EDINBURGH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

On my editing screen today 🎞️

From art history lectures to a winter wedding full of sparkle ✨

These two met at the University of Glasgow back in 2015 while studying Art History, quickly becoming best friends over early modern art, trips to the GFT, and a shared love of Morrissey. When Rose returned to the US in 2017, daily FaceTimes turned into flights across the Atlantic. Eight years later, PhDs completed, a pandemic survived in a tiny studio flat, and countless art-filled adventures later they got married where they met in Glasgow. From the moment I first chatted to this pair on zoom we instantly bonded over a shared love of art and music.

Their wedding felt like an extension of all of that history. A dress with pure Grace Kelly energy, dark romantic interiors, winter light, candle glow, and that quiet, cinematic elegance you only get at winter.

Shooting film in low light is always a challenge, but the magic is worth it. I used portra 800 and HP5 pushed to 1600 to hold onto the atmosphere, the shadows, and that beautiful winter sparkle (with a double exposure for some creative flair) 🎞️

A day rooted in friendship, art, and love. Photographed slowly, artistically, intentionally, and with feeling.

DREAM TEAM
Valued: Glasgow Uni Chapel @uofgweddings & Crossbasket Castle @crossbasketcastle
Crossbasket Castle Event Manager) @eventsmanager_laura
Second photographer: @charlotte_kinsella
Outfit (Bride): @thewhitecollection [Dress designer: @josephinescottlondon ]

Bridal Dress Alterations: @abigailwestrupbridal

Outfit (Groom): @macgregorandmacduff

Hair/Make-up: @colleendavidsonartistry

Cars: @metweddingcars

Florist: @posiesandpotsweddings

Cake: @threecupcakescakery
Band: @woohooband

Cocktail Reception Jazz Duo: Joe Nichols and Matthew Kilner

Piper: Arkleston Piping

Live Illustrator: Edith Wilson, @aulternativeweddings
Dev & scan: @gulabiphoto

Still not over Lauren & Finlay’s gorgeous wedding at @wintoncastle

From the pink dining room of dreams to their bold, joy-filled colour palette, every detail felt like it had stepped out of a painting. It was romantic, playful, and completely them.

What made it even more special? Capturing it on film. The grain, the tones, the texture brought such warmth and depth to a day already full of feeling.

I feel so lucky to work with couples who not only trust my creative vision, but fully lean into it. Lauren & Finlay, you were a dream.

All images captured #onfilm (35mm & medium format)

DREAM TEAM
Venue: @wintoncastle
Photographer – @loraineross (me)

Wedding dress – @justinalexander @prettywomanbride

Hair – @bonnieandboldbridal (Danielle)

Make up – @makeupbyvictoriafleeting (Victoria)

Bridesmaid dresses – Dessy @annepriscillabridal

Celebrant – @celebratepeoplecelebrantgerrie @celebrate_people_ceremonies

Music during Ceremony and reception – Fiona Liddell and Alex from @theapollosgroup

Food – @edinburghcateringco

Cake – @_thelittlebakery_ – South Queensferry

Florist – @thepetalshoppeuk

Band – @amberlights_functionband

Coordinator – Lexi Bell (Winton)

Rings – Moira Prentice

Confetti – @shropshirepetals

Still not over the golden light and dreamy skies from last summer. Aimee & Iain’s wedding at @broxmouthcourtyard serving pure Italian sunshine vibes 🌞✨

The most gorgeous light leaks, lens flair and soft magic that you can only get on film.

When they first got in touch, they described their vision and I was instantly hooked:
“We loved the Italian feel of the cobblestone courtyard, so we’re taking inspiration from that. We’re a relaxed couple and our main priority is making sure people are well fed, the drinks are flowing, and there’s plenty of laughter. We’re thinking fresh white flowers, candles, Aperol and Prosecco, a gelato truck, and late-night pizza…”
Honestly?

A total vibe. Aperols flowing, gelato in the sunshine, late-night pizza, and so much laughter, what a dream to capture.

I’m absolutely in love with how the film scans came back. Shot on #canon1v #bronicarf645 & #mamiya6

DREAM TEAM
Venue: @broxmouthcourtyard
Photographer: @loraineross
2nd photographer: @martarocci_photography
Content Creator: @yourdayunplugged
Dress: @prettywomanbride (Designer: @kyhabride)
Hair: @staceydeanebridalhair (2nd @bellebridal.hairandbeauty)
Makeup: @raemathiesonbridal (2nd @erinstewartmakeup)
Bridesmaids dresses: @shonajoy
Groomsmen Hire: @kinlochanderson
Florist & styling: @ribbonsandroseltd
Stationery (invites): @tankervillepress
Wedding day stationery: @2fluxstationerystudio
Band: @littleredweddingband
String Quartet: @artastringquartet
Rings: @austenandblake
Cake: @sneakybeets
Ice Cream Van: @lucasicecream

Photographing on film in low light with no flash.

Photographing weddings on film in dark spaces is one of my favourite challenges. Candlelight, window light, soft pools of light and shadow plus how to work with them. It’s about slowing down and really seeing what the light is doing.

I started my photography journey as a teenager photographing live music concerts on b&w film. Reading and watching the way light falls and how subjects move in it is something that’s always been core of how I photograph.

For these frames, I was thinking about direction of light. Positioning people near windows. Looking for Rembrandt-style light. Deciding where I want the highlights to fall, how deep I’m happy for the shadows to go, and letting the midtones hold the emotion. Spot metering with intention of the final feel of the image.

Technically, this meant often shooting wide open and trusting my instincts. Film stocks, cameras & lenses used:
– Canon 1V + 35mm f/1.4 (wide open) on Delta 3200, plus Cinestill 800T pushed to 1600 to hold onto the warmth of candlelight
– Pentax 645N + 75mm at f/2.8 on Portra 800, also pushed to 1600 and using slow shutter speeds
– Using a Pro Mist Filter for softness and glow where it felt right

When using slower shutter speeds I’m grounding myself, holding the camera steady, taking a breath before releasing the shutter. Film lets me get away with that in a way digital never quite does.

There’s grain, movement, imperfection but artistic intention.

Low-light film isn’t about fighting the darkness, it’s about embracing it and letting the mood lead the frame.

Couple: Wiktoria&Daniel @wiktoria_foks @kot_d
Floral Designer: @ladne_kwiaty
Bridal Gown&veil: @stachowskapracownia
Groom Styling: All thrifted by N&D
Stationery: @manuatelierpl
Silk ribbons: @september_atelier
Location: @zamek_lagow
Make up: @aszykaleksandra
Rentals: @wypozyczalnia_dekoracji_app
At: @nostalgia_workshop @ninaanddarek

There’s something about black & white film during the getting ready moments that just gets me. It’s my favourite time of a wedding day to turn to b&w film.

The light falling through tall windows. The strong lines of old buildings. Hands fastening buttons, tying ribbons, smoothing fabric. Reflections caught in mirrors. Small pauses before the day unfolds.

These frames are all about simplicity and intention. Stripping things back to light, shadow, shape and emotion. No distractions, just the story as it’s happening.

Most of these were shot on HP5, usually pushed to 800 or 1600 to handle low light and keep that beautiful grain and mood. With a mix of Tri-X or Delta 3200 when things got extra dark. Shot a mix of 35mm and medium format film, depending on the space and the pace of the moment.

Photographing on film in these conditions is always a little unpredictable, but that’s what I love. You trust the light, slow down, and let the moments breathe.

Quiet. Intimate. Honest.
Exactly how getting ready should feel. 🖤🎞️

PS. I’ve been in flu doom this week so if you’re waiting to hear back from me, I’ll get on it over the weekend.

A few 2025 favourites, all captured on my square medium format love, the Mamiya 6 🎞️

This camera makes me incredibly nostalgic. My parents have so many square-format photographs from the early days of their relationship that I’ve always been obsessed with. Their honeymoon, family gatherings, road trips, and my dad’s beloved classic Minis. Shooting square always feels like tapping into that visual language of memory.

I love pairing this camera with a tiny bit of Vaseline on the filter for that soft, dreamy haze. Just enough glow to let the light breathe without losing the moment.

Shot on Portra 400, Kodak Gold, and 400TX.

Looking for a film photographer for your wedding? I still have availability for 2026 & 2027 and I would love to chat.

From art history lectures to a winter wedding full of sparkle ✨

These two met at the University of Glasgow back in 2015 while studying Art History, quickly becoming best friends over early modern art, trips to the GFT, and a shared love of Morrissey. When Rose returned to the US in 2017, daily FaceTimes turned into flights across the Atlantic. Eight years later, PhDs completed, a pandemic survived in a tiny studio flat, and countless art-filled adventures later they got married where they met in Glasgow. From the moment I first chatted to this pair on zoom we instantly bonded over a shared love of art and music.

Their wedding felt like an extension of all of that history. A dress with pure Grace Kelly energy, dark romantic interiors, winter light, candle glow, and that quiet, cinematic elegance you only get at winter.

Shooting film in low light is always a challenge, but the magic is worth it. I used portra 800 and HP5 pushed to 1600 to hold onto the atmosphere, the shadows, and that beautiful winter sparkle (with a double exposure for some creative flair) 🎞️

A day rooted in friendship, art, and love. Photographed slowly, artistically, intentionally, and with feeling.

DREAM TEAM
Valued: Glasgow Uni Chapel @uofgweddings & Crossbasket Castle @crossbasketcastle
Crossbasket Castle Event Manager) @eventsmanager_laura
Second photographer: @charlotte_kinsella
Outfit (Bride): @thewhitecollection [Dress designer: @josephinescottlondon ]

Bridal Dress Alterations: @abigailwestrupbridal

Outfit (Groom): @macgregorandmacduff

Hair/Make-up: @colleendavidsonartistry

Cars: @metweddingcars

Florist: @posiesandpotsweddings

Cake: @threecupcakescakery
Band: @woohooband

Cocktail Reception Jazz Duo: Joe Nichols and Matthew Kilner

Piper: Arkleston Piping

Live Illustrator: Edith Wilson, @aulternativeweddings
Dev & scan: @gulabiphoto

2025. The year changed me… personally and professionally & in ways I never expected (pt 2 coming soon as insta only posted 5 slides of the 20 🙈)

I began 2025 having surgery for endometriosis. I went into it thinking the healing would be physical. What I didn’t anticipate was how much space it would create mentally and emotionally too.

For a long time, I’d been working through daily chronic pain and fatigue, often in survival mode. Showing up for my couples always came first, but outside of that I’d lost so much of myself without fully realising it. As my body began to recover, my confidence, creativity and clarity slowly returned. I started to understand how deeply my health had been impacting every part of my life, including my business.

This year taught me the power of slowing down. Of listening to my body. Of choosing sustainability over pushing through at all costs. That shift changed how I work, how I create, and how I show up for the people who trust me with their stories.

Professionally, 2025 has been one of the most fulfilling years of my career. I pushed myself creatively, stepped outside my comfort zone, took on new challenges, and made moves towards projects I’d been quietly dreaming about for years. I worked hard, rested when I needed to, and grew in ways that aren’t always visible, but feel deeply important. Started to feel like I had really found my voice as a photographer and artist.

I’m incredibly grateful to every couple who invited me into their lives this year, and to the friends, family, and community who supported me through both the highs and the wobbles.

As I head into 2026, I feel more grounded, more myself, and more excited about what’s to come than I have in a long time. And honestly? I can’t wait to share what’s next.

Ps. This song was my most played of 2025. I listened to it driving to every single wedding this year & it’s been my hype song!

I’m Loraine (she / her) wedding photographer, film lover, nostalgic soul and music obsessive.

I truly believe the best photos come from real connection, beautiful light, and letting moments unfold naturally. I shoot a mix of analogue film and digital, always chasing atmosphere, emotion, and a strong sense of place.

If you’re newly (or festively!) engaged and dreaming of a wedding day that feels relaxed, meaningful, and unapologetically you, we would be be a very good fit.

✨ I’ve got 5 spaces left for 2026 weddings
✨ And plenty of availability for 2027

Whether you’re planning something intimate or a big joyful celebration, in Scotland or further afield, I’d love to hear what you’re dreaming up.

If my work speaks to you, my inbox is open 🤍
Photos taken on film & digital by my wonderful pal @solencollet at @away.industries

My final wedding of 2025 was an absolute belter ✨
Holly & Gordon wrapped up the year with the most gorgeous pre-Christmas celebration at @pratisbarns, complete with that soft winter light that feels extra special at this time of year.

They told me early on:
“Gordon’s parents moved to St Andrews in 2020 and we’ve both really enjoyed relaxing weekends by the coast, so we always knew we’d get married there. We’re hoping for warm, festive vibes.”

And wow, did they deliver. A laid-back, joy-filled day with a Santa’s grotto, vinyl DJ, piano player, and more negronis than I could count. Plus an epic first dance song with Texas – Inner Smile. Festive, fun, and completely them.

Yes, these are digital previews making an appearance on my grid, but I genuinely cannot wait for the film scans from this one 🎞️

That’s me officially clocking off for Christmas and a very needed break. I’ve still got loads of weddings from this year to share, so expect plenty of new work coming your way.

I’ve also been quietly squirrelling away a few exciting new projects for 2026, with more to share in January.

And finally, a huge thank you to everyone who has supported me and my business this year, and over the last 16 years since I photographed my first wedding back in 2009. I appreciate you more than you know.

DREAM TEAM
Venue & decor: @pratisbarns
Second photographer: @martinmclellanphoto
Videographer: Sam @mirrorboxphoto
Celebrant: @yvonnehannahcelebrant
Dress – @jennyyoonyc

Makeup – @jacquelynmcpheemakeup

Hair – @claireadamsonbridal

DJ Luke

Piano – ‘Piano Animal’ Michael Moore @michaelgmoorethepianoanimal