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Professional and friendly wedding photographer in Edinburgh, Scotland. Can (and do!) travel.
Details
Photography Style
Reportage / Documentary
Modern
Products and Services
Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Online Proofing
Flexible Hours on the Day
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Large Group Shots
Wedding Albums
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Images on USB
Full Description
As your photographer I will dedicate my full attention to ensuring that the photography side of your wedding day runs to schedule and is stress free and enjoyable. Your images are of paramount importance to me and I will use every part of my skillset to ensure you have a perfect visual memory of your day.
My prices start at £1200 for a full day wedding and I can make a quote up for anyone planning a weekday/ smaller scale wedding, just get in touch with some details. No two weddings are the same and different couples look for different things from their photographer. Send me an email to find out more details about the service and products on offer. I'm also up for coffee and cake/ pint and pie if you want to meet in person for a chat :)
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2004
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
true
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(13)
Geraldine Melaugh
Married in December 2016
May 2018
Highly Recommend
We were delighted with the pictures from our big day. Everyone in the photographs looked so natural and relaxed, and we have no doubt that John's affable nature and consummate professionalism created the perfect environment for this.
Anthony H
Married in April 2016
April 2018
Cheers John!
Couldn't recommend John highly enough. When you're organising a wedding, a photographer tends just to be one of those things to organise, but John ended up being a really important part of our day & we have some incredible images to remember it by. He even got up early in the morning to catch me & some of the other guests on a nerve-easing jog up Arthur's Seat, in full kilt! 5 stars for sure.
Best lady number 1
Married in April 2016
March 2018
Chilled and cheery photographer
John was great at putting everyone at ease on the morning of the wedding and he was a good laugh to have around while the hair and makeup was being done. The photos from the ceremony and reception were fab and my best friend and her husband were delighted with the way the shots turned out. I’d definitely recommend.
Claire
Married in April 2016
April 2018
Perfect Photos
John is an amazing photographer and captured our day beautifully! I absolutely love our wedding photo and people always comment on how great and natural they look. I would highly recommend John to anyone
Adam Denney
Married in August 2015
April 2018
Adam and Ashley 1/8/15
John done our wedding photos. And we could not be happier. No request was too much. And very reasonably priced. Would recommend him highly. Very professional and extremely high quality album. A pleasure to deal with. All photos are extremely high quality. Thanks again.
Sarah
Married in June 2015
April 2018
Stunning memories!
John beautifully captured our special day from beginning to end, in such a relaxed and personal way- I couldn't have asked for anything more! His pictures have given us a much treasured record of all the classic arrangements, but also loads of lovely moments between family and friends which completely transform me back to the magic! He's a very talented photographer who sensitively and discreetly records all the special and beautiful aspect of your day, and somehow manages to enhance them even further in the final product! I'd highly recommend his services.
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FAQ
(9)
What is your most memorable wedding?
They've all been amazing! But Colan and Michelle's wedding near Santiago de Compostella in Northern Spain is certainly incredibly memorable as it was my first wedding outside the UK and teh scenery, light, weather, food was all so different. Loved it :)
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
modern, fresh, relaxed, natural, reportage
What about your business are you most proud of?
All the weddings I've photographed have always sent me positive feedback on the day or afterwards. It's an incredible feeling when someone sees their images and tells me how much they love them.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Pick a venue with excellent natural light :)
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
I photographed the wedding of two friends recently and Emma, the bride, walked down the aisle with her father AND her mother. I'd never seen that before and while it seems like a simple concept it was very moving to see.
What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?
Holding hands and having a smooch! :)
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
Heather and Abe last year wanted a Vanity Fair style photograph of all the bridesmaids and groomsmen in one of the grand rooms at Solsgirth House. One with everyone in white aviator sunglasses and one without. We had ten minutes to do it and managed to pull it off (see my images for the one without sunglasses). Absolutely crackers but great fun to shoot! And I think the picture turned out really well :)
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Not to get too upset or down about it. It happens here in Scotland and a good photographer will work with you and your venue to get great shots inside. And why not make the most of the rain and get some dramatic shots with umbrellas?
Describe how you got into photography.
My father and grandad were both keen photographers so there were always film cameras lying around to experiment with. In my late teens I decided to give it a shot as a career so went to study at the then 'Glasgow College of Building and Printing'. I was then lucky enough to work in the National Trust for Scotland's photographic department for 8 years or so where I fine-tuned my craft and now find myself chasing the full-time self-employed dream!