Wedding Photography | Julie & Alan | Eilean Donan Castle – Loch Ness Lodge
Last week I had the pleasure of photographing a magical wedding when Julie and Alan tied the knot at Eilean Donan Castle before taking their families to Loch Ness Lodge near Inverness for an evening reception. Loch Ness Lodge was where Alan popped the question so it was fitting that part of the event was held there! Julie and Alan were a joy to work with and despite the freezing temperatures they were totally up for anything, including stopping en route in the middle of the mountains for a shot – just as we finished the first flakes of snow fell on their winter wedding.
They are heading off on honeymoon after Christmas but feel free to leave a message below for them as I’m sure they will be checking the blog to see a sneak preview of the images. I make no apology for this lengthy blog post – but with such a gorgeous couple, a stunning venue and a beautiful crisp winter day, you can’t really blame me!
Happy Christmas to you all and all the best for 2010.
xx
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STUFF ABOUT ME
I live where I grew up, in the north-west Highlands of Scotland, near the Isle of Skye. I left home at 18 and returned 18 years later and I've worked as a secretary, a marketing assistant, a PR manager, and a local news reporter.
Although I've always loved looking at pictures in magazines, I didn't really get 'into' photography until I was quite old - 36!! Now, five years on, it is my full time occupation and I DO love it, but that is as much from the folk I get to meet and the fun of being part of a wedding day, as it has to do with having a camera in my hand. I just really, really like meeting new people, especially happy people!
Here's another few snippets of info:
At 34 I had an early midlife crisis and took off on a long trip from London to Kenya via Russia, Mongolia, China, Tibet, Nepal, India and several African countries - it was the best year of my life.
I never gave up on the idea of finding 'the one' and a few weeks ago - aged 41! - I walked down the aisle myself.
The second biggest love of my life is Flora - the funniest, cleverest, cutest little doggy ever!
I've climbed Mt Kilimanjaro and done a Marathon - okay, it was the Moonlight Bra Walk Marathon....but 26.2 miles is 26.2 miles!
I love perfume - especially if the bottle is quirky; my latest purchases were Gucci Flora and Balenciaga.
Coming back to my roots is the best thing I've ever done; Edinburgh and London - good times - but now I can have a dog, grow my own veg, breathe clean air and see the sea, every single day.
I love films, magazines and eating - if I can do all three while camped out on the couch or in the bath, I'm happy!
I am quite a soppy romantic, and I really, really, really love my job.
Hi Lynne,
Thank you so much for such beautiful photos! You made our wedding day so special -You have such a huge talent.
Love from
Alan and Jules xxx
Wow – amazing, breath taking, better than we could ever hoped for. Lynne – you have a rare tallent – it really was a pleasure to have met you – you made a huge contribution to Julie and Alans very magical and special day – thank you, Lynne and Noel
(how on earth we are going to choose from the final photos, they are all perfect) x
Beautiful pictures of a perfect day xxxx
The day was magical from start to end and your photos have managed to capture that feeling – thank you. How on earth do we choose !
Absolutely wonderful photos, but of course two beautiful people in love – it really shines through!!
XXXX
Excellent reportage style pictures. I was a wedding photographer for about 30 years and it takes a lot to impress me. Well done.
Oh my goodness, they are simply superb, lots of intimate moments captured for a lifetime. What a great job you have done Lynne, they both look fabulous too!
What a Lovely wedding and beautiful setting, a photographers dream. What a handsome couple,your beauty shone through on your special day.Photographs are beautiful.