Weddings are weird, aren’t they? A mix of chaos, belly laughs, and maybe a few “I swear I’m not crying” moments.
That’s where I come in. I’m **Lewis MacMichael**, a Scottish wedding photographer who’s *allergic* to stiff pose
s, forced smiles, and cookie-cutter shots. If you want wedding photos that look like they came from a **Vogue editorial meets a wild house party**, we’re about to be best mates.
Let’s chat about my style—**alternative wedding photography, documentary storytelling, and editorial magic**—and how I capture your day without making you feel like you’re starring in an awkward photoshoot.
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WHAT THE HELL IS “ALTERNATIVE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY” ANYWAY?
It’s simple:
If you’re the kind of couple who’s ditching tradition, wearing something *actually* cool, and planning a wedding that feels more like a **celebration of your weird, wonderful love**—that’s alternative.
If your wedding is a bit offbeat, if you hate the idea of fake smiles, or if you just want photos that hit different—this is for you.
I don’t do stiff, awkward posing. Instead, I capture you *being you*—laughing till your stomach hurts, sneaking off for a quiet moment, tearing up the dance floor.
NO GENERIC WEDDING BULLSH*T
Here’s what I *won’t* do:
🚫 Make you stand in a field for an hour while I fiddle with my camera settings.
🚫 Tell you to “smile at each other” like you’ve never met before.
🚫 Give you weird, old-school wedding photos that don’t actually feel like your day.
What I *will* do? **Capture the vibe.** The tears. The beer spills. The insane dance moves. All of it.
YOUR WEDDING, YOUR RULES
Scotland is *perfect* for alternative weddings. Want to get married in a tiny pub? Do it. Fancy an elopement in the Highlands? Hell yes. Booking out an old warehouse and filling it with disco balls? **Now we’re talking.**
This is your story. I’m just here to document it exactly how it unfolds.
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DOCUMENTARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: **THE REAL STUFF**
The best wedding photos happen when no one is paying attention. That’s what documentary wedding photography is all about—capturing the real, unscripted moments that actually matter.
Think of me as a **professional third wheel**, blending into the background, catching the split-second glances and the spontaneous hugs.
**No directing. No cheesy sh*t. Just real moments.**
HERE’S WHAT THAT LOOKS LIKE
✔ Your grandma wiping away a tear when she thinks no one is watching.
✔ Your mates absolutely *losing it* when the first dance turns into a mosh pit.
✔ That “holy sh*t, we just got married” moment right after the ceremony.
I’m there for the chaos and the quiet. The loud moments and the little in-between ones.
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EDITORIAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: **LOOK LIKE A ROCKSTAR**
Let’s be real—sometimes, you want *just a touch* of editorial magic. Something cool as hell. Something that looks like it belongs in a magazine but still **feels like you**.
That’s where **editorial wedding photography** comes in.
It’s **natural, but elevated.** Real, but with that extra *oomph*.
**Think:**
🔥 Cinematic, moody lighting.
🔥 Effortlessly cool compositions.
🔥 Just enough direction to make you look like the best version of yourself.
I won’t make you fake a “walking down a Parisian street” pose, but I *will* give you subtle guidance so you look and feel your best.
*Editorial, but still documentary.*
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YOUR WEDDING IN SCOTLAND? LET’S MAKE IT ICONIC.
Scotland is hands-down one of the best places to get married. Moody skies, rolling hills, epic castles—**we’ve got the drama, baby.**
Here’s where I love to shoot:
URBAN WEDDINGS IN GLASGOW & EDINBURGH
🖤 Industrial warehouses with exposed brick and neon signs? Yes.
🖤 Moody streets, grungy backdrops, and cool AF cityscapes? Absolutely.
🖤 Wedding receptions that feel like **a live gig mixed with a fashion shoot**? Let’s go.
WILD & ROMANTIC HIGHLAND WEDDINGS
🌿 Elope on a windswept cliffside? Hell yes.
🌿 Run barefoot through the heather with your partner? I’m there.
🌿 Dramatic landscapes, killer views, and that misty, cinematic Scottish vibe? Perfect.
INTIMATE WEDDINGS & BACKYARD PARTIES
🍻 Your favorite pub, your favorite people, zero stress?
🍻 A bonfire, some fairy lights, and dancing till the sun comes up?
🍻 A wedding that just *feels like a massive party*?
These weddings hit different. No stress, just **vibes**.
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HOW I WORK (AKA WHY WE’LL GET ALONG)
STEP 1: WE CHAT
We’ll Jump on a video call and talk about your wedding, your story, and all the little things that make you **you**.
STEP 2: YOU FORGET I’M THERE
I don’t make you do weird poses. You just live your day, and I capture it.
STEP 3: YOU GET KILLER PHOTOS
Photos that feel like your wedding—not some overly-polished version of it.
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REAL WORDS FROM REAL COUPLES
Don’t just take my word for it. Here’s what my couples have to say:
> *“Lewis is hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. He somehow captured every hilarious, chaotic, and emotional moment without us even noticing. Our photos look like a mix between a documentary and an editorial shoot, and we are OBSESSED.”*
> **— Erin & Ewan**
> *“I don’t know how he does it, but Lewis made us look like absolute rockstars while still making everything feel effortless. We felt so comfortable, and our photos are the coolest wedding photos I’ve ever seen.”*
> **— Ro & Aran**
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READY TO MAKE MAGIC? LET’S DO THIS.
If you’re here for stiff, traditional wedding photos, I’m probably not your guy.
But if you’re looking for a Scottish wedding photographer who’s all about **real moments, good vibes, and photos that actually feel like you**—hit me up.
Let’s make wedding photos that you’ll still be obsessed with in 50 years. 🖤