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WEDDING PLANNING TIPS
What is analogue film & why I use it to photograph weddings – Film Wedding Photographer
I am a film wedding photographer based in Edinburgh Scotland. I capture timeless and nostalgic…
ELOPEMENT PLANNING: 5 Outdoor Wedding Venues Edinburgh
Edinburgh, with its blend of elegant Georgian architecture and historic charm, offers a plethora of…
WEDDING PLANNING: 5 ways to make your small wedding extra special
Small, intimate weddings, micro weddings, elopements…whatever you want to call them are perfect for anyone…
ELOPEMENT PLANNING: How to elope in Scotland
Eloping to Scotland offers couples a unique blend of romantic history, breathtaking landscapes, and flexible…
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WEDDING PLANNING: The 10 BEST Edinburgh Wedding Venues
Edinburgh is a magical city that blends historic charm with breathtaking landscapes, making it a…
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ELOPEMENT PLANNING: The top 5 reasons you should elope
Eloping is all about stripping back the stress and expectations of a traditional wedding and…
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WEDDING PLANNING: 10 TIPS FOR YOUR WEDDING RECEPTION
The best receptions reflect who you are as a couple, incorporating personal touches while ensuring…
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WEDDING PLANNING: A Guide to Documentary Wedding Photography
As a wedding photographer, I’m drawn to the moments that matter. The stories you’ll tell,…
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When it rains on your wedding day and it still looks like it belongs in a movie. Earlier this week I had the joy of being part of a styled shoot in Barcelona with @sparklingmoments.events. Whilst I wait for the film scans to come back from the lab here’s a sneak peek from my little Osmo Pocket camera.
Day 1:
coordination & event planning: @sparklingmoments.events
design & creative direction: @still_miracle
photography: @loraineross
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
When it rains on your wedding day, make it rain champagne 🍾
coordination & event planning: @sparklingmoments.events
design & creative direction: @still_miracle
photography: @loraineross (me)
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
London micro wedding vibes with these legends – how was this almost 3 years ago? ✨
Ceremony: @lbwalthamforest
Reception: The Queens Arms
Brides suit: @nadinemerabibridal
The moment vs the photos as a film wedding photographer ✨
I’m still obsessed with all the photos I took at @velvet.and.linen.workshops last April and it was a perfect opportunity to perfect my darkroom development and scanning skills!
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
cake @snowdropweddingcakes
models @davisonannie
Hi I’m Loraine and I’m a wedding and elopement photographer based in Scotland. Here’s a glimpse into some of the amazing places I get to photograph. If you are looking for a photographer for your wedding, elopement or couples photoshoot get in touch today. I still have some limited availability for 2025 and 2026.
Happy International Women’s day ✨
This year feels very poignant to me as I’m currently 8 weeks post surgery for Endometriosis. The medical misogyny I’ve faced dealing with this condition continues to make me so angry. In 2025 we should not be having our pain dismissed and told it’s “normal”, be told that it would only be looked at “when we want to have children”.
I can’t believe that this year marks 10 years of me being self employed and it’s nearly 16 years since I photographed my first wedding. Big love to all my fellow female business owners. I feel so lucky that I get to do this for a job.
I’m also going to take the opportunity to say:
You are never too much or not enough
Abortion is healthcare
Trans women are women
If your feminism isn’t intersectional it’s bullshit
Tell the females in your life that you love them
Cover photo me taken by: @solencollet
Brooke and Josh on a rainy day in Glencoe last month ✨ #onfilm and digital
This pair swapped summer in Australia for winter in Scotland and eloped in Glencoe with their closest friends and family at the beautiful @kingshouseglencoe
From a romantic rain soaked ceremony through to the sun coming through the clouds at the end of our couples photos. It really was the most magical day ✨
DREAM TEAM
Hair and Make Up: Bonnys Wonderland @bonnyswonderland
Cake: Krema Bakehouse Edinburgh @kremabakehouse
Flowers: Save the Date Collective @savethedatecollective
Venue: Kingshouse Hotel @kingshouseglencoe
Celebrant: Catherine Simpson @catherinesimpson_celebrant
The photographer & the photos #onfilm
Intentional storytelling where romance and nostalgia meets art
Booking now for 2025 & 2026
Thinking about my own unique visual language as a photographer ✨
As a wedding photographer who follows a lot of other wedding photographers… Instagram often makes me feel like I’m constantly seeing the same images over and over again.
I’ve been thinking a lot about authenticity, intentionality and inspiration as an artist and photographer over the last 12 months.
This got me thinking about things that I’m constantly drawn to when photographing. So here’s a few images from my camera roll that captured something I loved that felt very “me”.
All taken #onfilm
An ode to black and white film 🎞️ #onfilm
I’ve been forty years discovering that the queen of all colors is black – Henri Matisse
Since going back to photographing on film, I’ve gained a new appreciation for the power and beauty of black and white. The emotional impact, the way the it draws you into the image without distraction and the timeless feel.
I’ve been testing out a lot of different film stocks but I still keep going back to my love of #ilfordhp5 . It might be the nostalgia as it’s the film I used when I started photography as a teenager or maybe it’s the timeless quality. It looks brilliant at box speed or pushed to 800 or 1600.
Either way I just love black and white. Which is your favourite and can you guess the film stock?
Film stocks used: #delta3200 #ilfordhp5 #kentmere400 #cinestillxx #kodaktrix400 #ilfordfp4
Film labs: @safelightberlin & @gulabiphoto
Throwback to 2023… Steph & Lewis’ beaut of a day back 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: @thirlestanecastle
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
I’ve been loving looking back at all the super 8 footage I captured last year and the stunning nostalgic feel. I’ve always loved all my great granny’s films of our family from the 1960s & 70s so it’s been a joy bringing it into my own work alongside my digital and film photography.
The magical autumn Scottish wedding of @nicolle_lynn & @bryendesjardin from last September was just so perfect for super 8.
Oh-my-gosh I still can’t get over the beautiful autumnal colours and feel of the beautiful @maplehursthouse in the Scottish Borders.
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 capture your dream of a day.
DREAM TEAM
Photographer: @loraineross (me)
Venue: @maplehursthouse
Flowers @flowersbyforster
Cake @lauras_cake_company
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Based in Edinburgh, Scotland. I capture wedding and elopement photography worldwide.
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