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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.

07/07/2025

First Look for Becky and Laura

I love photographing a first look. I had one myself, and I think they're pretty awesome moments. Instead of all the nerves and anxiety of everyone looking at you when you both set eyes on each other, and all the pressure that brings, you get together and have your own private moment together.

Now, this does involve a bit of choreography and timing, it's absolutely not the thing to spring on your suppliers at the last minute.

Personally I don't think it detracts at all from that walk-up-the-aisle experience, but creates a genuinely romantic and intimate moment where it's just the two of you. It's like this sweet, secret layer on your day. You can admire one another properly, away from the gaze of your guests and away from interruptions.

Laura and Becky were just so beautiful to photograph at this moment.

04/06/2025

I have been very much looking forward to sharing this sneak peek from this incredible wedding, and there will be a few more to come!

I loved Becky and Laura's beautiful wedding at Kinlochard Village Hall, which was just DIY heaven! So much work and skill behind the scenes to make it work and it was phenomenal and perfect. I'm in awe of their dedication to all the work they put in. The amount of detail which made it uniquely theirs. And all their friends and family who pitched in, is there any other greater declaration of love?

I love this photo of them dancing together during the ceilidh, it's just sheer joy, which was the most infectious emotion of the day. Are you grinning? Because I'm grinning.

When I saw this during my downloads, I did that inner air punch I do when I feel I nailed a photo.

Shout out to their phenomenal suppliers for the day:

Venue- Kinlochard Village Hall
Accomodation -
Rings -
Celebrant - .humanistcelebrant
Florists - and
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Band -
Harp -

11/05/2025

Carrick Castle Estate delivered the goods for this summer wedding—blue skies, a calm loch, and a laid-back vibe that ran through the whole day.

From confetti to golden hour portraits, it was one of those weddings that felt relaxed and full of joy, with plenty of space for the couple to just enjoy it all.

You can see the full story (and lots of photos) over on the blog: https://struve.photography/summer-carrick-castle-estate-wedding/

Supplier shout outs:

Gwenne Wedding Services
Carrick Castle Estate
Liggy's Cake Company
Helensburgh Flowers
Vivid weddings
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09/05/2025

If you’re dreaming of a wedding that feels personal and unforgettable…
Scotland is full of beautiful, luxury wedding venues—think historic buildings, atmospheric halls, and places with real character. I’ve put together a shortlist of some of my favourites, complete with photos and a few tips for couples planning ahead.

You can read the full post here:
https://struve.photography/luxury-wedding-venue-scotland/

Let me know which one you’d pick!
Drumtochty Castle
Carberry Tower
Achnagairn Castle
Errol Park
Logie House

05/05/2025

I love countryside weddings.
Most of the time, when you tie the knot somewhere out in the countryside, you’re choosing a place that means the world to you — and you end up in your own little wedding bubble. The rest of the world — the noise, the chaos, the traffic jams — it’s all somewhere else.

It’s just you, your people, and the day you’ve been waiting for.

There’s something about countryside weddings that just feels different. Everyone’s a bit more relaxed, a bit more carefree. The world turns at a different pace out there — and it’s brilliant.

I especially love it when couples want to head off for a wander, exploring the setting they chose so carefully. For a little while, that stunning Scottish view belongs just to you.

And I love weaving it into your photos — sealing it into your memories, just like it should be.

Carrick Castle Estate
House
Killearn Village Hall
House Hotel & Spa
Glenapp Castle - A Relais & Châteaux Hotel
Free Company
Cruin
Bachilton Barn

01/05/2025

I thought I'd share some of my favourite black and white photos I've taken over the years. I love colour. It brings the energy, the buzz, the fun. But a wedding day isn't just one feeling, is it? There are pauses. Butterflies. Little in-between moments that ask for something softer.

That’s where black and white comes in. I don’t use it loads — maybe 20% of a gallery — but when I do, it’s always intentional. It’s about focus. Form. Feeling. A quiet moment that asks you to stop and breathe.

These frames are some of my favourites over the years, taken at Scottish wedding venues:
Dalduff Weddings
University of Glasgow
Dunnottar Castle
Boclair House
Leith Theatre
Loch Lomond Arms Hotel
Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa

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).

Credits:
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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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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.