The weather for Lisa and Charlie’s wedding celebration at the Western House Hotel turned out to be sunny and dry – perfect for a November wedding. Though light disappeared very fast over the course of the afternoon. Lisa and Charlie are a fantastic, happy and friendly couple. Obviously very suited towards each other. They have a lot of friends and family who wished them all the best for their special day. Lisa’s Mum and Dad, Karen and Danny were there, as well as Charlie’s, best men – brothers – Callum and Angus, also Charlie’s Mum and Dad, Anne and Angus. Emma was a very supportive sister and Bridesmaid, who helped Lisa plan her wedding. Drew was a very pretty flowergirl. Charlie, Ewan and Dave were ushers. Lisa had fantastic flowers for her day all done by CREAR Flowers. Well Done to Danny, for a very sincere, funny and excellent speech –  a proud Dad and natural speaker.

I captured Isla and Brian’s wedding celebration last December. Isla came back to get some more pictures captured in her home. We were a little tight for space plus Ellie, her energetic dog pretended to be a guard dog – and did a good job! I hope to take many more pictures of Isla with different looks to build on her portfolio. Here are a few from our first shoot using window light or a softlight reflector.

I had an amazing time photographing Julie and John’s wedding celebration at the Carlton Hotel, Prestwick. I always like weddings at this hotel because of the unique lighting opportunities and relaxed atmosphere. They had a lovely, intimate wedding with friends and close family. Thanks Julie and John for making me feel so welcome.

I thought it wasn’t going to happen for their photoshoot as the weather turned miserable. I thought we were going to have to take pictures in a bus shelter or under an umbrella!! However, there was a slight break in the clouds and with a bit of off camera flash we managed to get some light out of very little light. Julie and John are getting married at the Carlton Hotel which will definitely be a fun day!

The night before Charlie and Lisa’s pre wedding photoshoot I looked at the weather report to see if we were doung to have fine weather during their shoot. Fortunately the weather was going to be fine in the morning turning into heavy rain for the afternoon – so we were lucky! Charlie and Lisa are getting married at the Western House Hotel – a fabulous venue fitting for an easy going fun loving couple. I am really looking forward to capture their celebration in November.

Yesterday marked the day Nikki and Marc celebrated their wedding celebration at Turnberry Hotel. Scottish weather delivered a bright and sunny day with breathtaking views of Ailsa Craig and Arran. On a day like yesterday you wouldn’t want to be anywhere else and if you were invited to their wedding then your day would be complete! Turnberry Hotel oozes luxury, style and splendor fitting for their fantastic day. Both parents supported the happy couple along with two bridesmaids, three flowergirls, ushers and Marc’s brother as his best man along with Grandparents and guests. They are a wonderful couple so suited to be together and everyone was very happy for them. They are obviously very popular amongst relatives and friends. Thank you for being so patient for a day that started out with so much time, then speeded up to the first dance! Couples are always surprised how fast their day goes but this was a day to remember and cherish for Nikki and Marc.

Had a pleasure of capturing Thomas and Laura’s Wedding Day Celebration at the Carlton Hotel, Prestwick. As we have had really bad weather I didn’t manage to capture their pre-wedding photoshoot. The Carlton Hotel is a fantastic venue full of surprises for great indoor location shots. This helped out immensely because the weather wasn’t so great – that Scottish drizzle typical of Scotland. However, this didn’t deter Thomas and Laura from having a fantastic day. Thank you, for being so patient on the day as I lead you round the hotel for creative moments!

It’s a busy time of year during the wedding season but with this brings fun and worthwhile photoshoot opportunities. I first photographed the Frew family about two years ago. They contacted me as they had a new addition to their brood- Elise – along with the countless chickens at the new family home in their countryside retreat near Stair! Scott and Carolyn counted their chicks and there were five this time – Holly, Shannon, Ethan, Millie and Elise!! Carolyn’s parents, Diana and Alistair, were a tremendous help.

We took pictures in their living room by moving seats, sofas, tables and chairs to create a mini studio. Then, their chicks got wild!! We headed out to an enchanted woodland just across the road from their cottage where elfs and fairies probably live along with Peter Pan!! They ran and I tried to keep up taking pictures of them.

The rain held off until just as we were returning to their cottage for some tea, hot dogs with tomatoes, onions and cheese. After a short break we took more pictures using creative lighting for Back to Black and White pictures. Thanks for re-introducing me to your wonderful family. I had fun – but was totally worn out by the time I got home! I hope you and your fabulous kids had fun too!

Had the most amazing pre-wedding photoshoot with Nicole and Marc at Turnberry Resort. It was a fantastic evening. We were all amazed that there was so much light at 5:30 in the evening. The sun bathed the Ayrshire coastline just south of Turnberry Lighthouse. They are getting married at Turnberry Resort July this year. They have chosen a fabulous venue. Although it was sunny yesterday, it was extremely windy-so much so, we felt we had walked miles in the sun and the wind. Nicole, had to tie down her hair because it was so windy as we were worried she might blow away!! They are a fantastic couple and their wedding will be a very special day for them. I will definitely make their pictures worthy of their fabulous venue.

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Last Saturday turned out to be a fantastic day weather-wise for Emma’s photoshoot. We started the photoshoot in her home then moved to Crossragual Abbey near Maybole. After this we headed into Ayr to capture some images near the Brig o’ Doon at the newly constructed walkway bridge over the cycle path. Emma was fantastic – we could have taken more pictures, but Emma’s tummy was rumpling!! Thank you to her Mum, Sharon, for waiting so patiently as we got to play around with fabulous locations and lighting.

At the moment I am offering a photoshoot with three to four changes of outfits at various locations. Please go to this link for details. Included is ten web ready images for you to use with your online portfolio. I will also post additional images that can be tagged on Facebook. You don’t have to become a supermodel to book, you can also book your photoshoot with a fashion edge or whatever look you want so that you look and feel good. Please contact me to arrange your portfolio or “feel good” photoshoot by email (graeme@pollockphotography.co.uk) or by calling me on 07792 327 693.