Relaxed wedding photography across Scotland
I’m John. I photograph the big moments and all the wee things in between, from Glasgow and Ayrshire to wherever your wedding takes us.
My Approach
For me, your experience matters just as much as your photographs. I want you to enjoy having them taken, feel relaxed and look back on that part of your day with a smile.
Years of experience have taught me how to keep things moving. We’ll keep the groups organised and make a little time for relaxed portraits. Feel awkward? Embrace it. We’ll have a laugh, I’ll give you a wee bit of direction, then get you back to your guests.
Your wedding should give you plenty of time with your favourite people. While you’re enjoying yourselves, I’ll be watching for the big laughs, happy tears and all those wee moments in between.
Emma at ur bts bestie called me the “Candid King”. I’ll happily take that.
“He had us laughing straight away and made us feel completely at ease.”
Amy Gilmour · Google review
Real weddings by John Clark Photos
Every wedding here is one I’ve photographed. Choose a venue for the pictures and story, or send me a message if you’d like to see a full wedding gallery.
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Core photography services
– Full-day wedding coverage
– Half-day or elopement packages
– Engagement / pre-wedding shoots
– Second shooter option
– Destination wedding photographyEditing & delivery
– Professional image editing & retouching
– Online private gallery for viewing & downloading
– High-resolution images
– Sneak peek gallery
– Luxury USB & keepsake box
– Highlight slideshow set to musicPrinted products
– Bespoke fine art wedding albums
– Parent albums & mini albums
– Framed prints & wall art
– Thank you cards with custom designPremium services
– Pre-wedding consultations
– Venue walkthrough / location scouting
– Timeline planning & advice
– Luxury client welcome box
– Drone photography (where permitted)Experience enhancements
– Bridal boudoir sessions
– Anniversary shoots
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With years of experience across many of Scotland’s most prestigious wedding venues, I know exactly how to make the most of each unique setting. My familiarity with these locations allows me to anticipate the light, find the best angles and capture your special moments in the best way possible.
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
– Ballogie House
– Cluny Castle
– Drumtochty Castle
– Elsick House
– Logie Country House
– Maryculter House Hotel
– Meldrum House
– Raemoir HouseAngus & Dundee
– Forbes of Kingennie
– Guthrie Castle
– House of Dun
– Kinnettles CastleArgyll & Bute
– Ardanaiseig Hotel
– Boturich Castle
– Cameron House
– Dunans Castle
– Eilean Donan Castle
– Inveraray Castle
– Lunga HouseAyrshire
– Blairquhan Castle
– Brig o' Doon House Hotel
– Brodick Castle
– Culzean Castle
– Dumfries House
– Gailes Hotel & Spa
– Lochgreen House Hotel
– Western House HotelEdinburgh & The Lothians
– Archerfield House
– Carberry Tower Mansion
– Dundas Castle
– Edinburgh Castle
– Gilmerton House
– Gosford House
– Mansfield Traquair
– Melville Castle
– The Caves
– The Signet LibraryFife
– Balbirnie House
– Cambo Estate
– Falkland Palace
– Kinkell Byre
– Pratis BarnsGlasgow & The Clyde Valley
– 29 Glasgow
– Boclair House Hotel
– Bothwell Bridge Hotel
– Crossbasket Castle
– House for an Art Lover
– Mar Hall
– One Devonshire Gardens
– Oran Mor
– Sherbrooke Castle Hotel
– The Engine WorksHighlands & Islands
– Achnagairn Castle
– Ardkinglas House
– Dunrobin Castle
– Inverlochy Castle
– Isle of Eriska Hotel
– Kinloch Lodge
– Skeabost House HotelPerthshire
– Ballathie House Hotel
– Blair Castle
– Dunkeld House Hotel
– Murrayshall Country House Hotel
– The Byre at InchyraScottish Borders
– Abbotsford House
– Duns Castle
– Ednam House Hotel
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Looking for the rest of your wedding team? Here are some lovely people I’ve worked with and suppliers worth a look. Click a name to explore their work.
Make-up artists
Hair stylists
Humanists & celebrants
Florists
Venue décor & styling
Wedding DJs
Wedding bands
Wedding cakes
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Magicians
Videographers
Wedding content creators
Wedding Photography
Lawrence Shankland and Nicole smiling on the beach at Seamill Hydro on their wedding day.
A newlywed couple sitting on a stone bench outdoors, holding hands and smiling. The bride is in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet, and the groom is in a black suit. Greenery and a white building are in the background.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom walking on a stone path outside a modern building with large glass windows, smiling and holding a bouquet of flowers.
Bride and groom walking together while wedding guests celebrate and throw colorful confetti outdoors.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss on a dock by a lake with mountains in the background.
A bride and groom holding hands and walking outside against a stone wall with classical carved reliefs, the bride wearing a white gown with a long train and veil, and the groom in a brown suit.
A bride in a white wedding dress and a groom in a black tuxedo walking arm in arm on a balcony during sunset, overlooking a lake and green fields.
Bride playfully posing on groom's back, making a 'shh' gesture, at outdoor wedding venue with brick wall background, while bridesmaid laughs in the background.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand through guest shower of rice or confetti at wedding ceremony outside, surrounded by friends and family.
Groom kissing the bride on the forehead as she smiles and holds a bouquet of white flowers.
Close-up of a bride and groom reaching out to touch hands, with the bride's hand resting on the groom's fingers against a cloudy sky.
Black-and-white photograph of a bride and groom embracing on a coastal path beside Turnberry Lighthouse.
Couple wearing heart-shaped sunglasses beside a neon sign at The Engine Works in Maryhill.
A bride and groom kiss outdoors by the water on their wedding day, with the bride's veil flowing in the breeze and a mountain visible in the background.
A bride and groom standing together on a sandy beach, with the ocean and a cloudy sky in the background.
A bride and groom walk on a concrete pier by a lake with mountains in the background. The bride wears a white wedding dress and veil, and the groom wears a dark suit and kilt. Overcast sky.
A bride and groom embrace on a sandy beach under an overcast sky, with rocks along the shoreline and a distant water view.
A couple walking on a narrow path beside a river in a green city park, with residential buildings and trees all around.
A bride and groom standing on a stone bridge over a river, surrounded by lush green trees.
A bride and groom holding hands on a stone bridge overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a large white house in the background.
A newlywed couple in wedding attire standing on a paved path by a river, surrounded by greenery and trees, under a cloudy sky, smiling and posing playfully.
Bride and groom walking up steps outside white modern building with landscaped garden, cloudy blue sky in the background.
A bride and groom standing on stone steps in a garden, smiling at each other. The bride wears a white lace wedding gown with a bouquet, and the groom wears traditional Scottish attire including a kilt.
Black-and-white wedding portrait of a bride and groom in an ornate room with a chandelier.
Bride and groom celebrating with champagne over a tower of glasses, surrounded by falling confetti against a brick wall background.
A woman in a white wedding dress is lifting a young man in formal attire. They are outdoors near a river, with sunlight filtering through trees in the background.
Bride and groom walking outside surrounded by friends and family throwing confetti at their wedding celebration.
A bride and groom kiss while guests celebrate and throw confetti at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand outside Lochgreen House on their wedding day.
A man in a kilt holding a woman in a wedding dress on a beach, with the woman smiling and extending her arm.
A bride and groom in wedding attire standing under a large stone archway with trees and greenery in the background.
Wedding party celebrating outdoors, with bride and groom kissing in the center, surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen, some in kilts, holding bouquets, on a lush green lawn with trees and hills in the background.
A newlywed couple in wedding attire, smiling and embracing, standing on a wet stone walkway in front of a large, illuminated historic mansion at night.
A bride and groom walking up a red carpeted staircase in front of a historic building with large stone columns and an ornate doorway.
A bride and groom kissing under a gazebo at their wedding, surrounded by guests throwing confetti outdoors.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand outside a grand mansion, with the bride’s long veil trailing behind her.
A bride and groom standing on a red carpet outside a large, historic stone building with tall columns and multiple windows, during a wedding.
Groom lifting the bride as they kiss outside Citation.
A bride and groom holding hands and walking outside on a wedding day, the bride in a white wedding gown with a long veil and the groom in a black tuxedo, with a modern building and manicured lawn in the background.
Bride and groom dressed in traditional wedding attire, standing together outdoors at night, with decorative black and gold structure behind them.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss on a balcony overlooking a lush green landscape.
A bride and groom standing together indoors at their wedding reception, the bride holding a glass of wine and the groom holding a bottle of champagne, both smiling at the camera.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand through a crowd of friends and family, celebrating with confetti outside a modern building, during their wedding.
A bride with long blonde hair in a white lace wedding dress and a tiara, smiling and hugging a man outdoors in a green park, who is wearing a dark suit and a tartan kilt.
A lakeside scene with a large church surrounded by trees, a white house with a glass extension, on a bright day with a few clouds in the sky.
A joyful bride and groom sharing a kiss while the groom dips the bride in front of a crowd during their wedding celebration, with confetti falling from the sky.
Black-and-white photograph of a bride and groom walking hand in hand on the beach, with the bride smiling towards the camera.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss during their wedding ceremony in an elegant, decorated venue with a large white floral arch, chandeliers, and guests seated on either side.
A woman in a strapless wedding gown with a long train standing on a stone pathway near a brick wall, outdoors in the evening with trees and a fountain in the background under a cloudy sky.
A black-and-white photo of a bride and groom dancing under a gazebo at night. The gazebo is decorated with a chandelier and string lights around the railings, with a dark night sky in the background.
A woman in a white wedding dress, smiling and laughing, standing indoors with dark background lighting.
Bride and groom spraying champagne outdoors at night, surrounded by sparks.
A bride and groom in wedding attire dancing outdoors on a grassy area during sunset, with trees and flowers in the background.
Happy bride in white dress and groom in tuxedo holding hands and smiling as they walk down the aisle at their wedding reception, surrounded by guests, candles, and flowers.
A bride and groom holding hands and walking outdoors, smiling at each other, during their wedding day.
A newlywed couple sharing a kiss outdoors. The groom, dressed in a gray jacket and kilt, carries the bride in white wedding attire in his arms against a blue barn door.
A bride and groom in wedding attire standing on a stone path in front of a historic red brick mansion, with the bride’s long veil flowing behind her.
Bride and groom kissing beside a fountain, surrounded by trees and blooming flowers.
A bride and groom kissing inside a white gazebo at night, surrounded by trees and illuminated by outdoor lighting.
Couple celebrating a wedding outdoors at night, with a large red-leaved tree in the background, and spraying champagne.
Bride and groom kissing under confetti outside Citation.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom walking on a beach, holding each other, with the ocean and cloudy sky in the background.
A black and white photo of a couple kissing, the man wearing a suit jacket, vest, kilt, and sporran, and the woman wearing a long white dress, walking together on a sidewalk.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand down a paved path outside a red-brick building, surrounded by well-manicured grass and colorful flower beds, during their wedding celebration.
Bride and groom kissing in front of a historic building with stairs, black door, and flower arrangements.
Bride and groom standing on a lawn outside a historic red-brick mansion.
A bride and groom walking on a city street, smiling and laughing. The bride is wearing a white wedding gown and holding a bouquet of white roses. The groom is dressed in traditional Scottish attire, including a kilt and jacket.
Group of six men in kilts holding a bride in a white wedding dress outdoors by the water.
couple dancing on outdoor patio in wedding attire with scenic landscape of hills, water, and cloudy sky in background.
A woman in a white wedding gown walking outside in a grassy area during sunset with trees and clouds in the background.
Bride and groom holding hands and smiling outside a barn, with the groom wearing a kilt.
A wedding ceremony taking place indoors in front of large glass windows overlooking a lake and hills. The bride and groom stand under a floral arch with an officiant, surrounded by seated guests. The venue features chandeliers and elegant decor.
A bride and groom on their wedding day, smiling and embracing each other, with the bride holding a bouquet of white roses.
A woman in a wedding dress laughing and lifting her gown outdoors during sunset, with green grass, trees, and a cloudy sky in the background.
Black and white photo of a newlywed couple standing on a staircase indoors. The woman is holding a bouquet and wearing a lace wedding gown, while the man is in a suit and bowtie, smiling.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss in a garden courtyard with a fountain, green bushes, and a white building in the background.
A woman in a wedding dress and sunglasses holding a drink, walking hand-in-hand with a man in traditional Scottish attire holding a drink, in a reception hall with checkered black and white floor.
A bride and groom embrace outdoors in warm, golden sunlight. The groom kisses the bride's forehead as they hold each other close, with a blurred background of greenery.
A bride and groom sitting on outdoor steps, smiling and laughing together, with large windows in the background.
A bride in a wedding dress stands by a window, surrounded by four women helping her with her dress. The room has floral wallpaper, curtains, and soft lighting.
Bride and groom kissing on a gravel path beside flowers and an old stone tower.
A newlywed couple walking in front of a historic mansion with a landscaped garden and fountain during sunset.
A bride and groom holding hands and walking along a dirt path outside a church, with lush greenery and trees surrounding them.
A joyful bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet up high, standing on a gravel path outdoors with lush green foliage and an old stone tower in the background.
A bride and groom are dancing outside on a rainy night, in front of a lit historic building decorated with Christmas lights.
A bride and groom walking on a cobblestone path over a stone bridge, surrounded by green trees and climbing ivy, during late afternoon or early evening.
Bride and groom smiling together with a historic castle on the hill behind them.
A bride and groom kissing on a quiet street in a village with stone houses, lush greenery, and hills in the background.
A bride in a white wedding dress smiling outdoors near a fountain at dusk.
A bride and groom smiling and embracing outdoors on a pathway next to a river, with trees and greenery in the background.
Bride smiling and touching the shoulder of her groom in military uniform as he covers his face with his hands.
Bride in a white wedding gown holding a bouquet walking with a groom in a kilt and dark jacket on a wet pathway in a park with autumn trees.
A couple dressed in wedding attire walking on a beach, with the groom in traditional Scottish kilt and the bride in a white wedding dress, holding hands and smiling.
A bride and groom celebrating at their wedding, with the bride holding a champagne bottle and the groom in a kilt, standing next to a table with a tower of champagne glasses and a floral centerpiece, inside a bright conservatory.
A bride and groom share a kiss outside a stone church during their wedding, with guests around them celebrating and taking photos, with confetti falling.
A newlywed couple walking out of a church, surrounded by wedding guests throwing confetti, with a red brick church in the background.
Black-and-white close-up of tattooed hands clasped together during a wedding.
Black-and-white photo of a bride and groom smiling and touching foreheads at their wedding reception, with a floral arrangement in the foreground.
A couple dressed in wedding attire embracing on a sandy beach by the water, with one person being carried by the other.
Wedding reception with a woman in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet and a man in traditional Scottish attire holding a drink, dancing in a warmly lit rustic hall.
Close-up of a wedding ceremony with a couple's hands and rings, with one person's hand resting on the table and the other's hand holding it.
Bride and four bridesmaids walking outdoors, holding bouquets, with greenery and a small gazebo in the background.
A woman in a white wedding dress, wearing a white hat and orange sunglasses, holding a bouquet of flowers, and smiling happily.
A couple in wedding attire embracing outdoors during sunset.
A black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing a kiss during their wedding ceremony in an elegant indoor venue decorated with large floral arrangements, chandeliers, and guests applauding.
A bride and groom stand in a harvested field with hay bales, trees, and mountains in the background on a clear day.
Bride in a wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers standing by a large window in a decorated room.
A newlywed couple walking outdoors in a grassy field on a sunny day, with the bride holding a bouquet in the air and smiling, and the groom smiling and looking away, both wearing sunglasses.
A man in plaid pants and sunglasses holding a woman in a white wedding dress and sunglasses, close together outdoors near a lake or river with green trees and hills in the background at sunset.
A bride and groom share a kiss in a wedding photo, with fairy lights and a building facade in the background.
Bride and four bridesmaids walking on a paved path outside, holding bouquets, near a brick building and lush green trees.
A couple dressed in wedding attire standing in front of ING_LISTON store, smiling and holding each other, with a cloudy sky overhead.
A bride and groom on an inflatable wedding cake, holding hands and smiling, with a young girl watching from below.
Bride and groom smiling and raising drinks at wedding reception, bride wearing white lace dress and tiara, groom in vest and kilt, party guests in the background.
A newly married couple celebrates with friends and family with confetti at an outdoor wedding reception.
A black and white photo of a wedding couple standing on a dock over water, holding hands, with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
Black and white photo of a newlywed couple kissing on a wooden dock by a lake, with mountains in the background.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand on a dock over a peaceful lake with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background, partially framed by a tree on the right side.
A newlywed couple about to kiss outdoors with a blurred green and pink floral background, the bride in a white wedding dress and veil, the groom in a dark gray suit.
A bride and groom holding hands, smiling, outdoors in a garden with vibrant flowers and greenery, under a white gazebo.
A bride and groom standing close together in front of a large window, backlit by sunlight, creating a silhouette effect with their faces nearly touching.
Couple in wedding attire sitting on the floor against a brick wall.
A smiling couple, the man in a tan suit and the woman in a white gown, holding hands and clinking drinks at a wedding reception.
A man in a suit giving a speech at a wedding reception, with a woman smiling and laughing, sitting at a decorated table with glasses and bottles.
Bride and groom kissing inside a church, holding hands, with a large colorful cross painting behind them and decorated pews with white flowers.
Bride and groom smiling together in front of Turnberry Lighthouse.
Red-haired bride and groom holding hands beside a brick wall at The Engine Works in Maryhill.
A black-and-white photo of a smiling bride holding a bouquet of white flowers, wearing an off-shoulder wedding dress, with her hair styled and earrings.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss beside a pond and fountain on a cloudy day.