“Truly Exceptional
Cannot Thank You Enough X"
Monica + Ricky
Engine Works Glasgow March 2025
I photographed my very first wedding in1995 and since then my photography has always been more documentary with some creative couples photography too.
I was doing this in my sports photography so I took that style of "capturing the moment" into my wedding photography right from the start, so even then I preferred the more candid natural style of photography.
Couples that tend to book me are generally not that comfortable on being in front of a camera but they do want beautiful photos of their day and really want to enjoy their day without a photographer dictating and controlling their day. They don't want that "Hello" magazine super posed portraits look but they want their wedding day to be their own day and thats where my style but most of all, my experience comes in.
Personally I like to take a little step back during most of the day, what this does is lets me see images most others miss, these are the details and images that are personal to you like a little touches of hands etc.
I also like to let weddings flow without interruption also for me there has to be a slight detachment or the images won't be genuine but I won't be hiding in a corner somewhere like a mad stalker either but blend in with people and watch for moments that unfold.
So I won't be asking you to do kissing photos all day nor up dancing with you or the guests on the dance floor but thats not to say I'll not be friendly and chatty with everyone, I am always up for a giggle or two , your photographer should not be centre stage of the wedding day, you should be. I will though keep you both on track with a little gentle guidance in the afternoon just so you can make the very most of your day with your family and friends.
You may also notice I love my Black & White photos, don't worry you get all your photos in colour but I just have a thing for B&W which has kick started my love for old cameras and film again, back to where it all started for me ...
I don't want you to be reacting to me all day, I want to capture genuine moments & emotions between both of you reacting to each other!
I'll bring my drone to capture something different on your wedding day
I am not a Portrait Photographer
I document and Capture Emotions between People
Karen & Craig
Oran Mor October 2024
Working with Iain has been an absolute pleasure, from consistent and timely communication to setting our minds at ease at our pre shoot. Iain brings a relaxed vibe and isn't invasive with his style, to be honest we hardly even noticed he was there! He gave gentle suggestions on poses and movement but other than that it was literally a walk in the park. If you're looking for candid shots to capture your day in the most magical way Iain is your man! His professionalism, creativity and quality of photos has gone above and beyond our expectations. Thank you for giving us memories for a life time!"
Thanks again!
Mr & Mrs Gallacher X
Most of your wedding day is shot documentary style but I also like to do some creative shots of you both too but your wedding day is not an advertising photoshoot so I won’t have you away for hours.
I'll take you away for 30 minutes & get you lots of stunning images, which means you have more time to spend with family & friends
Its about blending in & making people comfortable
when your walking around with a camera when people are comfortable and enjoying themselves it makes better photos. I tend to travel lite when I am photographing a wedding, I use a pair of the latest Sony cameras with their silent shutter to capture those moments you don’t notice on the wedding day...
The only time I am really “hands on” is during the group formal photos where I need to call and arrange people in order from a list I’ll request from you before the wedding day and this is something we can chat over at our pre wedding meeting but I won't be barking orders at family and guests to achieve this.
Being a wedding photographer is also about people management skills too, getting the best out of folk when they don't know it...
When we meet up to discuss your wedding day I will give you options & there's maybe photos that you would really want like the first look with the father of the Bride or Bridesmaids etc. Again its your wedding day, I am more than happy to set these up for you, its about what you want.
Having a second photographer gives you more options, while I would be away photographing the formal groups and the Bride & Groom the 2nd photographer would be with your guests taking candids and couples photos and you get more photos from a different perspective too. I also don't use associate photographers to stand in for me or outsource bookings either, barring breaking a leg ... you book me you get me.
A note on Videographers...
Its also important to match up your photographer & videographer with matching styles not just the aesthetics of the final product but the style on how they actually go about capturing your day too.
A more hands on style may be the right thing for you to get the look you want for your wedding, hiring me with my style of capturing a wedding day and hiring a videographer who is more hands on, its a mis match so be sure on the style you want on your wedding day. I've worked with many amazing filmmakers with similar styles to myself and I am happy to pass this list on.
One of the things I always do when I am at a wedding is look at the wedding from the family & guests perspective, do they really want to see the back of my head all day or me standing in between the couple during the ring exchanges or first kiss...
Less experienced creatives tend to fixate on the final image which of course is important thats what your paying me for or they are very hands on to achieve it. Your B&G photos become more like a commercial photoshoot.
Your B&G photos are part of your wedding day, you want it to be a fun experience and not to be "oh god now we are doing photos on our own" feeling, capturing you naturally when your both having fun and concentrating on each other.
For me, how you capture
a photo on the day is as
important as the final
image this helps create a
more enjoyable experience
for you on your wedding day
My style is giving you beautiful photos but also making it an enjoyable experience for you too
To round off your wedding day ...
You'll have the option for a little photo session in the late evening, this doesn't take long to do, 10-15 mins of your time. It could be an incredible sunset in the summer or some lo light flash in the darkness of winter. These will have a different look and feel to you day photos and can be a lot of fun to do. Again its just an option, if you want to just stay on the dance floor thats absolutely fine
... its your day , I want you both to enjoy it!
