Had a very interesting start to my morning on tuesday. got up at 3.45am to photograph the bakers at Dalgetty’s in Island Street, Galashiels, making their famous Selkirk Bannocks!

Craig making the fruit scones

Ivor on the custard slices

Sausage rolls getting prepared

Lindsey and Steven married at Mellerstain this weekend. For a change the weather was kind and the ceremony took place outside, which was lovely for photographs.

Harry and I went up to Edinburgh to watch the festival parade today.  Glad we did.   Very colourful and entertaining.  This blog page is giving me the incentive to carry my camera around  a bit more now on my days off,  and I’m enjoying it!!!! 

Melisa and Mark travelled up from Stoke on Trent to marry today at Duns Castle, along with around 30 friends and family.   A fun day guys!

another miserable day off and on, weather wise.  However lovely wedding at Mertoun Church followed by a new venue for us – Kippilaw House.  Great for wedding photos but because of the weather didn’t get the chance to use all the locations we had wanted.   Great opportunities nevertheless.

Loved the horse shoe giving bythe wee Shetland pony!

As a wedding photographer you get to meet some very interesting people and today was no exception.  a lovely couple from Norway – Aina a nurse, and Martin, a Captain in the Norwegian Airforce, married in the grounds of Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, just beside the river.   Thankfully their English was much better than my Norwegian!    This was their first visit to Scotland.  Was a pleasure meeting you both and being involved in your special day.

Back to the old home territory at the weekend.  Always nice!  Saw a few weel kent faces as well.  It was very much a case of dodging showers but we had some nice options of locations -  the church at Channelkirk is lovely with superb views and then the use of Thirlestane Castle prior to the reception at The Lodge was very welcome between showers.

the groom chose to arrive by 'john deer'!

its lovely to find a corner like this in such a small country church which is wonderful to use whether the weather is good or bad outside.

sisters Nicola - bride and lisa bridesmaid - stunning!

Photographed a great, fun wedding at the weekend.  The four of us were also guests as we are family friends.  Gemma and ‘Tilly’ were great fun as you will see in the photos.  When have you ever seen a groom fire eating!!!!!     Their dance routine was superb and the antics with the top hat and tails brilliant.    But what else could you expect from ex Butlins red coats!  Congrats to both and thanks again for a great day.