Hi, I'm Sarah, and I'm here to help.
I'm a reformed cynic who fell in love with photography.
I work with couples who know which traditions they treasure and which they should kick to the kerb.
I work with couples who squirm at being the centre of attention but always show up as themselves.
I work with couples who love a splash of colour, a dash of nostalgia and photos which look like a film poster.
I work with couples... like you.
Yes, I Do! I Photograph:
Tiny weddings and short coverage weddings
Midweek weddings and last minute weddings
Alternative weddings and twilight weddings
And, it should go without saying, but I'm going to shout it LOUD just in case: LGBTQIA+ weddings
Midweek weddings and last minute weddings
Alternative weddings and twilight weddings
And, it should go without saying, but I'm going to shout it LOUD just in case: LGBTQIA+ weddings
I'm based in Aberdeen, and work across all the main towns and cities in Scotland.
My Approach to Wedding Photography
I work with a lot of quiet and introverted couples and, as a naturally quiet and introverted person myself (I hide it well), believe me: I am a whizz at sneaking around and going unnoticed; for the most part, I want you to forget that I'm there so you can focus on enjoying yourselves.
This makes me the queen of candid shots so you can expect a gallery full of natural smiles, heads-thrown-back laughter and spontaneous hugs.
When it comes to formal photos (groups and couple shots), I aim to make these as fast, as fun and as informal as possible. I love a bit of golden hour lens flare or a twirly umbrella on a rainy day.
My aim is always to bring the calm when you need it, the fun when you want it and the eye for beautiful photographs so you can always remember the details of your wedding day.
Would You Like to See A Full Wedding Day?
that all sounds good, but what does it cost?
Full Day Wedding Photography (up to 10 hours)
£1700 within mainland Scotland's towns and cities
£1700 within mainland Scotland's towns and cities
If your big day is a BIG day and you want to remember every moment, this is the option for you. With up to ten hours of photography to play with, we can prioritise your morning preparation, your evening shenanigans, or find a nice balance of the two - ten hours gives us a gorgeously relaxed pace, letting you focus on your celebrations, knowing nothing will be missed.
Optional Extras
A second photographer: £500
Extra Hours: £250 per hour per photographer
Additional Days: Price as per Full Day, Half Day or Tiny Day wedding, as applicable
A second photographer: £500
Extra Hours: £250 per hour per photographer
Additional Days: Price as per Full Day, Half Day or Tiny Day wedding, as applicable
Half Day Wedding Photography (up to 5 hours)
£1100 within mainland Scotland's towns and cities
£1100 within mainland Scotland's towns and cities
An increasingly popular option, five hours of photography gives you time to pick your priority moments and plan an unhurried wedding around them.
What have previous couples done with five hours? One had an hour's couple session before their ceremony and still had time for me to photograph their drinks reception and speeches. One had a two hour wedding at Duthie Park, then I joined them for games, first dance and an early cake cutting at their reception. If you're not sure what you can and can't comfortably fit into five hours, I'm here to offer advice.
Optional Extras
A second photographer: £300
Extra Hours: £250 per hour per photographer
Pre-Wedding Photo Shoot: £300 (within Aberdeen City)
A second photographer: £300
Extra Hours: £250 per hour per photographer
Pre-Wedding Photo Shoot: £300 (within Aberdeen City)
Wedding Photography By The Hour
Two hours: £450
Additional time: £250 per hour
Two hours: £450
Additional time: £250 per hour
If you're only needing a few hours of wedding photography, I've got you!
As someone who had a teeny tiny "eight people and a registrar" wedding, I'm a big fan of a small scale, but I firmly believe that even the most low key of wedding days deserves good pictures. This is your story, and we should tell it well.
With this in mind, I offer a starting package of two hours, which is the same length as a standard Duthie Park Winter Gardens booking and perfect for town hall weddings (yes, yes, I just called Marischal College and a whole load of pretty registry offices "town halls" - I hate myself for it, too). Extra hours can be added on as needed.
You really, really, really just need one hour?
Okay, I hear you. A one hour option is available for £275 for weddings booked with under three months' notice.
Okay, I hear you. A one hour option is available for £275 for weddings booked with under three months' notice.
Short coverage bookings are available within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire towns, along with Inverness, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and all stops along the connecting trainlines.
I mean, I will happily travel further afield for you, but brace yourself for the travel and accommodation costs I need to charge. Or just book me for a half day instead.
Do You Need a second photographer?
Do you need a second photographer? They're an optional extra, but, if your photos are important to you, it can be a great investment. Second photographers allow me to focus on you and your I Do Crew, safe in the knowledge that somebody else is dotting around your guests, getting all those gorgeous candids. The more guests you have, the more important a second photographer will be.
If you're getting ready for the wedding at different locations and would like prep photos of both of you, a second photographer is essential.
All of the second photographers I work with are wedding professionals who take on these jobs between their own bookings (and I do the same for them - in fact, the pink-tinted ceilidh dancing just below this was taken whilst seconding for Tower Photography) - this means that you are getting a whole load of additional high quality photos of your day for a fraction of the cost of booking us separately.
Can I tempt You With a pre-wedding PHOTO session?
Priced at £300 for up to one hour, pre-wedding sessions (also known as "engagement shoots") are relaxed, specially priced couple's photo shoots which take place in Aberdeen.
For couples who feel awkward in front of the camera, a pre-wedding session can be an invaluable way of putting you at ease before your wedding day. They're also a great chance for us to get to know each other a bit better AND they give you gorgeous photos to pop in with your invitations.
Pre-wedding sessions are available on school days and Sundays. Additional dates may be available by arrangement - I'll always try to squeeze you in!
Let's See Some Pre-Wedding Photo Shoots!
Wedding Photography FAQs
can we have multiple locations?
Yes, you can. Prep, ceremony, reception - these may all be in different places. If you would like to sneak away somewhere special for couple photos, we can do that, too.
I very consciously don't run a car, but I will either travel between venues with you or your guests or I'll hop in a taxi. We can talk about this as part of your planning process.
How Will We Receive Our Photos?
Your photos will be delivered digitally via a secure online gallery which you are welcome to share with your loved ones. Your gallery is live for one year, giving you ample time to download all of your images. Professional quality printing is available via this gallery, however this is optional, and you may print your downloaded images elsewhere, if you prefer.
When Do We Pay You?
For weddings booked more than six weeks in advance, you pay a 25% deposit to secure your date and the remaining balance one month before the wedding. For weddings booked with under six weeks' notice, the full payment is required upfront.
Are you inclusive?
I'm certainly trying my best to be! I'm right here scribbling in Sharpie over the top of all this bi-erasure I receive, so I'm HERE for LGBTQIA+ couples. I'm also here to support and celebrate with neurospicy folk, Disabled people and anyone from marginalised groups. If you don't yet see yourselves represented on my website, please know that it's not because I don't want you there - it's simply that, either, I haven't had the opportunity to take those photos, or the couples I have worked with have chosen to keep their pictures private. Everyone is celebrated here.
Hooray! Your message is on its way to me and I'll be back in touch ASAP (same day where possible; next day if I'm busy at a wedding!).
Not a fan of contact forms? You can also email me at sarah@windsweptstories.com.
