As I said,  as well as the prestige of winning our inaugural “Picture of the Year” Poll the winners would receive a small token to celebrate winning. Here I am pictured presenting Lee-Ann and Kieran with their winning shot.

Deserved winners and a cracking couple into the bargain. Well done again guys.

I think next year, I will wear a tie though……..

A new venue for 1500 Photography. Set in some glorious countryside by Buchlyvie, Ballochneck House provided the location for this wedding. An intimate affair for only close friends and family, Bob and Jan’s wedding was wonderfully personal and particularly moving (I even had a lump in my throat during the ceremony!)

Despite reservations about having their pictures taken we managed to coerce some lovely shots from the couple, especially from Jan who was nervous about having her picture taken. As you can see, she looked absolutely beautiful in her stunning dress and need not have worried.

For me this wedding is one I am really proud of as I had two fairly reticent clients who wanted the focus of the pictures on their guests. To have come away with the images that I have from Bob and Jan’s wedding and for the couple to be absolutely delighted with the results has been really satisfying for me. Thank you both

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We are delighted to announce that our wedding from August last year – Josephine and John at St Andrews in the Square has been featured in this seasons Real Life Wedding magazine. 

I am really pleased that one of our weddings is being highlighted and I hope some of our pics can help showcase what an excellent venue St Andrews in the Square is.  My great thanks again to Josephine and John for their kind words about me in the article and for being such great sports on the day.

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I went back to Paisley this week to talk to the students of Reid Kerr college. The students are currently taking a social photography (wedding and portrait) course as part of their HNC and invited me along to “impart some of my experiences”

This course is something I would have jumped at had it been available when I left school. The college has got some fantastic equipment for the students to experiment with and an excellent tutorial team to advise them along the way.

I only wish something like this had been available when I started off !!

As part of my slideshow I let them see my big break in photography. Age 17, working as a YTS at the Helensburgh Advertiser. Guess who got the shot of the day on a Royal visit?

Anyway after giving them my rags to …… well slightly better rags story, I then went on to give them some tips on how to develop their own photography style, how to approach weddings and what to avoid.

They then displayed true photographers instincts and ran for it as soon as they had to get their picture taken !! This is me with those who didnt react quick enough.

First big wedding of the year and we certainly started with some style.

Andy and Elspeth tied the knot at Luss Church before receiving their guests at Cameron House. We managed to catch up with the couple at Cameron House as they were getting ready before they headed for the church. As you can see Andy made his way to the church by speedboat. You may also notice Andy is painfully shy……..

Elspeth on the other hand looked absolutely gorgeous with a very stylish dress and (warm) stole.

With two lovely families and a great sense of fun throughout the day we managed to capture some brilliant shots, the perfect way to launch the 2009 campaign. Complete with a belting first waltz, you could say I had ‘the time of my life’ at their wedding.

Lee-Ann & Kieran

Lee -Ann and Kieran’s silhouette shot at Glenskirlie Castle took first place with 43% of the vote

second was Dan and Natalie with 27%

and in third Lee Ann again with 16%

Honourable mentions go to Paul & Nicola and Donna & Thomas who tied for 4th

Well done to the Lee Ann and Kieran who will not only receive a small gift in recognition of becoming the inaugural winners of 1500 Photography Wedding Shot of the Year.

They will also become the new front page image to our website. Thank you to everyone who voted. I have been overwhelmed at the response, I had no idea my wee poll would create such interest. In the end 292 votes were cast. When you consider that the voting system counted each ISP address and stopped multiple votes from the same computer it just goes to show how much interest there was.

I’d also like to make another big thank you to all my brides and grooms of 2008. This business wouldn’t have been here without you guys, I am extremely grateful to you all – including those who didn’t feature in the poll. You have really helped get the business off to a flyer and I wont ever forget you or your weddings.

Thank you all – Stuart

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Just for a bit of fun I’ve put up some of my favourite images from 2008.

I’d like you to pick you favourite 3 images and submit them.

The winner will recieve a small token of our affection but more importantly will claim the prestige of being voted 1500 Photographys “Wedding Picture of the Year” .

You can only vote once and the closing date is the 3rd of Feb.

The winning shot will be announced on the 14th and displayed on here.

Get voting (and I know you might vote for yourself, but thats ok as long as you pick a 3rd choice)

Note : Tick the box above your favourite shots

Poll Now Closed !!!! –

Thanks to all who took the time to enter – Almost 300 votes were cast in total and we have a clear winner……

The dress for the wedding listed below was supplied by Peaches Bridal, in Killearn. I have been very impressed with the service and attention that Amanda got from Tracey at Peaches, not to mention the quality of the work.
If you are still hunting for your dress may I suggest a trip to the countryside to see someone who not only cares what you are wearing but also cares how you wear it.

This was a very special wedding for me.

Amanda, Paul and I hit it off right from the start. They were among the first people to book me and put their faith in 1500 Photography. Amanda had some brilliant ideas for how her wedding was going to look and feel, different to most weddings with an ‘Urban Chic’ vibe. We were going to start off at the house first, then onto Park Circus for the ceremony, Botanic Gardens for pictures and then The Universal in Sauchiehall Lane, for the reception.

I have been trying to write this blog entry for a while now, but I keep getting caught up in superlatives and mush when I talk about these guys. So I thought instead of me trying to put into words how great this day was for me – I would post Amandas perspective on her wedding pictures.

Paul and I are so lucky, we have the most glorious, unique and beautifully shot photographs of our special day, add to that two new treasured friends in Stuart and Gillian. From our first appointment we knew instantly that we could put our hopes and trust in Stuart and his creative ideas were just sublime.

His direction gave Paul and I endless confidence, his repoire with our guests was so wonderful, with everyone at great ease and big smiles. His interpersonal skills and friendly while responsive nature was fantastic, even when coordinating our party in their high spirits. (Yes champagne was involved!)

We especially enjoyed the picture that arrived as a screensaver on our phones to the next day, that we showed off with pride, while on honeymoon.

I can’t thank you enough, for the fantastic memories you have helped make for my husband and I. With great warmth, respect and gratitude always, Amanda.

Not bad, eh ? I have never had such a wonderful thank you in all my life. This was a wedding where I felt a real part of the day rather than an observer. To be caught up emotionally in their wedding was a very special exprience and perhaps that shows in the pictures too. I am immensely proud of these shots and am delighted to now have two great friends in Paul and Amanda.

A terrific couple who are just the best. Thanks Guys

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