aberdeen wedding photography for the most important moments
Oh, hey! Here you are! You're planning a small but beautiful Aberdeen wedding and you're looking for a photographer who gets it.
HELLO, nice to meet you!
I'm Sarah, and I had a tiny wedding!
My husband and I got married in our local park with just our children and four guests present; the kids jumped in muddy puddles, we ate doughnuts instead of cake and, after the ceremony, we headed home and had fish and chips for dinner. On our anniversary ever year, we do the same again.
It would not be the wedding for everyone, but it was the perfect wedding for us.
You're here because you're planning the perfect wedding for the two of you, and it's always, always a pleasure for me to be invited to play a part in your day.
Tell us more about your approach to wedding photography!
I believe your wedding should be true to who you both really are, be that a wild party with all your nearest and dearest or a calm, quiet elopement with two witnesses grabbed off the street.
And I believe your wedding photography should be true to your day.
While I will absolutely take group shots (how often do you have all those people gathered together?) and I love, love, love sneaking off for some gorgeous couple portraits (they're the first ones you'll print and frame), I prioritise taking candid photos of the real moments taking place in front of me.
Those smiles? Real.
Those laughs? Real.
Those tears being wiped from your eyes? As salty as they come.
I work unobtrusively to deliver real life memories in true-to-life colours.
So, how does this work?
As simply as possible! Here are the steps to booking your short coverage wedding photography with me:
1. we Chat
Hopefully this page has answered most of your questions, and, for a lot of couples, they're happy to skip straight to booking. But, if you have anything you need to ask or if you would just like to put a face to my name and check we get along, we can set up a video call or chat via email, if you prefer.
2. you Book
Once you're happy to go ahead, I'll send you an invoice, a contract and a short booking in form. Weddings booked more than six weeks in advance are secured with a 25% deposit (with the remainder due one month before the wedding); weddings booked at short notice are secured upon full payment.
and then...
At an absolute minimum, I will contact you one month before the wedding to confirm all of the final details, including any group shots you need and/or special requests you have for the day. However, I LOVE to hear about your plans and I am ALWAYS here to answer questions, so rest assured you can contact me any time.
Would you like to see some short coverage weddings? I've got you!
How Much Does It Cost?
Short coverage wedding photography costs £395 for up to two hours.
Additional time can be added on at £180 per hour.
Additional time can be added on at £180 per hour.
Let me do that maths for you:
Two hours: £395
Three hours: £575
Four hours: £755
Or, if your day is filling up with fun, my half day and full day packages start at £900.
Three hours: £575
Four hours: £755
Or, if your day is filling up with fun, my half day and full day packages start at £900.
Short coverage weddings are available in Aberdeen City, Dundee and Aberdeenshire towns only.
I mean, if you REALLY love me, I'll explore most of the cities in Scotland for you, but travel charges will apply.
but we really just need an hour...
For those having a super simple Marischal College registry office wedding, I offer a quick and easy one hour package which covers your ceremony and a handful of group and/or couple shots. This is available on weekdays (and short notice weekends) and is priced at £250. There's no pressure to upgrade.
Why might we add on extra hours?
Couples usually add on extra hours because: they've chosen a particularly beautiful or significant reception venue and would like some professional photos at it; they are doing something meaningful right before or after their ceremony which they want a record of; they have additional guests joining them for their reception and want to be sure they get a photo of everyone.
That said, the majority of my short coverage bookings are just for the two hours and I will never pressure you to add on time you don't need. If you're undecided, I'm happy to chat through your plans with you and offer advice about what may be best for you, be that adding on extra hours or considering a less traditional wedding day timeline.
You May Also add in a pre-wedding session
Priced at £200 for up to one hour, pre-wedding sessions (also known as "engagement shoots") are relaxed 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 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!
Would You Like to See Some Pre-Wedding Photo Shoots? I've got you:
FAQs About Short Coverage Aberdeen Wedding Photography
Can We Go Elsewhere for Our Couple Photos?
Yes! We can walk, catch a bus, hop in a taxi or jump in your car and do whatever you like with the available time. Recent ideas have included ice cream from Mackie's, a visit to Old Aberdeen, a trip to the beach and - for a couple getting married at the registry office in Stonehaven - a quick jaunt up to Dunnottar Castle (it was cold, but it was worth it!). I would love to hear your ideas!
Can We Use Our Second Hour Before the Ceremony?
Absolutely. Because most of my couples get ready for their wedding together, it's not unusual for us to do couple photos before the ceremony. You may also want prep photos or pictures of a specific activity you're doing with your loved ones before you head to your wedding. You book me for a certain number of hours and, as long as everything fits into the allocated time, it's entirely up to you what order your activities happen in.
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 there any hidden costs?
Nope, it's all right here on the screen.
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.
Let's Talk Weddings!
Thank you! I'll get back to you ASAP!
Not a fan of contact forms? You can also email me at sarah@windsweptstories.com.