by Margaret Soraya | Feb 5, 2019 | Isle of Skye elopements
Winter is a quiet time for weddings, understandably! So I tend to spend much of the winter working on my landscape photography in some of the places I love so much. This winter has led me to the Isle of Skye, teaching photography as well as photographing the...
by Margaret Soraya | Jan 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Claire and Stuart were married at the wonderful location of the Castle of Mey in Wick. What an incredible day it as well. I wish you both all the very best for your future as a new family together and hope you enjoy the...
by Margaret Soraya | Jan 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Lisa & Simon held their wedding at Bogbain Farm near Inverness. A wonderfully unique venue with a rustic, intimate feel. Neil Lynch conducted their humanist ceremony in the barn and afterwards we took a trip out to the woods for some photographs. The sun even made...
by Margaret Soraya | Jan 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Christine & Benedikt planned an engagement ceremony in Achiltibuie in October this year. We were all surprised when the day dawned with clear blue skies and sunshine! They both had explored the area and found an incredible spot up the hill with 360 degree views of...
by Margaret Soraya | Jan 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Karlie & James planned an outdoor wedding in an incredible spot in Glencoe. They didn’t let the rain phase them in the slightest and it was just a delight to see a couple embrace the outdoors in such a way. Neil Lynch – your Humanist Celebrant –...
by Margaret Soraya | Jan 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Donna & Colin were married on the Isle of Lewis in September this year. As ever, a wonderful family and community spirit I am privileged to witness with Island weddings. Their church ceremony was followed by a trip to the fabulous Dalmore beach and a lovely...
by Margaret Soraya | Nov 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
I was delighted to be awarded this year’s Master Photographers Association UK award for “Bride & Groom” with one of my favourite images from this year.
by Margaret Soraya | Oct 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
Diana & DR married at the Free church in Stornoway on a blustery day in September. After their ceremony in Stornoway the guests enjoyed tea and cakes at the hall whilst the bridal party made their way down towards Harris for the reception. On the way, we stopped...
by Margaret Soraya | Oct 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
A few weeks ago I designed a “Quiet & Kind calendar 2019 ” – images from the Isle of Harris, Lewis, Loch Ness & Rassay. The most peaceful images I could find all photographed by myself during my travels – often to some of the weddings...
by Margaret Soraya | Oct 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
Jessica & Adam planned an elopement to their favourite beach – red point in Gairloch – a while ago. But things changed to include close family and friends for their day a couple of weeks ago. It turned a little damp on their day but they decided to...
by Margaret Soraya | Oct 2, 2018 | Isle of Skye elopements
I met Jessica and Brad at the Duisdale Hotel on the Isle of Skye getting ready for their wedding with Jessica’s best friend and her dad. After a short drive down to the stunning Dunscaith Castle we met with Davina, the humanist celebrant, during a downpour! The...
by Margaret Soraya | Sep 26, 2018 | Isle of Harris elopements
Amie and Jack eloped to the Isle of Harris and decided upon Seilebost beach for their ceremony. Despite a shower during the ceremony, we waited just 15 mins and the sun came out again for their photos. Their two cocker spaniels made the most of the time on the beach...
by Margaret Soraya | Sep 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Maurice & Barbara were married at Lews Castle in Stornoway recently. A stunning setting for a wedding ceremony and even on a dark day the castle interiors make a wedding cosy and luxurious. Sally Alvis designed the stunning red gown and was at the Castle to assist...
by Margaret Soraya | Sep 21, 2018 | Isle of Harris elopements
Siestke and Paula married on Luskentyre Beach on the Isle of Harris in a simple ceremony with myself, a witness and Helen the registrar and their two beautiful dogs. In the midst of a stormy, wet and cooler week of weather, the day cleared for their ceremony and they...
by Margaret Soraya | Aug 25, 2018 | Isle of Harris elopements
Danni & Dave married on Scarista Beach on the Isle of Harris with just close family at the ceremony and three gorgeous sausage dogs: two of their own and one of their parents’ dogs. Having spent a blustery week at the amazing Machair Cottage in Harris which...
by Margaret Soraya | Aug 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
I shoot mainly outdoor weddings in some of Scotland’s most incredible landscapes. One of the most common questions I get is what are the best weather conditions for wedding photography. There’s an assumption that bright sunlight isn’t very good for...
by Margaret Soraya | Aug 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Lauren and Michael were married on the Isle of Harris at the beautiful church of St Clements in Rodel. This church is steeped in history and atmosphere and is the church most likely to make me emotional every time I step inside. I can see why they chose to travel down...
by Margaret Soraya | Aug 23, 2018 | Isle of Skye elopements
Michaela and Iain had a wedding day to remember on the Isle of Skye in August this year. As a photographer herself, Michaela’s photographs meant at lot to her and she wanted to have wedding photos taken in various locations on the beautiful Isle of Skye. I have...
by Margaret Soraya | Aug 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Jennifer & David were married recently at Ferintosh Church in Conon Bridge, minutes away from where Jennifer grew up. After the ceremony Jennifer and David drove up to Knockfarrel for some wonderful pictures of just the two of them in a landscape setting that was...
by Margaret Soraya | Aug 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Caitlin and Walt, along with their close family, travelled from America for their wedding at Eilean Donan Castle recently. It was a typical Highland day with dramatic clouds, passing showers and wind that blew across the bridge in an unpredictable and exciting...
by Margaret Soraya | Aug 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Stacey & Craig were married at the beautiful wedding venue of Muckrach House in the Cairngorms. This restored Victorian shooting lodge provided a secluded and beautiful setting, whilst the guests enjoyed the sunshine in the spectacular gardens. They were married...
