When Rachel and Ben reached out to book me as their wedding photographer, I was overjoyed for two reasons.
Firstly, I had already met this lovely couple before. Rachel was a bridesmaid at her friend Katie’s wedding, which I also photographed. It’s always an honour to be trusted again. That’s what makes being a wedding photographer so rewarding.
Secondly, their reception venue was The Engine Works, a space I had admired for ages but hadn’t yet photographed. It’s a dream location for any wedding photographer in Glasgow, offering an incredible mix of character and urban charm.
A Joyful Start To The Day
The morning began at Rachel’s mum’s house, where the energy was full of laughter and joy. I was greeted by familiar faces from Katie’s wedding and even met a new one, Katie’s wee boy!
From Church To The Engine Works
Next, I headed to the church where I met Ben and his groomsmen before the ceremony. Father Jim, who conducted the service, was fantastic at making everyone feel welcome and even posing for selfies. These are the kinds of real, joyful interactions that make wedding photography so meaningful.
After some fun confetti shots (with Father Jim grabbing a few more selfies!), we made our way to The Engine Works for the reception.
Although it was my first time shooting a wedding at The Engine Works, I had done a site visit beforehand to scout the best photo spots. The venue exceeded my expectations. The exposed brick, naked plaster, and industrial aesthetic created a beautifully warm tone in every shot. As a photographer in Glasgow, I’m always excited when a venue offers both stunning indoor and outdoor spaces and this one had both.
With the couple, family, and bridal party portraits done, I switched to candid shots of guests and the venue. Then it was time for speeches which is always one of my favourite parts of any wedding. As a wedding photographer, this is where I get to capture genuine emotion: laughter, happy tears, and those perfectly timed reactions to the best man’s jokes.
A Curry Surprise
Now I am very, very grateful for any couple to offer me a supplier’s meal. However, I was super excited as the whole meal was a curry supplied by The Little Curry House. I had never seen this at a wedding before, and it was amazing. Everyone loves a curry, such a great idea!
As the evening set in, the party kicked off with dancing. This is always a brilliant time for wedding photography people are relaxed, joyful, and totally in the moment.
Rachel and Ben’s first dance was by a band called Skipinish. To their surprise Norrie Maciver, the lead singer of Skipinish, turned up to sing for them. What a treat!
Final Thanks
I would just like to thank Rachel and Ben for allowing me to photograph their wonderful wedding. It was great to see familiar faces and I felt so blessed to be asked to play a very small part in such a lovely couples day.
