This was my first time photographing at the Radstone — and here's a pattern worth knowing about my work: every one of my awards and magazine front covers has come from a first visit to a venue. Fresh eyes find photographs that familiarity walks past. This day proved it again: a saxophonist playing as the couple shared their first kiss, the wee ones right in the thick of everything from the morning pyjamas to the cake cutting, a glow-stick guard of honour into the reception, and quiet moments at the bar with a drink between the newlyweds. The Radstone photographs beautifully — natural light in the ceremony space, and terrace views over the Lanarkshire countryside for portraits without ever leaving your guests for long.
My style is a blend of documentary, fine art and editorial. I'll guide you when it helps — a little direction goes a long way in photographs — but the aim is for it never to feel like a photoshoot. If you're nervous in front of a camera, that's honestly where my best work comes from. By the end of the day most couples forget I'm there.
If you're planning a wedding at Radstone or anywhere across Ayrshire, Glasgow or Scotland-wide, I'd love to hear about your day. Have a look through the rest of my real weddings for more, or get in touch to check your date.
I photograph regularly across the RAD Hotel Group's venues — including Brig o' Doon in Alloway and Seamill Hydro on the coast — and across Lanarkshire and Ayrshire from my base in Troon.
Makeup & hair - Katie Marie & Amy Jane
Band - jubilee
Videographer - media images
Florist - Ainsley Marshall
Minister - Margaret Rose
Flower walk & Candy Cart- crazy daisy flower events
Party cloud events - teepee tents
Wedding decor - JAM Events
Cake - Sugar Spice
"Not only did the photographs turn out incredible, he made me and my husband so comfortable throughout the day." — attributed to Sophie, Radstone Hotel.