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Capturing Your Wedding’s Most Joyful & Authentic Moments in Edinburgh and Beyond
Planning your wedding in Edinburgh? Ali Jay Photography offers a relaxed, fun, and natural approach to wedding photography that truly reflects your unique love story. Based in the heart of the city, Ali focuses on capturing those real, candid moments—the laughter, the tears, and the genuine emotions that make your day unforgettable. Her goal is to help you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera, so your photos tell the true story of your celebration.
Experienced & Passionate Wedding Photographer You Can Trust
Since launching her business in 2014, Ali has spent over a decade honing her craft and bringing calm professionalism to countless weddings. She knows how important choosing the right wedding photographer is, and she’s committed to making the entire process—from your initial planning to receiving your final images—smooth and enjoyable. Ali’s passion lies in capturing the feelings, adventures, and people that matter most to you on your special day.
Ali’s Photography Style & Approach
- Relaxed & Natural: Forget stiff poses—Ali’s style highlights authentic moments, perfect for couples who want their photos to genuinely reflect their wedding day.
- Fun & Joyful: Known for putting everyone at ease, including children, Ali brings a lighthearted energy that results in spontaneous, happy images.
- Expert Knowledge of Edinburgh: Having grown up exploring the city’s hidden gems, Ali knows the most romantic and picturesque spots to create stunning wedding photos.
- Specialist in Intimate Weddings: While skilled with all wedding sizes, Ali has a special focus on smaller, more personal celebrations.
What Couples Are Saying
Couples consistently praise Ali for her professional, calm, and friendly approach. They appreciate her patience and support, especially when wedding plans change unexpectedly. Many describe her as an “absolute joy to have around” and highly recommend her for capturing beautiful, in-the-moment photographs that truly tell their story.
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Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
I have had been to so many amazing weddings with so many brilliant couples but Shra and Neil's Scottish Indian wedding was one of the most memorable. I loved them as a couple and it was really memorable as I got invited along to Shra's Henna night the night before the wedding. Their wedding was just so unique and fun and totally them from the board game cake to the very lively ceilidh in the stunning city chambers. They really brought all their personality to the day but also kept it relaxed and fun.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Characterful
Enjoyable
Beautiful
Natural
Storytelling
What about your business are you most proud of?
That my clients love their photos, say they enjoyed the experience and had an amazing wedding day.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't overthink things & prioritise enjoying yourself!
I love couples who break the rules and don't think they have to do something because convention dictates they should.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
Olivia and Tom had the most beautiful personal table settings. They chose a record for each person, they also had a shell personalised with the guests name with the record. They wanted to give their guests a sustainable gift that they would enjoy and they had really thought about which record would suit each guest. They look brilliant.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
I like to check we get along first, it's so important that the couple feel comfortable with their photographer.
I like to have a meeting before a couple book, where we can go through their ideas & timings. Once they've booked and we've got all the formal paperwork and things done I encourage them to stay in touch with me on social media. We can get to know each other a bit before the day and they know where I am if they have any questions.
Most couples opt for a little engagement shoot which is about getting comfortable in front of the camera and getting some lovely photos somewhere special.
We then have a planning meeting a wee while before the wedding and make a plan for their day. This means that on the day, we're on the same page and don't have to think about things. We can all relax and enjoy the day!
I love getting to know people and love my job!
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
A natural photo of them being themselves and having fun.
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
One of the first weddings I went to had a horse who came along to the reception so that photo was pretty special.
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Umbrellas and perhaps a leather jacket. The clear umbrellas are great!
Describe how you got into photography.
I always loved taking photographs as a kid and after university my first job was in publicity, I learnt lots in that job about photography and editing.
I also loved business and always dreamed of having my own business.
For years I did photography as a hobby whilst working as a food scientist and then one day I was asked to second shoot for a friends photography business, and from that, I got asked to shoot my first wedding and I've never looked back!