Groom in a kilt holding his bride’s hands as her veil flies in the wind against old stable doors
Couple silhouetted beneath a dramatic Highland sky
Bride and groom outside a floodlit country house at night
Bride and groom on the grassy dunes above a beach beneath dramatic clouds
Bride in a flowing gown seated among ancient tree roots with her groom
Couple beneath a white umbrella beside a whitewashed cottage in Glencoe

Fitlike Photography · Elgin, Moray

Scottish Highlands, Inverness & Aberdeen Wedding Photographer

Refined, natural wedding photography with calm guidance when you need it.

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Hello, I’m Mike

Photographs that feel natural, elegant and true to the atmosphere of the day.

If you’re planning a wedding in Inverness, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire or the Scottish Highlands and want photographs that feel natural, elegant and true to the atmosphere of the day, you’re in the right place.

I run Fitlike Photography, a wedding photography business based in Elgin, Moray. I photograph relaxed, natural, documentary-led weddings across Inverness, the Scottish Highlands, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Caithness, Moray, Fife and wider Scotland — for couples who want calm coverage, real moments, gently guided portraits and a polished, timeless finish.

My approach to weddings

Couple embracing on a red wooden bridge in lush woodland
Bride and groom in front of an ivy-covered wall
Bride and groom beneath a spreading parkland tree, her veil lifting in the breeze
Veil streaming in the wind as a couple stand on an old stone bridge

Is this you?

Who my wedding photography is best suited to

My wedding photography is best suited to couples who want their day captured naturally, without feeling like the whole wedding has been turned into a photoshoot. Most of my coverage is documentary-led, focusing on real moments, atmosphere, people, place and all the little things that make the day feel like yours.

It works especially well for couples who feel a bit awkward in front of the camera, or who like the idea of relaxed, natural portraits without being posed to death. I’ll give a little direction when it helps, but the aim is always to keep things calm, easy and true to you.

I tend to be a good fit for couples planning elegant but relaxed weddings — the sort of day where the details matter, but so does having time to enjoy it properly.

For couples who like the look and feeling of film, I can also include optional 35mm film alongside the main digital coverage — another way of adding texture, nostalgia and character to the final gallery.

The Story Collection

from£1700

Full-day coverage, beautifully edited and delivered in a private online gallery. Perfect if you want the full story now, and decide on albums later.

  • Morning preparations through to the first dance
  • Sneak peeks within 24–48 hours
  • Edited high-resolution online gallery
  • A little selected 35mm film
What’s included
Most popular

The Heirloom Collection

from£2145

Everything in the Story Collection, plus a handcrafted Italian storybook album — a proper heirloom, designed to be picked up and lived with.

  • Everything in The Story Collection
  • Handmade Italian Storybook album
  • Family photographs & relaxed portraits
  • Option to add film, parent books or a second photographer
What’s included

The Signature Collection

from£3495

For bigger days and busier timelines: extra coverage, a second photographer, a pre-wedding shoot, and the full album set.

  • Extended coverage into the evening
  • Second photographer & pre-wedding shoot
  • Larger Storybook album + two parent books
  • Extended 35mm film alongside digital
What’s included

Intimate weddings and elopements from £350 · Half-day coverage from £1050 · View full pricing

Kind words from my Google reviews

We would highly recommend Mike as the photographer of choice at your wedding. We recently viewed our daughter’s and son-in-law’s wedding photographs; they are absolutely stunning and perfectly captured the day. Mike told a natural and authentic story through the photos he took, capturing precious moments and creating wonderful keepsakes.


Louise Jones

Mike was absolutely brilliant on the day and captured many lovely moments at our wedding at The Chester Hotel, Aberdeen. It was a pleasure having him at our wedding, and he even helped us organise things on the day to keep everything running smoothly. Couldn’t recommend Mike enough.


Karan Kumar

Mike was an integral part of our day, from the planning to the execution to the creation of our wedding album. Nothing was too much trouble. Mike was kind and professional from the bridal party getting ready all the way through to the first dance. Absolute delight to work with.


Becks Dobbie

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Real weddings

A few recent weddings

35mm analogue

Analogue film wedding photography

For couples who want the speed and consistency of digital, but also the timeless character of film as part of their wedding story.

Analogue coverage blends professional digital photography with carefully chosen rolls of film, adding softness, texture and a beautifully understated finish to part of the day. It’s ideal if you love images that feel a little more tactile and nostalgic, without bringing in another layer of production.

If you’d like to explore how film can sit alongside your digital coverage, I’d be happy to tell you more.

35mm film: couple beside a waterfall beneath Buachaille Etive Mòr 35mm black-and-white film: couple walking past a whitewashed cottage in Glencoe 35mm film: couple beside a Highland river in Glencoe 35mm film · Glencoe elopement
Groom holding his bride close in a sunlit woodland garden
Couple beside an old stone well in a flower garden

Effortless — and incredible

A relaxed approach, built around your day

Most of the magic happens naturally. I focus on real moments first, then step in with light, flattering direction when it matters — especially during family photos and your couple portraits.

Every wedding flows differently, but great coverage always comes down to the same thing: space to breathe and a plan that doesn’t steal your time. On the day, I’ll help with:

  1. Keeping photo moments calm and efficient.
  2. Finding the best light — even when Scotland does its thing.
  3. Group photos that are quick, organised and stress-free.
  4. A couple portrait window that feels like a reset, not a disappearance.

What you can expect: story-led candid coverage, confidence-boosting guidance for portraits, a polished finish you’ll still love in 20 years, and handcrafted albums made to live on your coffee table — not your hard drive.

My approach to weddings

Experience & professional development

Photographing weddings since 2014

I’m a professional member of The Societies of Photographers, with Licentiate qualifications on both the wedding and landscape panels — and I still shoot landscapes across Scotland, which shapes how I read light, weather and atmosphere on a wedding day.

2014Photographing weddings since
2 × LLicentiate — wedding & landscape
24hReply to every enquiry
35mmFilm alongside digital
Buachaille Etive Mòr glowing at first light, Glencoe

Where I work

Areas where I photograph weddings

Based in Elgin, I regularly photograph weddings across the north of Scotland. If you’re not sure whether I cover your venue, send me your date and location and I’ll tell you straight away.

FAQ

Questions couples often ask

Do you photograph weddings across Inverness, Aberdeen and the Highlands?

Yes. I regularly photograph weddings across Inverness, the Scottish Highlands, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Elgin and Caithness. If you’re planning a wedding elsewhere in Scotland, feel free to ask — I’m happy to travel for the right day.

We’re not great in front of the camera. Will that be a problem?

Not at all. Most couples say that before we start. My approach is relaxed and unobtrusive, with gentle guidance when it’s helpful and plenty of space for things to unfold naturally. The aim is for you to enjoy the day, not feel like you’re stuck in a photoshoot.

What does a wedding photographer actually help with on the day?

A lot more than just taking photographs. I help keep things calm, guide group photos efficiently, look for the best light, and make couple portraits feel easy rather than awkward. Good wedding photography should support the flow of the day, not interrupt it.

Do you offer analogue film wedding photography?

Yes. I can shoot analogue film alongside digital coverage for couples who love a softer, more textured and timeless look. It adds a different character to part of the gallery while still keeping the flexibility and consistency of digital photography throughout the day.

When should we book our wedding photographer?

As soon as you have your venue and date confirmed. Popular weekends, especially across Inverness, Aberdeen and the Highlands, tend to go first, so it’s always worth asking early if you’re considering working together.

More wedding questions

Bow Fiddle Rock at Portknockie on the Moray coast, photographed by Mike Custer

Bow Fiddle Rock, Portknockie, on the Moray coast.

About Mike

I’m Mike, the photographer behind Fitlike

I’m based in Elgin and photograph weddings across Inverness, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, the Highlands and further across Scotland, for couples who want the day captured in a way that feels natural, relaxed and true to them.

I’ve been photographing weddings since 2014, and alongside that I spend a lot of time photographing Scotland’s landscapes. That background has shaped the way I see light, weather and atmosphere, and it has a big influence on how I work on a wedding day.

For me, good wedding photography is never about forcing moments or turning the day into a production. It’s about knowing when to step back, when to guide gently, and how to keep things feeling calm while still creating images that look polished and timeless.

I’m married myself, so I understand how quickly a wedding day moves and how important it is to feel looked after rather than managed. My aim is always to make things feel easy, so you can enjoy the day properly and come away with photographs that feel honest, elegant and full of life.

When I’m not photographing weddings, you’ll usually find me outdoors, spending time with family, or working on my landscape photography across Scotland.

— Mike

More about me

Bride and groom in front of a floodlit country house at night

Planning a wedding in Inverness, the Highlands or Aberdeenshire?

If you want photography that feels natural, refined and true to the atmosphere of the day, I’d love to hear more about your plans.