A little bit about me
Photography wasn’t something I thought about when I was in high school.
At eighteen, I moved to Glasgow to study it, and a few years later I began assisting a wedding photographer in Edinburgh. From my very first wedding, I remember thinking, “Yeah, this is for me.”
Since then, I’ve gone on to photograph celebrations across the country, working as a Scotland elopement photographer as well as covering larger celebrations. It’s something I’ve stuck with ever since.
That First wedding
Wedding days demand complete focus. There’s no room for distraction because I’m fully absorbed in what I’m doing, constantly watching and anticipating what’s about to happen next. That feeling of total focus is something I still love about photographing weddings today.
I photographed my first solo wedding in 2007 for David Ho, my mentor from back in the day and all-around good guy. I’ll be honest, I was absolutely terrified, but I loved it.
This is one of the photos from that day. Such a cool bunch of people, and a wedding I’ll never forget.
I’d love to say the idea was all mine, but truthfully, all I did was light it and shoot it, and learned a huge amount in the process.
Hard to believe that was nearly 20 years ago. Still doing what I love.
The photo above was taken by David Ho in 2007 at Dalhousie Castle. 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. Pretty sure we couldn’t crank the ISO higher than 800 back then. 😂
Why photography stuck
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.
On a wedding day, that attention is directed towards people and what’s happening around them, creating images that feel natural and consistent with the day itself. Over time, that approach has shaped the way I produce timeless wedding photos, focusing on moments that still feel relevant years later.
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. 😎
