day, I made my way across Glasgow to meet the lovely Carla and Michael for their engagement session. We met in Glasgow West End and wandered along the spots where they had their first dates.
My Prettiest workshop
This pop-up styled shoot was hosted by My Prettiest Workshops and Yorkshire wedding photography Natalie Hamilton. The venue was styled beautifully by Jen (My Prettiest Workshops) and the workshop was led by Natalie. Somers Creative provided exquisite stationery, paired with Jen’s styling to create a stunning table layout.
A summer wedding at Marshall Meadows Manor House
When we arrived at the Manor House first thing on Saturday morning, the sun was already bright and warm. Emily and her bridesmaids were already in the process of getting ready - and breakfast was set out on the coffee table.