EDINBURGH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Gorgeous mid-season creative reset at @elevate_workshops with the most amazingly talented team.

Here’s a few sneak peeks from yesterday I edited on the train home. I shot 10 rolls of film yesterday so really excited to see how those come out as I’m already so obsessed with the digital files.

I’ve been loving using my film camera flash on my digital camera so it was lovely to nail the settings on that yesterday. I love the 90s film vibe it gives to my digital photos.

I also tried out some shots with Vaseline on the filer on my mamiya 6 and some double exposures 👌🏻

I’m waiting for film scans back from some incredible days over the last few weeks so I can’t wait to share lots of work soon!

CREATIVE TEAM
workshop Host. @elevate_workshops
Concept & Styling @storiesof_events and @breige__
Florist – @breige_
Venue @sandonhall
On the day support @aboveallweddings
Dresses @jjdesignsbridal @millanova @luce_sposa
HMUA @lucillenco
Shoes @freyaroselondon
Stationery and signage @lucymcspiritdesign
Table Linen @alba.tableware
Chairs and Tableware @blacksaucerstableware
Cake @twobears.bakery
Models @samandtamika
@gabrielabrothers_
@lucianeedham

Off on the train for another round of @elevate_workshops with @storiesof_events for a mid-season creative reset. I have a few new to me film cameras to test out and few creative ideas!

Here’s a few from the magical shoot at @harlaxton_manor last June which is giving French chateau vibes. All shot #onfilm

Photography: @loraineross
Concept & design @elevate_workshops
Styling @storiesof_events
On the day Co ordination and styling support navytuxevents
Florist @emmacoxbrocante
Stationery @lucymcspiritdesign
HMUA @daniellamakeuphair
Dresses @veniinfantinobridal
Dressing gown @ariannabespoke
Cake and patisserie table @erzuliecakes
Table, chairs and tableware @optionsgreathire
Venue @harlaxton_manor
Models: @jadesexton

Congratulations to @eric.x.elisa who got real life engaged last week. They are the sweetest souls and it was an absolute joy to photograph them at the vintage romance inspired styled photoshoot I organised in April.

Huge love to the team of creatives who brought beautiful ideas, details and a whole lot of heart to the day at @riddlescourt @shbtweddings

I’m just so obsessed with everything and I was squealing when I got the film scans back from the lab!

I can’t wait to share more from the editorial made for lovers of artful authentic love stories.

CREATIVE TEAM
Venue: @riddlescourt @shbtweddings
Creative direction: @loraineross
Photographer: Loraine Ross – @loraineross
Models: @eric.x.elisa
Content Creation: @letsdoitcreative
Flowers: Snapdragon Edinburgh – @snapdragonedinburgh
Styling: Green Cockatoo Events – @greencockatooevents
Bridal: Those Were The Days – @thosewerethedaysvintage / @thosewerethedaysbridal
Groom: Walker Slater – @walkerslater
Hair: Ford & Willow Hair – @fordandwillowhair
Makeup: Jenny Ross Makeup – @jennyrossmakeup

Breaking the grid rules and letting some landscapes shine, even if Instagram prefers portrait. All captured #onfilm 🎞️

I’ve always been drawn to the storytelling feel of landscape images. There’s something about the space, the light, and the way you can show the full scene that makes everything breathe. Period buildings, beautiful architecture, and a strong sense of place have inspired me for as long as I can remember.

My dad is a surveyor who works with a lot of historical buildings and used to take me along with him on site visits and I was always blown away by the magic and sense of history. I love weaving that atmosphere into the stories I tell.

A little glimpse of Winton Castle in all its glory, the stunning pink ballroom and gorgeous ornate details, along with the gorgeous details Lauren & Finlay poured into their day plus all the laughter and emotion ✨

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

A few digital favourites from May & Sam’s incredible day at @rcpevenue this weekend ✨ I’m so excited to see how the film scans come back. Every moment was an absolute dream to photograph.

These two have the most romantic story: they met on an oyster farm in Japan (I mean… come on! How perfect is that?). Their wedding was a beautiful blend of cultures, travel, and love, with family and friends joining them from Japan, the USA, and across the UK to celebrate in the heart of Edinburgh.

A day full of elegance, connection, and so much joy… and this is just a tiny glimpse of it. Can’t wait to share more soon! 🎞️

DREAM TEAM
Photographer: @loraineross (me)
Venue: @rcpevenue
Dress + Veil: @rolling_in_roses

Suit: @beggarsrun

Florals: @pollination_flowers

Caterer: @saltirehospitality

Strings: Scotia Strings

Dj: DJ Otiks

Currently in mid-wedding season posting overwhelm so here’s a throwback to one of my 2023 faves.

Steph & Lewis’ beaut of a day in May 2023. I loved the explosion of beautiful colour from Steph’s green @thevampireswife dress to the stunning peach tones in the flowers to the lime classic car ✨

SUPPLIER SHOUT OUT

Preparations venue: @thirlestanecastleexclusiveuse
Ceremony & Reception Venue: @thehoebridge

Steph’s dress: The Vampires Wife
Steph’s shoes: @maisonvalentino
Steph’s hair bow: @marrime_bridalwear
Steph’s earrings: @completedworks
Lewis, best man and dad’s suits: @walkerslater
Engagement and wedding rings: @rachelbostonjewellery
Hair and make up: @clairealexandrahairandmakeup
Floristry: @feathergrassflorals
Stationary: Hannah Tomlinson (friend)
Ceremony – registrar Julie Scott

Real moments, captured on film 🎞️

There’s something about shooting on film that just hits different. The pace is slower, more intentional — it asks you to really see what’s unfolding. To lean into feeling over perfection.

These frames aren’t about poses, performance or perfection. They’re about atmosphere, movement, the unscripted magic that happens when no one’s really watching.

The way the light falls. A glance, a touch, holding back the tears… or letting them out. A quiet chaos of emotion.

Film gives everything a softness, a grit, a sense of timelessness. A moment that already belongs to memory.

This is what I love most about documentary work: honest, heartfelt storytelling with all its texture intact.

On a wedding day, I blend a documentary approach with some light creative direction on a wedding day. I take a “guest with a camera” approach where my direction feels natural and organic.

I have over 20 years experience as a photographer and a background in modelling, dance and acting. My aim is to make you feel relaxed and comfortable across your wedding day.

Kenzie and Tyler in St. Andrews ✨🎞️ Swipe for the proposal!

The most stylish pair of school sweethearts who have been together for 13 years!!!! Tyler chose West Sands beach to propose to Kenzie, having visited St. Andrews together it felt like the perfect spot.

Captured artfully on 35mm film & digital ✨

A little hello from behind the camera…and this time, in front of it too.

I’m Loraine (she/her) wedding photographer, artist, and lifelong lover of storytelling through light, texture, and connection.

Last week I took part in a photographer headshot swap and the incredible @simonhird photographed me on my film camera.

I used to dance burlesque, model in my twenties, and even did a little acting. So I knew I didn’t want “just” headshots. I wanted portraits that felt a bit rock ‘n’ roll, a bit vintage, a bit fashion and completely, unapologetically me. Simon absolutely nailed it. Of course I had to bring out this epic dress from @queensofarchive and my @loefflerrandall shoes ✨

The last year has been a bit of a whirlwind health-wise. I live with endometriosis, and alongside my health getting worse I’ve also lost my self confidence and sense of self. Since having surgery in January, I’ve been slowly rebuilding and I’m finally starting to feel like myself again. Getting in front of the camera was a way of claiming that back.

My work is a mix of film and digital, instinct and intention. I chase interesting light, real connection, a sense of place and that fleeting magic that makes a photo feel like a memory. My unique perspective of being both sides of the camera and my journey through over 20 years since picking up a film camera in high school art shapes the way I tell stories and direct people. I have an appreciation and love for art, fashion and cinematography that inspires my work.

If you’re looking for wedding photography full of soul, storytelling, and a little bit of edge… we might just be a perfect match.