Wedding Photography Portfolio

Out of the many thousands of elopement, vow renewal and wedding photographs I’ve captured in Scotland over the years, I’ve selected a few favourites here.

My wedding photography portfolio is presented in the order of a typical wedding day, in a series of galleries, from the morning preparations through to the dancing at night.

There are A LOT of wedding photographs on this page, so it might take a few moments to load! Please rest assured that all my images are pin sharp but have been downsized for the web. Also, all my images are rectangular (ratio 3:2) but some have been cropped here.

“Karen is the best!

Very thorough and attentive to your wishes, extremely professional, and very personal.

You cannot do better!“

PETER TRAUB & ANYA ANDREEVA
A bride in a white dress and a groom in a trouser suit, holding hands and standing outside the entrance to a sandstone castle

Wedding Photography Portfolio Covering
Inverness, The Highlands, Moray & Scotland

The Preparations Portfolio

An elegant bride in a white wedding dress holding her flowers and veil while descending a wooden staircase
A woman with blonde hair wearing a silk patterned blue dressing gown having eyeshadow applied by a woman in a black top
A woman in a silk dark green dressing gown holding up a mirror and smiling, standing in front of a large mirror
A bride in a white silk wedding dress having her necklace fitted by a bridesmaid in a purple dress in a bedroom
Two woman smiling and hugging, one wearing a green dressing gown, the other wearing a white dress gown, in front of a couch
A bride with red hair wearing a white dressing gown holding up a mirror to look at her hair in the reflection
A woman with long brown hair wearing a white dress laughing while being helped with her earring by a woman in a pink gown
A bridesmaid in a green dress and a woman in a navy outfit fanning a white wedding dress worn by a bride in a neutral lounge
The reflection of two men in a mirror with one man helping the other with his kilt
A man in a kilt and waistcoat being helped by another man in a living room with a gun above the door
A groom in a suit jacket and waistcoat holding a buttonhole in a room with cream walls, a picture and a mirror
A woman in a white silk dressing gown holding a mirror and standing in front of a woman in black also holding a mirror
Bridesmaids in blue zebra print pyjamas looking at a phone and laughing in a room with wooden furniture and cream walls
Five bridesmaids in light and dark blue dresses holding flowers, smiling and looking emotional in a room with floral décor
A woman in a simple white dress and with short dark hair smiling and inserting an earring in a bedroom with green walls
A woman in pink floral pyjamas with her hair in curlers having make-up applied by a woman with long curly hair
A woman in a white top sitting while having her hair styled by a person in a black top with a cream curtain in the background
A bride with long blonde hair wearing a simple white silk dress smiling stepping into blue shoes in front of a bookcase
A father-of-the-bride hugging his daughter wearing a white dress in a room with a four poster bed and red walls
A bride in a white dress holding her baby daughter also wearing a white dress in a room with a white door and cream walls
A bride in a white dress next to her mother in a blue dress, with their heads tilted towards each other in an elegant room
A flower girl with blonde hair wearing a pink dress smiling and holding a sign with the text "here's to forever!"
A bride in a white silk wedding dress holding flowers and standing beside a fireplace in front of a brown armchair
A bride in a white dress standing in between two bridesmaids in red dresses, all holding flowers, in a room with a sofa

The Wedding Dress Portfolio

An elegant white wedding dress and shoes hanging in a doorway in a room with a wooden floor and white and green panelling
Sequin details on the strap of a white wedding dress with the background blurred out
Two white wedding dresses hanging on a four poster bed in a room with a fireplace, mirror, red walls and green carpet
Detail of buttons on the back of a white wedding dress with a blue bokeh in the background
Sequins and lace in a straight and circular pattern on a white wedding dress
A white wedding dress and veil hanging in the doorway of a room with red and cream walls, two mirrors and two red chairs
Silver buckle detail on a white wedding dress
A lace wedding dress hanging on a four poster bed above purple shoes in a room with a chandelier and wooden furniture
A long white silk wedding dress hanging on the end of a four poster bed with dark curtains in a room with white walls
A white flower girl's dress with a grey ribbon hanging on a chair above a pair of purple shoes next to wooden furniture
A wedding dress hanging on a door frame in a hallway with cream panelling and pale green walls
White lace floral detail on a wedding dress with a golden bokeh effect in the background
A coat hanger with 'Amy' on it, hanging on a wooden four poster bed with dark curtains, with the top of a white dress showing

The Wedding Accessories Portfolio

A wooden love heart engraved with the word 'bride' with a white ribbon hanging in front of a white wedding dress
A close-up of a bouquet of pink and cream flowers in the hands of a bride in a white silk wedding dress
Two silver wedding rings on a gloss wooden surface with red flowers blurred out in the background
White silk high heels on top of a white lace wedding dress
A pale pink rose next to yellow and white daisies
A silver hair piece on a white wedding veil with a bride's white dress blurred out in the background
A brown watch next to a brown tie with a metal tie clip on top of a hatched brown and white background
A pair of white silk bridal shoes hanging on the end of an engraved wooden bed with floral details and two white lamps
A large white flower with cream and green flowers blurred in the background
Three buttonholes on a large white stone with a radial stone background
A bouquet of red and blue flowers on a large boulder in front of a blue sea and the horizon blurred out in the background
A silver and gold wedding ring next to a circular engraved wooden box on a green and blue tartan shawl
Five bouquets of pink and cream flowers in vases on a blue bench in front of a brown background
A pearl and diamond bracelet with three layers on top of a green and red tartan wrap
A bouquet of flowers, a bottle of perfume, wedding rings and white shoes in front of a fireplace with bricks and green tiles
A glass bottle of Hugo Boss perfume in front of blurred out sheet music in the background
A pair of white bridal shoes on a tiled surface in front of cream curtains
A close-up of a blue flower with white and green flowers blurred out in the background
A blue and white bridal garter with ribbons, lace and a flower design
A small white flower with larger white and cream flowers blurred out in the background
A thin ring with diamonds resting on a broad silver wedding band with a purple interior on a white background
A pink flower in front of green leaves and a pale orange flower

The Ceremony Portfolio

Young bride and groom share a laugh with the bearded celebrant in a white church on the Black Isle near Inverness
A light skinned groom in a blue suit looks at his bride in a shoulder cut white dress indoors at Mar lodge near Braemar
Bride in white dress and groom in beige suit hold hands during an outdoor wedding ceremony at Pitcalzean house near Tain
Bride in white dress and denom jacket looks at groom during a wedding ceremony on Achnahaird beach Wester Ross
Two men holding hands in an outdoor wedding ceremony in Inverness
Wedding guests watch as a bride and groom kiss outdoors in front of a sea and mountain view at Ardmair near Ullapool
Man in a beige suite sits outside next to a woman in a blue floral dress checking the time at an outdoor wedding near Tain
Mature wedding couple cuddle and hold hands while a bridesmaid in a red dress looks on in the Glen Mhor hotel Inverness
Dark skinned bride with long dark hair wearing a blue shawl holding a bouquet looks at the bearded groom outdoors in Kinross
A small wedding ceremony at the edge of a coniferous forest at Loch Garten in the Cairngorm
Bride and groom kiss while white petals fall from above and guest look on in a marquee wedding in Dallas near Forres
Bride holds the grooms hand while the bridesmaids dressed in blue holding bouquets look on in a Cromarty church wedding
Handfasting ceremony in white marquee at drumnadrochit wedding near Inverness
A young page boy and bridesmaid hold hands in the garden of Pitcalzean house near Tain while a piper in tartan walks ahead
White bearded father walks bride with bouquet down the aisle in a marquee wedding at Kincraig castle near Invergordon
Seated bride and groom signing the registry book with the kilted best man and bridesmaid in blue dress standing behind them
Bride leans into groom in blue suit while signing the wedding register on a pine table at the Highland archive centre
Bride in a shoulder cut white dress holds her wedding vows card with a blue ribbon attached indoors at Mar lodge near Braemar
Young page boy with blonde hair, bow tie and a grey suit holds the couples wedding rings in Coul house hotel near Contin
A bride and groom stand in a garden under a pagaoda on Banagowan estate near Tain while a piper dressed in tartan looks on
Bride and groom laugh as a red bearded celebrant in cheque suit makes a joke in Loch Ness country house hotel near Inverness
Bride and father walk down a gravel path as guests stand and clap in an outdoor wedding at Kincraig Castle hotel, Invergordon
A bride in a white dress and a groom in a kilt, holding hands in an outdoor wedding ceremony at Ardmair near Ullapool
Close up of light skinned bride putting the ring on the finger of groom in the Leonardo hotel , Inverness
Blonde haired bride holding a bouquet smiles at the minister in a darkly light room at Bogbain farm near Inverness.

The Happy Couple’s Portfolio

A bearded groom holds a small dog while standing next his bride who is holding a large bouquet in front of an ivy archway
Bride in grey dress holding a bouquet looks at the groom in a grey suit,purple shirt in a woodland at Tulloch castle hotel
A bride wearing a long white shawl stands next to her bearded groom on a stone bridge on Balnagowan estate near Invergordon
A young wedding couple stand in a woodland setting holding a very large bouquet in daviot woods, Inverness
Bride in white and groom in suit with red tie walk along a lane with a beech hedge on the right at Tulloch castle hotel.
Bride in a cream dress walks with her head on the shoulder of the groom in a blue suit along a woodland path on Ness islands
Groom in grey kilt sits beside a bride with long dark hair and a veil on a sculpted wood seat next to the River Ness
A groom holding a wine glass stand with his bride next to a blue Volkswagen campervan on Bogabin farm near Inverness
Bride and groom stand and embrace in the distance against a grey sky and mountainous backdrop near the North Coast 500
Groom in blue suit and groom in kilt hold hands while laughing in a woodland setting in Inverness
A dark skinned groom in a blue suit holds his bride under a weeping willow tree in the gardens of the Alness Heritage centre
Bride and groom stand in a grassy field overlooking the Cromarty firth near Pitcalzean house Invergordon.
Bride and groom look startled as they stand by a traffic sign showing a car falling into water near Strome castle,Lochcarron
Bride in white holding a bouquet and groom in blue kilt walk down a road with woodland either side on the Isle of Skye
Bride holding bouquet stands with the groom in blue suit next to a red highland cow at the Newton hotel near Nairn
Bride with blonde hair and groom dressed in tails look at each other while standing on a green bridge over the River Ness
A wedding couple walk close to each other along a path in front of a bandstand in Bellfield Park, Inverness
A bride wearing a long white shawl stands next to her bearded groom in a green suit outdoors on Balnagowan Estate,Invergordon
A bride in long white dress and trainers walks with her groom in a kilt along a woodland path on Ness islands,Inverness
Groom in blue waistcoat and bride in white hold a large quaich with trees in the background near Drumnadrochit
Groom kisses bride under a yellow laburnum tree on Dallas estate near Forres
Bride with a long veil and bouquet stands on a white bridge at Mar Lodge estate looking at the groom dressed in tartan trousers
Groom in dark suit stands with his bride in long white dress amongst the heather with the landscape of Lochinver in the background
A young wedding couple walk along a wooded path in Inverewe gardens
Bride and groom stand in the middle of a wooden picture frame with flowers on it in from fo Kincraig Castle hotel
Bride and groom kiss each other while a dog looks on in front of a log cabin at Loch Garry
Wedding couple walk hand in hand through long grass with yellow gorse in the background near drumnadrochit
A tall red bearded groom in a blue kilt stands with his bride in a woodland setting at Kingcraig Castle hotel
Close up of a bride and grooms hands and wedding rings holding a bouquet of white flower during an Inverness wedding
Mature wedding couple sit on a garden bench in the grounds of Castle Leod near Strathpeffer
Bride with a long veil and bouquet stands on a driveway in front of Mar Lodge looking at the groom dressed in tartan trousers
Bride and groom share a dance in Holyrood park in Edinburgh
A bride a in a long veil stands by her groom with a white dog at their feet outside the Highland Archive centre in Inverness
A bride with a long white veil embraces her groom on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Bealach Na Ba near Applecross
A bride laughs and puts her head onto the cheek of her red bearded groom in a gravel courtyard on Bogbain farm near Inverness

The Wedding Group Shots Portfolio

A small wedding group stand in a walled garden next to a small tree waving at the camera in Dallas, Moray
A wedding party stand on the lawn with trees behind them of Kincraig Castle Hotel looking upward and waving toward the camera
A bride wearing a floral headdress stands with her bridesmaids holding sunflower under a marquee in Ardmair near Ullapool
A small wedding party stand on cobbles in front of a cherry tree waving at the camera in Inverness
A large wedding party with bride and groom at the front, stands in front of Strathpeffer Pavilion waving at the camera
A wedding family group of five with the males dressed in tartan trousers stand in a field at Mar Lodge estate
Two bridesmaids in pink stand either side of the bride holding large bouquets in a bright room near Loch Ness
A large wedding party stand outside on the lawn of Bunchrew House waving at the camera
A bride in blue with red hair stands in the middle of her parents in the gardens of the Loch Ness Country House Hotel
A groom and four groomsmen dressed in kilts with gold ties stand in a woodland setting on Abercairny Estate near Crieff
Large wedding party standing in a white room with tables and chairs looking upward at the camera at Skye lodges, Portree
The groom with a red beard and groomsmen in kilts stand on a wooden stairway in the Drumrossie Hotel in Inverness
A family wedding group of six stand under a floral arch on the lawn of Pitcalzean House near Tain
A bride in white and four bridesmaids in purple holding bouquets stand at the foot of the steps to the Newton Hotel in Nairn
A large wedding party stand on grey a slabbed area outside the Highland Archive centre waving at the camera
A large wedding party stand on the steps of Inverness Cathedral waving at the camera
Bride in white standing with four bridesmaids in blue all holding bouquets in the gardens at Strathpeffer Pavilion

The Cake Portfolio

A layered wedding cake sits on a white table at the front of a room with red chairs, white tables and colourful lights
A close up of Forget-Me-Nots at the base of a wedding cake at an Abercairny wedding
A close up of cake toppers in the image of highland cows sitting on a white wedding cake in the Kincraig Castle Hotel
A white wedding cake with lilac coloured floral decorations sits on a carved wooden base in a marquee at Kincraig Castle Hotel
A close up of a black and yellow bumblebee wedding cake decoration in the Waterside Hotel Inverness
A bride and groom cut a white wedding cake in front a the guests in a large hall with string lights on the ceiling at Cromarty
A white and silver wedding cake sits on a white table in front of a large ovate window in the Ramnee Hotel
A bride and groom cut a 3 teir cake that sits on a wooden table in front of a wooden staircase at Mar lode Estate
Cake toppers in the image of a groom in blue suit and bride all in white with a veil at a Mar Lodge wedding
A cake topper in the image of stag antlers surrounded by floral cake decoration on a white wedding cake at Logie Country House
A close up of a pink rose and laurel leaf wedding cake decoration on a white cake at the Kincraig Castle Hotel
Bride and groom surrounded by flowers are cutting the large white wedding cake in Victoria hall Cromarty
A close up of a white wedding cake with sliver pearls and a red ribbon around the top at the Drumrossie Hotel
A close up of two golden bird cake decorations holding a white love heart with the wedding couples initials on it at Bogbain
A lego cake topper in the image of the bride in white and the groom in a blue suit on top of a white cake at a Alness wedding
A bride in a red dress and groom stand outside a stone cottage while cutting a chocolate wedding cake on Kildermorie Estate
A cake topper in the image of the bride and groom sitting in a green John Deere tractor at a Balinakill Country House wedding

The Speeches Portfolio

Groom in black coat and bow tie laughs with the bride in white dress during a speech at Victoria Hall Cromarty
Groom in glasses and dark beard looks lovingly at the bride during a speech at the Skye Lodges on Skye.
A seated wedding guest with short white hair and glasses smiles and claps during the speeches at a wedding in Rogart
The brides mother stands behind the bride and hugs her during an emotional speech at a wedding on Mar Lodge Estate near Braemar
The bride points at the speaker while sharing a laugh with her mother during the speeches at Loch Ness Country House Hotel
A bride and groom look up at the speech-maker during a funny moment at a wedding in the Kingsmills Hotel Inverness
A bride with long blonde hairs and necklace smiles with her eyes closed seated during speech at the Kincraig Castle Hotel
The groom stands behind his father with a card instructing the guests to cheer during a speech at the Kincraig Castle Hotel
A groom in a blue suit sits besides the bride while looking and smiling at the speech maker during a wedding in Burgie House
A seated bride in a white veil surrounded by purple flowers smiles during the speeches at the Kincraig Castle Hotel
The seated groom looks at the bride holding a baby while having a laugh during speeches at Kincraig Castle Hotel
The groom emotionally places his hand on his heart during a speech at the Kincraig Castle Hotel
A wedding guest couple look at each other while sharing a funny moment during the speeches at the Glen Mhor Hotel Wedding
A female wedding guest looks over her shoulder and shares a funny moment during the speeches in the Drumrossie Hotel
A wedding guest in a white dress and long red hair laughs during the wedding speeches at Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel
A bride with red lipstick and long brown hair looks emotionally at a guest during the wedding speech in Broughty Ferry
The brides father dressed in blue suit and red tie toasts the married couple in a marquee during a wedding at Drumnadrochit
Three seated female wedding guests share a funny moment during the speeches at a wedding in Cromarty
A seated bride and groom share a hysterical moment during the speeches in a marquee at a wedding in Drumnadrochit
The bride and groom stand and toast the room in front a large sign saying love in the Victoria Hall,Cromarty
A seated bride, groom and mother of the bride in a blue hat share a laugh during the speeches at a wedding at Bogbain Farm
A wedding couple toast each other during the speeches at a wedding in Bunchrew House
A standing groom in a waistcoat and white tie looks down at his seated bride during his speech at a wedding in Inverness
The bride holds her fathers hand while he gives a speech during a wedding at Bogbain Farm

The Dancing Portfolio

A bride looks lovingly at the groom during their first wedding dance at the Waldorf hotel in Edinburgh
A bride and groom share their first dance as the guests look on in a marquee in Ullapool
A wedding couple share their first dance in the middle of a large hall as the guests look on at the Strathpeffer Pavilion
A wedding couple share their first dance on a white dance floor as the guests look on at the Newton Hotel in Nairn
A wedding couple dance a jig as the guests clap in a circle around them at Mar Lodge near Braemar
A the bridal couple enjoy their first dance as the guests look on in the Loch Ness Country House Hotel
Three young bridesmaids hold hands and twirl around in the middle of the dance floor at a wedding in the Kingsmills hotel
Guests at a wedding in Kincraig Castle Hotel dance on a tartan carpet with their hands held in the air
A wedding couple share their first dance in a darkened barn with string lights on the ceiling at Bogbain Farm
A bride and groom share their first dance in a bright hall with a wooden floor as the guests look on at a wedding in Cromarty
Two children enjoy a dance while guests dance around them at a wedding at Bogbain Farm
A bride with a long flowing dress holds the groom tightly on a white dance floor during their first dance at Bogbain Farm

“Karen made the whole process simple and was an absolute pleasure to work with!

On the day, we were so relaxed and happy with the way Karen worked, and the photos came out beautifully.

We can’t recommend enough.”

CHERYL & PHIL GOSLING
A groom in a blue suit and a bride in a white dress smiling and standing in front of tall tree trunks and green vegetation

Real memories to treasure

When you look back on your wedding photos, you probably won’t want to remember feeling awkward during a photoshoot that felt completely staged! You want images that tell the story of your wedding just as you remember it; real moments for you to cherish. While you want lots of natural images, you’re also keen to avoid double chins and the like! That’s where I step in. I’ll gently guide you but I’ll do it in a way that keeps the experience comfortable and enjoyable, and the pictures true to life.

Natural images of your wedding

Of course, it’s not all about the ‘couple shots’ (although these are the images that you’ll want to get framed). The group photos are really important too (more pictures for your mantelpiece!). Again, when it comes to the group shots, I’ll give everyone some advice on how to stand but I’ll ensure that the pictures aren’t too formal. You don’t want people looking uncomfortable or devoid of emotion!

Candid wedding photography

I know you want lots of candid images too, so I’ll be discreetly snapping away in the background throughout the day. The drinks reception and speeches are always a great opportunity for this style of photography.

Capturing all the details

Last but not least, you’ll want to remember all the little details that you put so much time and effort into planning! These things are an important part of your story and I’ll make the the time to capture them.

“Karen did a fantastic job of our wedding.

We found Karen equally approachable and professional, with nothing being too much hassle, which put our minds at ease on our big day.

We genuinely can’t speak highly enough, and we were delighted with our album.”

CARLY & ANDREW CORMIE
A bride and groom holding hands and standing on a lawn next to a statue of a stag with sunlight coming through the trees

I hope you enjoyed my wedding photography portfolio and can imagine yourselves in the pictures! Of course, please remember that beautiful images and great service are equally important.

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