Scotland Elopement Photographer

A close up of a brides and groom in red dress and red tartan holding hands to show off the wedding ring

Scotland elopement photographer specialising in bright, beautiful, natural images in Inverness, and the Scottish Highlands and Islands

That’s so exciting that you’re looking for a Scotland elopement photographer! I’d be genuinely delighted to have the opportunity to capture your memories. As an introvert, I love connecting with people on a deep level. As a photographer, I want to invest time in producing the best photographs possible. Also, there’s no better place to work than the Scottish Highlands!

I’m at my happiest when I’m combining my love of portraiture with my passion for landscape photography. This is why I LOVE elopements! This is why I want to work with you, to funnel all my knowledge and enthusiasm into your images and client experience. A lot of Scotland elopement photographers have quite dark, moody styles. That’s not me! I’m all about bright, beautiful, natural images, packed with emotion and the Scottish landscape.

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In a sandy, woodland setting, a kilted groom while laughing holds a white umbrella above his laughing brides head

“Karen is nothing short of amazing. She was the perfect photographer for our elopement. We can’t put into words how much we love our photos – they’re nothing short of exceptional.”

RACHEL GRAHAM
A newly married couple embrace on top of a cliff covered in pink sea thrift looking out to a large blue ocean and grey sky

“Karen’s pictures are a dream! She took so many beautiful images, capturing all our emotions, and the scenery at the cliffs and on the beach. We love the photos so much and can absolutely recommend Karen to anyone planning to elope!”

OLGA DEITRICH

Scotland Elopement Photographer Portfolio

A drone shot of a couple standing on a bridge that leads to a large Scottish castle in front of a loch
In a highland setting with clouds circling the hilltops a married couple can be seen embracing on top of a grassy knoll.
On the edge of a grassed cliff a married couple walk hand in hand looking out toward the sea under a grey sky
A bride and groom embrace in the middle of a large grassy field overlooking water and a blue sky
A newly married couple stand on a a stone clifftop while embracing and looking out to a large blue sea and cloudless blue sky
In a mountainous highland setting a woman in a white wedding dress holds a bouquet and looks up at her husband in a blue suit.
A newly wedded couple stand in an old sandstone doorway with a climbing rose on their right and terracotta pots at their feet
A man with a red beard, green kilt and tie, stands next to his wife in a white wedding dress with their dog at their feet
Under a yellow laburnum tree a groom dressed in a blue kilt kisses his long brown haired bride on her cheek
A man in a blue suit jacket reads out his wedding vows while his wife in a blue denim jacket cups his face affectionately
A close up of a blue thistle and white heather wedding bouquet sitting on a rock in front of a dark and moody loch
In an outdoor setting, a bride while holding her bouquet looks into her bearded groom face while he embraces her.
A close up of wedding braids and wedding rings on a granite rock
In a woodland setting a tall man in blue suit shares a joke with his husband who is dressed in a blue tartan kilt
A bride and groom while holding a white umbrella walk onto a ferry during a very wet day on a Scottish island
In a woodland setting a dark skinned couple stand under a gazebo while toasting their marriage with a glass of champagne
A black and white image of a married couple standing on a stone bride that sits before a large mountainous landscape
A monochrome image set by a loch of a bearded groom in glasses embracing his bride who is holdings her bouquet and laughing
During an outdoor wedding under a rose trellis a blonde bride holds the hands of her groom in a blue suit and red tie
A married couple look at each other and embrace on a cliff top overlooking a large mountainous landscape
A bride and groom share a dance in the middle of a heather heath in front of a large mountain in the sunshine
A monochrome of a newly wedded couple embracing on a high-point overlooking a Scottish mountain range
A monochrome image of a married couple under a white umbrella being read their vows while the wind blows the celebrants hair
A newly married couple stand facing each other and holding hands next to a large rock that sits at the edge of a large loch.
On a sandy beach next to a loch, a bride and groom walk hand in hand while three mallard ducks walk before them.
In a highland setting a bride and groom in blue kilt look out toward a wooded hilly landscape with a loch at its centre
A young newly married couple hold hands and look at each other while walking along a grass lawn in a mature garden
Next to a wooden log cabin by a loch a newly married couple kiss while their dog looks up at them
An out of focus view through grass of a wedding couple kissing on a grassy clifftop overlooking a blue sea and grey sky
A close up of wedding braids and wedding rings on a granite rock
A newly wedded couple stand and embrace in the middle of a stone bridge with coniferous woodland all around
A man in a red kilt and a woman in a wedding dress embrace while looking out toward an island in a coastal setting
In an outdoor setting a newly married couple stand at either side of a white vintage car and smile at each other
On a sandy beach a young newly married, casually dressed couple cut their wedding cake which sits precariously on a sand dune
A celebrant in purple reads the wedding vows to a woman dressed in white with a blue shawl and bearded man in a kilt
A bride and groom walk along an old stone bridge that leads to a large Scottish castle by a loch
A bride and groom in traditional tartan dress share a case surrounded by Scottish mountains
A monochrome image of a bride and groom standing on a stony outcrop before a loch and misty mountain top
A monochrome image of a bride and groom embracing in the middle of a heather heath before a large mountain
A view through purple rosebay willowherb of a large Scottish castle set on a stone outcrop on a loch
In a large grassed urban park setting with Georgian tenements in the background a bride and groom share a dance
A bride and groom share a laugh while walking through a grass field in front of a large golden gorse bush
An out of focus view through grass of a wedding couple kissing on a grassy clifftop overlooking a blue sea and grey sky
A bride and groom hold hands while walking along a very windy and sandy beach with crashing waves to their left
A close up of a pillow shaped jute wedding favour wrapped in white ribbon sitting on grass next to a red campion plant
In a woodland setting a mature newly married couple stand together and smile with warmth at their out of shot wedding guests
In an outdoor setting a newly married couple stand at either side of a white vintage car and smile at each other
On a windy beach a bride in yellow wellies shares a joke while holding hands with her groom dressed in a blue suit
A bearded groom holds the hands of his bride wearing a blue tartan shawl while standing on a cliff over looking a mountains

The Scottish Highlands & Islands

I’m not exaggerating when I say that I know Scotland (particularly the Highlands) like the back of my hand. When I was growing up (in Perth, Scotland), I spent my weekends and holidays caravanning all over the country with my parents and brother. Every time we returned home at the end of a trip, my dad and I inserted a drawing pin into the map of Scotland hanging in my bedroom. When I hit my teens and it was time for my room to be redecorated, I carefully removed the map, to reveal the outline of Scotland in pin holes in the wall!

The Outdoor Life

In my whole life, I’ve been abroad less than 10 times, simply because I love Scotland so much. I’ve visited over 70 Scottish islands (and there are still many to explore!). I’m incredibly lucky to call this beautiful country home and I fulfilled a childhood dream when I moved from Edinburgh to the Highlands back in 2013. I now own a little touring caravan of my own and I spend my spare time trying to rediscover the sense of freedom I took for granted in my childhood and teens! I love getting out and about with my caravan and bike, and I also love long distance walking.

Why I Can Relate…

Home is an old farmhouse on the Black Isle (a peninsula near Inverness), where I live with my husband, Mark, and our two guinea pigs. Mark and I eloped when we got married! We tied the knot in a beautiful handfasting ceremony on the beach at Luskentyre on the Isle of Harris in 2017. We didn’t want the fuss and expense of the typical big wedding, and we wanted to do something that felt true to us, our nature-loving, understated, introverted selves!

So, I’ll certainly be able to relate to your elopement plans! AND I can recommend some stunning locations for this incredibly special day!

A bride and groom in traditional tartan dress share a case surrounded by Scottish mountains

“Karen’s photos have left us speechless! Words cannot express how much we like the pictures. Karen knows Scotland so well and made us feel very happy and relaxed in front of the camera.”

INES AUSTERHUBER
In a highland setting a man with a blonde beard,hair and blue kilt embraces his wife dressed in a white wedding dress and shawl

“We are a German family and we travelled to Scotland for our very small wedding in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. We were thrilled to have Karen there. The photos are really amazing, we love each of them!“

GINA HESSE

Scotland Elopement Photography:
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My Elopement and Wedding Photography eBook contains lots of images, answers to frequently asked questions, and testimonials. It also provides full details of my photography packages, pricing included.

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