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  • About Mike

    So guys, this is me, age 48, living in Larbert, married with two sons and loving what I do and life in general. I play guitar (although I use the word "play" very loosely), listen to tons of music (only the good stuff though) and drink far too much coffee most days (although it's great for late night editing sessions).

    It's funny but, in many ways, my own wedding day at The Balmoral in Edinburgh was the spark for starting my career in wedding photography - I'd mainly photographed aircraft up to then! I had no idea just how creative and fantastic photographing weddings (and not forgetting, portraits as well) could be...who knew? Six years on, and now I'm the one taking the pictures, striving to create amazing images for all the wonderful people I meet.

    It's an incredible priviledge!

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Limited Offer:
Full Day Wedding Photography Coverage for just £495

Yes folks, it’s true, for a very limited period, I’m offering you a full day wedding photography package for just £495 – that’s half the usual cost! No catch! Here’s what you’ll get:

- initial meeting at the studio to discuss your big day and your photography requirements
- full day coverage on your wedding day from bridal prep through to first dance
- all your images fully edited to make them look their absolute best
- an online gallery so that you, your family and friends can view your images
- all the images from your day (approx. 400) presented to you on a disk complete with full licencing to share and print as you wish
- the option to take a post-wedding “Rock the Frock” session

The only condition is that full payment must be made upon booking (all major cards accepted). And, if you wanted to add an album, that’s no problem. I offer two luxurious albums, the Graphistudio from Italy and the Queensberry from New Zealand – these can either be purchased before the wedding or any time up to one year afterwards if you wish to spread your budget.

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Christine Paterson - April 23, 2013 - 7:06 pm

Lovely pictures

Lesley Keegan - April 17, 2013 - 5:09 pm

Loving these pictures Mike! :)

Glasgow Portrait Photography:
Gillian & Paul’s Pre-Wedding Shoot in Bellahouston Park

OK, so back on pre-wedding shoot duty today folks with Gillian & Paul in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow. Only time I’ve bee here before is when I cam to see Coldplay back in, let me see, 2005 I think. Of course, coming here to see a band with thousands and thousands of people doesn’t mean that I’m familiar with the lay of the land; far from it, I barely recognise it from when I was here before – no stage, no beer tent and, well, no Coldplay, not unless they’re skulking around in the grounds somewhere – unlikely I would say!

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Johnny Steele - May 9, 2013 - 3:48 pm

Excellent pictures! Hope the weather is decent tomorrow!

Danielle Steele - May 8, 2013 - 9:39 pm

Just saw that the pics were up, lovely xxx

Danielle Steele - May 8, 2013 - 9:38 pm

Just saw these, they’re great! xxx

Linsey Milloy - May 7, 2013 - 12:15 pm

Awww love these xxxx

Lisa Young - May 7, 2013 - 11:42 am

Gorgeous pics Gillan x

Ann Steele - May 7, 2013 - 11:31 am

Beautiful photos – thanks Mike!(Gillian’s mum)

Jennifer Hempsey - May 7, 2013 - 10:43 am

Just amazing…made me greet! xXx

Mike Cook Photography - May 7, 2013 - 9:27 am

Thanks Gillian, really pleased you like these.

Mike Cook Photography - May 7, 2013 - 9:26 am

Thanks for the comment Laura. I think that black & white one is my favourite too :-) .

Laura Hanley - May 7, 2013 - 7:37 am

Aawwwww absolutely gorgeous!! I have a wee tear in my eye looking at them….so so good. Love the black & white 1 of all 3 of you laughing xx

Gillian Steele - May 7, 2013 - 7:12 am

They’re fantastic Mike thank you :-)

Falkirk Portrait Photography:
Marie & Thomas’ Pre-Wedding Shoot in Callendar Park

So, after a couple of weeks off (one planned and one not), I’m back in the groove today (wow, how eighties is that phrase – I sound like a radio DJ from a bygone era), and on pre-wedding shoot duty with Marie & Thomas. And, I’m close to home, just down the road in Falkirk at Callendar Park. I’ve done quite a few shoots here before and it’s a great location to just go off on a wander and see what transpires and that’s exactly what we do today.

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Tracy Walker - May 8, 2013 - 9:50 pm

Love the photos, they’re just beautiful. You both look so happy :) xx.

Tanya Hawkes - May 8, 2013 - 8:06 pm

pics are fab marie xxx

Christine Mcmurray - May 8, 2013 - 7:09 pm

awww wx

Gillian Brady - May 8, 2013 - 6:04 pm

Beautiful! Xxx

Christine walker - May 8, 2013 - 5:42 pm

Mummy bear greetin lol. Love them cant wait xxxxx

Lesley Amos - May 8, 2013 - 5:02 pm

Gorgeous Pictures look stunning xx.

Sinead - May 8, 2013 - 3:28 pm

Lovely photos :) x

Derek Whittingham - May 8, 2013 - 3:21 pm

You guys look trully happy.
Wish you all the best and have a great day when it comes xx

Elaine Kelly - May 8, 2013 - 3:13 pm

just looking at you pre wedding photos they are lovely xx

Julie McCavitt - May 8, 2013 - 2:56 pm

Lovely pictures :) xx

Cheryl Sked - May 8, 2013 - 2:55 pm

Gorgeous Marie x

Marie Fowler - May 8, 2013 - 2:54 pm

Thanks everyone :-) xx

Lucia Hawkes - May 8, 2013 - 2:51 pm

These photos r amazing marie. Very natural and you can see tfue love. Sum very good snaps 2 keep xxx

Ruth Glen - May 8, 2013 - 2:33 pm

Lovely photos Marie!!! Xxx

Michelle Connor Dixon - May 8, 2013 - 2:07 pm

They’re really really good Marie. xx

KatieDixon NailsandBeauty - May 8, 2013 - 1:45 pm

Fab photos! Xx

Sarah Meldrum - May 8, 2013 - 1:37 pm

Gorgeous pics xx

Jacqueline Walker - May 8, 2013 - 1:36 pm

beautiful pictures love them xx.

Bridget Gray - May 8, 2013 - 1:36 pm

lovely photos xx.

Steph Smillie - May 8, 2013 - 1:35 pm

Photos are lovely. Wedding photos will be fab xx

Thomas Walker - May 8, 2013 - 1:30 pm

:) xx

Christine Douglas - May 8, 2013 - 1:23 pm

lovely photos marie x.

Marie Fowler - May 8, 2013 - 1:19 pm

Thank you :-) x.

Danielle Slater - May 8, 2013 - 1:17 pm

Lovely photos :) ! xx

Down by the Riverside:
A Pre-Wedding Shoot in Glasgow

After a spate of weddings, five in nine days to be precise, back on pre-wedding shoot duty today with Sarah & Martin. In Glasgow, down by the Clyde, SECC and all that, to be exact. I’ve always wanted to do a shoot here – just love all the buildings & bridges and stuff that can be used as backdrops – leaves you in no doubt exactly where you are. And, of course, there’s the Hydro, not finished yet, granted, but boy that’s going to be an impressive venue when completed.

Sarah & Martin are getting married in June and I’m really looking forward to shooting their big day. Like most couples, they were a touch apprehensive about the pre-wedding shoot, not really knowing what to expect, so thanks guys for going along with all my ideas and I hope you enjoyed the shoot.

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Fife Wedding Photography:
Alana and Scott at Balbirnie House

So guys, last of my five weddings in nine days and, curiously, the second wedding in three days where I’m a guest as well as the photographer. Today with Alana & Scott at the very beautiful Balbirnie House and, wouldn’t you know it, it’s a bit on the chilly side once again. What on earth is happening with the weather at the moment – we really should be at the point by now where we’re not getting goosebumps each time we step outside. Funnily enough, Alana & Scott’s pre-wedding shoot will always stick in my mind as well, as it was by far the coldest shoot I’ve ever done, and will probably remain so for some time, unless I get a destination wedding in Russia in winter anytime soon :-) .

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