wedding couple laughing at falside mill, St Andrews

wedding couple sitting on bench at neidpath castle, Peebles

bride getting ready with makeup artist in black and white

Glasgow city centre wedding couple in front of wall art

emotional groom during wedding ceremony at orocco pier, south Queensferry

wedding couple at knockraich farm, Fintry

wedding couple enjoying a walk on a beautiful sunny day

confetti throw at indian wedding near Glasgow

bride in the car waiting to enter the ceremony at alloway parish church

bride getting hair styled in Edinburgh George hotel

wedding ceremony at enterkine house hotel

Edinburgh international George hotel wedding

wedding ceremony at the engine works Glasgow

wedding couple surrounded by autumn colours at gleddoch golf and spa resort

A happy bride and groom walking arm-in-arm, smiling, at their wedding reception. The bride is holding a glass of champagne and wearing an off-shoulder lace wedding dress. The groom is wearing traditional Scottish attire, including a kilt. They are in a decorated venue with Christmas trees in the background.

Creative, honest and relaxed wedding photography in Scotland.

Worried about choosing the right wedding photographer? Not into lots of awkward posing and forced smiles? That’s usually how my enquiries start, and, without question, one of the most common worries from my wedding couples.

You’ve landed in the right place. I am here to reassure you that it doesn’t have to be this way.

With hundreds of weddings under my belt, I have just the right approach for capturing those intimate moments without the cringe. We’ll capture the memories of your day in an authentic, documentary meets relaxed, editorial style. All the beauty, all the joy, none of the faff.

So, worry no more. I’m here to help you feel at ease and ensure we make photos you’ll actually love.

bride and groom taking their kiss walking down the aisle at boturich castle, Loch Lomond, scotland

Wedding photography for couples who want to relax and enjoy the moment.

So, how do I create those memories? Put simply, I like to get stuck in. I’ll spend some time getting to know you, your guests and family, which helps create a laid-back vibe, with everyone feeling more comfortable. That’s how we capture all the best bits of the day, with those genuine emotions and reactions.

During the couple shoot, you’ll already feel comfortable with me being around. Don’t think of it as a photoshoot and I won’t take you away for hours. Instead, we’ll go for a short walk, have a blether and the rest takes care of itself. No awkward posing, no arranging you into shapes. We’ll have a laugh.

Later on in the day, you’ll likely find me on your dance floor, getting the photos everyone actually wants to see.

Pricing & Investment

A wedding happens once, and it happens quickly. Most of what you want in your photographs lasts just a couple of seconds, and there’s no second take on those key moments throughout your day. Getting that reliably, rather than just occasionally is the thing that takes years of experience.

I’m not just the person taking photos. I’m the one you are trusting with a day that you cannot do again, and that’s a responsibility I both love and take seriously.

Every photograph is edited by me, in my signature style. Every collection includes travel across central Scotland, your own curated online gallery, a sneak peek within 48 hours and a bundle of professional prints. The only thing that changes is how long I with you for.

The Full Story / £2400

This is what most couples book, and it works great for a wedding that runs in one place from the morning through to dancing.

I'll arrive for prep a couple of hours before the ceremony. If you're both getting ready in the same place, I can split the prep time between you; if you're in different places, you decide where I start. Then it's the ceremony, the family shots, and twenty minutes with the two of you somewhere quieter. I'm in the background for the rest of it - the speeches, the first dance and usually up to an hour beyond (to get the best bits).

Includes: up to 10 hours coverage / 500+ photographs / travel across central Scotland / your online gallery / sneak peek within 24–48 hours / 30 professional prints.

The Mini Story / £950

Six hours is perfect for those shorter day weddings. The coverage can be flexible, starting with some morning prep through to speeches or pre-ceremony to first dance.

I'll normally arrive around 30 minutes before your chosen starting point. Then the ceremony, the family groups, your couple photos, and through the meal and speeches. If you're not sure whether six hours covers everything you’d like, send me your rough plans and I'll help to guide you on the best use of time.

Includes: up to 6 hours coverage / 300+ photographs / travel across central Scotland / your online gallery / sneak peek within 24–48 hours / 20 professional prints.

The Wee Story / £1650

Perfect for elopements, register office ceremonies and small weddings, with beautiful coverage of the key moments of your day.

I'll arrive shortly before the ceremony to get some establishing shots, followed by full coverage of the ceremony itself and your couple photos afterwards.

Includes: up to 2 hours coverage / 100+ photographs / travel across central Scotland / your online gallery / sneak peek within 24–48 hours / 10 professional prints.

Looking for more?

Second pro photographer from £350

Pre-wedding session £395

Modern, storybook wedding albums from £495

The Complete Collection

Most couples book their photographer and videographer separately, and that works perfectly well. But if you'd rather not go looking for two suppliers and hope they get along, I work alongside a filmmaker I trust and we quote it together at a special rate.

Includes: all day photo + video coverage (up to 10 hours) / the full story photo service / highlights video / full edit of wedding film

Available for special rate of £3900, subject to date availability.

Let’s Chat!

I would love to hear from you. Now you’ve seen what I offer, if you think I’m a great fit for your plans, fill in the form opposite to check availability for your date!

You can also drop me a message at david@dearlyphotography.co.uk and I will respond to you usually within a few hours.

A bride and groom walking down a decorated wooden staircase at their wedding, smiling and laughing. The groom is wearing a dark suit with a tartan kilt, and the bride is wearing a white off-the-shoulder wedding gown.

Bride smiling as she enters a vintage car with groomsmen behind her, in front of a sign that reads 'The Garden House'.

Large wedding party gathered on a grassy lawn, with the bride and groom in the front center, surrounded by bridesmaids, groomsmen, and guests, all celebrating and raising their hands.

A bride and groom walking near an old stone castle with medieval architecture, during a cloudy day.

Bride in lace wedding dress with veil being helped by two women in pink robes with lace sleeve cuffs, as they prepare for a wedding.

A bride and groom sharing a heartfelt embrace during their wedding reception with guests in the background.

A young woman in silk robe is helping an older woman in a light green dress with her earrings, sitting on a vintage chair.

Bride and groom sitting in a vintage white car, laughing together, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers, outdoors on a sunny day.

A bride in a white wedding gown and a groom in a dark suit walking away from the camera towards a stone building, holding hands. The bride is carrying a bouquet of sunflowers. The scene is outdoors on a grassy area with trees in the background.

Black and white photo of a woman getting ready with help from two others, one adjusting her hair and one holding a lipstick, near a window.

A bride hugging an elderly man, likely her father, during a wedding celebration indoors, with a helium balloon that says 'Wedding Day' visible in the background.

A woman in a wedding dress and hat dancing and smiling at a wedding reception with guests in the background, some clapping and holding drinks, with decorative string lights overhead.

A wedding couple, a woman with long blonde hair and a man with dark hair and a beard, stand close together outdoors surrounded by green foliage. The woman is wearing a white dress with lace sleeves and is smiling down at the man, who is holding her a

A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white and blue flowers, standing beside a man in a gray blazer and tartan kilt at a wedding ceremony. Guests in formal attire are smiling and watching in the background.

A happy couple, the man wearing a kilt and jacket, holding a woman in a wedding dress and leather jacket, outdoors on a grassy field, with trees in the background. The woman is holding a bouquet of flowers and smiling.

A woman in a wedding dress sitting on a sofa, looking at her phone, with a floral headband, surrounded by pillows, a lamp, a guitar, and a stack of books in a cozy, decorated room.

Six men in formal black tuxedos standing on a small stone stage in front of a decorated pavilion, smiling and laughing together during sunset.

A wedding ceremony taking place in a garden with a white tent, between flowerbeds and greenery, with a couple standing under a decorative arch, surrounded by trees and a rural landscape with hills in the background.

A bride and groom walking hand in hand outdoors, smiling, with the bride holding a bouquet of white flowers and green foliage, and the groom wearing a gray suit with a white shirt and green bow tie.

Bride and groom holding hands on a wooden path outdoors, with a lush green and brown foliage background, during a wedding photo shoot.

A bride and groom in wedding attire at the beach, smiling and looking at each other, with the ocean in the background.

Bride and groom smiling amidst guests holding sparklers at night after their wedding celebration.

Two smiling women outdoors holding bouquets of flowers, wearing dresses, with trees and a lake in the background.

A couple in wedding attire standing on a dock at a lake during sunset, with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.

Bride and groom walking in a grassy field, surrounded by trees, with the groom helping the bride with her dress, during a wedding photoshoot.

A bride and groom smiling and looking at each other outdoors during their wedding, with the bride holding a bouquet of pink and white roses and the groom wearing a tartan sash over his suit.

A bride and groom dancing by a lake during sunset, with mountains in the background, the bride wearing a white lace wedding dress and veil, the groom in a kilt and dark jacket.

A couple dressed in wedding attire walking hand-in-hand on a sandy beach at sunset, with dark clouds and a colorful sky in the background.

Got questions?

I am based just outside Glasgow, and I am delighted to travel all over Scotland photographing weddings. I am happy to consider requests to travel outside Scotland, depending on my availability.
Travel fees are included for the entirety of Central Scotland.
My packages are built around the events of your day and I am very flexible with timings. So, if you book a full day package, I will be there from morning preparations through to dancing. My packages are designed to be flexible to meet your wedding schedule.
Every wedding is unique, but as a general guide, you will receive 500+ beautiful photographs during a full day wedding.
Of course! I am happy to photograph these more traditional style group photographs on the day, and I offer guidance in how to make best use of your time. I try to keep them fun and this gets the best reactions out of everyone!
Yes! These are available to add on to any service. I also have a very special wedding album bundle available. You can purchase prints and frames from your gallery store when you receive your digital photos.
After photographing hundreds of weddings over the past 10 years, I now limit myself to around 30 weddings per year. I feel this is the right number where I can balance my work with my young, growing family. This ensures all my couples get the best service I can provide.
I aim to turn around final galleries within 12 weeks. I also provide a very generous sneak peek within a few days of the wedding so you have something to share!
I am insured with both professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
If the worst happens (don’t jinx it!), don’t worry. I have a network of professional photographers who can provide cover in the event that something terrible happens to me! That said, it would take the worst case scenario but it’s better to be prepared.

Beautiful print boxes and albums.

I believe you should have something tangible to remember your day and I encourage all my couples to print their photos. Print is the forever medium. One day, digital photos will get lost, left on an old computer or taken over by the next advancement in technology.

Prints are the one thing you can hand down and physically share with your loved ones. That’s why I include a bundle of professional, colour graded prints for all my couples and more can be purchased at any time from your own personal web gallery.

I also offer a range of stunning, modern wedding albums in a range of materials. These start at just £495.

Contact me for more information and get started on your next print project!