ELOPEMENTS & MICRO WEDDINGS

I’ve been trying to share mostly film work on Instagram lately, but last Monday’s elopement was simply too beautiful not to post.

Moments like this remind me how lucky I am to do what I do. I get to meet the most wonderful people and photograph stories that feel deeply personal, creative and completely unique to them.

Sheridan and Donovan planned the most beautiful Edinburgh elopement in the city where they got engaged on Christmas Day. They first met while studying Theatre Performance at university and started dating in their final year, and that creative spirit was woven through every part of their day.

From thoughtful details to the way they moved through the city together, everything felt effortless, stylish and authentically them.

I can’t wait to get their film scans back and share more from this gorgeous day. 🎞️✨

DREAM TEAM
Photography: @loraineross (me)
Videography: @sugar8weddings
Makeup: @clairenisbetbridal
Hair: @hairbygeorgiapeters
Florist: @wild_flower_workshop
Veil: @madisonchamberlain_
Celebrant: @annalese_humanist

Finally catching up with sharing some of the gorgeous days I’ve photographed so far this year. Anna & Sam’s relaxed day at @citychambersevents & @cannonballrestaurant with gorgeous April light was definitely a highlight. Here’s some film faves on #35mm & #120 film 🎞️

Photography: @loraineross (me)
Venues: @citychambersevents & @cannonballrestaurant
Dress & Veil: Gwenne Edinburgh
Hair: @lamafihairedinburgh
Make-up: @nikkimarshallworld
Tartan Trews: @gordonnicolsonkiltmakers
Flowers: @broughtonstreetflowers_
Confetti: @proper.confetti

A dreamy evening with Ilhem & Alex in East Lothian. The most beautiful sunset we could have imagined. So excited to photograph this pair get married later this month ✨

All images shot #onfilm (Portra 400 & Kodak Gold 200) with #pentax645n & #canon1v

Some film frames from Cat & Luke’s gorgeous day at @rossie_on_the_earn earlier this month 🎞️✨

Everything felt relaxed, joyful and full of life from start to finish.

Colourful flowers, emotional hugs, confetti, guests spilling out into the sunshine between the rain showers, and a very dreamy bluebell wander before the evening kicked in. The kind of day that didn’t try too hard, but felt beautiful in every single moment because of it.

Rossie was the perfect backdrop for it all too. Warm, laid back and full of those soft little pockets of light I’m always chasing on film.

Sarah & Ryan – The Secret Garden

It was such a joy to go back to where I grew up and photograph Sarah and Ryan for their pre-wedding shoot. The beautiful ruins of an old estate beside my grandparents house on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Where I used to daydream about being Mary from “The Secret Garden” and hear stories from my uncle about the eccentric old man that used to live the house. Thank you for trusting my vision ✨

“Sometimes since I’ve been in the garden I’ve looked up through the trees at the sky and I have had a strange feeling of being happy as if something was pushing and drawing in my chest and making me breathe fast. Magic is always pushing and drawing and making things out of nothing. Everything is made out of magic, leaves and trees, flowers and birds, badgers and foxes and squirrels and people. So it must be all around us. In this garden – in all the places.”

Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden

A few from my fave film camera the Bronica RF645.

There’s something about medium format film that you just can’t beat. The finer grain, the colours and tones from the larger negatives… it’s my favourite type of film for portraits and details.

Photos taken in Sicily, Milan, Scotland & England ✨

One of my favourite places in Scotland with Elsa & Marc #onfilm

I still have some limited summer availability for couples photoshoots and proposals! I would love to hear from you if this is your vibe 🎞️

Jordan & Alec eloped to Edinburgh all the way from Atlanta, and what a beautiful day it was ✨

“We’re both very low key and didn’t want a huge wedding. We’re so excited to have something intimate between just the two of us. Scotland is really important to Alec — his grandparents are from here and he studied in Edinburgh. I can’t wait to explore a place that means so much to him.”

They got ready together at @virginhotelsedi before heading to their ceremony at the historic @riddlescourt. Afterward, we wandered through some of Edinburgh’s most iconic spots; the Vennel steps, Dean Village and Victoria St. Soaking up the sunshine and sneaking into a quiet pub for a celebratory pint. It felt like something out of a storybook.

Most of the day was captured on film, but I’ve included a few digital favourites too. Including one with my current obsession: using a film camera flash on my digital camera for that nostalgic, night-out energy. I’m so in love with how it all came together 🎞️

DREAM TEAM
Venues: @virginhotelsedi & @riddlescourt @shbtweddings
Photographer: @loraineross (me)
Flowers: @wilderflowershop

Hair and make up: @citybrides

Celebrant: Iain Sinclair @celebrate_people_ceremonies

A few 35mm film frames from Katie & Jack’s absolute belter of a wedding at @monachylemhorhotel last month 🎞️✨

When they first got in touch they told me:

“We wanted to get married in Scotland, close to where Katie’s grandparents live, as she would love them to be able to come, and it’s a place that holds many special memories. We loved Monachyle Mhor’s beautiful surroundings and relaxed vibe. As most of our friends and family will be coming from England, it will be something different for them to experience. No real theme to the day, we just want it to feel laid back and fun for everyone.”

And honestly… they absolutely nailed it.

The whole day felt so warm and effortless. Everyone properly relaxed into it, the atmosphere was incredible, and Monachyle looked ridiculously beautiful tucked away in the hills. Add in the unreal food (still thinking about it tbh) and it was one of those weddings that just felt good from start to finish

A few 35mm and 120 film favourites from May & Sam’s incredible day at @rcpevenue ✨it was such an joy to have it featured in print and digital on @tietheknotscotland

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. The film photos just capture the energy of the day so perfectly 🎞️

Thank you to @southsun for being the most amazing film lab.

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

Suit: @beggarsrun

Florals: @pollination_flowers
Shoes and accessories: @betseyjohnson
Hair and makeup Moni Tan, Olympia Artistry

Caterer: @saltirehospitality
Cake: @keiki_bakery

Strings: Scotia Strings

Dj: DJ Otiks