How I work ...

Documentary, reportage, candid, natural, unposed, storytelling - some words I've used before to describe my shooting style - "storytelling" is my favourite.

Come the day, I rock up and just get on with it, shooting what I see and barely bothering you at all. Of course, I still do a few group shots and a couple shoot, but all without the usual cheesy grinning at the camera! Or, don't do any at all if you prefer it that way ... I'm easy.

You may not even notice me much on the day, but for me that's a good thing - I've been called a "photo ninja" many a time! I prefer to call it "hiding in plain sight" - I'm not invisible, but I'm certainly not in your face all day either.

I'm told I'm good at what I do by other people. The WPJA have recognised me as Scotland's top wedding photographer for the past four years. I'm very honoured by that, naturally, but it's always couples' opinions that matter more to me and I'm always delighted to receive the nice words that I do ...

Manner wise, well I'm just about as laid back and easy going as easy going can be and that very much suits the way I work. I'll never bark orders at you and be one of those loud shouty guys (they are out there!) - I'm more like one of your guests with a fancy camera. And, trust me, we'll have some fun on the day ... often at my expense ... it's OK, I can take it.

I'm based just outside Falkirk but have shot weddings all over Scotland and England too - honestly, nowhere is off limits. Still waiting for that gig in the Maldives though ... one day, maybe!