the wee ones owning the wedding morning at the Radstone Hotel in Larkhall. Family weddings begin like this: kids bouncing on beds, bridesmaids laughing, grandparents arriving, and a bride somehow staying calm in the middle of it all. These are the photographs that grow funnier and more precious every year, and they only happen if your photographer is there early and paying attention. My morning coverage is quiet and unobtrusive — I find my corner, let the chaos be itself, and catch it honestly. The Radstone's rooms give lovely light and space for preparations, which makes the first chapter of the day a joy to photograph. If your wedding morning is going to be full of family — little ones included — get in touch. Those are my favourite mornings of all.
Location: 3 Ayr Rd, Shawsburn, Larkhall ML9 2TZ.
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This black and white bridal portrait was captured at The Radstone Hotel in Larkhall, Lanarkshire — one of eight luxury wedding venues operated by the RAD Hotel Group across Scotland. With its striking contemporary interiors, grand foyer, and beautiful views over the Clyde Valley, The Radstone provides a naturally photogenic backdrop that lends itself perfectly to fine art and editorial wedding photography.
This image is a quiet moment — a bride lost in thought, the detail of her lace gown catching the light. Shot in black and white to strip everything back to pure emotion and texture, it's the kind of portrait that still looks extraordinary decades later.
The Radstone Hotel is tucked away in the picturesque Clyde Valley near Larkhall, easily accessible from both Glasgow and Edinburgh via the M74. Its wedding function suite features beautiful white beams, custom globe lighting, and elegant neutral décor — a modern, stylish setting that suits both intimate celebrations and larger wedding parties.
As part of the RAD Hotel Group, couples choosing The Radstone also have access to the group's wider network of Scottish venues, which includes Lochside House Hotel and Spa in Ayrshire, Brig o' Doon in Ayr, Seamill Hydro on the Ayrshire coast, Fairfield House Hotel, Dalmeny Park in Glasgow, and Hetland Hall in Dumfriesshire.
Based in Troon, South Ayrshire, I'm an internationally recognised wedding photographer with seven front covers and seven years of professional experience. I photograph weddings throughout Scotland and across the UK — from Lanarkshire and Glasgow to the Ayrshire coast and beyond — bringing the same level of care and craft to every image, whether it's a sweeping landscape or a quiet bridal portrait like this one.
If you're planning a wedding at The Radstone, or anywhere else in Scotland, I'd love to hear from you.
Location: 3 Ayr Rd, Shawsburn, Larkhall ML9 2TZ.
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The Radstone Hotel in Larkhall, Lanarkshire is part of the RAD Hotel Group — one of Scotland's most established collections of luxury wedding venues with eight locations across the country. Its wedding function suite features beautiful white beams, bespoke globe lighting, and a warm contemporary atmosphere that photographs beautifully at every stage of the day, from the ceremony through to the evening reception.
If you're planning a wedding at The Radstone or anywhere in Scotland, get in touch to check availability for your date.
Location: 3 Ayr Rd, Shawsburn, Larkhall ML9 2TZ.
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The classic cake-cutting photo, upgraded: this couple cut theirs at the Radstone Hotel with their daughter riding on dad's shoulders, right in the middle of it — because she was right in the middle of the whole day. This is what I mean when I say a wedding gallery should look like YOUR day and nobody else's. The traditions are lovely, but it's the personal twists on them that you'll treasure — and that I watch for all night. Planning a family-centred wedding in Lanarkshire? The Radstone handles it beautifully, and so will I. Get in touch.
Location: 3 Ayr Rd, Shawsburn, Larkhall ML9 2TZ.
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one of those touches that made this Radstone Hotel wedding entirely its own. I photographed this in black and white because the moment asked for it: the music, the embrace, the timelessness of it. Live music changes the feel of a wedding, and it changes the photographs too — guests react, the room breathes differently, and moments like this one arrive unannounced. My job is to be positioned before they do. This was my first time photographing at the Radstone in Larkhall, and days like this are why I love a new venue: fresh eyes, full attention, nothing on autopilot. Planning live music into your Lanarkshire wedding? Wonderful — bring it, and get in touch.
Location: 3 Ayr Rd, Shawsburn, Larkhall ML9 2TZ.
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Some weddings aren't just about two people — they're about a family celebrating together, and this portrait at the Radstone Hotel says it all: bride and groom with their wee ones, the Lanarkshire countryside rolling away behind them. Family portraits like this take a light touch. You can't direct a toddler in a kilt (nor should you try); you keep it quick, keep it playful, and shoot through the giggles. The Radstone's gardens and terrace give you those open views without walking far from the celebration — a real gift when small legs are involved. If your wedding day is a family day, I'd love to hear about it.
Location: 3 Ayr Rd, Shawsburn, Larkhall ML9 2TZ.
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His eyes closed, her veil catching the light — a father dancing with his daughter on her wedding night at the Radstone Hotel. I photographed this in black and white because some moments carry too much feeling for colour to add anything. Dances like this one are quietly the most emotional photographs of the whole day; they say everything about what a wedding actually means to a family. My job during the evening isn't just the first dance — it's staying alert for the second, third and fourth dances, because that's where moments like this hide. Getting married at the Radstone in Larkhall? Get in touch
Location: 3 Ayr Rd, Shawsburn, Larkhall ML9 2TZ.
Keywords: first dance (13), lanarkshire wedding photographer (7), radstone hotel wedding (7).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.