Wedding & Elopement Photography
Testimonials

I’m in floods of tears so I’ll be brief, you’ve just done the most wonderful job, I love them so much!
BEN & MATTHEW- EDINBURGH ELOPEMENT
TESTIMONIALS

brogan & Michael
EDINBURGH ELOPEMENT
Thank you so much, the photos are better than we ever could have dreamed of! You are so incredibly talented, everyone who has seen our preview photos are amazed at how beautiful they are. Thank you again, from the bottom of our hearts.

CARSON & ALI
NETHERBYRES HOUSE WEDDING
“The photos are all gorgeous and we can’t stop scrolling through them. She captured all of the details perfectly. She was also so helpful and organised in the lead-up to the wedding, providing really practical and detailed planning templates and advice for the day scheduling and photos. She was so communicative every step of the way”

LAURA & ALLEN
EDINBURGH ELOPEMENT
Loraine is a wonderful photographer! She knows how to capture the most beautiful images and does it with kindness, style and a wealth of knowledge. We enjoyed spending our time being directed by her and sharing laughs together for our special day!
“Thank you so much for our photographs. We honestly couldn’t be happier! You are amazing!”
– RACHEL & JASON

TAYLOR & LUKE
Loraine is absolutely wonderful! I saw her work on instagram and knew I had to have her as our wedding photographer! She was so patient when we had to change our plans during covid and offered so much assistance throughout the entire planning process. She is an absolute light and was such a wonderful vibe to have on our special day! We love our photos so much!
FREE COMPANY EDINBURGH WEDDING

AMY & JACK
Thank you so much for the amazing photos!!!! They are incredible, better than anything we could have imagined. We really enjoyed looking through them and will treasure them and the memories for years to come. Thank you for being the most amazing photographer and for making the trek with us on our wedding day!
ISLE OF SKYE ELOPEMENT

ZARA & MARK
We had the most dreamy day doing a pre-wedding shoot at St. Abbs head. We Just received the full edits of our pre-wedding shoot. There are too many, I can;lt choose. anyone looking for a wedding photographer I couldn’t recommend her more.
ST ABBS ENGAGEMENT PHOTOSHOOT
“I can’t even describe how amazing Loraine’s photography is. She is truly one of the most gifted photographers I have met. She is very professional, organized, and great to work with! She made our big day extra special. What an amazing experience!”
– PROPOSAL PHOTOGRAPHY EDINBURGH

STEPHANIE & LEWIS
Loraine photographed our wedding in May. We came across her work on Instagram and loved her style. She was fantastic throughout the whole process and suggested lots of great suppliers and details for the day. She made us completely comfortable and it was great getting to know her. We are over the moon with our photos and will treasure them forever.
SCOTTISH BORDERS MICRO WEDDING

KRISTI & NICK
Loraine made me feel relaxed during the entire day and really advocated for us when things weren’t how she thought they would be from a professional stand point and from getting to know us as well as she did. I felt that she really took my concerns about being awkward in front of a camera and tailored the experience to me and my wedding party.
Her style of editing really went with our vision and how her site was organized made it easy to communicate what we loved and what we would rather leave out.
We had both our engagement and wedding photos done with her and if we are ever back in the UK and want photos done we will be going straight her way.
Thankyou for making our day so special!
BROXMOUTH COURTYARD WEDDING

CASEY & MICHAEL
Loraine is just so genuine and sweet! She planned the whole day to make sure that my husband and I saw the beautiful Scottish highlands and the photos she captured are some of my absolute favorites! Shes just a gem 🙂
GLENCOE COUPLES PHOTOSHOOT

“Loraine did an amazing job photographing our wedding. Neither of us are that comfortable in front of the camera but Loraine made it feel very easy and at times, like during the speeches, I forgot she was even there! She captured exactly what we were looking for from the day and our photos really reflect the happiness of the day. Would not hesitate to recommend her!”
KIRSTY & ALAN – KIRKNEWTON STABLES WEDDING
MEG & JEFF
GHILLIE DHU EDINBURGH WEDDING
Thank you so much for being such a wonderful part of the build-up to and on our wedding day. We absolutely loved working with you and we love the photos of our engagement and wedding SO much. Thank you for making the whole process so easy, warm and everything tailored to us. Our guests noted how wonderfully at ease you put them and how hard you worked on the day. Thank you so much for everything.


JESSICA & GEORGE
LOCH TAY ELOPEMENT
To anyone who’s thinking of changing to a smaller wedding. Do it! 2 years on and we have no regrets it was the most perfect day & suited us as a couple. Don’t be afraid to upset people by going it alone. If they really care about you they will understand. Also use Loraine for your photos & helping hand on the day! We has a wonderful day and felt as although you were a part of it rather than just there taking wonderful photos!
LOUISE & GARY
DUNGLASS ESTATE WEDDING
The pictures look fantastic!! As I said in previous emails the picture-taking part was one of the things I really wasn’t looking forward to. Now I don’t know why I got so stressed. You made the full process so easy and comfortable.


“Loraine is an amazing photographer and a wonderful person. She made us feel so comfortable and showed us the most special places to experience and take photos. It felt like she was our guide, photographer and friend! She is professional, flexible and responds promptly. I can’t recommend her enough, as well as Scotland!.”
EDINBURGH COUPLES PHOTOSHOOT

PIPPA & DINALD
Lorraine was a dream to work with! The photos were beyond what we expected and she really went the extra mile. We frequently look back on the photos she took and are instantly transported back to our wedding day. Thank you so much Lorraine, we will definitely be recommending you to friends and family in the future.
TEASSES GARDEN WEDDING

ERIN & JOHN
I am so grateful we had Loraine as our photographer to capture the beautiful memories we will have for a lifetime! Coming from the States we were naturally nervous about how our day would go and making sure everything was perfect, but Loraine’s professionalism, experience, and friendliness put us at ease instantly. She went above and beyond to ensure we had the best day and even with the gloomy and beautiful Scotland weather, Loraine highlighted the natural beauty and fun of eloping in Glencoe! We are so happy with how everything turned out!
GLENCOE ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

CINDY & NEIL
Was a great pleasure to have Loraine photograph our civil ceremony and wedding lunch. Leading up to the special day Loraine made sure she knew what we wanted as well as giving us advice and tips. On the actual day Loraine was very professional and helpful, she guided us on how to pose and what to do, which made the results of the photographs beautiful. Despite the rainy day we had a wonderful experience and have wonderful pictures to show for it. I highly reccommend Loraine for your wedding, engagement or any professional photos you need.
EDINBURGH ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
“Lost for words how beautiful these photos are! You are amazing!”
LISA & TONY EDINBURGH ELOPEMENT

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Based in Edinburgh, Scotland but available worldwide.

She said yes…. Swipe for the proposal!!
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to share this beautiful proposal I captured at the end of January on a mix of 35mm film & digital. Dan surprised Chloe just after sunrise with a stunning proposal at Calton Hill. Her smile was just so beautiful and they had the most beautiful love and connection with each other.
I still have some availability in 2025 for surprise proposals & couples photoshoots so get in touch if you are looking for a photographer.

I’m a huge advocate for continuing to learn and improve both as a photographer and as a business person to give my couples and clients the best possible experience of working with me. The last few days I’ve been watching an online summit for photographers hosted by @micaelakarinaphotography
One of the talks was by @corriemahrphoto on how to set up Chat GPT for your wedding photography business. I followed along and set it up. One of the prompts she gave was to analyse online reviews so I asked Chat GPT to summarise the key points in my google reviews. The results made me so full of joy as it pretty much describes how I aim to make all my couples feel working with me.
Here’s what it said:
Effortless – Describes how natural and comfortable clients feel during their shoots.
Authentic – Reflects your ability to capture real, unscripted moments.
Elegant – Highlights the timeless and refined quality of your photography.
Emotive – Shows how well you capture deep emotions and meaningful connections.
Bespoke – Emphasizes your tailored approach, making each couple’s story unique.
I might be a gal who loves the analogue and vintage clothes… but on the other hand I really love technology. I wouldn’t have been able to go through the reviews and summarise them like that ✨

Lois and Stuart’s winter elopement in the Scottish Borders #onfilm
My last wedding of 2024 was a magical day with this pair who came from Austria to Scotland for their elopement with 2 of their friends to join the adventure. They combined the beautiful interiors of @cringletie with the stunning landscapes of Grey Mares Trail near Moffat for their couple photos. Absolutely perfect for a winter elopement.
DREAM TEAM
Venue: @cringletie
Dress: @chicnostalgia
Suit: @oscarhunttailors
Rings: @cushlawhiting & handmade at @blonde.design
Hair and make up: @emmaconnollymua
Celebrant: @yvonnehannahcelebrant

This made me so emotional to reflect back on and think about. Thank you to @jennaececelia for starting this trend ✨
I took my 18 year old self out for coffee. We were both 10 minutes late. You ordered a mocha and I ordered a lemon and ginger tea. We both wore vintage clothes and black eyeliner in a flick. Some things never change.
You had just left school after a lifetime of being bullied and were studying art. Embracing life being happy for the first time ever and building up self confidence after years of having none. You had just won a photography competition and had work published in the Scotsman newspaper and got to photograph at T in the park music festival. Had met Martin Parr who had looked at your portrait work and given you the confidence to be a photographer.
You took being bullied and stopped trying to fit in. You found your sense of self, authenticity, imagination and taste never being something or someone you are not. Knowing who are would be your superpower as a photographer always photographing from the heart rather than trying to be popular.
She couldn’t believe everything I’ve achieved in life. She never thought that doing photography as a job would ever be something that would become a reality. That I own my own house and have a husband and a dog.
I told her I’ll forever be proud of her for being brave and strong when things were hard. I told her she is stronger and more talented than she will ever realise. It will take time for it to click, but the internal validation will come with time.

How do you want to look at your wedding photos in 10, 20 or even 50 years time? How do you want your children or grandchildren to look at your photos?
With the digital age, I feel we have stopped valuing having our photos printed. Images live on phones, USB sticks, had drives and never get printed. You go to find them years later and the technology is now obsolete. When I started photographing weddings I would deliver digital images on a DVD disk.
One of the reasons why I went back to photographing on film again was my love for the physical. We have family photos going all the way back to 1894 and nothing feels better than getting out an album. I look at our own wedding album way more than I do the digital photos.
I wanted to see how my film scans would look printed in an album and omg I am so in love. The images in this album were taken on a mix of 35mm & 120 medium format film. I went for a luxury matted style album with a minimalistic feel with a nostalgic vibe similar to my parents wedding album but with a more modern feel.
A matted album is when your photos have a “frame” similar to how you would hang your photos on the wall vs a lay flat album where your photos are printed flat onto the page with no frame.
If you are printing film photos, or a mix of film and digital I would recommend the matted style of album. They just feel like a work of art.
Can we still get traditional prints from the negatives?
Yes!! I can do darkroom prints for you and also have a lab that can print from your negatives. I would suggest having darkroom printed photos framed and put on your walls. Each photo is printed by hand using an enlarger, photo paper and photographic chemistry and is a unique work of art.
Let’s get those photos off our computer and phone screens and get them printed. Get in touch via email or DM if you would like a chat about albums or prints of your wedding photos.
Do you have an album of your wedding photos?

Stylish groom prep vibes with Paul at @harlaxton_manor ✨ #onfilm & digital
Concept & design @elevate_workshops
Styling @storiesof_events
On the day Co ordination and styling support @navytuxevents
Florist @emmacoxbrocante
Stationery @lucymcspiritdesign
HMUA @daniellamakeuphair
Cake and patisserie table @erzuliecakes
Table, chairs and tableware @optionsgreathire
Venue @harlaxton_manor

The magical autumn Scottish wedding of @nicolle_lynn & @bryendesjardin from last September #onfilm 🎞️ (35mm & medium format)
Oh-my-gosh I still can’t get over the beautiful autumnal colours and feel of the beautiful @maplehursthouse in the Scottish Borders. I used a mix of colour as well as black and white film to capture the timeless feeling of their day. It just looks like it belongs in a movie.
They had their first look under the historic trees before saying their personal vows to each other. Then had a ceremony with their closest friends and family on the lawn.
Thank you again for having me photograph your dream of a day.
DREAM TEAM
Photographer: @loraineross (me)
Venue: @maplehursthouse
Flowers @flowersbyforster
Cake @lauras_cake_company

It’s all about the guests ✨ film & digital
Capturing the people at a wedding is just as important to be as the photos of the couple getting married. Losing my granddad last year really hit me with just how important having those photos, particularly with parents and grandparents is.
Some of my favourite photos from when I got married are the ones of my parents, like the reaction of my dad when he seen me in my dress for the first time.
Looking for a wedding photographer for your 2025 & 2026 wedding? I still have availability and would love to hear from you.

Today marks 9 years of owning my Ice Blue coloured R56 Mini. It’s been such a joy driving this car all over Scotland and the UK photographing weddings and elopements. I’ve had sooo many of my couples in this car.
My dad drove me in my car when I got married 2 years ago. I’ve got so many incredible memories of good times in this car. I loved this time in Glencoe when I parked in the Skyfall spot in Glen Etive.

Jenny & Sam at @netherbyres house #onfilm
Now I have the 20 post carousel, I had to reshare this gorgeous wedding on my grid. I could share every frame! Colourful party vibes complete with sunset lawn dancing ✨👌🏻⚡️🎞️
I still have availability for both 2025 & 2026 so get in touch if you love my vibe ✨🎞️
DREAM TEAM!
Venue: @netherbyres
Celebrant – @humanisttim
Dress – @sassiholfordbridal @rachelscottcouturebride
Shoes – @loefflerrandall
Post ceremony earrings – @onedamelane
Hair – @emmacombehair
Makeup – @erinstewartmakeup
Tartan Trews / Jacket – @eightyards
Wedding rings – @roxjewellery
Piper – Jordan Allan
Brass Band – @theatomicbrass
DJ – @djgerrylyons
Wedding Breakfast – @joskitcheneastlothian
Evening food – @weegreenevents
Streamers – @fruitsaladflowers
Flowers – @thepetalshoppeuk
Tables & Chairs – @hoplerwoodco
Marquee – @atlasdomes

What’s in my camera bag as a film wedding photographer.
I always get asked what cameras I use to photograph weddings on analogue film so here’s what’s in my bag:
35mm cameras:
– Pentax MX
– Canon eos 1V
– Canon eos 3
– Canon eos 33v
– Canon Autoboy 2 point and shoot
Medium Format:
– Pentax 645n
– Holga
Super 8:
Canon 318M
Which cameras I use depends on the venue and the flow of the day. I typically use 1 digital camera (with a back up on site) and 2-3 film cameras. Usually 2 x 35mm and my Pentax 645 for portraits and details.


EDINBURGH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Based in Edinburgh, Scotland. I capture wedding and elopement photography worldwide.
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