Aberdeen Wedding Photography for the quirky couples and the quiet types
Oh, hey! You're here! And you're planning a wedding (gulp)!
You've found the one person who makes you feel the most yourself, and you're about to spend a day celebrating everything you love about them (and everything they love about you).
These are memories you want to keep.
You want wedding photos full of your own personalities. You want real moments snapped as they happen. You want a photographer who will document the details, celebrate the smiles and embrace your whole day in a colourful, creative and gently unobtrusive way.
HELLO, nice to meet you!
Hi! I'm Sarah, and I'm an Aberdeen wedding photographer - and, yes, I travel across Scotland for love.
I'm here to celebrate the perfectly imperfect chaos of a day well lived by two people in love.
Here's what I believe about love:
Love is for everybody in every body.
Love makes you feel stronger, safer and supported to be your truest self.
Love doesn't need paperwork to make it real, but love is worth speaking aloud, in public, with promises.
And love deserves a party.
Love makes you feel stronger, safer and supported to be your truest self.
Love doesn't need paperwork to make it real, but love is worth speaking aloud, in public, with promises.
And love deserves a party.
Tell Us More About Your Style of Wedding Photography!
I believe weddings are about celebrating who you really are. Ditch traditions which don't resonate with you; add in aspects which fill you with joy.
If you love a raucous party, let's dance; if you're quieter types, keep things low-key and relaxed.
Your day should be true to you.
And your wedding photographs should be true to your day.
While I will absolutely take posed-but-playful group shots (how often do you have everyone important to you gathered in one place? Let's record that), and, yes, I will snap some detail pics (you've put a lot of thought into those finishing touches) and please let me sneak you both off for fifteen minutes of couple portraits (they're the first ones you'll print and frame), for the most part I let your day unfold around me and I document what I see.
I'm there to show you the beauty of what really happens.
When you look back on your wedding photos, I want you to feel that same joy.
And let's take a moment here to nod to the Scottish weather. Sometimes it's sunshine and sometimes it's storms - if you'll embrace the rain, I have a weather-sealed camera and I will stomp in the puddles for your story.
So, how does this work?
As simply as possible! Here are the three steps to booking your wedding photography with me:
1. Enquire
Send me a message with the basic details. If you have confirmed your wedding date, time and venue(s), let me know and I can check whether I'm available. If you're checking MY availability before you book your wedding (I can't even tell you how excited I am when that happens!), let me know the venue and your preferred month and I'll get back to you ASAP.
2. Chat
If the dates work for you and for me, we can have a chat and I'll answer any questions you might have. Chats can be over zoom or via email, whichever you prefer (but if you don't have a preference, let's zoom - yep, video chats feel awkward for us all, but it's lovely to put faces to names).
3. Book
I'll send you an invoice, the contract and a short booking in form. Your booking is secured once your deposit is paid and your booking form completed.
What Happens Next?
From an official paperwork and process point of view, what happens next is that two months before the wedding I send you a questionnaire asking you ALL about your plans. Your details, your timeline, your group shot list (if you're wanting any). I'll also offer you a Zoom call to go over everything face-to-face-ish, if you wish.
From an UNOFFICIAL point of view, please do keep in touch with me in between because I'm nosey and I'm excited and I love hearing all about your plans! I am also here for your questions, any time.
Would You Like to See A Full Wedding Day?
we love this, but How much does it cost?
full day wedding photography
Up to 9 hours
Optional pre-wedding session included
£1300
Optional pre-wedding session included
£1300
Half Day wedding photography
Up to 5 hours
Optional pre-wedding session included
£900
Optional pre-wedding session included
£900
optional add ons
Additional time: £180 per hour
Second Photographer: £300 for up to 5 hours; £400 for more
Second Photographer: £300 for up to 5 hours; £400 for more
Oops, is this more than you were needing? You can find out more about my teeny-tiny short coverage packages over here.
what is a second photographer and why might we want one?
A second photographer (or "second shooter") is, well, a second photographer present on the day.
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) - 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.
Do you need one? 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 venues and would like prep photos of both of you, a second photographer is essential.
what is a pre-wedding shoot and why might we want one?
Pre-wedding photo shoots - also known as engagement shoots - are a photo session of up to one hour in length, giving you the chance to meet me and to get used to being in front of the camera.
For couples who feel uncomfortable being photographed, I know they sound like some form of torture, but they're invaluable for putting you at ease before the big day - and I promise that everybody is surprised by how much fun they have!
Pre-wedding shoots also give you some lovely photos of the two of you to pop in with your invitations.
But, mostly, it's just really, really lovely to spend a bit of time hanging out together and chatting about your wedding plans so, by the time I turn up to photograph your celebration, we already feel like old friends.
Pre-wedding sessions take place on school days and Sundays within Aberdeen. 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:
I will never pressure you to book anything you don't need, but if you're undecided about extra hours, second photographers and/or pre-wedding sessions, I'm here to talk it all through with you.
I'd love to hear from you
Hooray! Your message is winging its way to me now, and I will get back to you ASAP.Sarah
FAQs About Aberdeen Wedding Photography
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 (I can talk to you at great length about my reasons - I don't recommend getting me started on the subject!), 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.
How Many Photos Will We Receive?
This is a bit of a "how long is a bit of string?" question as the answer varies greatly depending on your day. But (having just double checked all of last year's weddings!) a very simple 5 hour wedding has at least 300 photos and a straightforward 9 hour wedding has at least 700.
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 lgbtqia+ friendly?
Always. I'm right here scribbling in Sharpie over the top of all this bi-erasure I receive. I'm on your team, on your wedding day and beyond.
