ENGAGEMENT & COUPLES

Ada & Dylan in Edinburgh last September, photographed completely #onfilm (& a lil bit of super 8 snuck in at the end)

Photographing other photographers is always special—but when they ask you to do it completely on film and bring a Bronica RF645 and let you shoot with it? That’s next-level joy. (I’m still thinking about that camera, not gonna lie.)

I had the most magical day showing this pair around some of my favourite places in the old town of Edinburgh. Followed by a sunny hike up Arthur’s Seat.

Thank you for letting me capture you both.

Photographed on 35mm & 120 with #pentax645 #bronicarf645 #canon1v
With #portra400 #kodakgold200 #ilfordhp5 & #trix400

Storytelling with hands ✨ (it was time for another one of these right?)

One of the things I always look for when photographing is the way that hands tell a story. The way someone touches or holds their partner, a hug and hand squeeze from someone close to you. The nervous tension, the loose joyous moments, hands are such a key storytelling element.

When photographing portraits, hand placement is something simple that can elevate a photo. I always like hands to feel elegant, graceful and soft.

I have a background as a dancer, I alway remember my ballet teacher pushing the importance of hand placement. It’s something that’s lead me through both my life as a dancer and a photographer.

Here’s some of my favourite storytelling moments with hands and touch from this year ✨(all taken #onfilm #35mm and #120 !)

Abhipsa & Jacob in Glencoe #onfilm (#35mm & #120)

I’m so excited for another trip to Glencoe next weekend for a beautiful elopement. I’ve been looking through past Glencoe galleries and falling even more in love with these photos of Abhipsa and Jacob I took last October.

The colours of the expired #pro400h just looked so incredible with the autumn colours ✨

I still have a small amount of availability for 2025 if you are looking for a photographer.

Throwback to some beautiful moments from Taylor and Luke’s stunning day at @thefreecompanysco in 2022

I absolutely love this time of year before wedding season starts. I get time to review my work from past weddings and write down my intentions for the year.

This year my aim with Instagram is to forget the algorithm and post most beautiful moments over couple portraits. Taylor and Luke’s day was both beautifully curated and full of lots of emotion.

DREAM TEAM
Photography: @loraineross
Venue: @thefreecompanysco
Florist: @libertyblooms
Hair and make up: @mhm_styling
DJ: @anti_wedding_wedding_djs
Cake: @cuckoosbakery
Dress: @essenseofaustralia
Rings: @liamross_jewellery
Shoes: @badgleymischkabride

Beautiful spring inspired details from @elevate_workshops last year. All photographed #onfilm

Photography: @loraineross
Concept & design @elevate_workshops
Styling @storiesof_events
On the day Co ordination and styling support @navytuxevents
Florist @emmacoxfloristry
Stationery @lucymcspiritdesign
Cake and patisserie table @erzuliecakes
Table, chairs and tableware @optionsgreathire
Venue @harlaxton_manor

Moody film noir vibes on a rainy day in Barcelona with @sparklingmoments.events at @la_baronia on film and digital ✨

When I arrived in Barcelona, I was envisioning soft glowing golden hour light to set off the beauty of this day. Embracing the dark romantic castle vibes with the mist giving it a cinematic feeling. The rain added to the atmosphere, making it look like coming out of a movie and a dream for me to photograph.

DREAM TEAM
Couple: Ksenia & Maksim
Photography: @loraineross
coordination & event planning: @sparklingmoments.events
design & creative direction: @still_miracle
venue: @la_baronia
bridal gown: @bridalavenuebarcelona @kyhastudios @chosenbykyha
tuxedo: @carlopignatelliofficialpage
jewellery: @mushlya_jewelry_
floral design: @botanicaeventbcn
hair & makeup: @jenyatemnikova @ponomaryova_makeup
wedding stationery: @papier.handmade
furniture: @option_es @maison_options

Linda and Aidan last Saturday in my old home of Leith. Will never be over this gorgeous vintage dress so may have gone overboard with sharing their couple portraits ✨🎞️ all images taken on film (35mm & medium format)

“The preview photos look incredible, when did we become models?!

Thank you so much for everything! We had such a fantastic time. You made us both feel at ease in front of the camera, which is not an easy feat. And everyone was saying how lovely you were – it felt like you were one of the guests”

DREAM TEAM

Venues: @fingaledinburgh & @lostinleithbar

Bride’s vintage 90s dress & groom’s vintage 70s dinner jacket: @zeusvintage

Bride’s shoes: @sezane

Groom’s shoes: @dunhill via @vinted

Tailor-made tartan trews: @stewartchristie1720

Bride’s hair: @outlinehair

Bride’s nails: Erin @erinatanon

Vintage 1950s bag: @trixieandbea
Sheet cakes: @sneakybeets

Evening food: @pizza_geeks

Personalised guestbook: Be Golden Stationary

Decorations: Thrifted via charity shops, FB Marketplace and Gumtree
Film dev & scan: @gulabiphoto

Would you believe me if I told you these photos were taken using a 20 year old DSLR?

Last April I took my Canon 5D, which was released in 2005 to a styled shoot to have a play around with it. Paired with my sigma art 50mm f1.4 lens, I loved the results. I used some filters to create the blurred effects.

When I was fairly early in my wedding photography journey, I used the 5d ii and this camera and cheap sigma zoom lenses for about 4 years (I photographed my first few weddings in 2009 & 2010 on a canon 30d and 5d mk ii which is wild to think about!). I only upgraded to the 5d mk iii and better lenses when I went full time with wedding photography in 2015.

Whilst my editing style and work has changed and evolved along the way, I’m still so proud of a lot of my early photography work taken on this camera.

You do not need thousands of pounds of fancy equipment and mirrorless cameras to take good photos. This camera and lens combo you can buy second hand for around £400.

I learnt photography on film before moving to digital. I wholeheartedly believe that learning on cameras that aren’t as easy to use and have limitations, will ultimately make you a more creative and technically stronger photographer. Pushing through the challenges is where the creative magic happens ✨

Photography: @loraineross
planning + host @velvet.and.linen.workshops
venue @lemmingtonhall
styling + creative direction @thetrove_
tableware hire @crosbyhire
floristry @katerosefloraldesign
hair & MUA @clairealexandrahairandmakeup
stationery @stamp_designco
jewellery @daintjewellery
suits @mrmunromenswear
bridal @nuzialebridalboutique
Dress: @adriana_alier_bridal
cake @snowdropweddingcakes
models @davisonannie

Fiona & Nico in Berlin ✨

A few faves #onfilm from a styled shoot I put together back in November in Berlin. I styled everything myself to create a modern vibe with a nod to vintage glamour.

I loved putting this together, back when I started photography I loved styling creative shoots. I’m looking forward to more creative work this year.

Couple: @modelcoupleberlin
Photography & styling: me @loraineross
Hair & make up: Fiona @modelcoupleberlin
Dress & suit: @asos
Shoes: @andotherstories
Veil: @blossomandbluebird
Headpiece & earrings: @victoriapercival_accessories
Flowers: @hiddenbotanics
Ribbon: @september_atelier via @ladne_kwiaty
Film lab: @safelightberlin