A little bit about me
I’ve been a professional photographer for nearly twenty years, photographing weddings, commercial projects and events across Scotland.
Over that time I’ve worked with hundreds of couples, businesses and organisations, always aiming to create natural, well-crafted images.
No two jobs are ever the same, and that’s one of the things I enjoy most. Whether I’m photographing a wedding, a business or an event, my aim is always to create images that feel natural and stand the test of time.
That First wedding
Wedding days demand complete focus. I’m constantly watching, anticipating what’s about to happen next, and looking for moments before they unfold. It’s one of the things I still love most about photographing weddings.
I photographed my first solo wedding in 2007 for my mentor, David Ho. I’ll be honest, I was absolutely terrified, but by the end of the day I knew I’d made the right career choice.
This is one of the photographs from that day. Such a great group of people, and a wedding I’ll never forget.
I’d love to say the idea was all mine, but it wasn’t. My job was to light it, photograph it and learn as much as I could. Looking back, it was a pretty good place to start.
Nearly twenty years later, I’m still doing what I love.
The photo above was taken by David Ho at Dalhousie Castle in 2007. The plan was for the owl to deliver the rings. Instead, it landed on my head!
Shot on a Nikon D200, for the fellow eagle-eyed folks out there. I’m pretty sure we couldn’t crank the ISO higher than 800 back then.
More Than a Job
Photography is something I think about every day. Even when I’m not taking photographs, I’m still noticing light, composition, and how a moment might translate into an image. That way of seeing never really switches off.
Outside of work
Outside of photography, I spend most of my time with my family, helping out with my son’s football team, or out on a bike.
I’m usually on the road, although recently my son has got me into mountain biking. I grew up near a river, so being outdoors has always been important to me. It’s probably still where I feel most at ease.
At home, I enjoy the simple things, whether that’s cooking, watching films I’ve seen far too many times, or sitting down for a good meal and a glass of wine with my wife. I love dogs, but Paula and I have never quite managed to commit to one. My little girl would absolutely love one… maybe she’ll convince us one day.
Oh, and the old photo is me on a TY175 – I think around 1991. I’m fairly sure Edward Furlong copied my hairstyle for T2.
