Terrible grammar.
Anyway, the weather has been shocking over the last few days which led to postponement of a couple of shoots. But was I allowed to lie on the sofa, drink beer and scratch my bits? Oh no, had to get the camera out and photograph my own progeny (great word).
The wee man, Cairn, turned 2 last week and he got his first bike. Think I was about 8 before I got a bike, even that was made out of old fish boxes and Ford Anglia parts.
Here he is.
He needs to work on the smile though; that’s a little sinister.
Of course this is how my children always are. They never fight, bite, throw books, cups, tractors at each other. They never kick, push each other off heights, steal from each other etc. They are wee angels.*
* Statement is false.
Driving through to Glasgow yesterday morning my with the sunroof open and my shades on I was looking forward to a sunny day at Glasgow University Chapel and 29 for Kate and Euan’s wedding. When I was outside the chapel watching all their guests arriving dressed to the nines I was thinking how lucky they were to have such a beautiful day. Skip forward a couple of hours and I’m driving to 29 with the wipers on full and snow falling. You would think to look at the photos that the wedding took place over two days, or perhaps two seasons. But, you know what, that’s one of the things which makes being a wedding photographer in bonnie Scotland so exciting. It also makes us hardy UK togs more capable than most at dealing with whatever the weather can throw at us.
Anyway, whatever the weather the most beautiful thing to grace Glasgow on Sunday was Kate. She and Euan are such a great couple and I know that everyone had a fantastic time celebrating with them.
Here are a few sneaky peaks to whet the apatite.
The sun shone on Edinburgh on Saturday for the wedding of Susan and Andrew. I love these guys. So relaxed and friendly. Andy even suggested I photograph him with his clothes off. I politely refused. Here is their day.
Mr John Malcolm of John Malcolm Hairdressing. He is nicer than he looks. If I had hair I would trust him to cut it.
This is one of my favourite bits of every wedding day. The first time they see each other.
Yes people, wedding over. Now of to Edinburgh’s largest reception venue. Murrayfield Staduim. Awesome.
This was amazing. All the guests (capable of walking) were out on the pitch side for the biggest Orcadian Strip the Willow I have seen.
It was a really memorable day for everyone. While there I was wishing I was a real rugby fan (or understood it). But even as someone with no particular emotional connection to the place, Murrayfield under the lights is amazing. For about five minutes I was the only person out there, will never forget it. Thanks to Susan and Andy for a great day. Have fun in Italy. xx
Remember this?
This is Matteo and Sarah on there wedding day in summer 2010.
You cant see it but there is a twinkle in Matteo’s eye. That twinkle turned out to be Little Alba.
And, on Sunday I had the enormous pleasure of being able to photograph Alba’s christening.
It was perfect. The church down the road was being repaired so the ceremony took place in Sarah’s family home, the same place they got married 2 years ago. Sarah’s sister Louisa ( who was one of Sarah’s bridesmaids) is now little Alba’s God Mother.
Isn’t Alba a beautiful name, and so apt. In Gaelic it means Scotland and in Italian it means dawn or daybreak.
Now, I have done many things in the course of a wedding day. Sewn on a button, visited Asda for stockings (for the bride, not for me), rescued stranded parents, offered a shoulder to cry on etc etc. However I had two firsts on Saturday at Fiona and Mike’s DIY delight in Raehills walled garden. I shifted hay bales and inflated space hoppers (one space hopper, Fi’s uncle did the other). This wedding was chock a block (is that right?) with personality, fun and laughter. I am tempted to launch into one of my famous key word frenzies. Here goes. Blackboards, windmills, shortbread, pinata, hog roast, glitter balls, BYOB, dogs, cheese cake not cheesecake, bubbles, wee girls singing Elton John songs, wellies, giant Jenga, two bands, and on and on and on. I have definitely missed some things out but it had the feel of a giant garden party at which two people just happened to get married. Brilliant!!
Here is a sneaky peek.
See? a bit special eh?
bye. Craig xx
Architects plan, boy do they plan. But this obsession with planning and attention to detail can make a wedding day perfect.
Jennifer and Alan planned their wedding to perfection. I have never before had a groom pull out CAD drawings of the floor layout of the venue. The cleanness and purity of the design was perfect. The simplicity of the scheme was perfect. The yellow was perfect. This was a beautiful wedding.
Here are a few images from Jennifer and Alan’s big day at City Halls, Glasgow.
Very few people know the significance of that heading. It’s not depressing, it’s the ultimate expression of friendship between 13 year old boys.
Michael knows it, so does Susan now.
Michael and I were at school together, we were best friends then he discovered girls and I discovered the pain of constant rejection. He got back in touch last year when he realised he could save himself a few bob by asking me, his old mucker to shoot his marriage to the lovely Susan.
He aged well, and although he could make a decent living as a Theo Paphitis looky-likey he now runs a Panasonic shop in Inverness (say you read the blog and he will give you a £1 off purchases over £1000).
Anyway, a couple of weeks ago I headed up to Elgin to cover his big day ( I say his big day as I feel sorry for Susan, she could do so much better, possibly a Duncan Banantyne impersonator, but she has settled for Mike).
Here are some photos…
It was a brilliant wedding/weekend and one which I shall forever feel honoured to have been a part of. I wish you both all the love and happiness you deserve.
Love you guys xxxxx
Yes they are. Back from Mauritius and to a ridiculously warm March in The Borders.
Anyway, the fact that they have returned from honeymoon and have seen their wedding photos means that I can share a few more faves of mine. I will not show any mooning shots, (what is it with farmers and exposing there arses?).
Here goes.
Look, excuse me if I’m rude but I don’t have much time just now but really want to show you some lovely people who all had their pre-wedding shoots last weekend. To save time I will be only typing keywords.
Saturday, Glasgow, DRY, Kelvingrove, Kate, Euan, lawyers, health hazard amphitheatre, Commonwealth Games, crown green bowls, 39, home, kids party. 
Sunday, 7am, 7mile run (my furthest yet, so proud of myself, sponsor me here..http://www.justgiving.com/WinstonsWishLauder make sure you mention my name so all the ladies see how popular I am. I know not keywords but important), swimming with the kids (my kids, not just random kids), Edinburgh, Inverleith Park, Botanic Gardens, Andy, Susan, apologetic accountant, archaeologist, toy boats, coffee, Robin, fornicating frogs, scuffed shoes.
Then, chafing, The Balmoral, Rowan, Grant, civil servant, IT guy, tweed, big puffy skirt, Tardis, street dancing (dancing in the street), barely walk, Calton Hill, got down on knees and can’t get back up, regretting running seven miles, Chippy food poisoning, cold now, big hugs, bye.
Right gotta go. Big Wedding tomorrow and I have to iron a shirt (yes I can iron, I’m a new man).
XXX Craig
Our friends at 21cc Fireworks are by far the best fireworks company I have come across but even they would struggle to get close to the finale which Lesley and Stewart had for their beautiful wedding at Gatehouse of Fleet on Saturday.
The day started as many weddings do for me, becoming “one of the girls” and popping into the hairdresser to talk about curlers, shoes, boyfriends, ladies problems, sheep etc while I get some images of the bride and maids beginning the beautification process. I didn’t know that it end with the most spectacular light show I have ever seen and one I will never forget. In between there was a fantastic wedding at a stunning venue in ok weather with lovely people.
Here is a wee sneak peak.
Now this last one isn’t one of mine, don’t know who who took it, I stole it from the BBC website. This is what I saw on my way home.
It was absolutely bloomin’ amazing. I’m not usually one for speaking to myself but when I saw the fireball I said “what the f**k is that?” I watched it streak through the sky for about 20 seconds before it disappeared into cloud. Will never forget it.
It is surely a lucky omen for Lesley and Stewart.
xxx Craig
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