Im Seán.
Easy Going Scotsman, Climber, Guitar Wielder, Border Collie Dad
Im Scotland-based but I photograph weddings and elopements throughout Europe.
I studied photography and film in Edinburgh and after a short while as an editorial photographer I found and fell in love with elopements and weddings
I work, play, create and breathe well when Im in the wild rugged Mountains but also love new destinations, from laid back Weddings in Chateau’s to Chic Elopements on the city streets.
I feel grateful to have been trusted and allowed in to document so many weddings and elopements for good people from all over the World
My Approach
Weddings and Elopements with Flow!
Real moments over anything too staged are my preference and I try to keep things flowing, fun and with the couple in mind at all times, allowing the day to unfold naturally.
I’m drawn not only to the big epic moments, but the quiet, subtle gestures and vignettes that often go unseen. The stolen looks, the movement, the details and the connection between humans.
Over many years working with people Ive learned that over any technical skill I feel the most important asset for a photographer is not only knowing what and how to shoot, but developing a sense for when it’s good to step in and give some soft direction and when its better to hang back, skirt the periphery and quietly record.
I work with all couples and all genders. Im sensitive to others and to the requirements of individuals.
LGBTQ+ friendly and I will always create a safe space to document these stories not only creatively but authentically.
I live just South of Edinburgh with my partner Justyna who is also a photographer (www.justynamaria.com) and our crazy Border Collie dog ‘Molly’.
We are both keen boulderer’s, hikers and snowboarders and spend as much time as we can in the remote parts, immersed in nature, under the stars chilling in our camper-van ‘Ziggy’, but we also love live music or festival, city breaks, hot Sun and cool beers!
Im delighted to have been named one of the Top 50 Wedding Photographers in the UK for 3 years running.
by Professional Photo Magazine and Pic-time.
Im humbled to be on this list, sitting alongside many photographers whose work, approach and ethics I admire greatly!
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