Posts in Elopement
Scottish Wedding Photographer

What an incredible year to be a Scottish wedding photographer. This blog features my best and favourite images from 2023 and what an amazing year it has been. I’ve photographed dozens of very memorable elopements and weddings throughout Scotland. From wild elopements in the Highlands and Islands to be big barn stomping rustic parties, lavish hotel celebrations and historic Scottish castle weddings… this year has had it all.

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Isle of Skye, Scotland Elopement

If you're adventurous, love the Scottish wilderness and don't want to have a big wedding, then eloping might be a really good option. That's exactly what Sarah & Hari did, and it was an amazing experience. There's nothing better than strapping on your hiking boots and immersing yourself amongst the wild landscapes of the Isle of Skye, Scotland, I've been an elopement photographer for many years.

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Scottish Wedding and Elopement Photography

A selection of the best images from my most recent year as a Scottish wedding photographer. Ranging from highland and island elopements, rustic barns, historic Scottish castles, beaches, woodlands, mountains and traditional hotel weddings throughout Scotland. It feels like I was everywhere in 2022. No matter the location, it’s all about capturing the joy, the atmosphere and the personalities that shape any given wedding day.

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Candid Wedding Photography Scotland

A selection of wedding photographs showing the most natural and candid pictures from 2022. The best pictures are always the ones captured when I’m blending into the background and anticipating moments, like a laughter snipper. The majority of the images that I provide in a wedding gallery are these moments, where brides, grooms and all of their guests personalities shine.

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Edinburgh Winter Wedding

A snowy winter wedding in Edinburgh city centre. The day started at Le Monde, went on to Edinburgh City Chambers and finished at The Dome. This wedding took place just before Christmas, so the whole city was twinkling and the snow was just a perfect addition to the urban winter wonderland.

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Best Wedding Photographer Scotland

2021 was the busiest, craziest and most creatively rewarding year I’ve had since starting my journey as a wedding photographer almost 10 years ago. Check out this blog to take a look at the story of my year in wedding photography in Scotland. If you’re looking to get married in Scotland or elope to the highlands, this might provide you with a little inspiration.

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Woodside Lodge Scotland Elopement

Blog post featuring a beautiful elopement at Lodge on Loch Goil. Argyll, Scotland. Five star photography review and the story of an amazing couple who decided to ditch their big wedding plans and travel up from England for a special intimate celebration at one of Scotland’s most impressive wedding venues.

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Scottish Wedding Photography

A year in review by Glasgow based wedding photographer, David Grant Simpson. Check this out to view a wide range of wedding photography from small family weddings, intimate elopements in the Scottish Highlands and Islands and some big pre-covid weddings from earlier in 2020.

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Scottish Elopement Photographer

Wedding photographs from an intimate family elopement at a 5 five star exclusive use Scottish venue located on the beautiful Loch Goil, Argyll and Bute. This small and intimate family wedding was shot in October 2020 during Covid-19 restrictions. Beautiful autumn colours, incredible natural light and a wonderful family made this one hell of a wedding. Also includes a overwhelming 5 star photography review.

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Scottish Elopements and Small Weddings

A selection of images from my elopement portfolio. Scottish elopements are my favourite shoots. Whether your destination is Isle of Skye, Glen Coe, Isle of Mull, Isle of Lewis or anywhere else in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, I'll be excited to hear from you. I love mountains, I love the wilderness and I love couples that share the same spirit of adventure.

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Scottish Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies

The current restrictions on weddings here in Scotland has really made me reminisce about all of the amazing small outdoor wedding ceremonies that I have photographed throughout the years. There’s something about strapping on my hiking boots, throwing my cameras over my shoulder and rambling into the Scottish wilderness with likeminded people that really speaks to me. Check this out if you’re considering a small wedding or elopement.

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Isle of Skye elopement with Australian couple

Isle of Skye elopement with Australian couple and their friends and family. An intimate ceremony on top of a hill near Dunvegan, followed by portraits in the wilderness of Skye and Dunvegan Castle.

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Give it up 2018... you've been awesome!!

A review of 2018 by one of Scotland’s most creative, unique and natural wedding photographers. His aim is to evoke emotion, capture personalities and have a whole load of fun. Here is a selection of David’s picks from a year spanning across the length and width of the United Kingdom... but mostly in Scotland. David Grant Simpson Photography. Glasgow, Scotland.

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