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FROM EDINBURGH WITH LOVE

Moments of joy,
bottled up & preserved for the future.

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“Ali is a lovely egg. We can’t recommend her enough. She’s brilliant!”

CONNIE & KYLE

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THE HEART OF EDINBURGH

JOYFUL & UNPOSED

Against all the odds, you’ve found somebody in this mad, mad world who makes you so happy, you’ve decided to spend the rest of your days with them. Bravo! Congratulations!

Now all you need is a witness, a couple of rings and the best Edinburgh wedding photographer to guide you, someone who knows Scotland as well as they know photography *ahem*.

catching the moments

How I work?

Since 2014, I have been photographing weddings and families across Edinburgh, Fife and Scotland which means I've planned for the moments you'll expect, and the ones you won't.

You've likely never done this before. I have — working with Scottish weather, keeping everyone laughing and the day feeling easy even when chaos shows up.

I'll help you work out what matters most, whether that's time to explore somewhere beautiful together, a few quiet moments with family or simply enjoying your celebrations without being whisked away for endless photographs.

And I've got plenty of handy planning guides to help you along the way.

CHOOSE

YOUR PATH

Discover the experiences I offer, what's included and how we can make your time together memorable.

Weddings

For couples who value connection, family and a little adventure.

→ Wedding Packages

Family

Relaxed sessions at home or somewhere that means something

→ family packages

Portraits

Photos to capture special moments from vacation adventures to graduation days

→ portrait Packages

EXPLORE
MY PORTFOLIO

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couple embracing by Edinburgh wedding photographer ali jay
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Shall we make some memories?

Planning a wedding in Edinburgh or Scotland? I'd love to hear what you've got in mind.

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OMG ALI

YOU’RE A MAGICIAN!

nicola + andy

Guides to planning your Scottish wedding

I grew up exploring Edinburgh's nooks & crannies and Scotland's beautiful landscapes — and somewhere along the way, in 2014, that turned into an actual job. These days I photograph weddings across Edinburgh, Fife and Scotland, in everything the weather throws at us.

I've shot at Barnbougle Castle, Pratis Barns, The Caves, Kinkell Byre, Prestonfield House, Riddles Court and Edinburgh City Chambers, among plenty of others — so there's a fair chance I already know your venue, or something very like it.

I've put together some guides if you'd like a head start.

If you’d love to explore Edinburgh on your wedding day, check out my handy guide and map to the best photo spots

If you want to find the perfect quirky castle or a dramatic castle with epic coastal views, check out my handy guide to castles near Edinburgh

Would you like some inspiration and guidance on planning a Scottish wedding focussed on connection, presence and meaning?

From the City Chambers to the Castles, a guide to the best Edinburgh’s Wedding Venues

Find out more about Fife, the secret gem of picturesque fishing villages, beaches and barn wedding venues.

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What would your wedding day look like?

A quiet ceremony in an Edinburgh hidden gem? A Scottish castle filled with your favourite people? Perhaps a little adventure somewhere beautiful?

I'd love to hear what you're dreaming up and help you make the most of it.

Tell me about your wedding!

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