faq’s
Ask me anything!
Can we take some couple/group photos?
Couples shots depending on the couple usually take around 30 minutes. Some couples love having their photograph taken and so can go on for longer while some don’t so it takes less time. It’s my job however to make sure everything keeps to time.
Where are you based and how far do you travel?
I live in central Edinburgh but will happily travel pretty much anywhere you want. I’m even (very) willing to travel abroad for weddings, especially if it’s somewhere hot and sunny.
Is this your full time job?
100% yes. I do other kinds of photography as well but photography is my full time job
What kind of equipment do you use?
Nikon D4’s and top of the range lenses. People often say ‘wow your camera is big’ and ‘bloody hell that’s heavy’ but it takes awesome photos.
How many weddings have you photographed?
Must be in the region of 300 in the last decade. As far as weddings are concerned I’ve seriously been there and done it. I’ve seen everything at weddings but I still love photographing them.
Can we take some couple/group photos?
Couples shots depending on the couple usually take around 30 minutes. Some couples love having their photograph taken and so can go on for longer while some don’t so it takes less time. It’s my job however to make sure everything keeps to time.

We have never worked with a photographer before. Do you have any tips?
How many photos do you take?
You will receive a mixture of colour and black & white photos and they are supplied in a high-resolution jpeg format without logos or watermarks. I’m also happy to provide some images at a lower resolution for Facebook, by email, etc.
Can we use our pictures completely free?
It’s not mandatory but I do ask if you share the photos you credit me so as to help promote my business. My only criteria is the images aren’t used for commercial contexts without my consent. I retain copyright on the photos and reserve the right to use the images for my own marketing purposes.
What do we do if it rains on the day?
Is it possible to make an appointment so we can meet you before our wedding day?
I’ve found a good way of working is to combine an engagement shoot with a planning session. I’m more than happy to just meet for a coffee and have a chat but by combining the sessions you can see how you feel having me take your photos and then we discuss styles of photography for your wedding and go over the essential details. If you go for an engagement shoot and later decide you want to hire me as your photographer then I can promise you a good discount on the engagement shoot. I would recommend doing these shoots a good couple months before your wedding so what we went over is still fresh in your mind and you have time to receive your images for “save the date” cards, wedding invitations and the like
Will your prices change after booking?
Many feel that it is difficult to estimate what the total cost of wedding photography is when photographers operate with different package prices and different prices on everything from photography to albums, thank you cards etc. One may end up with a far higher total price for wedding pictures than you had anticipated before. I want to make it as easy as possible for bridal couples to estimate total costs in advance so there will be no risk of getting negative surprises.
Are there any other things we should think about before the wedding?
Even when taking couples photos, bring yourself a bottle of fruit or energy juice. It may have been a few hours since breakfast and if you’ve had an alcoholic drink you may run out of energy. If you ever see inside my camera bag(s) you will almost always see at least one bottle of something to drink and if it’s really hot an energy bar or two.
Also don’t be afraid to bring a blanket or two with you so you don’t make your dress or suit dirty when sitting down. We may even go for shots where you’re lying down so a blanket or appropriate cover would be great.
We would like to book you as a photographer for our wedding. What do we do now?
- Bride and groom’s full names
- An address
- Contact phone numbers for preferably both the bride and groom
- Confirmation of time of ceremony
- Confirmation of location of ceremony
Once provided I’ll put all the details into a contract and email this to you in a PDF format. There are comprehensive terms and conditions but I’m quite relaxed on most terms so things can be changed. I also ask a retainer be paid up front which is 30% of the wedding balance. This secures your wedding. I request the final balance be paid between four and two weeks prior to the wedding.
Wedding albums? How do they work?
Can you act as a witness?
Why hire a second shooter?
- While the primary shooter is busy with the wedding couple, photographing groups etc the second shooter can walk around and take candid shots of people
- The second shooter will offer a completely different perspective to your wedding. Every photographer no matter their level of training shoots completely differently
- The second photographer can give the main photographer a break. For example while the main photographer is doing the couples and groups photos the second photographer can take gentle candid shots and when everyone sits down for speeches the second photographer can take over. This is beneficial.
- Perhaps the most important reason for hiring a second photographer is we can show you how to pose. My wife assists me 99% of the time and we can show you poses that without her I couldn’t do.
Still have a question? Get in touch…
Wedding Photographer Edinburgh
Edinburgh based wedding photographer. Can photograph weddings anywhere in the country