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When Natalie and Jake where looking for a wedding photographer to capture their wedding at the Fairfield House Hotel in Ayr, they wanted someone who could capture it in a very relaxed, natural way with the minimum of fuss or setting up. They’d chosen a …

As an Ayrshire wedding photographer you don’t often get the chance to photograph a wedding twice. One slightly unexpected positive from Covid was the opportunity to photograph Georgia and Scott’s wedding at Enterkine Country House Hotel near Ayr twice! Many couples decided to move their wedding …

Emma and Matthew had their winter wedding at the Enterkine Country House Hotel just outside Ayr in November and chose me as their wedding photographer to capture their special day because they liked my natural, relaxed style. As a wedding photographer in Ayrshire, I’ve often …

Last year we were approached by Mount Freedom Cabins who were looking for Commercial Photographers in Ayrshire to take architectural and interior photographs of their new holiday cabins at Dunure just outside Ayr. The award winning cabins had just been completed and the client urgently …

As an Ayrshire wedding photographer, it’s always nice to be able to pop over the water to the Isle of Arran to photograph a wedding. It’s only 50 minutes by ferry but once you are over there it’s like another world. In fact we had …

As a natural wedding photographer, I’ve photographed weddings at a number of different venues in Ayrshire, Glasgow and other parts of Scotland, although this was my first time at the Gailes Hotel just outside Irvine for Jill and Iain’s wedding When I’m not familiar with …

Last month was a very special day for me as a wedding photographer as it was the first wedding I’d photographed in over a year due to Covid. It was also very special for Georgia & Scott who were getting married at Enterkine Country House …

One thing that’s often missing from a wedding photographer’s portfolio, either on their website, or in other marketing materials are the wedding guests. You generally see lots of images of couples at different venues enjoying summer weddings or winter weddings but there is so much more to …

As a wedding photographer I’ve photographed weddings all over the country from Ayrshire, Glasgow, Lanarkshire to Edinburgh, the Lothians, the Borders and Fife. In my previous blogs I’ve talked a lot about the importance of capturing unique moments which is very important to me in …

As we head into the middle of winter, your thoughts might be turning more towards summer but a winter wedding also offer photographers other possibilities for natural wedding photography. As a wedding photographer there are two main things I think about. The first is about …

Looking for wedding photographers in Ayrshire, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Edinburgh or elsewhere in Scotland can be a daunting business. With so many to choose from, where do you start? Surprisingly, you might think that I’d want to photograph any wedding but that’s not the case. It’s …

Although winter weddings have become increasingly popular, the vast majority of weddings still take place in the summer months and many brides dream of that perfect summer’s day. As a wedding photographer though that often involves as much careful planning as the opposite, which is …

As a photographer, natural wedding photography is all about capturing the moment. It’s the unpredictability of it which I love, as each wedding is unique, even if they tend to have the same sequence of events from pre-wedding bridal preparations though to the wedding ceremony, …

Some might see Friday 13th March as unlucky but for Natalie and Aaron’s wedding at the New Lanark Mill Hotel it couldn’t have been luckier, as it was one of the last weddings before the Coronavirus lock down. At the time it I still wasn’t …

As a natural wedding photographer I like to cover as much of the day as possible taking candid shots as the day unfolds but I also take a few slightly more set up shots if couples want to do that. One location in New Lanark …

When Carrie and Neil were looking for a photographer for their wedding at Sorn Castle, near Mauchline in Ayrshire, it was very important to them to find a wedding photographer who could capture the atmosphere of the day in a very relaxed and natural way. …

As a Scottish wedding photographer, one of the biggest challenges I face is the weather and how I can adapt to it.  Surprisingly, rain isn’t too much of a problem as I’ve rarely photographed a wedding where it rained the whole day. Temperature, is probably …

As a wedding photographer covering Glasgow, Ayrshire and other parts of Scotland, I love capturing natural, informal images of the bride and groom, as you can’t beat a spontaneous smile. Even when a shot has been set up, I like to convey the feeling that …

As a wedding photographer in Ayrshire, the Turnberry Hotel is one location which offers many excellent opportunities for wedding photographs. There is not only the hotel itself, which has great interiors and exteriors but also the grounds and a bit further away, the Turnberry Lighthouse …

As professional wedding photographers, we’ve photographed numerous weddings at the New Lanark Mill Hotel but it is never the same twice. Each wedding is unique and there are so many different locations you can use, which also vary depending on the seasons. As a photographer, …

As a wedding photographer, it’s always a delight to return to Cornhill Castle near Biggar as there is such a great selection of locations for wedding photographs. Even though I know the venue very well, I’m always finding new possibilities, especially outside, as the grounds …

If you’re looking for a wedding venue in Ayrshire, then Sorn Castle is ideal from a wedding photographer’s point of view. I talked about this in my earlier blog but it’s worth exploring again as venues change and while this sometimes closes off some possibilities …

As a wedding photographer, I have never had so many outside weddings as I’ve had this summer. It was yet another lovely day for Mia and Greg’s wedding photographs at Biggar’s Cornhill House Hotel in South Lanarkshire. It was a very intimate wedding with a …

It turned out to be a glorious day for Emma and Daryl’s wedding photography at Ayrshire’s Waterside Hotel. In fact, given the amazing summer we’ve been having it turned out to be almost typical weather. The Waterside Hotel, near West Kilbride in Ayrshire is a …

When Vivienne and Barry were looking for wedding photographers for their wedding at the New Lanark Mill Hotel, they asked me as I know the venue very well and was also recommended by the hotel. One thing couples often worry about is the weather. Vivienne …

When I meet couples at home in Ayr or my studio in Glasgow to discuss their wedding photography, they are often worried about the weather if their wedding is in the winter. My own wedding was in January so it’s something I’ve experienced myself. It …

If you’re looking for wedding photographers for your wedding in Ayr, Ayrshire, Glasgow or further afield, then what better place to look than the Ayrshire Wedding Show which is taking place at Ayr Racecourse on Sat 27th and Sun 28th January. We had a great …

When couples are looking for wedding photographers they often like to look for a photographer who is based close to the venue, whether that be in Ayrshire, Glasgow, Edinburgh or further afield, although if you want a good photographer there isn’t really any advantage in …

When Janet and Fraser were looking for wedding Ayrshire photographers to photograph their wedding at Blairquhan Castle near Maybole, I was delighted when they asked me to capture the day for them. I had never photographed a wedding at Blairquhan Castle before but one thing …

I photographed a lovely wedding at the Brig o’ Doon House Hotel in Alloway last month. Although I’ve been there many times before, every wedding is unique and each couple puts a lot of effort into making their day extra special, which is why Christine and David …

When Ailsa was looking for wedding photographers in Ayrshire she was looking for a photographer who had a style that would complement her plans for her wedding day and get the best out of the wedding venue she had chosen which was Sorn Castle between …

Glasgow and Ayrshire Wedding Photographer Richard Campbell talks about what goes into the making of a wedding album. What people often don’t realise when they are booking a wedding photographer in ayrshire or Glasgow is just how much work goes on behind the scenes before …

One of the most common questions I am asked when couples approach me after looking for wedding photographers in Glasgow or Ayrshire is if I’ve photographed their particular venue before. It’s understandable, as I imagine people feel more secure if a photographer knows the venue. …

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