Alex

We’ve been photographing Alex since he was just days old. And now he is one! And so full of character and smiles.

Here are a few photos from our latest shoot.

Paige Conner Hairdressing – Commercial portraits

Paige has been responsible for my, ever-evolving, hairstyles since I first arrived in Edinburgh as a 17 year-old student.  We lost contact for a few years while we were both off on our travels, but since then she has taken me on a journey from being a long-haired brunette to having my current short blonde crop (with many variations in between).

We met up recently outside of the salon, to take some photos of Paige for her new website.

Here are some of my favourites. C x

Class of 2011 – wedding highlights

This post has been quite some time in the making – narrowing a year’s worth of images into one blog feature is never easy, and we’ve had to be really strict with ourselves, otherwise there would have been 15 shoe shots in here for a start!

2011 was a fantastic year for us. We worked with lots of very lovely people, made some friends for life along the way, discovered some new favourite wedding venues and were so impressed by one first dance that we’ve vowed to take swing dance lessons ourselves.

The highlight of the year was when we won the Photography category at the VOWS Awards in November – becoming  the first photographer ever to win this coveted award twice. We are still on a bit of a high and can’t wait for the good times to roll in 2012.

Until then, here are some of our favourite photos featuring the class of 2011. We hope you enjoy them!
If you have a favourite photo we’d love to hear about it in the comments section below.

Lyze Dudley - January 16, 2012 - 8:49 am

Just wanted to say some of the most beautiful photographs I have ever seen, no wonder you both won that award twice. My friend is a wedding planner and I am going to recommend Elemental to her.

Wish I could get married again so you could capture it…Hope this year is as good as last for you both.

amy daynes - January 16, 2012 - 10:52 am

What a collection!!!! Every picture you guys take, has something magical in it. If it had to be said in a word, it would be ‘feeling’… by the bucketload. Who could ask for more on their wedding day? So glad we picked/found you. xx what a top year.

mette - January 16, 2012 - 12:11 pm

Lots of gorgeous work guys! its an honor to have some of our work in your pics… keep up the good work, we are looking forward to working with you in 2012 Mxx

Julia Boggio - January 16, 2012 - 1:31 pm

Great selection of work! I love the LOVE balloons :o )
Jx

Luci - January 16, 2012 - 2:11 pm

HI C&J Wow What a year! I love loads …. Granny, The Bagpipe Lesson, The Bride & Groom on the wall, The Chinese Ladies laughing, so many fabulous emotions and people have such cool weddings! Hope 2012 is great for you xx Luci

Sam Rore - January 16, 2012 - 2:44 pm

Amazing post and congrats on a fantastic 2011! The standard of your work is exceptional. Roll on 2012 – can’t wait to see what it has in store! So glad we had you there to capture our day.
xx

Louise McRoberts - January 17, 2012 - 3:16 pm

Wow – what stunningly beautiful images. Cannot wait to have you guys capture our big day this year x

Hello Rome

In October we headed to Rome, the perfect place for a photography jolly with its amazing architecture, fantastic food and incredible potential for people watching. We were joined by some of our best wedding friends for a trip full of gelati, cheeky lunchtime prosecco and a little too much limoncello.
We lost track of time as we wandered the narrow streets, gazed into boutique windows, swooned over ostrich leather bike helmets (Jay) and daydreamed of being one of those girls who can ride a moped in a skirt and heels (me).
After a really hectic few months, it was great to get the chance to switch off, go with the flow and document our adventures in this wonderful city.
And so it was that we found ourselves falling in love. Not just with Rome, but with photography all over again.
Huge thanks to Team Rome –  aka Blue Sky Photography, Archibald Photography & Cherry Tree Films –  for being brilliant company, as ever.

See something you love? The Rome team included:
Trip fuelled by Pocket Coffee
Air freshener in the mouth taste by Limoncello
Sexy Europeans by Mr Armani
Old things by the Romans
If you would like to check out 2010’s Paris project – click here.
STEVE & YVONNE - January 12, 2012 - 2:37 pm

Awesome awesome awesome A W E S O M E !!!!

Not sure I can say much more… now I’m excited to see more!

Thank you!!

Steve, Yvonne & Callum

Mette - January 12, 2012 - 3:07 pm

I love it all! I recon u need a dressmaker to come for your next trip!! ;-)

Niels, Alie, Jed & Beth - January 13, 2012 - 7:08 am

Loving your work – it’s soo beautiful. Can we go back to Rome? Tomorrow please? You guys rock – big style! thank you xxxx

Callum T :) - January 14, 2012 - 8:09 am

Awesome :D

ryan blackwood - February 4, 2012 - 9:50 am

Loving the adventure albums! A nice mix of work, family and fun! ;-) Ryan – Butterfly Films

Sarah & Nick

With its mews streets, village feel and eclectic shops, Stockbridge is one of our favourite parts of Edinburgh. Last week we went exploring with Sarah & Nick, who celebrate their wedding at the George Hotel in March. Sarah was smart enough to wear wellies. We weren’t.