John & Gill’s Pre-Wedding Shoot
Written by Andi Watson on 21 Jun 2010
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This is one of my favourite pictures from John & Gill's Pre-Wedding Shoot. They both look so relaxed and happy.
The venue that they have chosen for their wedding, Dalmeny Park Country House Hotel, is a venue that I have never shot in before - in fact, I'd never even heard of it! But the gardens are stunning, perfect for a wedding shoot. There are so many interesting parts to the grounds - I'm really looking forward to the wedding.
Pre-Wedding Shoot: Jason & Claire
Written by Andi Watson on 06 Jun 2011
At the end of this month I have the privilege of photographing the wedding of Jason & Claire at Orocco Pier in Queensferry, Edinburgh. It's wonderful taking pictures of two people who are clearly in love - as a wedding photographer it's all about capturing those little moments that a couple share together. As I've said in this Notebook many times before, this works best when the couple are just being themselves and acting naturally. However, like many people I know, Jason & Claire are not big fans of having their picture taken and so we took the opportunity to have a quick Pre-Wedding shoot at the venue in order to help them feel more relaxed on the big day itself.
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It was definitely a successful trip. Thankfully, the couple had a great time and it helped them know what to expect when we take the wedding photographs. It also gave us some great photographs!
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The backdrop to several of the photos was the spectacular Forth Rail Bridge. Jason & Claire are hoping to get married on the beach just outside of Orocco Pier, which will be a wonderful setting. Let's just hope the weather is good!
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Check back with the Notebook in the beginning of July for some photographs of the wedding itself, hopefully in lovely sunshine!
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Yvonne & Luke’s Engagement Shoot
Written by Andi Watson on 18 Jul 2011
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Last week I had the pleasure to photograph Yvonne & Luke for their Engagement Shoot. As I've said in the Notebook before, it's always great to photograph newly engaged couples who are clearly in love, but it's made extra special for me when they are so comfortable in front of the camera. Yvonne & Luke were so comfortable they were even climbing trees whilst striking poses!
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The shoot took place at Dalmeny Park Country House, also the venue for the couple's wedding in December, and we were blessed with a glorious day which made for some very colourful photos. Being a photographer in Scotland can sometimes make you forgot how wonderful it is to get some blue sky into your photos - but it makes such a difference!
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Yvonne is a local girl and Luke is from the USA and they met in Poland. . .an international couple! I am already excited about shooting their wedding later this year. Dalmeny Park is a brilliant venue for photographs and I always enjoy shooting there. When you've got a couple this natural in front of the camera you can't help but take great photos!
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