SOme excellent reasons to have a Pre-Wedding/ Couples Photo shoot
[Because maybe you're not sure if you need one]
Get Comfortable & Confident in Front of the Camera
Before Your Wedding Day
For many couples, a pre-wedding photoshoot is the first time they've been professionally photographed together. An engagement or couples session gives you the chance to relax, get to know how we work, and build confidence in front of the camera.
By the time your wedding day arrives, you'll feel much more natural, allowing us to capture authentic smiles, genuine emotions, and beautiful moments without any awkwardness.
Celebrate Your Story as a Couple
Your wedding day is one chapter of your journey together—but your relationship has a story that deserves to be celebrated too.
A couples photoshoot allows us to capture who you are right now: the laughter, the connection, the little looks, and the moments that make your relationship unique. Whether it's a favourite beach, woodland walk, city location, or somewhere meaningful to you both, we'll create images that reflect your personalities and your story.
Create Beautiful Images for Your Wedding
A pre-wedding shoot provides a collection of professional photographs that can be used throughout your wedding journey.
Many couples use their images for:
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Save-the-date cards
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Wedding invitations
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Wedding websites
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Guest books
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Venue displays
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Social media announcements
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Thank-you cards
You'll have a stunning gallery of images ready to share with family and friends long before the big day.
Enjoy Quality Time Together
Wedding planning can be busy, stressful, and full of endless to-do lists. A couples photoshoot gives you the opportunity to step away from the planning and simply enjoy spending time together.
Think of it as a relaxed date with beautiful scenery, plenty of laughter, and no pressure. The focus is entirely on the two of you, creating memories while capturing photographs you'll treasure for years to come.
Capture a Different Side of Your Relationship
Wedding photographs are wonderful, but they're naturally centred around the celebration itself. A pre-wedding or couples session allows us to create something completely different.
Without timelines, guests, or schedules, we can be more creative with locations, lighting, and storytelling. Whether you prefer romantic sunsets, dramatic landscapes, woodland adventures, or cosy urban settings, we'll create images that showcase your connection in a way that's uniquely yours.
Areas I Cover for Pre-Wedding & Couples Photoshoots in Scotland
I'm based in Aberdeenshire, which means I'm fortunate to have access to some of Scotland's most beautiful beaches, forests, castles, rolling countryside, and dramatic coastal locations right on my doorstep. From the rugged coastline around Aberdeen and Stonehaven to the stunning landscapes of Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms, there are countless incredible spots for relaxed and natural couples photography.
That said, I'm always happy to travel for an amazing location. Some of the most memorable pre-wedding photoshoots happen when couples turn the session into a mini adventure, exploring some of Scotland's most iconic landscapes together. The breathtaking scenery around the Cairngorms National Park and Aviemore offers beautiful forests, mountain views, and lochs, while Glencoe provides the kind of dramatic Highland backdrop that feels straight out of a movie. For couples looking for something truly spectacular, the Isle of Skye delivers world-famous scenery, from rugged coastlines and hidden waterfalls to iconic locations such as the Quiraing and Old Man of Storr.
Whether you have a favourite local spot in Aberdeenshire or you're dreaming of an adventurous session in the Highlands, I'm always keen to help find the perfect location to tell your story. Travel within 100 miles of Aberdeen is included, with a small additional travel charge applying for locations further afield. Wherever we go, the goal is the same: creating beautiful, authentic photographs in places that mean something to you as a couple.
Add a Pre-Wedding Shoot to Your Wedding Package
Many couples choose to add a pre-wedding or engagement photoshoot to their wedding photography package. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know each other before the big day, helping you feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera while creating some beautiful images together.
Pre-wedding sessions are also perfect for save-the-dates, wedding websites, or simply capturing this exciting stage of your story in a meaningful location. Whether you choose a beach along the Aberdeenshire coast, a dramatic Highland landscape, or one of the locations listed above, the session can be tailored to suit your style as a couple.
Pre-wedding shoots can be added to any wedding package from £250. If you’d like to learn more about what’s included, take a look at our full wedding photography options here:
If you’re interested in planning a pre-wedding shoot in Aberdeenshire or somewhere further afield in Scotland, feel free to get in touch and we can start planning the perfect location together.
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