Wedding photographers in Edinburgh

—Whose works made an impact on you as a wedding photographer?

—I love New York street photographers like Joel Meyerowitz, Garry Winogrand, Lee Friedlander. They have such beautiful compositions and humour in their work. I love those fleeting moments of lovely light that they captured. I've also always loved fashion photography and used to collect The Face magazine when I was at school which was filled with great photography by people as diverse as Jean Baptiste Modino to Corinne Day.

—Can you imagine what wedding photography will be like in future?

—It really depends on those getting married. I think a lot of people will want to have unplugged ceremonies as more and more guests bring out their ipads/cameras/phones. I see couples all the time asking how to approach this in a polite way. They all want their guests to be present in the moment and to leave the images to us. As more people do have instant access to cameras I think it makes us wedding photographs think outside the box and opens up more creative solutions. We want to provide something creative that of great quality, that won't date badly and that has a filmic beauty.

—Do you shoot wedding photos only?

—No, I take some event jobs and very occasionally I shoot portraits and products. For events I mainly work with a children's charity shooting their events and training, it's always great fun. I love shooting editorial bridal shoots whenever I get a chance, its lovely to work with a little creative team and to get a chance to try out new techniques or equipment.

—How do you deal with criticism?

—I try to learn from any criticism and to move forward. Wedding photographers record the love between families and friends and we have to be sure we are doing a great job for these people. Sometimes that means saying no, not taking on too much, not spreading ourselves too thin. I always mean the best for people and hope that they can see that.

—Do you look good in pictures?

—Nooooooooh! I often work with couples who hate being photographed. I think our pre-wedding/engagement/practis e shoots really help to minimise the cringe factor on the big day for those who hate being in front of the camera as much as I do. I have a terrible face that I can't help but pull any time there's a lens pointing towards me!!

—Do you like travelling?

—I love to be in different places. I enjoy driving through the countryside. I like to feel the sun on my skin. Airports I don't love so much but I really do love to have travelled to somewhere else and to wake up in a new place.

—Where would you prefer to live?

—I love where I live now but I also would like a little more sun. I love living by the water and walking along the beach. I also crave visits to New York city every couple of years.

—How do you improve your photography skills?

—Practise, by visiting galleries, I buy way too many photography books and magazines like Love, Pop, Wonderland, Another. I'm also obsessed with Pinterest.

—What would you alter in yourself if possible?

—I'd like to get round to making time for exercise so I feel a bit stronger. Carrying all that photo gear around can take it out of you!

—How did you start working in the wedding photography field?

—I studied photography for 3 years and assisted fashion, portrait and wedding photographers while studying. I love working on weddings, everyone is so happy and full of love, it's a pretty positive office to work out of! I started out photographing friends/friends of friends weddings for people with similar tastes to me and word of mouth spread. I haven't looked back since!

—Are there tendencies in wedding photography?

—Lots! There are many changing trends. I try not to become too involved in trends as I worry that couples will look back and think their wedding photographs haven't aged well. Some current trends look amazing however but they become cliched very quickly as more and more photographers emulate the same style/compositions/poses etc. I strive to create something timeless.

—What is success to you? How can one measure it?

—Finding time to be creative, to make clients happy and to still eat well and have time to dance around with my boys.

—Give some advice to a wedding photographer who is a beginner.

—Assist established wedding photographers. You can be an amazing photographer and really rubbish at weddings! You need to learn the rhythms of the day and how to trouble shoot in the moment and you can only do these things by shooting.

—What are the key elements that make a photo attractive?

—Light. Interesting composition, tones, subject etc etc are all a plus, really it all comes down to light.

—What makes wedding photography different from other photography genres?

—Everything! We have to value those little moments, they are a big part of our clients' lives. After the wedding day it's only the rings and photographs that the couple still see and have to keep safe.

—Is there anything in your work that you don't like or even hate?

—Less scrupulous suppliers taking advantage of potential clients.

—What should future newlyweds pay attention to when looking for a wedding photographer?

—That they really get on with their photographers, that they love their photography style and will be comfortable being their subject.

—Whom can you name as people you respect and admire most?

—Bill Murray. Wes Anderson. Keith Richards. F Scott Fitzgerald.

—What is there in your work that brings you joy?

—I get to be creative and to work with lovely people.

—Imagine aliens come to our planet. You are the first human they meet. What would you tell them?

—Don't eat the yellow snow.

—What would you prefer to change in the world?

—Inequality.