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Lisa + Stewart • adventure

So I feel these images require words. You know when you get something in your head and it won't go away. This shoot was one of those things. I'm a lover of lots of American photographers who's regular shooting locations are places like Death Valley, Nevada or the Appalachian Mountains... you know the type of grand American landscapes that just blow you away? I've had road trips through these places and felt totally in awe. Since becoming a wedding photographer I've often thought 'if only I could shoot there...' Then. I took a trip to Glencoe. I had passed through here many a time in my 'pre-wedding-photography' days, and yeah I suppose I thought it was pretty amazing but this time I saw something really different. I saw how glorious sunshine can turn into mean moody skies in a matter of minutes. I saw the clouds come in and the rain create a mistiness that felt almost eerie. It was just spectacular. Come in Lisa & Stewart. Lisa and Stewart are one of the loveliest couples. Due to get married this July they wanted a pre-wed shoot but we had yet to confirm the location. With this idea in my head I decided to put it to them. It would mean a 2 hour drive EACH WAY! and a whole load of their time. But thankfully they were up for it and totally trusted me. So with lots of great chat and chocolate munching we headed up to Glencoe in the glorious sunshine one Sunday evening. This is the result. I feel really proud of these photos. I've taken a few risks in them and not stuck to what's expected of me. I kinda like it.

All the fun at the fayre...

This weekend I was busy at the long awaited Glasgow Wedding Collective 'Save the Date' wedding fayre and what a bloomin great day it was! After a lot of panic and some last minute adjustments I managed to get my space exactly how I wanted it, complete with my shiny new light box which I am totally in love with (I'm such a geek!).

It was chocca from start to finish and I really enjoyed meeting loads of new brides as well as have a few familiar faces drop by to say hi (thank you to my brides & grooms, Louise & Stuart, Lisa & Stewart and bride Lynsey and her mum and sister for popping in!).

It's always great to meet up with all the other suppliers too, it's a great laugh and we even managed to have some fun trying on some of what was on show. Spot myself and the lovely fellow photographer Caro from Candysnaps and Anne-Marie from Sorelle Hair & Make-up sporting the ever so talented Di from Roots Fruits & Flowers floral head piece... we reckon they're going to be big!

Nicole from Roots Fruits & Flowers even managed to bag herself a 'wedding make-over' complete with hair, make-up, flowers and a vintage dream dress! (Sorelle Hair & Make-up, Flowers by Roots, Fruits & Flowers & Dress by Maida Veil Bridal Boutique.) She looked amazing even if she was a little nervous that her boyfriend might appear haha!

My day wouldn't have been the same though without my gorgeous assistant, Marni who dropped by at the end to help distribute some flyers... She'll be editing in no time!

Thanks again to everyone who visited my stand and I can't wait for the next one!

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