Wedding Photography Eilean Donan Castle | Carole + John
Jun 06, 11
Last Thursday I photographed the wedding of Carole + John who travelled up from North Wales to marry at Eilean Donan Castle. Carole’s family travelled even further, from France, which is where Carole is from, although she has lived in the UK for over ten years now. It was the first sunny day in weeks, thank goodness! After the ceremony, the wedding party returned to Balmacara Mains guest house for dinner and drinks. Here are a few of my favourites from the day. [If you click on the first photo, that will make it larger and you can then click easily through the whole set rather than scrolling down]


















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.
Frank and I were honoured to be asked as witnesses to this beautiful wedding, everyone had a lovely day, and the sun shone on us all!! Wishing Carole and John a really happy future together.