Abrightside Photography

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  • £1,800Price from
  • 50+Weddings shot
Hi, I'm JP 👋
adventurous
chatty/friendly
easy going
Lover of good light, fun people and genuine moments.
I love photographing people, as someone who hates having their photo taken I enjoy making people who are like minded feel at ease and surprising them how fun and painless it can actually be! Open to all couples and happy to travel.
Abrightside Photography Pricing & Costs
£1,800 - £3,000
Full day package
From
£1,800
Also know as my premium package. Coverage from up to two hours before the ceremony until after the first few dances.
What's included
Up to10 hrs coverage
Private online gallery
Preview within 24 hrs
Documentary
From
£2,500
everything from the full day package plus a 10x8 photobook
Luxe
From
£3,000
Everything from the full day package plus 14x10 Acrylic photobook two 7x5 downscale replica albums 25 6x4 prints + wooden Usb and presentation box
Abrightside Photography Details

Photography Style

Modern
Dramatic

Products and Services

Online Shop
Abrightside Photography Full Description
I AM A FULL TIME PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER AND FEEL VERY LUCKY TO CALL THE BEAUTIFUL HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND HOME. I AM ORIGINALLY FROM GLASGOW & RELOCATED TO FORT WILLIAM WITH MY WIFE AND KIDS IN 2015. BEFORE REALISING MY DREAM OF BECOMING A PHOTOGRAPHER IN 2012, I WAS A CHEF FOR 15 YEARS AND I LIKE TO THINK MY EXPERIENCE OF WORKING IN A HIGH PRESSURE JOB FOR SUCH A LONG TIME STOOD ME IN GOOD STEAD FOR THE PRESSURES OF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY - IN FACT I'D SAY I THRIVE ON IT! I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY AND CONTINUOUSLY STRIVE TO ENHANCE MY SKILLS IN THE FIELD, UTILISING NEW APPROACHES, TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT TO GET THE ULTIMATE SHOTS FOR MY COUPLES. I AM ALWAYS UP FOR TRYING NEW IDEAS WHILST CONTINUING TO STAY TRUE TO MY GOAL OF CAPTURING STUNNING, NATURAL PHOTOGRAPHS WHILST ENSURING MY COURLES HAVE THE BEST TIME ON THEIR SPECIAL DAY. I HAVE PHOTOGRAPHED WEDDINGS ALL OVER SCOTLAND INCLUDING THE ISLANDS, AND GETTING TO EXPLORE OUR BONNIE COUNTRY WHILST DOING THE JOB I LOVE IS TRULY A DREAM COME TRUE! IT'S NOT ALL WORK WORK WORK... WORKING FROM HOME MEANS I SPEND MORE QUALITY TIME WITH MY FAMILY WHICH IS PRICELESS. TAKING OUR DOGS FOR A WALK, PHOTOGRAPHING THE BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS, GOING TO GIGS, WATCHING FOOTBALL, FISHING AND COOKING ARE A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS TO DO NOW THAT YOU KNOW MY STORY I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING YOURS!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: John Paul
Hi there, Congratulations to you both! Feel free to have a look at my portfolio and if you like my style feel free to drop me a message with any questions.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2012
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(26)
Miri & Fabi
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Perfect from beginning to the pictures
It was perfect from the beginning to the pictures and beyond. We are a German couple wanting to do our revowel in Scotland (as we are potterheads and love Scotland). We found John via google and quickly connected via instagram. We instantly fell in love with his pictures. He organized everything with our celebrant and offered support throughout the whole planning process. He knows the perfect spots and poses and gave us a very secure feeling. We couldn’t be happier about how our special day was and love love love the pictures! John has a very patient, joyful and calm energy and we could really enjoy our day. Thank you so much for everything - we hope to see you again soon ! Miri & Fabi
Zoe & Luke
Happy couple married in May
June 2024
Glencoe Elopment
I cannot recommend JP more highly. JP was brilliant throughout, good communication and a lovely personality that helped us relax and feel at ease on the day. He helped find all the best spots to take pictures and the final result has been brilliant. The preview was with us quickly and the final photos with us in great time for our party. Thank you!
Billie & Joshua
Happy couple married in May
May 2024
Our Glencoe Elopement
It was an absolute pleasure having JP there during our elopement. Me and my husband eloped to Scotland just the two of us and JP made us feel so comfortable and at ease during the whole day. It was amazing to see how passionate about his photography he was, asking if he could try new angles he hadn’t thought of before etc. The photos he took of us were truly breathtaking and I can’t thank him enough for all his work. It felt like wandering around with an old friend, we just chatted and had a laugh which made getting the photos so much easier! No awkwardness at all. 10/10!!
Lorraine & Neil Worsdall
Happy couple married in April
May 2024
Our Wedding
P was a pleasure to deal with throughout our wedding plans and on the big day. Thoroughly professional and so accommodating to our requests, nothing was too much trouble. His ideas and knowledge of the local area were so helpful in the planning stage which also helped to make the day run timely & smoothly. We are absolutely delighted with the photos and will be proudly showing to family and friends for a long time to come. If you are lucky enough to find JP available for your big day, we would highly recommend you book him up in an instant.
Abi
Happy couple married in April
May 2024
Beautiful photos
JP took some amazing elopement photos for us! He also helped us to feel relaxed about having photos taken and it felt nice and informal. Nice to always have a good laugh too! Thanks JP ☺️
Joe & Mima
Happy couple married in April
May 2024
Thank you JP!
JP is absolutely awesome. Our puppy Hamish decided he was a bit nervous about JP, and JP spent time with me just getting Hamish used to him and the cameras. Beautiful photos of the ceremony. JP knows all the best spots for photos through Glencoe, and we have some absolutely stunning photos that we will cherish forever. Can't wait to get some on the wall!
Hannah & Matt
Happy couple married in April
April 2024
Fantastic!
We booked JP as the photographer for our elopement in Glencoe, and we're really happy that we did. He's very friendly and easy to get along with, which helped to put us at ease for the photos. He's also a great local guide and took us to some beautiful nearby spots for some photos. We received some preview photos later that day, and the full gallery followed well within the promised time frame. Last but not least, the photos he took are gorgeous - we can't stop showing them to friends and family! They capture all our moments and emotions on the day with authenticity, and are beautifully framed against the scenic backdrop of Glencoe. We'd highly recommend JP to anyone looking for a wedding photographer within the area.
Aileen & James
Happy couple married in July
April 2024
Outstanding
My wife and I could not recommend JP enough! Picking a photographer was a big thing for us as this was the memories we would have looking back at our special day. JP gave us everything we wanted and more. He made us feel so at ease on our wedding day and nothing was too much an ask for him. He captured all the special moments, the funny ones, and parts of the day we didn’t see which we loved looking back through our pictures. Will definitely be recommending abrightside photography to anyone in the future!
Sam and Clayton
Happy couple married in March
April 2024
We would recommend JP to anyone looking for a photographer he is such a lovely, professional and talented man!
JP is excellent! We were blown away by our wedding pictures, they told the story of our day and captured so many moments that we weren't aware of. He had all the time in the world for our 2 little boys and I barely noticed him at ceremony and reception eventhough he was capturing the lot. Completely professional and worked so well with all our other suppliers especially our videographer. He delivered a sneakpeak almost instantly and then a mini gallery a week later. We also got our full edited gallery less than a month later. We would recommend JP to anyone looking for a photographer he is such a lovely, professional and talented man! 6 Stars if we could ✨️ PS, I have tried to upload pictures but this website won't let me 🙈
J & T
Happy couple married in January
April 2024
Absolutely cannot recommend JP enough!
JP was a dream to work with from start to finish. A lovely, thoughtful person who went above and beyond on our big day. The variety of photo styles, the relaxed and chilled out vibe, everything was perfect with him. It was very clear to JP what we hoped to get from our photos without us having to really say and they turned out beyond stunning! Most of the day, you wouldn't even realise he was there - for such a tall man, he moves like a ninja! He was fantastic with the two young kids there and also with our dog, who he understood as being one of the most important people there and took the most amazing photos of her too. To put in a nutshell just how fantastic JP is, he knew the bride was a massive Potterhead and thought of what she didn't - he brought along his own wands and Gryffindor scarf for some of the photos and that was such a thoughtful gesture, that it should tell you just how brilliant he is. Amazing, amazing photos to remember every minute of a perfect day - hire him immediately and you will not regret it - truly we cannot recommend Abrightside Photography enough. Thank you so much JP, we're beyond happy that we found you :)
Abrightside Photography Location & Contact Details

Address

Sutherland Ave, Fort William, Highland, PH33 6JT, Scotland, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Happy to travel nationwide!

Nearest Town

fort william

Nearest Motorway & Junction

na

Nearest Train Station

na

Nearest Airport

na

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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What is your most memorable wedding?

This is to difficult to answer to be honest. It would be like asking for my favourite song, there’s too many to chose from!

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Spontaneous & natural, full of emotion, classic with dramatic landscapes

What about your business are you most proud of?

I’m proud of how my business has grown year on year and that a lot of my Weddings come from word of mouth which is the highest compliment I can be paid.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

With regards to wedding photography I’d say, do your research. A photographer doesn’t need to have photographed at your venue before but the most important thing is can your photographer cope in different lighting and weather conditions. The proof is there to see in photos :)

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

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Describe your typical process with a couple.

From first contact my aim is to put my clients at ease and try to make the process fun (as it should be) my first thing is to send a brochure which details everything from my background, pre wedding, wedding, prices and recommendations. Many of my couples have mentioned that the brochure was not only informative but put their minds at ease (even if they’re camera shy!)

What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?

There is something to be said for just a great, well lit portrait of the happy couple. (This doesn’t have to be staged it can be captured during ceremony, speeches or even the first dance.

What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?

I think that would have to be when one of my couples asked if they could climb a tree for a photo. (This wasn’t a small tree) they’re outdoorsy so it was no problem for them and the sequence of photos of them climbing and then sitting in the tree (K.I.S.S.I.N.G) are something else!

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

An umbrella ;) Some of my best and most liked photos have been taken in the rain. I’ve even had brides on a few occasions hoping for rain so we could get the coveted “rain shot”

Describe how you got into photography.

My father in law is a photographer and noticed (just from photos I’d taken in my phone) that I had a keen eye for a photo. He introduced me to wedding photography and I was hooked! I love everything about weddings and capturing them is always an honour.

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