wedding PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG
The most captivating, two day Nigerian/Scottish wedding celebration full of colour, tradition and style. This two day wedding celebration was truly epic to photograph. Nestled amidst the picturesque Scottish countryside, Kinnettles Castle set the scene for this legendary, elaborate, chic and glamorous wedding.
Back in July 2025, I was lucky enough to photograph the incredible two day wedding, of Anna & Osaru. This was only my second, West African wedding to photograph, it truly was epic and an unforgettable day to capture. The elaborate outfits, the ceremony details, and the music was simply perfection.
Nigerian Benin weddings are colourful due to the rich fabrics, intricate beadwork, and symbolic accessories worn by the couple and these two went all out.
Anna’s wedding attire, including her beaded headpiece (okuku), coral beading and necklace, ivory jewellery, reflects the royal heritage of the Benin Kingdom, while Osaru wore a white shirt paired with a red silk or damask wrapper and a staff. Anna & Osaru had three outfit changes on day one along.
Anna & Osaru are genuinely the loveliest couple and this was evidenced by all the love and support they received from both family and friends during the two day wedding.
Everyone just seemed genuinely happy, which made for a pretty fantastic atmosphere.
Thank you for allowing me to share your special two days with you – I had a lot of fun. Here are some of my favourite images from wedding day one.
A beautiful October wedding at the spectacular Cluny Castle in Aberdeenshire.
October 12th 2024 Erin & Joe
I first met Erin & Joe, at a wedding fayre in Aberdeen at the beginning of last year, and we instantly just clicked .
This lovely couple spoke of their upcoming Cluny Castle wedding, in October that year, it would be my first time photographing a wedding at this beautiful Aberdeenshire wedding venue.
Below are a few images, of Erin & Joe’s pre wedding photoshoot. With all of my couples, I include pre wedding photoshoot, which for my full and half day weddings.
Pre Wedding Shoots, are an excellent way to have a feel, of what it’s like to be photographed as a couple and, an opportunity to get, to know myself as your wedding photographer. I’d imagine if you’ve come along to this page then you may not have much experience in modelling or being photographed by a professional. As a wedding photographer, I fully understand how this can all be overwhelming, just be yourself, relax and above all have a good time. I’m all for having a good time and a laugh. It really does make everything so much more relaxed and on the actual wedding day itself.
Erin & Joe, decided on Slains Castle in Cruden Bay, for their photoshoot and we were blessed with lovely weather that July day. The ruined pink granite, and red brick castle provided the perfect backdrop, especially the eight sided octagonal room which inspired Bram Stokers Dracula novel. Atmospheric but romantic perched right on the dramatic coastal cliffs.
Pre weddings, I typically photograph two or three months before my couples big day, and last around one hour or so.
The wedding day has come 12.10.24 and what a beauty of a wedding day it was.
Erin & Joe, got lucky with gorgeous autumn light it really was the most perfect wedding day.
Marischal College weddings aberdeen
I do love a Marischal College city wedding, it’s a defining feature of the city skyline and an icon of Aberdeen.
I have photographed many beautiful weddings the past few years inside the Grant Room. The Grant Room at Marischal College in Aberdeen is a historic, wood-panelled room, it has floor to ceiling stained glass windows, that look out to the inner courtyard. Formerly the Senate Room, now used by Aberdeen City Council, for civil ceremonies, including weddings. Marischal college itself is a dazzling structure especially in the sunshine. If your after a relaxed, unhurried, zero fuss, and more intimate wedding then this just might be a choice for you.
A straightforward exchange of vows can be done very quickly – the legal requirement is only a couple of sentences each, followed by signing the register. Even if you have opted for longer or for more unique vows, added in readings, or have chosen to have a special tradition (e.g. a hand fasting), Marischal College ceremonies generally take no more than twenty minutes, including signing the register.
My Marischal college weddings usual last around 90mins from arrival, ceremony, perhaps some family photo’s outside and of course images around Marischal Square, the city centre and perhaps the Art gallery. There are so many good photo opportunities for a Marischal College wedding, rain or shine.
Bridal wear photoshoot, raemoir house march 2024
Back in March, I had the pleasure of working alongside some local wedding supplier’s for a yearly bridalwear photoshoot. I do enjoy these styled/bridalwear photo sessions, as it allows us wedding photographers some creative downtime, before wedding season is in full swing. I love to collaborate with other local vendors, as it allows everyone to experiment, showcase and practice new skills or services of our wedding businesses. What I enjoy is slowing everything right down, to evolve my creative side, to experiment with new equipment, lighting techniques, posing but above all to have fun and work with other vendors. Limara from Lillia Bridal, had some stunning new wedding dresses to showcase.
Venue Raemoir House, Banchory. Hair & Make up by Chelsee Kate at Occasion Hair & Make up by CK . Bridal wear by Lillia Bridal. Flowers by Angelksilk weddings. NIcola Buchan to model.
Fiona & Nick borrowdale house, arisaig a beatiful west coast scotland autumnal wedding November 2023
the most perfect day
Fiona & Nick at Borrowdale House, Arisaig. Wow, what a day this was!! I could not have asked for a more beautiful November day for an outside ceremony. Although, I am based around Aberdeen city, and the shire this was my first time photographing a wedding near Mallaig, which passes the nearby Glenfinnan Viaduct, on the West Coast of Scotland. The scenery was breathtaking, with the golds, ambers and orange colours of late Autumn. It truly was the perfect day.
Fiona & Nick, married on the grounds outside Borrowdale a charming, spacious house which is steeped in history dating back to the Jacobites. This was a realxed, intimate ceremony with close family & friends. As much of a buzz i get out of photographing much larger weddings, there is something nice and laidback about the smaller ones that make everything that much more personal & I love that.
After some family photograph’s, it was time to head down to the nearest beach for some dramactic landscape photograph’s with Fiona & Nick. Later, the party really started with nearly 100 close friends, and family joining for the wedding marquee reception. After some brilliant speeches and BBQ style dinner, it was time to party the night away. Drinks were certainly flowing.
