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A love story from all over the world ✨ photographed #onfilm and digital.

These two first crossed paths on the Kiwi Experience bus in New Zealand back in 2015. It wasn’t until years later that their story really began. After living in London together, they moved back to Wellington in 2022, where they’ve built a life by the sea (with plenty of adventures in between).

Harry proposed on Rabbit Island—first thing in the morning, completely catching Mariya off guard. Just them, the waves, and the best kind of surprise.

Their wedding day was full of meaning: old stone walls, soft natural light, and bright colour woven in to honour of Mariya’s Pakistani heritage—including the most stunning red wedding dress and gorgeous henna tattoos.

It was an absolute joy and honour to capture their beautiful day 🎞️✨

DREAM TEAM
Photography: @loraineross (me)
Venue: @ggsyard.co.uk
Bride’s outfit: @zuriador

Groom’s outfit: @walkerslater

Hair & Make-up: @audreymccarthybridalartist
Florist: @belles_thistles

Piano Man/DJ: Danny Mills

Videographer: @woodencinemafilms (Dan Wright)

Wedding Cake: @mccakers

Piper: Connor Honeyball

Wedding Bands: The Rolling Mill (New Zealand)

Wedding Favours: Apostle Hot Sauce (New Zealand)

Vintage romance in the heart of Edinburgh Old Town #onfilm

Huge love to the team of creatives who brought beautiful ideas, details and a whole lot of talent to the styled shoot I put together at @riddlescourt @shbtweddings in April.

I pulled together the concept and all the vendors in the space of a few weeks and I’m so delighted how everything came together.

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
Concept and creative direction: @loraineross
Venue: @riddlescourt @shbtweddings
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

Jordyn & Rick on the Isle of Skye #onfilm (35mm & 120)

I was fortunate enough to spend a lovely day last month with Jordyn and Rick, capturing their love amidst the rugged beauty of the Quiraing, graced with perfect weather.

Rick`s heartfelt proposal to Jordyn took place at Acadia National Park`s Cadillac Mountain, set against the warm hues of a sunset. This magical moment laid the foundation for their dramatic wedding photos, embodying the wild beauty of Skye.

I`m thrilled to be returning to the Isle of Skye later this month for another beautiful elopement ✨🎞️

A few of the film frames from Lizzie & Ewan’s sun-soaked wedding at Guardswell Farm ✨🎞️

There’s something about seeing the day through the soft grain and rich tones of 35mm and medium format film that just feels right. It suits them—warm, intentional, full of love and thought and unfiltered joy.

They brought their people together from Scotland, Switzerland and Australia for a celebration that was all heart. Secondhand treasures, seasonal sharing food, wildflowers everywhere, and a ceilidh that had everyone spinning around on the dance floor (I’m so obsessed their first dance song, “Take My Hand” by @skerryvore—which made it extra special, as we had that as a reading at my own wedding 🥹).

It was one of those days that leaves a mark. Honest, joyful, and filled with the kind of magic that film captures so beautifully.

Dream team magic:
Photography: @loraineross (me)
Venue: @guardswellfarm
Celebrant: @catherinesimpson_celebrant
Flowers: @tassflorals
Dress: @andrea_hawkes_bridal
Makeup: @clairenisbetbridal
Hair: @thelaurafairley
Catering: @stocksevents
Decor & prop hire: @fiftysixevents
Band: @grouseceilidhband

Caleb & John on Kodak Gold 35mm & 120 film from their engagement photoshoot back in April. I loved capturing the softness of their connection at the amazing Roslin Castle and Gunpowder Mills. Soooo can’t wait for their wedding next April!!

✨ Creating wedding photography work from inspiration outside of wedding photography ✨

One of the biggest influences on how I approach a wedding day is how it feels. I’m always chasing light, mood, space, and setting—capturing not just what happened, but the atmosphere of it all.

I look for unique pockets of light. I’m drawn to the texture of a place, the feeling it holds. I notice those quiet, authentic moments that pass in a blink but say everything. My mind pulls from the mystique of film noir, the softness and drama of old master paintings, and that dreamy, enchanted feeling I first felt watching The Secret Garden as a little girl.

Creating from a place of personal, instinctive inspiration is where the real magic lives.
For years, I tried to “be a wedding photographer”—to fit the mould. But the work that truly resonates has always come from embracing who I am: a storyteller, a daydreamer, an artist with one foot in the darkroom and the other somewhere between memory and magic.

Swipe through to see the heart of my visual signature—how I see, feel, and translate a wedding day into art.

Ps. I promise to do a catch up of recent work on the grid soon. All of my weddings and photoshoots recently have been such a dream I’ve not known where to start! You might spy a few new images in this post!

P U B L I S H E D W O R K

Delighted to say I’ve got 3 images I the current print and online edition of @tietheknotscotland . There’s 2 of my film photos from elopements and some elopement advice from me in the photography section. Erin and John’s gorgeous day in Glencoe plus Nicole and Neil’s rainy Isle of Skye elopement.

Plus one images in the venues section for @hotelduvin Edinburgh.

It’s always a joy to see my work in print in this digital age ✨

Just me over here forever staying in my lane and not listening to trends. For me my photography is about leaning into my inspiration as an artist and creating work that speaks to me and the unique people my clients and couples are. All shot #onfilm

A beautiful sunny day exploring Edinburgh with Nicole & Marco ✨💖🎞️ (film & digital)

There’s something special about photographing couples in the city I grew up in. Edinburgh isn’t just a backdrop for me—it’s home. From iconic spots like Dean Village, the quiet corners of the New Town where you can catch your breath, and all the tucked-away gems most people miss.

The early morning sunshine, laughter, and the beautiful connection of this pair. Capturing those fleeting, in-between moments with all the warmth and texture they deserved.

Swipe through to see the story unfold—and if you’re dreaming of your own Edinburgh engagement shoot, let’s make it happen. I still have a few spaces left for 2025, get in touch today.

Flowers: Hidden Botanics
Dress: @andotherstories
Blazer: @nadinemerabibridal
Suit: @asos_man
Headband: @victoriapercival_accessories
Earrings & necklace: @viviennewestwood

A few digital previews from Lizzie and Ewan’s wedding on Saturday (sooo buzzing for the film scans!)

A sun-soaked spring day, the kind that lingers in your memory like a favourite song (I still have those first dance song “Take my Hand”by @skerryvore stuck in my head which is so special to me as we had it as a ceremony reading at my own wedding!)

Lizzie & Ewan gathered their people from near and far—Scotland, Switzerland, Australia—for a wedding that felt like home. Thoughtful, joyful, full of love and wildflowers and laughter that echoed across the hills.

They chose meaning over fuss, secondhand treasures, seasonal food, and a ceilidh that had everyone flinging themselves around the dancefloor with wild abandon.

It was the kind of day you wish you could bottle. The kind you’ll talk about for years. I feel so blessed to have been part of the most beautiful and heartfelt days so far this year and Lizzie and Ewan’s day was so special.

DREAM TEAM
Photography: @loraineross (me)
Venue: @guardswellfarm
Celebrant: @catherinesimpson_celebrant
Flowers: @tassflorals
Dress: @andrea_hawkes_bridal
Makeup: @clairenisbetbridal
Hair: @thelaurafairley
Catering: @stocksevents
Decor & prop hire: @fiftysixevents
Band: @grouseceilidhband