David Hits the Headlines with Steven and Jodie's Wedding

For all those brides-to-be who are busy scouring the shelves for their Bridal magazines - please be on the lookout for this season's Real Life Wedding magazine. Why? - because we've made the front page!

This stunning picture is of Jodie Baynes, who got married to Steven at a beautiful winter ceremony just days before Christmas. Jodie reveals the story of their wedding inside the magazine which was full of thoughtful and seasonal elements like their mulled wine and mince pies, snowflake stationery and personalised Christmas baubles for their guests. Jodie was amazing to photograph, she was full of expression - a really elegant bride. It was a fantastic wedding to photograph and the team at RLW thought so too.

The weddings that I photograph feature regularly in both Real Life Weddings and it's sister publication The Scottish Wedding Directory.

Claire and Jim's Portraits

I was out last night meeting up with Claire and Jim, who are getting married on the most auspicious day in July (07/07/07). We met on the Clydeside, near to the Science Centre. It was early evening when we arrived so I took advantage of the late sun and we managed to get some very dramatic shots. It was the first time I had met up with Jim and both he and Claire seemed to relax quite quickly in front of the camera (which was pretty amazing considering the weather was Baltic!). They are a great couple and I can't wait to shoot their wedding - if these results are anything to go by!

Day out with the Kids at Findlaystone!

I decided to make the most of the good weather on Saturday and went straight out after Rhonda and Steven's shoot to Finlaystone Country Park in Langbank. I wanted to spend some time with the kids in the last few days of their Easter holiday and, as I was in the mood after the morning shoot, I just had to take the camera. We bumped into some friends while we were there so the kids went of to play together while we got the chance to relax. The only regret was not bringing anything for the b-b-q. Here are some very happy kids.

Steven & Rhonda's Engagement Portraits

Another fabulous morning (in April???) and I met up with Steven & Rhonda for a chat about their wedding and of course to take a couple of pre-wedding shots for them. Apart from a couple of scary moments when we nearly all fell in the river next to the mill (featured) we had a great little portrait session and managed to catch some nice light. Really looking forward to the wedding next month in Troon.

New Arrival

Congratulations to Margo and Mark on the safe arrival of baby Jack in the early hours of Saturday morning. We are all totally thrilled!

Mike and Lizzie's Portraits

A lovely spring morning in Culross set the scene for a relaxed portrait session with Mike, Lizzie and 'Murphy' the Jack Russell at the weekend. It was great to finally meet with Mike and Lizzie, having booked us for their wedding at Guthrie Castle later in the year. We shot some natural and relaxed portraits using the mediaeval buildings and streets of Culross as a backdrop.

A great portrait session, but Murphy always tried his best to be the centre of attention!