Inverness Wedding Photographer
Inverness Wedding Photographer
I’ve been a wedding photographer in Inverness for over ten years, and it’s an area that’s always felt familiar. I grew up in Caithness, spent plenty of time in the city, and I still work across Inverness and the Highlands regularly.
Alongside weddings, I’m a professional landscape photographer — so if you’re planning an elopement wedding or you want portraits that lean into the scenery, you’re in safe hands. From elegant venues to quiet locations out towards the west coast, I know the area well, and I’ve photographed at many of the most loved wedding venues in the Inverness area.
At-a-Glance
Style: Relaxed documentary wedding photography with gentle guidance for portraits.
Coverage: Inverness, the Highlands, and across the North of Scotland (I’m based in Elgin, so Inverness and Aberdeen are both easy).
Best bit: Your day flows naturally; I’ll step in when it helps (family photos + couple portraits), then let the real moments happen.
Next step: Send your date + venue, and I’ll confirm availability.
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Inverness offers a brilliant mix of comfort and character, beautiful wedding venues, easy logistics for guests, and the Highlands right on the doorstep. Whether you’re drawn to castles, stately homes, or something a bit more modern and minimal, there’s a venue style here that suits almost every couple.
I’m based in Elgin, so Inverness is an easy journey, and it's somewhere I work regularly. It also means I can cover weddings across the Highlands and up towards Caithness without it feeling like a huge travel mission — ideal if you want your day in Inverness, with portraits that lean into the scenery.
Planning Your Inverness Wedding.
Inverness weddings can look a hundred different ways, from a relaxed celebration in the city to a Highlands day built around views and atmosphere. The best advice I can give is to plan for a day that feels un-rushed. A little breathing room makes everything calmer, and it’s usually what gives you the best photographs, too.
If you’d like, I’ll help you shape a timeline that suits your venue, your light, and the plans you want without turning the whole thing into a photoshoot.
What makes Inverness weddings photograph beautifully
The magic here is how quickly the scenery changes. You can have elegant interiors, a clean modern backdrop in the city, and then five minutes later you’re into open landscape with the Highlands behind you.
If you’re building your plans around photography, here are a few things that make a real difference:
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Light matters more than weather. Soft overcast skies can be perfect, and we can work with almost anything Scotland throws at us.
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Think about distance. If your ceremony and reception are in different places, a short travel gap can add pressure. Keeping things close helps the day stay relaxed.
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Give yourself 10–15 minutes alone. Even a small pocket of time lets you breathe and gives you a calm moment together, and the photos from that always feel more real.
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Choose a venue with options. A mix of good indoor light and sheltered outdoor spaces makes everything easier, especially if conditions change quickly.
It’s not about turning your wedding into a production. It’s about keeping it smooth so the day feels good and photographs beautifully.
Elopements & micro-weddings in Inverness and the Highlands.
If you’re planning something smaller, say an elopement on a hillside, a lochside ceremony, or a micro-wedding with your closest people, I’ll keep things calm and practical. I can help you choose a sensible time of day for the best light, suggest locations that won’t be mobbed with tourists, and build in enough breathing space so it feels like an experience, not a photoshoot.
Scottish weather is Scottish weather — but that’s part of the charm. With the right plan (and the right mindset), you can have something genuinely unforgettable, whatever the forecast decides.
If you’re drawn to the outdoors and want your photographs to feel natural, spacious, and properly “Highlands”, I’d love to hear what you’re thinking.
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Here are some of my favourite Inverness wedding venues
If you’re planning a wedding in Inverness (or somewhere just beyond the city), you’re genuinely spoilt for choice. You’ve got castles, classic country houses, and hotels that feel effortless for guests, all with the Highlands sitting right behind them. Here are a few venues I love photographing for the atmosphere, the light, and how smoothly the day can flow.
Achnagairn Castle, Inverness
Achnagairn is one of those venues that feels like a proper occasion the moment you arrive, elegant, polished, and designed for a big celebration. It’s a five-star exclusive-use castle just outside Inverness, with beautiful grounds and a setting that photographs brilliantly in every season. It’s also been recognised in wedding press, including being named among the best UK wedding venues by Harper’s Bazaar, which tells you everything about the level it sits at.
If you’re planning an Achnagairn wedding, it’s the kind of place where your day can feel luxurious with relaxed mornings, a stunning ceremony space, and portraits that look straight out of a Highland editorial.
Macdonald Drumossie Hotel, Inverness
The Drumossie is a brilliant choice if you want that classic “hotel wedding” experience done properly with great staff, a smooth flow to the day, and the convenience of having your guests staying right on site. The venue has a timeless feel, plenty of space to celebrate, and a reputation for being one of Inverness’ most popular wedding hotels.
It’s ideal for couples who want everything under one roof, from the ceremony, reception, ceilidh, and a relaxed end to the night without anyone worrying about taxis back into town.
Loch Ness Country House Hotel, Inverness
If you want your day to feel intimate, elegant, and slightly tucked away from the world, Loch Ness Country House is a beauty. It’s close enough to Inverness for convenience, but it gives you that “country house escape” feeling; calm surroundings, lovely gardens, and a setting that suits smaller weddings just as well as bigger celebrations.
It’s also perfect if you want a quiet pocket of time for portraits without disappearing for ages, as you’re never far from the action, but the atmosphere stays serene.
The Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness
Kingsmills is a favourite for a reason. Being right in Inverness, it has a luxury feel and offers you options. Whether you’re planning something intimate or going all-in with a proper party, there are multiple spaces that can be styled to match the feel of your day, and your guests can stay on-site, too.
It’s a great venue if you want an Inverness wedding that feels refined, warm, and easy for everyone attending, especially if you’re balancing family traditions with a modern, relaxed approach.
My Approach.
So you’re at the stage of looking for a wedding photographer in Inverness or the Highlands — where do you even start?
Most couples begin the same way: a quick Google search, a shortlist of photographers whose work feels right, then a deep dive into galleries, reviews, and full wedding stories. Social media is great for a first impression, but your photographer’s website should show the real thing: how they photograph full days, in real venues, with real weather and real timelines.
My style is documentary-led. Most of your day is left to unfold naturally; I’m there to catch the moments you’ll never want to forget, not to direct every second. I’ll step in when it helps (especially for family photos), keep things running smoothly, then give you space to enjoy being with your people.
For couple portraits, I’ll guide you calmly and keep it easy. No awkward posing. No endless walking. Just great light, a beautiful backdrop, and photographs that feel like you with enough polish to look incredible on your walls.
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How I Became An Inverness Wedding Photographer.
Honestly? By accident.
Back in 2014, my younger brother got married, and somehow I ended up with a camera in my hands. At the time, I’d been deep into landscape photography for years, so I knew my kit inside out, but I’d never photographed a wedding properly. I was only meant to shoot the family photos… and then a few weeks before, I convinced myself I could cover more.
That wedding opened the door.
The following year, I photographed a friend’s wedding, and something clicked at the pace, the emotion, the pressure (in a good way), and the privilege of being trusted with someone’s day. I trained properly after that, invested in both the craft and the business side, and built Fitlike Photography into what it is today: relaxed wedding photography with a refined finish, rooted in the landscapes that made me pick up a camera in the first place.
Why Wedding Photography Matters
The flowers fade. The food gets eaten. The wine disappears. The day moves faster than you expect.
What lasts is the story.
Your photographs bring back the people, the atmosphere, the small moments you didn’t see, and the expressions you’ll never want to forget. That’s why choosing the right photographer matters, someone calm, experienced, and consistent, who knows when to step in and when to let the day breathe.
And if you choose a collection that includes an album, you’re not just saving images, you’re keeping your wedding in a form you’ll actually revisit, display, and pass on.
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How booking works (simple + stress-free)
- Enquire with your date + venue (and a rough idea of plans).
- Quick chat by phone/video (or a coffee if you’re local) to make sure we’re a good fit.
- Secure your date with paperwork and a deposit (everything is electronic, so it's lovely and straightforward).
- Planning help included: timeline guidance, portrait timing, and advice for seasonal light in Inverness & the Highlands.
- Wedding day coverage that’s calm, organised, and mostly documentary — you enjoy it, I’ll capture it.
Have you ever taken a moment to consider this? Why does it cost what it does? There can often be a range in wedding photography pricing in Inverness.
My Approach To Inverness Wedding Photography Pricing.
My approach to being a wedding photographer in the Scottish Highlands begins when you first inquire about the availability of your wedding day. I will then find out more about your day and plans. I will arrange to meet you for a coffee to discuss your projects. It is also an opportunity for us to get to know each other. Why? To get the best wedding photos on your wedding day, you must relax and enjoy yourselves.
From booking until your wedding day, I am happy to answer any queries you may have. In the month leading up to the wedding day, I will arrange to meet for coffee to discuss the final plans.
The next time you see me will be on the morning of your wedding. If you'd like to discuss your Inverness wedding photography, please don't hesitate to contact me.
The Wedding Day.
I arrive for bridal preparations at your chosen location, typically at 9:30/10:00 am, and on your wedding day. I'm with the bridal party through to the ceremony, unless the groom is nearby, in which case I can head off to photograph him getting ready and return to the most important person on the day, the Bride. Once the ceremony is complete, the family group photos are taken, followed by the couple's portraits. These are the special moments you can create for wall art in your home.
The next stage of the wedding day is the speeches, which typically occur just before the wedding meal. Once you have enjoyed your meal and can spend time with family and friends, it's time for the first dance. That first moment when you get to dance together as husband and wife.
On your wedding day in Inverness, you will see me use several techniques to get the wedding photographs you will cherish for years. These techniques will include using natural light and guidance to help you achieve the best position for effective lighting. At other times, I will use flash, both on-camera and off-camera. These help me create my signature Inverness wedding photographs. 
Post Wedding Day.
Immediately after I'm home from your wedding, I will back up all the photos twice. I always have at least two copies of everything for security. The next day, I will start going through the hundreds, maybe thousands of photos and culling any that don't make the grade, such as where someone has blinked. From here, the editing begins in earnest. It's where I create a set of beautiful wedding photographs with a look in keeping with my brand. Once complete, which may take several weeks, I will upload your photos to your online gallery. After that, I will proceed with designing and preparing your wedding album, consulting with you throughout the process.
So, Why Does Wedding Photography Cost So Much?
As wedding photographers, we work behind the scenes, except on your wedding day. All the pre-booking work takes place leading up to your wedding day, on the day itself, and includes editing and album design afterwards.
Wedding photography is an investment, not an expense. After the wedding, in the months or years ahead, how will you remember those memories? Yes, that's right, the wedding photography.
Wedding photographers in Inverness are professionals. They have insurance, training and equipment to maintain alongside the usual business costs.
When selecting a wedding photographer, it's essential to review their previous work and ensure you like both the quality and style. Scottish Highland photographers will offer various packages to suit different budgets. These will range from digital-only to packages containing albums, with my top package offering a hybrid approach to wedding photography. Follow the link to find out more. What is Hybrid Wedding Photography?
If you have worked out your budget for your Scottish Highlands wedding photographer, research their style and the various packages available. Now you're at the point of asking about availability on your chosen wedding date.
Can you meet your wedding photographer in Inverness? If everything goes well, you can invest in your Inverness wedding photographer.
Why Choose Fitlike Photography?
Your wedding photographer is the one supplier who’s there for almost everything, from the quiet moments in the morning to the emotion of the ceremony, the hugs you didn’t notice, and the chaos on the dancefloor later on. So beyond style, the most important thing is this: you need someone you feel completely comfortable around. Calm, organised, and easy to have in the room.
I photograph Inverness weddings in a relaxed, documentary way. Most of the day is left to unfold naturally, with gentle guidance when it actually helps, especially for family photos and couple portraits. You won’t spend hours being directed. You’ll spend your wedding day enjoying it, and your photographs will still look refined, polished, and properly timeless.
Because I’m also a professional landscape photographer, I’m always aware of light, weather, and location. That matters in the Highlands. The conditions can change quickly, and knowing how to work with them (rather than fight them) makes a huge difference to the final gallery. Whether your venue is right in Inverness or slightly out into the scenery, I’ll help you make the most of it without turning your day into a photoshoot.
If you’re comparing Inverness wedding photographers, here’s the best advice I can give: look beyond highlight reels. Ask to see full wedding galleries from real venues, real timelines, real Scottish weather. That’s where you’ll spot consistency, how moments are captured, and whether the overall feel matches what you want your day to look like.
Before you book, we’ll always have a chat in person, by phone, or via video. You can talk me through your plans, ask questions, and get a feel for how I work. The goal is simple: keep everything relaxed, let your day flow naturally, and deliver photographs that will still feel like you in ten, twenty, or thirty years’ time.
If you’re planning an Inverness wedding and you want photography that feels relaxed, natural, and properly polished, I’d love to hear what you’re thinking.
Send over your date, venue, and a rough outline of your day (guest numbers, ceremony time, and whether you’re planning on-site or out in the landscape portraits). I’ll come straight back with availability, collections, and the next steps.
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A selection of wedding slideshows from Inverness weddings.
Glen Morriston Townhouse and Inverness Botanical Gardens.
MacDonald Drumossie Hotel, Inverness.
Kingsmill Hotel, Inverness.
Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore.
Glen Mhor Hotel and Apartments, Inverness.
Inverness Wedding Photographer FAQs
Do you only photograph weddings in Inverness?
Not at all. Inverness is a big part of my calendar, but I also cover the Highlands, Caithness, Moray, Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire, and venues across the north of Scotland. I’m based in Elgin, so Inverness is an easy journey for me.
What’s your photography style?
Relaxed, documentary wedding photography with real moments, naturally captured. I’ll guide you when it’s helpful (family photos and couple portraits), but I won’t spend the day staging things or interrupting the flow of your wedding.
We’re awkward in front of the camera… will that be a problem?
You’re in good company, most couples tell me that. My job is to keep it easy: calm direction, small prompts, great light, and space to breathe. Nothing cringe. Nothing forced. Just natural portraits that still feel like you.
Do you help with timelines and planning?
Yes. I’ll help you shape a timeline that feels relaxed and realistic, especially around ceremony timing, travel between locations, and portrait light. The goal is to give you breathing room, not to turn your wedding into a schedule.
How much time do we need for the bride and groom portraits?
Usually, 10–20 minutes is plenty for beautiful portraits, and we can split it into two shorter pockets if you’d rather not disappear for ages. If you want something more scenic (lochside / hills / Highlands backdrop), we can build it in without the day feeling like a photoshoot.
What if it rains on the day?
It’s Scotland; it happens. Light matters more than weather, and soft overcast days can be perfect for photography. I’ll always have a plan for sheltered portraits, indoor options, and quick outdoor moments between showers if we get the chance.
Do you photograph elopements and micro-weddings near Inverness?
Absolutely. Whether it’s a quiet lochside ceremony, a small wedding at a Highland venue, or an elopement with just the two of you, I’ll keep it calm and practical, helping with light, locations, and making it feel like an experience, not a performance.
Can you recommend Inverness wedding venues?
Yes, and I’ve photographed weddings at a lot of venues in and around Inverness, from hotels to castles and country houses. If you tell me the vibe you want (classic, modern, outdoorsy, intimate), I’ll point you in the right direction.
How far in advance should we book?
As soon as you’ve secured your venue and date. Inverness and Highland venues can book up quickly, especially for summer weekends and popular dates.
How does booking work?
Nice and simple:
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You enquire with your date + venue
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We have a quick chat (phone/video or coffee if you’re local)
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If you’re happy to go ahead, your date is secured with a deposit + straightforward online paperwork
Do you offer hybrid wedding photography (photo + short film)?
Yes, hybrid coverage is available if you want photography plus a short cinematic highlight film to relive the atmosphere, without booking a full videographer.
When do we receive our wedding photos?
Turnaround depends on the time of year and the season's busyness, but you’ll receive a fully edited online gallery once everything is polished and ready. If you’ve added an album, we’ll also go through the design together so it feels like a proper keepsake.
Can we meet before booking?
Definitely. You should feel comfortable with the person who’s with you for most of your wedding day. We can meet in person, or chat by phone/video; whatever suits.
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