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What a fantastic day we had with Emma and Thomas, shooting their wedding at Cameron House. We began the day with Emmas bridal prep shots at home before making our way to the ceremony at St Patricks in Dumbarton.When we go there we completely lucked out with the weather and got some fantastic shot in the grounds of this 5 star venue. We even had a wee bit of luck and got some shots on the jetty without the seaplane.

Emma and Thomas were an absolutely cracking couple and I think it shows from their pictures that we had a really good time with them. One of my most abiding memories from this wedding was actually 24 hours after the event. I returned to Cameron House to shoot another wedding the next day and waiting between shots I bumped into Emma in reception, checking out. She then hoisted her (now packed up) wedding dress over her head (!) and headed out into the heavy rain.

Its funny how quickly things change. Not just the weather but what you can do with a wedding dress too…….

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Another Cameron House Wedding another cracking couple, this time Stuart and Alison.

The couple had come up from Staffordshire to get married on the ‘Bonnie Banks’ although this wasn’t their first visit to Cameron House. Loch Lomond is a regular haunt for both of them, so when they decided to tie the knot, Scotland was the obvious choice. I really enjoy the company of Stuart, who shares my love of awful puns and terrible jokes, and Alison who actually knows more about football then me an Stuart combined……even though she is a Wolves fan.

The day itself was a lovely relaxed wedding. After a civil ceremony the couple had set aside plenty time to allow them to have a mingle and a chat with guests, then some pictures, then some more time with friends. High teas were served while the photographs were taken and when we had finished dinner was served in the newly converted drawing room in Cameron House. Alison and Stuart, although reticent about getting their pictures taken, were absolutely lovely to work with and we came away with a beautiful set of pictures. This is the kind of chilled out vibe all weddings should aim for ………..

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We were delighted to have been asked to provide the wedding photography at Cameron House for Lisa and Marks ‘Dream Wedding’ on Loch Lomond. You see, Lisa and Mark had won the Real Radio competition as Scotlands “most romantic couple” and as winners enjoyed a fabulous day courtesy of Cameron House and their recommended suppliers

 Winning the competition meant that Lisa and Mark only had two weeks to prepare themselves for walking down the aisle!! However with a dress supplied by the Helensburgh Wedding Planner and Mark dressed in his uniform the couple looked absolutely striking. Although the twist on the day was that the wedding took place on the same day as the wedding show, I am delighted to report that Lisa and Mark had a wonderful time and the day went super smoothly.

They were a great couple to work with and it was a brilliant feeling to be part of the Cameron House ‘team’ all pulling together to make something really special come together. I am very proud of my fellow suppliers – we did a cracking job !!

Cameron House Wedding Photography, Loch Lomond by 1500 Photography

Our second wedding of year required our sea legs as we were aboard the Celtic Warrior boat for Jayne and David’s Cameron House Wedding. With a wedding party consisting of just Jayne, David, their son Callum and their two best friends this really was an ‘intimate affair’ (except for me, Kevin the Piper, Rev Ian Miller and 2 crew on the boat).

Callum was an excellent best man and as usual Rev Miller kept the patter going – even answering the phone just as he finished the vows !! You kind of had to be there to see that this was in fact hysterically funny rather than disrespectful but I cannot for the life of my imagine any other Minister getting away with it.

After the ceremony and a little cruise around the Loch (courtesy of, now, Captain Callum) we returned to The Boat House at Cameron House for a few more pictures and a drink and a chat before the wedding party sat down to dinner. It was a fantastic day and a really lovely afternoon on Loch Lomond. Jayne and David had come all the way up from Lancashire to enjoy their day….sometime you really do take whats on your doorstep for granted. A lovely couple and a top day.

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This wedding at Cameron House, between Craig and Zoe, was our last wedding of 2011.

Craig popped the question only 3 weeks before the wedding at the end of November and since then the couple managed to organise everything to make a perfect day on the shores of Loch Lomond. After a lovely civil ceremony we took the couple out to the front door of the hotel for a few ‘trademark’ 1500 shots (that’s all the weather would allow!!) before once again making the very most of the Cameron House interior.

This was a lovely way to sign off 2011, with probably one of the most memorable shots of the year.

Zoe resplendent on the boardroom table !! I have to say that this was just a passing thought from me which was very quickly taken up by Craig and Zoe, next thing you know we have set up a cracking shot which both the couple and myself absolutely delighted with finished shot.

We also had time to shoot a festive version of our big award winning shot featured on the front page of our website. Its a festive twist on Darren and Victoria’s shot also taken at Cameron House. A brilliant finish to a fantastic year for 1500 Photography. I would love to say that we then put our feet up and relaxed but as you will see , 2012 was up and running very soon indeed………

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This was our first wedding at Loch Lomond Youth Hostel, but not our first wedding with Kim and David.

We had previously worked together at Elspeth and Toms wedding at Cameron House a couple of years ago (Kim was one of the bridesmaids and Dave a dutiful guest). We started Davids day with my first foray into sports photography……. Rather ‘adventurously’ David has organised a full scale 11 a side football match for all the male guests coming to the wedding. I don’t mind telling you I winced at every 50/50 tackle although it should be noted that everyone came through the match unscathed.

Then it was onto Cameron House where Kim and the girls were putting together their finishing touches.

Unfortunately the rain on the day did not let up once. So heavy was the rain that you couldnt see Loch Lomond from the Youth Hostel. However we were lucky that both the interior of Cameron House and The Youth Hostel lend themselves rather nicely to photography, so we were not short of oppertunities for great shots.

Kim and Dave also had some of the best table decorations I have ever seen – homemade album covers. They looked absolutely fantastic. A wedding in a Youth Hostel is a brilliantly novel idea. The thought of the guests all sleeping in bunk beds and making their own breakfast in the morning certainly gets the imagination going….

Then, after the wedding, we set our own new record. Within the space of 7 days the album was made up, checked, changed twice, and printed ready for the couple to take away. This is not usual service but a special case as Kim and David live down south and are emigrating early in 2012.

A fantastic couple who take with them to Uganda our love and very best wishes.

Loch Lomond Youth Hostel Wedding by 1500 Photography

And we stay with the Cameron House Wedding theme for Fraser and Fionas wedding.

Again we were a wee bit unlucky with the weather at Loch Lomond on the day but thanks to Fiona’s enthusiasm to get great pictures we were out and about and under a brolly!!

Guest of honour on the day was Fiona and Fraser son Ben who was absolutely brilliantly behaved on the day. This was another intimate wedding day with only a select number of friends and family in attendance. With the wedding taking place in the morning room and the drinks reception in the library I really think Cameron House is the perfect location for this kind of wedding.

Once again showing that whatever the weather Loch Lomond is the place to get married !

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Our next wedding at Cameron House was for Christina and John, who came all the way from Longbeach California to be married by the shores of Loch Lomond. This was a trip back ‘home’ for John who has family here and originally hails from Bishopbriggs. So John already knew about the vagaries of the Scottish weather, Christina’s family however…… my goodness did it ‘chuck it down’ for them.

With the ‘big party’ planned for back in the States the ceremony itself was lovely and intimate but with the Rev Ian Miller officiating and special guests appearing via web cam it certainly wasn’t dull !!

As is typical the day before the wedding was lovely and the day after the wedding was lovely, but the day of the wedding……. you could barely see the other side of the Loch!! John and Christina just took it in their stride though and fortunately Cameron House looks great indoors so with most of the photography taking place inside we all at least stayed dry and got terrific shots.

Such a nice day and such a nice couple. Cheers Christina and John !

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We are delighted to have our award winning wedding featured in the latest issue of the Real Life Weddings magazine.Victoria and Darrens wedding which scooped ‘Best Complete Wedding’ , Classical Wedding image of the year and winning me the overall Scottish Wedding Photographer of the Year is spread over 7 pages.

This is a great showcase for all the suppliers on the day, Cameron House and of course for me and my work.

Having lived with the pictures for a long time now its a real treat to see them in a different light. The RLW mag has used predominately colour images where I have been using mostly the black and white images from the day. I am really please with the way the magazine has put this feature together. However it offers so much more info, ideas and inspiration than just my pictures. Well worth a look for all brides to be.

You can order your copy of the Real Life Weddings Magazine here

What a lovely intimate wedding !

Sarah and Martin had come down from Aberdeen to get married on Loch Lomond at Cameron House. They then provided the couple with the Celtic Warrior luxury cruiser for a lovely jaunt across the Loch after the ceremony. As it was a bridal party of 9 it meant that I could get some pictures with the couple on the boat too.

After a tour around the Loch on the boat it was back to Cameron Houses Boat House for a relaxing drink before dinner. Sarah and Martin had come all the way down from Aberdeen such is the pull of Loch Lomond. I am very grateful that they chose me to shoot their wedding.

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