The finishing touches to the bride's hair at home, that quiet window of calm before the day really begins. I love photographing getting-ready moments like this — there's an anticipation in the air, and the soft morning light through the window does something no other light can.
I framed this through the foreground, using a bridesmaid's hair to lead the eye across to the bride catching the light, keeping it natural and unposed. Details like the flowers and the gentle expression tell the story of the morning without a word.
These early hours set the tone for everything that follows, before the couple made their way through to Cottiers in Glasgow for the celebration. Cottiers was a venue I photographed for the first time, and following the day from its quiet beginning gave the whole story a natural arc.
If you're planning your wedding, I'd love to hear about it — get in touch to check your date. As a Glasgow wedding photographer covering venues across Scotland, I bring the same calm, natural approach from the very first hour.
Location: Troon, Scotland.
Keywords: bride getting ready (2), documentary wedding photography (12), natural wedding photography.