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Scottish wedding photographer for fun loving couples
https://www.struve.photography Hello, I'm Kristin, and I run Struve Photography.

I'm based in Lenzie, and I take photographs at amazing weddings across Scotland. I love creating photographs to capture the unique atmosphere of a wedding, and the individual personalities of the couple and their friends and family.

12/03/2025

Being a photographer is more than just about taking photos. Part of what I make integral to what I do as a business owner is to invest in what helps me to improve what I deliver. I build it into my business, to make sure I'm going to do my best for my couples. That includes education.

Last week, I went to Thrive, a two-day photography conference from Photography Farm with six speakers all imparting their lessons they have learned and what others can learn from. I booked a shoot session with Sophie Lin Berard who took us out for a little shoot and then gave us an evaluation on our work.

I remember years ago, a professional photographer came to college and did something similar and talking about this being "time to put on your steel underpants!" (Truth be told: the experience was brutal and I was crushed). Well Sophie was certainly more tactful but her lesson was so valuable for me. I always appreciate solicited critique. (Note: the keyword is solicited!).

I wanted to do something different with this shoot though, so opted to use film. Some photos on Cinestill 400D, others on Portra 400. I had half a roll of film in the camera when I started, so it was a pleasant surprise to find out what I had forgotten about amongst the photos from Thrive (personal photos from last autumn).

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11/03/2025

One of the most worrying things I've recently read is of a photographer stealing other people's photos for their website to sell themselves as a professional wedding photographer. It's not the first time I've read something that just sounds awful. I read last year about a photographer who populated their portfolio with AI generated images.

Then there's the photographer who has gained notoriety for not turning up at all.

When people are starting out, it can be difficult to get bookings initially. This job is a tough slog! But there's no quick easy fix. And it's dishonest to let couples believe you are capable of taking a certain quality of image before you've even tried.

Wedding photographers aren't regulated. The internet is full of stories of couples who got caught out and ripped off. It's not just the financial cost either - it's that you believe you will get a collection of professional quality photographs of a day that is unique. The photos represent what you want to remember afterwards. Not having them at all, or having them to a lower quality than you understood you'd receive is awful.

I've put together a list of questions and why they're useful for you to help determine whether they're a cowboy to avoid or the real deal.

If you, or someone you know is getting married, make sure you educate yourself before you book.

Link in comments.

04/03/2025

When we talk about wedding photos, does your mind instantly think of loved up newlyweds? A kissing couple celebrating their nuptials?

Thing is, I think there's so much more love and emotion to be photographed during the celebrations of your day.

One of the best things about weddings is that you surround yourself with this amazing army of love. People who adore you both, who just want the best for both of you. These people you invite aren't just your guests. They're your champions, and they're willing so much along the way for you. Being invited to a wedding is a big deal: someone loves you enough to want to share their most intimate and privileged day with them. And when your guests accept, it's because they hold you in equally high esteem to want to celebrate this historic day with you.

I always talk to my couples about this - weddings aren't just one dimensional facets. They are brilliant multi dimensional cut gems of different relationships and different types of love.

As you can probably tell, it's something I enjoy photographing. I want to get all those wonderful interactions, responses and feelings just for you.

27/02/2025

One of the best things about weddings I love is taking the time to catch some candid photos. Those in-between moments when everyone’s just being themselves. It brings a whole range of skills, of

It could be the reaction to a juicy story, a child’s boredom in the middle of a church ceremony while their mum gently holds their hand, or a relative raising an eyebrow at a funky guitar solo. Even a kid escaping into their toy during speeches tells its own little story.

It’s these genuine, unfiltered moments that make the day so real—and that’s exactly what I love capturing.

23/01/2025

I loved this intimate wedding in the heart of Edinburgh – City Chambers provided the perfect backdrop, from its striking stonework to the buzz of the Royal Mile. Proof that small weddings can be every bit as stunning as larger ones.

Head to the blog to see more from this understated, elegant day – link in bio!

02/12/2024

Colour!
Day 2 of the challenge.

Confetti is awesome isn't it? But I love bubbles at weddings and I'm here for it.

Benefit of bubbles: no mess for your venue or clean up required. They also float on the air longer than confetti and can stay upwards. Get some good bubble wands (see last picture!) rather than the small novelty ones you get "for weddings", and go to town. Downside is it's not really possible to cheer and blow at the same time, but get a wee tune on and you can strut along.

Bonus points as you'll have kids and adults enjoying them.

Also top tip: backlit bubbles are more colourful, so have the sun behind them and you'll get a rainbow effect.

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09/11/2024

I love photographing pre-wedding prep. Truth be told, it’s one of my absolute favourite parts of the day. There’s a unique energy to it – the pace, the vibe, the camaraderie. You're there with your team, whether that's family, friends, or both, each of you adding to the buzz and excitement.

For me, it’s like having a backstage pass. I get to be part of the behind-the-scenes moments, the beginning of a day you’ll never forget. That’s something I don’t take for granted. But it’s more than just being there – it’s capturing the authentic story of it all. The atmosphere, the laughs, the thrill that fills the room. Every tiny detail gets attention, whether it’s tucking in a hanger strap, adjusting a flower girl’s dress, or that person who checks to see if everyone’s had a bite to eat.

Prep is pure magic. And my favourite part? Giving you that genuine story – the one you’re part of but might not fully see because you’re busy in the moment. And for your partner, it’s a window into those minutes before you walked up the aisle.

Then there are the big moments too – maybe a quiet “first look” with your VIP. That moment when you ask, "Well, do I look alright?" and even the most stoic of hearts melts with a wave of emotions they didn’t see coming.

Me? I’m just there to capture it all, frame by frame.

02/11/2024

"In years to come, you might find yourself revisiting a few... but just the old favorites, eh?"

I never thought I’d relate quite so much to the raggedy man in his blue box. My own box being a stack of hard drives, of course, filled with stories and adventures. No planets to rescue or aliens to outwit, just love, laughter, and turning up at each new venue as a stranger but leaving as an old friend. (And I’ve yet to wear a long, stripey scarf or a fez... but if you ever spot a photographer in sonic sunglasses, just go with it.)

This wedding – it’s one of those old favorites. Kat and Alex, a story woven into a day at a family-run hotel at Onich on Loch Linnhe in the Highlands, near Ballachulish. There was something about that day that hit all the right notes, something familiar and comforting, like revisiting a beloved book or a favorite scene in Doctor Who. I find threads like that, running through so many weddings I photograph, a seam that reminds me of why I love what I do.

I woke up today thinking about weddings that stuck with me, weddings like this one, that pull me back to those treasured moments. And as I revisit this memory, I can’t help but wonder – where will the next adventure take me?

27/10/2024

Don't you love a hidden rooftop that gives such a wonderful modern wedding feel?

Glasgow’s city centre brings that vibe perfectly. The warm red brick and the urban feel give this intimate moment a unique backdrop—classic yet unmistakably cosmopolitan.

It’s not all about rolling hills or scenic lochs (though those are beautiful too!). Sometimes, the beauty of a city you love becomes the perfect setting to capture the start of your story.

Thinking of tying the knot in Glasgow? Let’s capture your day in a way that feels like you. Reach out, and let’s make it unforgettable.

26/10/2024

So let's talk about rain.

It happens.

Especially in Scotland.

That said, the Scottish weather is fickle, and you're just as likely to need sunglasses and Factor 30 (50 for the white as a milk bottle Scots). Sunglasses, sun cream, brollies and those wee heel stoppers. Maybe a pair of wellies to supplement the Jimmy Choos.

When Mark and Gayle got married, it was sunshine, it was rain, it was sunshine again and then rain.

This is the wedding I think of most when I chat to prospective couples about the possibility of rain. So here's my two bits of advice:

Either choose a venue with good "wet weather" alternatives indoors, or embrace it. Or perhaps a bit of both. You can't realistically change it, and sure as anything sometimes the forecast is wrong. Sometimes not in your favour either.

If you're bothered about your hair turning into a frizz ball (I have a lifetime of feeling your pain), speak to your hair stylist about your options.

My thoughts? No such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing choices.

21/10/2024

If there's a guaranteed question that will result in me ending up looking a bit confused and lost in thought, it's this one:

What's my favourite wedding venue?

I'm sure many wedding suppliers have their favourites, but for me I struggle to think of one in particular. I know it sounds like a cop out, but I don't remember venues as much as I remember people. I remember who was there and getting married at the time.

When I'm asked that question my brain rattles like a rolodex with index cards of my past weddings, I have these images that flicker through my mind. Sometimes I have specific images that I associate with specific weddings. Not always the obvious ones either. Sometimes they spring to mind when I talk about an experience from a wedding. Like a random scene from a movie that wasn't the obvious one in the trailer.

I apologise if you have ever asked me that question, and got the slightly gormless expression of my inner brain rolodex rattling away. I love all the venues my couples choose for their day. Much like the banner on my old college building People Make Glasgow; people also make weddings.

I found this little gem of a photo hidden in a folder recently and decided it deserved to be posted. Meryl's bridesmaids and her parents standing upstairs in Leith Theatre, shortly before her wedding ceremony to Alan. No Meryl, no Alan. Wedding photos don't always have to have the stars of the show front and centre. Sometimes it's about the supporting roles that make the photo. One from my inner rolodex of memories I wanted to share.

20/10/2024

This gorgeous wedding at Boclair House Hotel in Bearsden, on the outskirts of Glasgow was just one of pure joy.

It's a gorgeous place for a wedding. I also like it because it's quite handy for me as it's East Dunbartonshire, where I am based!

Want to see some more from Rosie and Anko's day? Blog link in the profile.

Shout out to my co-creative who made their beautiful wedding film.

13/10/2024

What a wedding high!

I love a beautiful autumnal wedding. There's so little you need to do with the gorgeous tones and light. And when it's a wedding like Char and Ian had at The Free Company in Balerno, then this was the perfect Autumnal crescendo to my photographic year. Plus a lovely wee first look to start with.

This was my last wedding of 2024 season. So far. I say that because 85% of my bookings have been for this year, and some have been quite last minute. So, who knows...? There's always time for a quick last minute booking in November or December.

But with the "last did 2024" in mind, I went to this wedding with a different mindset. I wanted to photograph it like it was my last wedding ever. I wanted to create photos so I wouldn't forget what weddings feel like. It ignited a wonderful feeling of creativity in me.

Of course it's not my last ever. I have 2025 to look forward to. I just enjoyed the feeling of living in the moment.

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Dress: Rowan Joy -
Alterations: Hazel Lethaby -
Florist: Charlotte Watson -
Cake makers and caterers:
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Cuckoo's Bakery -
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Band: 7 Hills Ceilidh Band -
Beer for pre-ceremony drinks: Stewart Brewing -

09/10/2024

I absolutely adore this photo from a stunning wedding at the Cruin, Loch Lomond on a beautiful summer's day. Mhairi and Jon look so wonderful together.

I've been thinking recently about what all my couples have in common. Some of my couples are real foodies, and that's an important part of their wedding. For others, they enjoy similar sports, such as running. I've lost count of the number of couples who post on their stories about 5ks, 10ks, half and full marathons. I've also had quite a few who have been involved in volunteering organisations.

But there is one thing that all my couples have in common (aside from the good taste to book me 😉). It's the shared dynamic of balance in their relationships. Over the years, I've developed a knack for working out who I will end up working with when we have our first chat together.

My couples are those who come to the call and join in equally. They both talk about their shared values. They talk about what is important to them in their photos. They tell me what they'd love to see when they look back at the images from their day. When one of them can't make it, then it's about trust and having faith that the partner will find the right photographer that meets both their needs. This isn't about one person doing all the research, and the other person having the final say without any other involvement. My couples have balance in their relationship and trust to do things without needing permission to sign it off.

I think that's why I end up enjoying photographing their weddings so much. Relationships thrive when there's balance. The weddings they have really show that. Sometimes it's about both of you bringing your strengths to the relationship and helping one another. But it's always about trust.

Does this resonate with you? I think we're going to get along brilliantly. Get in touch and let's chat about what's important to both of you with your wedding photographs.

08/10/2024

Every so often, I love to delve back into my drives and root amongst my past weddings. I find it a useful thing to do, even between weddings. To see what I have done, what I love about past photos. What I can think about again for the future. Sometimes photos are like whisky or cheese, and you need to take some time away from them and come back and look again when the flavours have had time to grow and you've had time to let your visual palette mature.

This is a wedding from a few years ago. A beautiful spring wedding, at a church then onto the family home for a very private and very personal reception.

I love weddings that incorporate a bit of home in them. The safe space where you were and are allowed to be and become, that shaped you.

Do you ever have dreams about a place you've lived years ago, and those little elements that gave it the magic it had, just come in little glimpses? The way the sun fell on the same spot on the living room carpet on a summer afternoon. The way you'd see tree shadows dancing on the walls in the evening light. The curtains and carpets and rugs and pictures and wallpaper. And you wake up and it's all gone. You maybe look through photos and see little hints at the room as it used to be. You scan for the things that you thought were insignificant at the time.

I love the waves of nostalgia you get from photos. I see part of my job, my role, as a wedding photographer to continue to create that from your day.

27/09/2024

Jill And Andrew Got Married!

Jill and Andrew planned a wedding that was about being affordable, sustainable and most of all a lot of fun. And they nailed it.

Outfits from Vinted, handmade cakes, a Bake Off competition (with prizes!) and using local businesses and venues and family and friends, this is how to do a wedding that leaves memories not a carbon footprint.

I think one of the things about my couples is how much I end up really feeling a connection with them. Jill and Andrew couldn't have been closer to my perfect couple if I tried. The way you sit and nod your head through that first meeting that you feel like your head might fall off. And Andrew makes the same terrible "I've got the Key/I've got the secret " joke I do... 🙌

Don't you just love how incredible the Ochils look too? I mean, Jill and Andrew look gorgeous, but the Ochils in the background just looked incredible . When the cloud lifted it looked like a painted backdrop.

Big shout out to the wonderful
Who absolutely nailed it in front of a huge crowd of 160 guests in the church.

Team shout outs:
Church: Clackmannan Parish Church
Reception venue: Alloa Town Hall
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21/09/2024

A beautiful sneak peek from Laura and Chris incredible intimate wedding in Dunkeld at Dungarthill House. It really was the stuff my photography dreams are made of. A beautiful setting and a laidback day, with good food, good music, and a selection of close friends and family there to celebrate.

As for me, well I got to take the photos that I enjoy taking most. Laid-back is most definitely my favourite type of wedding.

Also can we talk about - for a moment - that stunning hot air balloon chandelier? The sort that puts all the other chandeliers in the shade.

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14/09/2024

No drama-llamas here, just alpacas with my lovely bride and groom at Carrick Castle Estate.

Not all animals are so comfortable in front of the camera. That said I've photographed several cats. Turns out the way to entice is through their curiosity, which usually happens when I have my camera bag open. It smells interesting! (Specifically to cats).

When I got married, there was no way I could really have my cats involved. So instead I incorporated them into our day in homage, and left them to enjoy having an empty.

I am an animal fan. As long as the animals are happy and comfortable, I love it when people incorporate them into their wedding, either in real life like this, or in absence. Animal people are my people.

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Hello, I'm Kristin, and I run Struve Photography. I’ve been photographing weddings since 2010, and it’s all about capturing the atmosphere of your day, of you and your friends and putting your photography story together.