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<lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:59:28 +0100</lastBuildDate><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/q-photography" type="application/rss+xml" /><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><item><title>Joanne and Richard's Wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2009-07-13T10:43:28+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/-N1kSvkEMpU/4ed3338c3c748946c2bd4b4eb3036d12-52.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/4ed3338c3c748946c2bd4b4eb3036d12-52.php#unique-entry-id-52</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Joanne and Rich got married at Thainstone House Hotel, just outside Aberdeen.   When I first arrived and met Joanne&rsquo;s two small and cute nephews who were to be page boys, I thought she might be upstaged.   But I needn&rsquo;t have worried!   The bride was her glamourous self, and the weather was perfect for an outdoor reception.   Joanne was suitably embarrassed by her fathers revelations of her youth, although the speeches were too much for one young guest who decided to sleep instead. 


The day was rounded off by a ceilidh and a rousing rendition of Auld Lang Syne.


 


 


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/-N1kSvkEMpU" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/4ed3338c3c748946c2bd4b4eb3036d12-52.php#unique-entry-id-52</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Kirsten and Gavin's Wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2009-07-12T20:49:35+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/fNnNp6PK7ZQ/f0e90795ef9bc1fdaaef191ebe975e5a-51.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/f0e90795ef9bc1fdaaef191ebe975e5a-51.php#unique-entry-id-51</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I photographed Kirsten and Gavin&rsquo;s wedding three weeks ago at Prestonfield in Edinburgh.   If you&rsquo;ve read my previous blog post you&rsquo;ll know why it&rsquo;s taken so long to post this, and I apologise!   I&rsquo;m editing these photos on my laptop, which I hate doing.   So more apologies if they don&rsquo;t look quite right - I&rsquo;ll update them when I have access to my main super powered machine with enormous monitor.


They had everything required for a perfect wedding - an amazing dress, Edinburgh&rsquo;s most prestigious venue, even a best man who embarrassed the groom. 


...I&rsquo;ve never come across &ldquo;Big Vern &lsquo;n&rsquo; the Shootahs&rdquo; before, despite the fact they&rsquo;ve been around for 20 years. ...  Think of The Blues Brothers, and you&rsquo;re half way there.   Not only did everyone dance enthusiastically, but the band seemed to be having a good time too!   They even got Kirsten and some of her friends up on stage........


Of course, being Scotland, there was a bit of a ceilidh too, with music provided by the Men in Kiltz Ceilidh band.
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/fNnNp6PK7ZQ" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/f0e90795ef9bc1fdaaef191ebe975e5a-51.php#unique-entry-id-51</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>I'm working in London....</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Personal</category><dc:date>2009-07-12T19:44:59+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/bsJW53CF4d8/3339ef5c5b13d9f739e543fcbd7537c7-50.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/3339ef5c5b13d9f739e543fcbd7537c7-50.php#unique-entry-id-50</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[For the past two and a half weeks I&rsquo;ve been in London, taking stills for a film.   Don&rsquo;t get too excited - it&rsquo;s a DVD to teach English to Italian school kids, and I&rsquo;m taking the photos that will go in the accompanying text book! 


...I have a copy of the book, complete with holes on pages where my photos will go and instructions for what each photo should show.   But I&rsquo;ve known the video cameraman, production manager and director for many years, and met most of the rest of the crew three years ago when we worked together on another version of the film and book, so it&rsquo;s great fun and generally relaxed.


...And although I&rsquo;ve been back to visit, it&rsquo;s still a shock to the system to have to commute on the tube early every morning!   Combined with very long hours and having to sort out the photos every evening, it&rsquo;s like doing a wedding every day of the week.   I&rsquo;ve even perfected the art of falling asleep on the tube on the way into town and to the location of the day (which implies that I have a seat in the morning rush hour - because I&rsquo;ve got on the tube so early.)


Saturday&rsquo;s seem to be the time for &lsquo;recovery&rsquo; (aka sleeping a lot) but I&rsquo;ve managed to see some friends on Sundays.   Here are a couple of portraits of my friends Nick and Amanda&rsquo;s two youngest children:


...And for maximum embarrassment value, here&rsquo;s a sneaked shot of their oldest daughter with her boyfriend:
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/bsJW53CF4d8" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/3339ef5c5b13d9f739e543fcbd7537c7-50.php#unique-entry-id-50</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Allan and Deb's Wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2009-06-11T20:52:29+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/fzN6-IjsVn4/9130bf6a28e67494170c36381ccbcf01-49.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/9130bf6a28e67494170c36381ccbcf01-49.php#unique-entry-id-49</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Despite the weather forecast&rsquo;s warnings, it turned out to be a perfect summer&rsquo;s day for Allan and Deb&rsquo;s wedding.   They chose one of my favourite venues, Wedderburn Castle, which perfectly matched their relaxed, family celebration.   There were no surprises, everything ran according to plan, and everyone enjoyed themselves.   It was just a perfect summer day surrounded by friends and family.


There are a few photographs below, and more can be seen by following this link


 


 


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/fzN6-IjsVn4" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/9130bf6a28e67494170c36381ccbcf01-49.php#unique-entry-id-49</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Claire and Chris' Wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2009-05-29T10:01:19+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/cvmOVWugw4E/5fd71c00c2a2f463ef9c33abf7d6d8a3-48.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/5fd71c00c2a2f463ef9c33abf7d6d8a3-48.php#unique-entry-id-48</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I don&rsquo;t think I&rsquo;ve ever met a bride who grinned and laughed so much on her wedding day!   Chris and Claire got married in the Old Kirk at&nbsp;Glencorse House, just outside Edinburgh, and their celebrations were helped along by a large group of friends and family.   Some provided the music in the Kirk, others formed a choir.   Claire&rsquo;s brother Sam (whose wedding I&rsquo;d photographed three years ago) was the entertaining Master of Ceremonies, and then to cap it all, Chris&rsquo; band the Kings of Pastry performed during the evening reception.   There&rsquo;s a small selection of pictures below, and&nbsp;you can see more photographs by click here


 


 


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/cvmOVWugw4E" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/5fd71c00c2a2f463ef9c33abf7d6d8a3-48.php#unique-entry-id-48</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Maggie and Keith's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2009-05-15T21:09:47+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/R83ui3gm9mE/2036f963211f8f38fa75ff0b99d3754f-46.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/2036f963211f8f38fa75ff0b99d3754f-46.php#unique-entry-id-46</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A lovely small and intimate wedding - and just a few miles from my home.   Although the weather was not good (it was so windy I could barely get my car door open) the location was still stunning.   After the families celebrated the ceremony and had great food and wine at Fenton Tower, friends arrived for more champagne and then some dancing.   Sometimes simple weddings are just brilliant!   As usual you can view more photos via the order prints page.


 


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/R83ui3gm9mE" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/2036f963211f8f38fa75ff0b99d3754f-46.php#unique-entry-id-46</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Sean and Lesley's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2009-05-09T00:11:35+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/NdwiEpl8ACw/19064fae1e1b3470089d7881334755b3-45.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/19064fae1e1b3470089d7881334755b3-45.php#unique-entry-id-45</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Just when things didn&rsquo;t need to go wrong - it was pouring with rain and everyone was late - it did.   Lesley&rsquo;s bridal car (a vintage Rolls Royce) broke down on the A9.   Rescue came in the form of another motorist, who saw her and her father on the verge and realised something was up, and offered a lift.   Add five minutes to her father&rsquo;s speech!


By the time we&rsquo;d come out of the church the sun was shining, and everything continued according to plan.


That&rsquo;s the thing about the weather in Scotland: I&rsquo;ve never photographed a wedding when it poured with rain the whole day.   There&rsquo;s always sunshine at some point!


There are more photos from the wedding here.


  


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/NdwiEpl8ACw" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/19064fae1e1b3470089d7881334755b3-45.php#unique-entry-id-45</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>WOW!</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2009-04-28T12:19:28+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/n9hD4Y5tPD0/26282edbe47734471dd67b56922d3a4f-44.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/26282edbe47734471dd67b56922d3a4f-44.php#unique-entry-id-44</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We received our special delivery today at 9.50 am and have spent the past, well almost two hours having the most fantastic, emotional but extremely happy photo viewing session. 

...We have been on a rollercoaster of emotions and it has all come flooding back and we cannot thank you enough for capturing our special day.


When we started planning our wedding we knew that we had to have a special location in Scotland, we found that in Duns Castle.   The dress of course had to be perfect and Ginnette found just what she wanted and it was stunning.   Third on our list was a photographer who would capture the day for us just as we wanted.   We are so happy that you were the right choice, we pretty much knew from your web site but then speaking to you by telephone and then meeting you convinced us.   You did not let us down Simon and we are so grateful, you are very talented and the fact you are so nice and easy to get along with, well, a great combination.


We read on your web site that to cut costs on a photographer was not a good idea, we have to say that you have provided us and our family and guests with fantastic photographs and it was worth every penny. 

...I am sure we will be in touch for advice on putting together an album, where to start with these photographs is the real difficulty.


...The 'surprise&rsquo; which I include for all brides and grooms this year is going down well, and I'll eventually reveal what it is!
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/n9hD4Y5tPD0" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/26282edbe47734471dd67b56922d3a4f-44.php#unique-entry-id-44</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Beren and Melanie's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2009-04-26T10:27:38+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/Iu5JE2jOM3Y/eeedb1a9f9cfd52781cef9ab3a6dd9e3-43.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/eeedb1a9f9cfd52781cef9ab3a6dd9e3-43.php#unique-entry-id-43</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Another gloriously happy day, with plenty of smiles and a couple of &lsquo;firsts&rsquo; for me.


It was my first visit to the Carnoustie Golf Hotel, sitting right on the edge of the famous golf course. 


It was also the first time I&rsquo;ve had a Bride&rsquo;s son walk his mother down the aisle - and then after dinner he give a fantastic and funny speech!   And he&rsquo;s only 11 years old.......


If you&rsquo;d like to see more photos click on over to the order prints page.


 


 


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/Iu5JE2jOM3Y" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/eeedb1a9f9cfd52781cef9ab3a6dd9e3-43.php#unique-entry-id-43</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Alan and Ginette's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2009-04-22T22:59:18+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/ctdBGs0bChQ/09adbeb1d01974817e159fe474dbeac8-42.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/09adbeb1d01974817e159fe474dbeac8-42.php#unique-entry-id-42</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here are some black and white photographs I took at Alan and Ginette&rsquo;s wedding at Duns Castle last week.


It was a really fun and relaxed wedding (although I don&rsquo;t think Alan would have agreed 30 minutes before the ceremony!)   Lots of laughter and love.   Oh, and a rather cynical hawk, that refused to co-operate during the display he was meant to be part of!   The rain held off, the morning fog cleared, and the daffodils remained in bloom - perfect!


If you&rsquo;d like to see more photos - and in colour - click on over to the order prints page.


  


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/ctdBGs0bChQ" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/09adbeb1d01974817e159fe474dbeac8-42.php#unique-entry-id-42</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Louise and David's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2009-03-23T11:15:29+00:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/UqYwM7CQJ7Y/d0ddb61bc8a98204f883e23d50da761c-41.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/d0ddb61bc8a98204f883e23d50da761c-41.php#unique-entry-id-41</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Royal College of Physicians is one of my favourite venues in Edinburgh, since the architecture is so fantastic.   When you add a stunning bride and groom into the location - it just makes my job easier!   Louise and David had a great day at the college for their wedding.   David is vice President of the college and Louise sits on the committees, so it was a fitting venue for them and their guests.


There were 24 children (I was told - they were permanently on the move, so it was difficult to count!)   four of whom made delightful bridesmaids.   And in the evening everyone joined in the ceilidh, dancing along to music from the Belle Star Band.


The photo of the sticker on the inside of the violin case?   Well, you&rsquo;d have to have been there, listening to the Best Man&rsquo;s speech!


There are more photos on the order prints page.
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/UqYwM7CQJ7Y" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/d0ddb61bc8a98204f883e23d50da761c-41.php#unique-entry-id-41</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>A friend's endorsement</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2009-03-11T13:21:41+00:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/PsDP-yExl0w/d96f49a853d8301593884e895a756dc0-40.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/d96f49a853d8301593884e895a756dc0-40.php#unique-entry-id-40</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Regular readers may recall that I went to my friend Chris&rsquo; wedding in France last August - as a guest.   They had an official photographer, who I noticed, apart from his unusual dress sense, was shooting film.


Well, Chris and Delphine haven&rsquo;t even got their official photos yet!    Just two weeks after their wedding I&rsquo;d sent them a digital album, a DVD full of images of the weekend, some hand printed B&W prints, and a web gallery so that everyone could see some of those photos.....


...We finally took our contact sheets back to the 'traditional' chap with our selection of pictures they would print up for the album they'll make up, and his assistant was annoyed that we wanted 140 instead of 150 prints and to give the other 10 prints to our family as presents.   Apparently this is Not Done as they rely on family buying, on average, 200 prints per wedding to make up their money.   As they'd already had EUR 1500 of our money since August I was pretty upset at such bare-faced greed, but was restrained enough to say 'Oh really?'   As a special, this time only offer she let us do this. ...  I won't be recommending him again, good though his pictures are.   I have to say, your method is infinitely preferable to this old-fashioned we-hold-the-negs, you may not scan our pix attitude (it took us six months to physically carry the contact sheet album round our families in France and the UK, and we still missed some people out - we were contractually forbidden to put them online and they wrote on them in marker pen to make this impossible anyway). <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/PsDP-yExl0w" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/d96f49a853d8301593884e895a756dc0-40.php#unique-entry-id-40</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Alison and Simon's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2009-03-04T16:06:47+00:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/WTo0FFt_Efc/0e38f5852ff53fa9fc1bc1894edb7d41-39.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/0e38f5852ff53fa9fc1bc1894edb7d41-39.php#unique-entry-id-39</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I was in Edinburgh for my first wedding of the year.   And the good news is: it didn&rsquo;t rain!   I&rsquo;m hoping this is a good omen for the rest of the year.


Alison and Simon got married in the chapel at George Heriots School and then travelled to Turmeau Hall at Napier University for their reception.


Four very cute flower girls almost stole the show throughout the day, from dancing in the aisle in the chapel, to joining in the cake cutting ceremony!   The day was full of laughter and joy, which I hope can be seen in my photographs.   There&rsquo;s a few here, and many more on the order prints page.


 


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/WTo0FFt_Efc" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/0e38f5852ff53fa9fc1bc1894edb7d41-39.php#unique-entry-id-39</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Alison and Andy's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-12-21T10:39:17+00:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/I7HJLuAEhzY/71878f50c2145b79fc33f7ac8c24c750-37.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/71878f50c2145b79fc33f7ac8c24c750-37.php#unique-entry-id-37</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The week before the shortest day of the year, Alison and Andy got married at the Barclay Church in Edinburgh.   They&rsquo;d first met there, and a large number of the usual church-goers came along to wish them well.   Then it was off to the Roxburgh Hotel, for an afternoon and evening of celebration, speeches and dancing.   There&rsquo;s a few photos here, with a link to more on this page.


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/I7HJLuAEhzY" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/71878f50c2145b79fc33f7ac8c24c750-37.php#unique-entry-id-37</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>I won something!</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-12-10T10:00:21+00:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/d41CNKKPVkA/2b30d35774ed60cc3534d780c30976d7-36.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/2b30d35774ed60cc3534d780c30976d7-36.php#unique-entry-id-36</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The photo below has just won third prize in the Internationally prestigious Wedding Photojournalist Associations competition!   It&rsquo;s from Gemma and George&rsquo;s wedding in Orkney earlier this year, and is of George&rsquo;s brother, father and mother.   I only entered 4 photos, so it&rsquo;s quite a result!


JUDGES COMMENTS: A perfect moment.   Much implied, but you dont have to show more than the reactions.   This image simply grabs your attention, just as the woman in the bathrobe did to the two men in kilts.   It holds your wonder and begs you to speculate as to the nature of the humorous exposure.   Is she too wearing a kilt?


You can see more here: 


The winning entry
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/d41CNKKPVkA" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/2b30d35774ed60cc3534d780c30976d7-36.php#unique-entry-id-36</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Caroline and Tony's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-12-04T13:32:14+00:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/fPI1TBuqa1c/f6d8a6088891987dd084897ca7a4dfbf-35.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/f6d8a6088891987dd084897ca7a4dfbf-35.php#unique-entry-id-35</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tony and Caroline travelled all the way from southern Ireland to get married at Dalhousie Castle, just outside Edinburgh.   The weather was bitterly cold - even Pipe Major Iain Grant (a real Scot) was complaining about the damage being done to his nether regions!   But Caroline wrapped herself in a blanket and braved the cold as I removed it for the photos.


Luckily, blazing fires inside the castle warmed us all up as harpist Ian Hood became the centre of attention for the couple&rsquo;s two young children.


There&rsquo;s more photographs on the order prints page!


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/fPI1TBuqa1c" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/f6d8a6088891987dd084897ca7a4dfbf-35.php#unique-entry-id-35</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Blair and Jody's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-11-14T20:29:27+00:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/erQaZ_51Yc4/353df5553bf0b49aaf87ce8dad140dbe-34.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/353df5553bf0b49aaf87ce8dad140dbe-34.php#unique-entry-id-34</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I saw my first snow last Sunday.   Yes, I know it snowed in London in October, but here in Scotland we try and have normal weather patterns! 


Blair and Jody, who had flown in from the USA with family members, had picked Castle Urquart, on the banks of Loch Ness, as their wedding venue.   Luckily the howling gale and horizontal sleet that I had observed at 11am had abated by 3pm, even if it wasn&rsquo;t any warmer.   At least the ceremony was in the one room in the castle with a roof! 


An owl delivered the rings (another first for me) and then the sun peeked out just before sunset allowing me to take some photographs with the castle in the background - all to the accompaniment of Japanese tourists taking pictures too!   I think they took more than me!


Thanks to Yvonne at Scottish Wedding Consultants, for organising another wonderful day!


There&rsquo;s a few pictures below, and many more to be seen on the order page.


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/erQaZ_51Yc4" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/353df5553bf0b49aaf87ce8dad140dbe-34.php#unique-entry-id-34</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Always a bridesmaid....</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-11-03T12:42:10+00:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/vQ1EOlfDCj4/26f942e404fb424a4d60c61fa0bfec69-33.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/26f942e404fb424a4d60c61fa0bfec69-33.php#unique-entry-id-33</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[For three years in a row now, I&rsquo;ve been nominated for the Photography category of the VOWS awards, without managing to make that final step.   But I should explain the judging process: Initially the brides I have photographed in the 12 months up to the 20th September can vote for me and make nice comments on an online form.   These are all looked at and the top 7 photographers become nominees.   That&rsquo;s the most important bit, as it&rsquo;s entirely based on bride&rsquo;s (and groom&rsquo;s) opinions of me, my photography and how it all worked together on their wedding day.   So a huge thanks to everyone who voted for me and thank you for the lovely comments you must have made (I don&rsquo;t get to see any of them.)


The next step involves my filling in a &lsquo;business enquiry&rsquo; form, where I explain aspects of Q Photography&rsquo;s business: how I create, maintain and improve service levels, etc. ...  And that&rsquo;s why I&rsquo;m not too bothered about not winning (again) and if you believe that.....


Anyway, Steve (Design Scotland Video) and his wife Yvonne (Scottish Wedding Consultants) and I travelled to Glasgow for the black tie event at the Hilton.   All three of us were nominees - and Steve won (as you can see in the photo below left.) ...  Although I&rsquo;m glad that&rsquo;s Yvonne&rsquo;s hand on my chest, and not the other way round!
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/vQ1EOlfDCj4" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/26f942e404fb424a4d60c61fa0bfec69-33.php#unique-entry-id-33</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Angela and Jim's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-10-24T18:45:39+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/a-v0e75oAy8/5c0aa4020ad3a4985b66d38ea5dd0c9a-32.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/5c0aa4020ad3a4985b66d38ea5dd0c9a-32.php#unique-entry-id-32</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I was at Orocco Pier for the wedding of Angela and Jim.   It was one of those brilliant days where the sun shone in a clear blue sky.   Angela and Jim have a 'thing' about the forth bridges - when they first met, they lived on opposite sides of the Firth of Forth, and spent much time commuting over the two bridges to meet each other.   Hence the choice of Orocco Pier as a venue, with it's fantastic views of the bridges.   There's a few photos below, and more can be seen by clicking here.


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/a-v0e75oAy8" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/5c0aa4020ad3a4985b66d38ea5dd0c9a-32.php#unique-entry-id-32</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Suzanne and Ken's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-10-20T23:00:19+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/GR77FpwrAC4/7d0a3d3500ee7bd00e2308cace321cb0-31.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/7d0a3d3500ee7bd00e2308cace321cb0-31.php#unique-entry-id-31</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I travelled to Torridon in the North West of Scotland on the 11th October, for Suzanne and Ken's wedding at The Torridon Hotel.   For those of you who don't know where that is, you first drive to Inverness, and then you head north and west for an hour.   When you arrive in the back of beyond, you drive west down a single track road for another ten miles!   The scenery is, of course, superb.   There was a stiff breeze blowing on the day with a few showers, but that just meant we had fantastic shafts of sunlight on the surrounding hills, and several rainbows.   There were great speeches, enthusiastic (and in some cases, bizarre) ceilidh dancing, and a general good time had by all.   Oh, and the bride and groom left the next morning in a helicopter, arriving home in just 30 minutes rather than the normal four hours driving! 


There's a much larger selection of photos here.


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/GR77FpwrAC4" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/7d0a3d3500ee7bd00e2308cace321cb0-31.php#unique-entry-id-31</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Cass and Luke's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-10-10T12:40:50+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/TNwzchsxq2Y/1eacfc4ab126dc2a7fd77f92a35d8129-30.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/1eacfc4ab126dc2a7fd77f92a35d8129-30.php#unique-entry-id-30</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I don't always mind what the weather's doing, when I have such a superb light location as St Michael's Church in Limlithgow to photograph a wedding ceremony.


Coupled with Luke's exuberant celebrating throughout the day, I managed to capture some great moments from his and Cass&rsquo; big day.   Here's a small selection of photos, and you can see more by clicking on the order page.


  


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/TNwzchsxq2Y" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/1eacfc4ab126dc2a7fd77f92a35d8129-30.php#unique-entry-id-30</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>VOWS awards</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-10-02T15:31:03+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/LO-rNhd8Asw/ce2bf612d927b2ab79252bc9a6bbea21-29.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/ce2bf612d927b2ab79252bc9a6bbea21-29.php#unique-entry-id-29</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I heard today that I have been nominated for this years VOWS awards.   These are the Scottish Wedding Industry annual awards - Voted Outstanding Wedding Supplier.


There's a black tie dinner on the 2nd November to announce the winners in each category.   This is the third year in a row that I've been nominated (by the couples that I've photographed in the past 12 months) so I'll be keeping fingers, toes, and all other extremities crossed!   You can see who the other nominees and all the other categories on this page.   A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for me!
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/LO-rNhd8Asw" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/ce2bf612d927b2ab79252bc9a6bbea21-29.php#unique-entry-id-29</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Friends Reunited</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Personal</category><dc:date>2008-08-29T16:18:02+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/1bmAsxY0lC0/0d6c9d44f755614ecae3348acb415222-28.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/0d6c9d44f755614ecae3348acb415222-28.php#unique-entry-id-28</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I spent the August Bank Holiday weekend in glorious sunshine near Avignon in the south of France.   My old university friend Chris was getting married and I was a guest rather than the official photographer.   It was a great reunion of old friends, with lots of catching up to do.   So, four days of fantastic weather, good friends, copious quantities of wine and no responsibilities!   What could be more perfect?   My jaw did hit the floor when the official photographer turned up - looking as though he'd just arrived from a war zone!   The complete opposite of my own "unobtrusive" style.


It was interesting to see a wedding from a different angle - not just as a guest, but French as well, with the marriage being conducted by the local mayor (wearing his official sash) and afterwards a blessing in a church.   Chris and Delphine's 3 month old baby Scarlett behaved perfectly throughout (possibly because she was being fought over by all the female guests!)


There are more photos here including the BBQ on the following day.
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/1bmAsxY0lC0" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/0d6c9d44f755614ecae3348acb415222-28.php#unique-entry-id-28</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Fiona and Alan's Wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-10-02T14:42:23+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/iJh1_AhXQUQ/a8c64229d144172c1fc75cf10d57fc37-27.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/a8c64229d144172c1fc75cf10d57fc37-27.php#unique-entry-id-27</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Fiona and Alan must have had an arrangement with the Big Man upstairs - the weather forecast looked good, except for the band of rain sweeping across the Lothians at about 4pm.   Luckily it was late - and it wasn't until everyone made their way into the marquee for the wedding breakfast that the heavens opened.   In the dry and warmth of the marquee at Glencorse House (yes - a warm marquee!)   the festivities continued, with lots of enthusiastic ceilidh dancing all the way though to midnight.


As usual, there are many more photos here:


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/iJh1_AhXQUQ" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/a8c64229d144172c1fc75cf10d57fc37-27.php#unique-entry-id-27</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Heather and Dennis' Wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-09-12T14:38:01+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/OAaUcAIeeMI/1dcffe31af3ba5014f01274eb44c691d-26.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/1dcffe31af3ba5014f01274eb44c691d-26.php#unique-entry-id-26</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[To Borthwick Castle for a small wedding of American's Heather and Dennis.   We were blessed with amazing weather - not blue skies, but shafts of sunshine piercing through the clouds.   Yvonne from Scottish Wedding Consultants organised everything to perfection with the Revd Melville Schofield ensuring everyone was relaxed before the ceremony, and Pipe Major Iain Grant providing entertainment and tall tales afterwards!


As usual, there are plenty more photos here:


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/OAaUcAIeeMI" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/1dcffe31af3ba5014f01274eb44c691d-26.php#unique-entry-id-26</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Carolyn and Ryans Wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-09-14T14:26:09+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/YyUYr80TYYU/2bb9154e9e0bd85ed30798f56d640f23-25.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/2bb9154e9e0bd85ed30798f56d640f23-25.php#unique-entry-id-25</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Just two days after Heather and Dennis' wedding , I returned to Borthwick Castle for another American wedding of Carolyn and Ryan.   But the weather had changed completely!   The rain finally let up allowing us to climb up to the castle roof and it's amazing views over the countryside.   And a first for me - I've never before photographed a rocket scientist!   Ryan works for NASA and even has his signature on a satellite spinning around Mars.....


More pictures here


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/YyUYr80TYYU" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/2bb9154e9e0bd85ed30798f56d640f23-25.php#unique-entry-id-25</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Rona and Neil's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-08-19T14:23:09+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/DQKN1uSf3ac/a48ec8668d3dcf96dc1c7657da034888-23.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/a48ec8668d3dcf96dc1c7657da034888-23.php#unique-entry-id-23</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Duntreath Castle was a new venue for me, a beautiful building set in the shadow of the Campsie Hills north of Glasgow.   The weather behaved itself perfectly - the rain only began as the father of the groom began his speech.   Yet by the time the band was up and running it had turned into one of those perfect Scottish evenings (complete with midges!)   and as Neil began to sing guests were able to continue their dancing outdoors....


As usual, you can see a lot more of their wedding photographs here.


 


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/DQKN1uSf3ac" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/a48ec8668d3dcf96dc1c7657da034888-23.php#unique-entry-id-23</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Rachel and Shayne's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-08-14T14:48:51+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/IOEHB7a6rd8/638519678a8e9cd3dc0cc105e5790663-22.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/638519678a8e9cd3dc0cc105e5790663-22.php#unique-entry-id-22</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Another delightful, small and friendly wedding at Duns Castle, organised by Yvonne from Scottish Wedding Consultants.   Rachel and Shayne had travelled from the heat of Philadelphia to the warmth of a Scottish summer to be married in the company of a few of their friends. 


There's a few photos here, and more can be seen if you click here


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/IOEHB7a6rd8" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/638519678a8e9cd3dc0cc105e5790663-22.php#unique-entry-id-22</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Mark and Shauna's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-08-06T14:19:48+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/muKKzUg6IzA/9f639c9dfc73bf5f81a11916f4a63dd8-21.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/9f639c9dfc73bf5f81a11916f4a63dd8-21.php#unique-entry-id-21</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It's been a while since I photographed a wedding at Blair Castle but it was a delight to return to photograph Mark and Shauna's wedding. 


The small church in the village was full to overflowing on one of the hottest days of the year, and it was a relief to be outside in the beautiful castle grounds for the reception.


The party continued into the night, although I can report that Scottish ceilidh dances are apparently different from Irish ones! 


There's a few photos below, and a larger selection here.


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/muKKzUg6IzA" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/9f639c9dfc73bf5f81a11916f4a63dd8-21.php#unique-entry-id-21</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Barney and Gill's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-07-30T13:32:21+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/G6Z9B0HaUCU/6fa5191177808006c0344ab75b9a255b-20.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/6fa5191177808006c0344ab75b9a255b-20.php#unique-entry-id-20</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I was back at Wedderburn Castle for Barney and Gill's wedding.   They're both teachers in England, and picked the day after the end of term to get married, leaving them plenty of time for a long honeymoon!


The weather was perfect (not too sunny, and not too hot!)   the guests played croquet on the immaculate Wedderburn lawn, and I got some lovely photos of the bride and groom and their friends and family.


There's a few below, and more photographs if you click here.


 


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/G6Z9B0HaUCU" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/6fa5191177808006c0344ab75b9a255b-20.php#unique-entry-id-20</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Louise and Gavin's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-07-28T10:50:06+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/ebdRbqjDxA0/a6806e858e99521070b87f784e9951bc-19.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/a6806e858e99521070b87f784e9951bc-19.php#unique-entry-id-19</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I was in The Quay in Musselburgh on 19th July, for Louise and Gavin's wedding.   Louise was the bridesmaid at her friend Kirstene's wedding, 2 years ago, and now Kirstene was the bridesmaid at Louise's wedding!   It was a joyous occasion, enlivened by the weather and the activities of various of the younger members of the guests.


Here are a few of my favourite photos, but you can see many more by clicking here


 


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/ebdRbqjDxA0" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/a6806e858e99521070b87f784e9951bc-19.php#unique-entry-id-19</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gemma and George's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-07-19T11:56:19+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/JBGIXtCTtoI/1e2f9c239213698e56d51ae86f5063ee-18.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/1e2f9c239213698e56d51ae86f5063ee-18.php#unique-entry-id-18</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If you ever get the chance to visit Orkney, go!   It's the most amazing place.   I spent the last weekend on Stronsay for Gemma and George's wedding.


It was a unique experience.   I think that with the exception of the hairdresser, the bridal car and myself, everything was done locally.   The reception was in the local community centre, the food was cooked, and served, by islanders, and the ceilidh band in the evening was of course local.   In fact, the entire island was asked to the evening party and the sense of community, of everyone joining in to celebrate the couple's happiness was palpable.


The next day there was another party on Gemma's parents' farm, a 'recovery' party, with a barbecue and trampolines, and more music and drinks.


Here's a quick glimpse at some photos, and there's plenty more to see here.


And the sea and sand really were that colour!
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/JBGIXtCTtoI" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/1e2f9c239213698e56d51ae86f5063ee-18.php#unique-entry-id-18</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Sheila and Steve's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-06-26T15:14:07+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/HoJuKWABtNk/bbf248660845ad98202e8b0e3efaa68e-17.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/bbf248660845ad98202e8b0e3efaa68e-17.php#unique-entry-id-17</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Another glorious summer's day at Wedderburn Castle.   Which means it didn't start raining until everyone was inside and enjoying their food! 


And in a first for Wedderburn, a steel band played on the lawn during the reception. 


Sheila's bouquet was stunning, with the most vibrant colours I've ever seen.   The best man was female - and gave one of the funniest speeches I've heard in a long time, even if it was delayed slightly as Steve finished writing his minutes before speaking!


There are more pictures, as usual, here.


  


  


  
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/HoJuKWABtNk" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/bbf248660845ad98202e8b0e3efaa68e-17.php#unique-entry-id-17</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Sarah and James' wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-06-12T11:03:16+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/HnKP5iSo_1w/fd7ec993eeec2d396b032a4eaf005a7e-16.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/fd7ec993eeec2d396b032a4eaf005a7e-16.php#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A perfect summer's day!   As the (English) Best Man said in his speech: "I didn't know you could get sunburn in Scotland."


Sarah and James were married at Fenton Tower, were Sarah's sister Jane had married the year before, in much wetter circumstances.


And now we're at the time of year when the sunsets go on forever!   The picture of the marquee and tower below was taken at 11pm....


More pictures, as usual, here.


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/HnKP5iSo_1w" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/fd7ec993eeec2d396b032a4eaf005a7e-16.php#unique-entry-id-16</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Angela and Malcolm's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-06-05T11:02:44+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/LD2pIP-p7KM/cf860891a136bfc20f6f6292ed454c58-15.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/cf860891a136bfc20f6f6292ed454c58-15.php#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Angela and Malcolm had one of the most non-traditional weddings I've been to.   They got married with a humanist ceremony in the garden of Angela's parents.


Malcolm helped his wife to be get ready, and they both walked with their parents down 'the aisle'.


They even had a medieval-style tent to spend their first night together in - and were taking it with them on honeymoon in the highlands!


In fact, the most traditional things at their wedding were the cake and the ceilidh dancing.....


There's a lot more photos here.


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/LD2pIP-p7KM" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/cf860891a136bfc20f6f6292ed454c58-15.php#unique-entry-id-15</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Brian and Sarah's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-05-29T11:02:02+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/_o2cvcTLFM0/5d83647c5d45ae0c87471d1349906064-14.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/5d83647c5d45ae0c87471d1349906064-14.php#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I returned from a very hot Morocco to a beautiful late spring weekend in the borders.   Brian and Sarah travelled all the way from Philadelphia, USA, to get married at Duns Castle, and the weather was perfect for them. 


There was that fantastic yellow and green colour everywhere - the colour of new growth in the grass and the trees.   Even the swans on the lake were doing their bit, with a couple of cygnets in tow....


You can see more photos by clicking here.


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/_o2cvcTLFM0" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/5d83647c5d45ae0c87471d1349906064-14.php#unique-entry-id-14</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Real life Weddings Magazine</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-05-07T11:00:24+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/_esCEL9SMxY/9cf8733af896c6d1393bdca8d94842bf-13.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/9cf8733af896c6d1393bdca8d94842bf-13.php#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The summer 2008 edition of Real Life Weddings is out, and one of my favourite weddings of last year is featured.


Tracy and Chuck travelled all the way from Florida to tie the knot at Castle Campbell in Dollar, on one of the last dry days of summer 2007!


The magazine cover and article are below, or you can read an online version by clicking here.
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/_esCEL9SMxY" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/9cf8733af896c6d1393bdca8d94842bf-13.php#unique-entry-id-13</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Spain and Morocco</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Personal</category><dc:date>2008-05-22T17:28:20+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/URjxCkpZyOA/55662677e06e646f9965abc051c5155c-12.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/55662677e06e646f9965abc051c5155c-12.php#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[With a weekend free from weddings in May, I decided to escape for a fortnight and find some sun and heat.   I headed to the south of Spain, to see my artist friend Kath.


Now, I've never thought of Photography as art, and one of Kath's pictures surely proves it!  


...Photographers win by catching that 'hidden' moment - something that can happen at weddings, but not with landscapes.


Anyway, here are mine and Kath's versions of the same scene. 

...The cow on the beach is at Bolonia, as is the beach cafe and roman ruins.   It's a tiny hamlet between Cadiz and Tarifa, full of antiquities and weird sights.   That's Morocco in the background behind the cow - my next stop.


...Much, much, smaller than Marrakech, you can probably 'do' the entire old town in a day.   The atmosphere is really laid back, the temperature always cooled by the sea winds, and if I was in charge, I'd market it as a honeymoon destination! <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/URjxCkpZyOA" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/55662677e06e646f9965abc051c5155c-12.php#unique-entry-id-12</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Frances and Michel's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-05-05T15:13:42+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/znbFnOS9RUo/a81eb68059cb3d646c38286232820d05-11.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/a81eb68059cb3d646c38286232820d05-11.php#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spring had finally sprung on May 1st at Duns Castle.   Frances and Michel, from Holland, got married on a day of April showers and brillant sunshine.   The leaves were out on the trees and the daffodils were in full bloom.   (If you're living further south, the seasons are about 3-4 weeks later up here than in London.)


There was a fantastic display of falconry, whisky tasting, and a haggis addressed by the piper.   Frances, whose father is from Peebles, certainly included all the right ingredients for a great Scottish wedding!   There's a larger collection of photos here.


 


 
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Pipe Major Iain Grant did his usual thing too - not only playing his pipes, but explaining the history of the castle, the symbolism of a quaich, and generally being entertainer in chief!


 


 
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After the service, we all made our way across town to Pollock Halls, in the shadow of Arthurs Seat (where Colin had proposed!)


The ceilidh was a huge success - I don't think I've ever seen so many people joining in so enthusiastically!   Here are a few of my favourite photographs:


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/ZyYIgte7oUs" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/010a35d55a675b7980d88fc9ea96715d-9.php#unique-entry-id-9</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Barbara and Brendan's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-03-19T17:00:22+00:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/7YnqPXnsf3A/11a3f3f851963b26c90d96aff50082c4-8.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/11a3f3f851963b26c90d96aff50082c4-8.php#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Take two Irish families, the St Patrick's Day weekend and an Ireland vs England rugby international.   Add a Scottish Hotel and a wedding, and you get one big party!


Barbara and Brendan got married in style at the Melville Castle hotel just outside Edinburgh.   Yvonne from Scottish Wedding Consultants had organised the day, including entertainment on Friday night.   A little bird told me that the Guinness ran out in the early hours of Saturday morning!   Still, Barbara obviously had an early night and looked radiant.


The children had a great time - a whole castle to themselves, complete with secret passages!   The only dampner on the day was that England won the rugby......


Here's a few photos:


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/7YnqPXnsf3A" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/11a3f3f851963b26c90d96aff50082c4-8.php#unique-entry-id-8</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Down South....</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Personal</category><dc:date>2008-03-06T08:25:45+00:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/I6dVn8PPB2Q/e24ce10e7d5943829100dec99a836d86-7.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/e24ce10e7d5943829100dec99a836d86-7.php#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I headed down to Birmingham and the NEC at the end of February, to visit the UK's biggest photography trade show.   I was meant to be there to look at new printing papers and to find out if there were any new albums that met my criteria. ...  Put me in a camera shop, or trade fair, and I seem to go weak-kneed.   I don't seem to be able to resist the allure of all that padding, zips and velcro! 

...I only wasted two hours before my head over-ruled my heart ("there's no such thing as a perfect camera bag / you've got enough already / it's a waste of money") and I moved on - to trying to justify buying body armour when I'm a wedding photographer!


..., I decided to do a round Britain tour visiting friends who seem to think that Scotland is too far away (and cold) to visit.   I made it all the way to the south coast near Chichester, saw loads of people in London, and then made my way back north via Suffolk and Huntingdon. 


In one of those bizzare moments, I attended a friends 50th birthday party and the first person I saw was Mike, the best man from Paulo and Karen's wedding, 10 days before. 

...Oh, and a photo of Oliver's snake, having it's weekly meal (don't look if you don't like Attenborough's programmes!)


...I stayed with her and her son Tom in Richmond, and the arguments for and against a third Heathrow runway became immediately clear as I was woken up at 6am by a 747 at about 1000 feet, on it's final approach to landing. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/I6dVn8PPB2Q" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/e24ce10e7d5943829100dec99a836d86-7.php#unique-entry-id-7</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Paulo and Karen's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-02-19T11:16:01+00:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/6qv2RKe--1E/30c51f3fa143351fe3be6798386e9147-6.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/30c51f3fa143351fe3be6798386e9147-6.php#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It was an especially romantic Valentine's Day for Paulo and Karen as they got married in the amazing Comlongon Castle near Dumfries.   They got married in the really old (medieval?)   tower, complete with a fireplace big enough to stand in and flags hanging from the high ceilings.


The gardens even looked nice in the depth of winter - despite the previous two days brilliant sunshine deciding to disappear on the day!   Another small, intimate wedding, and a delightful one. 


  
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Their 14 month old daughter nearly stole the limelight as she decided to go walkabout during the ceremony but she seemed to know everybody, so was quite happy.   The snow held off, the sun shone, and the champagne flowed.   And there was an amazing cake, in the shape of New Zealand!


Here are a few photos:


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/XafWgVi3PDs" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/c30c1b6735e0bd25274b0ec395e789a2-5.php#unique-entry-id-5</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Geri and David's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-02-09T14:52:58+00:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/a-KWxVIkN2I/080ad031ba02d4cd15b607bde77f2ad0-4.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/080ad031ba02d4cd15b607bde77f2ad0-4.php#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[My first wedding of the year was at one of my favourite venues - Wedderburn Castle.   On a bitterly cold day, the fires inside were lit, adding warmth to the delightfully relaxed atmosphere inside the house.


Geri and David brought their family and friends up from Norfolk in a fleet of cars and a minibus, battling their way through the north Yorkshire snow storms.   Of course, having arrived, the snow vanished!


A great time was had by all, with lots of tears and emotion, along with all the happiness and celebration.   After a superb meal, I met my first ever wedding singer, Lee Live, and together we tried to teach the wedding party a few ceilidh dances, which resulted in a very creditable 'Strip the Willow.'   Here's a few photos:


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/a-KWxVIkN2I" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/080ad031ba02d4cd15b607bde77f2ad0-4.php#unique-entry-id-4</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Ceri and Aileen's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2008-01-06T20:54:53+00:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/3bYHaIS31W4/ec6f852ac0efe60c6be73ad616fb71a4-3.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/ec6f852ac0efe60c6be73ad616fb71a4-3.php#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I was at the Royal College of Physicians on Saturday 15th December for my last wedding of the year.


Ceri and Aileen got married on George Street and were piped round to the Royal College on Queen Street The threatened rain held off, and I managed to get some quick photos of them in Queen Street Gardens before the cold set in.   I even managed to assemble all the guests onto the main staircase for a group photo before dinner!   Ceri's young nephew carried the haggis as it was piped in, before being superbly addressed by Aileen's brother.   Here's a few photos:


 


 


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/3bYHaIS31W4" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/ec6f852ac0efe60c6be73ad616fb71a4-3.php#unique-entry-id-3</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Nicola and Paul's wedding</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2007-12-15T00:30:35+00:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/y17WA-EwJ-k/aceeab48871455509467af4da8ad6a7d-2.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/aceeab48871455509467af4da8ad6a7d-2.php#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Nicola and Paul got married on the 8th December in the tiny chapel at Guthrie Castle.   It was an intimate wedding, with just 20 guests, including four children.   The bride was nearly out-shone by her beautiful daughter, four year Harriet, who was only let down by her shyness! 


The men played golf in the morning, on Guthrie's own 9 hole course (although from what I saw, 'golf' is a loose description....)


It was raining and getting dark by the time the ceremony was over, but thanks to my new nikons, that wasn't a problem.   Here are a few pictures:


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/y17WA-EwJ-k" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/aceeab48871455509467af4da8ad6a7d-2.php#unique-entry-id-2</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Holidays over - back to work!</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Personal</category><dc:date>2007-11-30T09:42:00+00:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/B1OR5YySbwo/95e920c739c2881a9f8def6fefa93830-1.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/95e920c739c2881a9f8def6fefa93830-1.php#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A gap in wedding bookings in November allowed me to get away for two weeks - to Morocco.   I stayed in my friend Philip's place in Marrakech, the Riad Porte Royale for a few days, then off to Fez, an 8 hour train ride away. 


Fez is a smaller, quieter version of Marrakech.   There are no annoying scooters, or motorised transport of any kind, allowed inside the city walls.   Everything is transported by human or mule power.   Even the mules wear rubber shoes (although that's for grip on the the cobbled hills rather than for quietness.)   As the French say, it's 'plus gentil.'   I stayed with 'slightly mad and English' Louis at his Dar Mernissi - you can read his entertaining blog about life in Fez here (of course, all the bits about my appetite for gin are totally made up!)


Here's some photos:


 
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/q-photography/~4/B1OR5YySbwo" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded><feedburner:origLink>http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/95e920c739c2881a9f8def6fefa93830-1.php#unique-entry-id-1</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Welcome to the new Q Photography blog</title><dc:creator>info@q-photography.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Weddings</category><dc:date>2007-10-21T12:12:50+01:00</dc:date><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/q-photography/~3/4kxeyHDASW4/e9a7e24c559fa51c78661dc2d9c5c208-0.php</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.q-photography.co.uk/blog/files/e9a7e24c559fa51c78661dc2d9c5c208-0.php#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm going to start with my last wedding of the summer, Louise and Calum.


They certainly knew how to make life logistically difficult for themselves!   The preparations and reception was on the Isle of Mull, but the wedding ceremony itself was a 30 minute ferry ride away in the church at Kilchoan, on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula.   Luckily the rain held off, if not the wind.   But the were some lovely photographs of everybody getting on and off, and Louise wasn't too bothered about getting her dress dirty on the not-too-clean ferry.   I hope all the pictures tell the rest of the story.


 


 


 
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