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Editorial, effortless and immersive Wedding photography for the modern romantic, Documenting across Scotland, UK and Europe

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UK and Destination Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Documenting on both digital and 35mm film.

When you get lost amongst the details and romanticise every moment, you need a wedding photographer who gets it. Spending the time to get to know you and your vision, I understand your story and every detail you adore. Taking a relaxed and intimate approach to your wedding photography, I help you and your loved ones feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Every moment of your day is documented with authenticity on both digital and 35mm film, allowing me to deliver a collection of photographs that feel both modern and nostalgic, editorial, and yet effortlessly you.

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Heather McKay Photography posing in front of flowers

Aligning with relaxed, detail-led weddings full of love and laughter

 

It's a day you will spend heartfelt time planning, from the perfect venue, to the curated finishing touches. Connecting with fun, laid-back couples who obsess over the details, I take the time to understand your vision and focus on the things that matter to you. 

After the champagne is finished and the party's over, your photographs are one of the only tangible memories you have of your wedding day. Through a blend of documentary, editorial and analogue photography, I take the time to document every part of your wedding day, so you can re-live it all in the most immersive collection of photographs.

Heather!!! All I can say is WOW!!! The whole gallery is just amazing. We had so much fun laughing and 'aw'ing through the slideshow last night and I honestly couldn't sleep just reminiscing on our day again!

 

You've done an incredible job and we can't thank you enough. We absolutely loved our time with you, and additionally we were both saying we don't remember even seeing you capturing all the candid moments! So stealth! We're so pleased you and Ashley also captured bits of the venue that were so beautiful and that we want to forever remember.

 

I've just realised I'm basically only typing in exclamation points, but hopefully reiterates our excitement and adoration for EVERYTHING!!! I hope our paths cross again and I look forward to watching you continue to flourish in all things you do. Thank you for your time, your skill, your passion and for giving us the BEST reminders of the most beautiful memories.


Amanda + James ​

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35mm film photography has the unique ability to capture a moment in all its honesty. The subtle grain, light leaks, and soft contrasts feel more like a memory than a photograph. The imperfect moments of laughter and dancing are perfectly as you remember, making them so incredibly immersive and beautifully nostalgic.​ Documenting your wedding digitally ensure every moment is captured, whilst documenting on film captures the feeling, creating the most immersive and nostalgic collection of photographs. LEARN MORE ABOUT 35MM FILM

Glasgow City Elopement Wedding Invitations

The nostalgia of Weddings Captured on 35mm Film

Recent weddings + Shoots

You’ve got the vision and you know how you want to feel on your wedding day, surrounded by gorgeous souls and all the love in the world. I can’t wait to hear all about it. Take a look through some of my recent weddings filled with love, laughter, happy souls and all the details. See how we can document your day in a way that’s effortless, editorial and unique to you.

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AMANDA + JAMES, CAIRNS FARM ESTATE, EDINBURGH

A countryside escape with friends and family from across the world, a gorgeous celebration.

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JENNA + SHANE, THE EDINBURGH GRAND

An intimate city wedding, chic and elegant filled with the love and laughter.

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St Paul's Cathedral, London Editorial

An early morning styled shoot at St Paul's Cathedral in London ~ intimate and elegant.

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Blog

My personal journal, filled with real weddings and little tips for your planning.

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3 Best Elopement Locations

My top elopement locations in the Scottish Highlands, from Glencoe to the tip of the mainland.

Couple at Glasgow City Elopement

Why Film Photography is NOT Dead

I often have friends asking why I bother with film, after all, it's old technology. But I just don't agree.

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What is editorial wedding Photography

What is editorial wedding photography and is it right for you? A guide to the popular style.

Heather was our wedding photographer in June 2024 and we highly recommend her!

 

We absolutely love the photos she took and how she captured the special moments. She was lovely from the very start and super helpful throughout the wedding planning, on the day and after. She was always happy to answer any questions we had, made a bespoke package to suit our needs and was flexible when we decided to make some changes. On the day she was really good at getting all the shots without us even noticing she was there and also helped us with posing and prompts for our couple's shots. She sent us some photos only a few days after the day and delivered our entire gallery 2 months after. We would highly recommend her as she's very professional, warm, kind, attentive and a great photographer!

Adela + Aidan

Dr Bells Baths Editorial Wedding

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Get in touch to check my availability and get to know each other - I can't wait to hear about your plans.

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