New Apple store in Glasgow

Along with several thousand other mad Mac fools I braved the rain to go check out the new Apple store on Buchanan St. It’s the first Apple store in Scotland and if today’s long queue’s are anything to go by its going to be very popular.

They had lots of the new iMacs on display (very nice). As well as everything else you could want from Apple. As with other Apple stores there is a Genius Bar and there will be lots of workshops and seminars to keep us all happy ☺

The store is directly across from Starbucks. Do you think they coordinated that one? But with three Starbucks on Buchanan St alone, it would not have been hard.

Was not allowed my camera in the store but I got a few shots on my phone.

Jo & Jim Slideshow

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Allan Nimmo

While shooting last weekends wedding I was informed of the unbelievably horrendous news that our friend Allan Nimmo had been killed in a motorbike crash that morning (4th Aug).

Allan was brother to our close friend Wendy and through our times spent with the family Allan had also become a very good friend . He was a genuinely lovely guy with a beautiful family and our hearts go out to his wife Arlene and his girls Carly and Heather.

It is very hard to come to terms with such a devastating loss and the pain that is felt by so many people is testament to how loved Allan was by so many.

'Big Nimmo' we will all miss you.

Jo & Jim 4th August 2007

Here are some photos from Jo and Jim's wedding in St Andrews. The golf was not the main event in St Andrews at the weekend.

What a wedding!!! The only dry day of the week and it was amazing.

Such a lovely couple deserved such an amazing day. Its not very often we get to shoot outdoor weddings in Scotland but this was spectacular. St Andrews Cathedral was the perfect backdrop. The best bit for me was having a beautiful couple that were up for anything and going onto the beach gave us the opportunity to be a bit different.

I will get a slideshow up when I get a sec. Its going to be another very busy week.

Very Generous and Thoughtful

You may remember Karen and Barry from the blog about their esession.



Well it is only a month till their big day and we got together yesterday to go over some details.

I was blown away when they presented me with a gift for our baby (who is due in a couple of months). Karen said that "books are the one thing kids don't grow out of."



It really was very thoughtful and generous. It is moments like this that make me truly love what I do. To not only be honoured to be part of their big day but to also be given gifts by your client is very special.

Thanks guys.

Pauline & Mark 21/07/07

Here are a few shots from last weekends wedding at Sacred Heart Church, Cumbernauld.

Scouts

Last night was a scouting mission to Culcreuch Castle, Fintry.



Bryan Connor was with me to check out locations for a wedding shoot. Cant miss an opportunity to grab a shot of other photographers.



While we were there, another photography friend, Kenny McLean turned up to join us for a beer. You just cant miss an opportunity to catch up, take some photos and grab a beer :)

Restless Night

Heather is keeping really well. Getting bigger by the day...but keeping well. A lot of you have asked me to keep you up to date more.

Well last night was the first time that 'Junior' gave Heather a really restless night by constantly kicking her just as she was nodding off to sleep.

I thought seeing our baby on the ultrasound was emotional but when I first felt the baby kick my hand on Heathers belly...wow..that was amazing.

Guess its just the start of things to come. Heather thinks its gonna be like the picture below.

Note from AMJ: Had to edit this post to make it clear that I did not take the picture below. Some of you have asked how I got this amazing shot. Its not my shot...its not Heather.....and its not real. Its quite a famous fake photoshoped image of the net :)



Still busy getting the nursery organised, now that we have agreed on a colour scheme :)

Barry & Karen Slideshow

Barry and Karen are over the moon with the images from their eSession. I can't wait to shoot their wedding in September.

As promised here is the slideshow from their shoot.

Thanks again guys, enjoy the slideshow.

Roll on September.

View the slideshow here

Engagement Shoot with a difference

Here are some shots from an engagement shoot with Barry & Karen.

Shidushi Barry Kerr runs the Tiger and Dragon Martial Arts Acadamy in Glasgow along with his fiancee Karen Gunn who is an instructor at the Acadamey. They teach Kung Fu, Bushido, Kendo and kickboxing, so I was on my best behaviour during the shoot. Especially as Barry had requested some shots of him with a sword and Karen with a gun (Gunn) :)

It was a great shoot. They are both great to photograph and are very much in love. Despite the serious look of the martial art shots we had a lot of fun and they both are very relaxed in front of the camera.

I can't wait to photograph their wedding in September at the Glenskirlie. Barry is a Buddhist and the wedding will have some unusual elements. Just like their engagement shoot.

Thanks guys.

I will post their engagement shoot slideshow shortly. Stay Tuned.

Parents in Waiting

Well I think we have managed to get to tell everyone in person of our good news.

Yes Heather is pregnant and expecting our first child end of October. We are both over the moon about the news. Excitied, emotional...... okay and a little scared :).

Heather is looking fantastic. She is truly flourishing. She has been keeping really well.

We are both so happy.

Someone better tell the kid to get use to having its photo taken.

Thanks everyone for all your well wishies and congratulations. We both feel so blessed.

Now time to get on with the DIY.

Coming Along Nicely

The new Glenskirlie Castle, Banknock is really begining to look awesome. Its really taking shape and it will not be long till they are welcoming there first Bride and Groom to the Castle.

Glenskirlie House is already one of the top locations in the country to get married and the Castle will just build on that reputation. It will be an incredible addition to the wedding location market in Scotland.

Glenskirlie is our favourite location to photograph. We are currently offering a 10% discount to couples who are getting married at the Glenskirlie in 2007/2008.

Amazing Ana

Met the amazing Ana Cruzalegui today at a fashion shoot for Scragg.

As well as providing stunning make up to the film and fashion industries, she is an amazing bridal makeup artist.

If your looking for something truly special, but above all professional, for your wedding day look no further than Dirt.

Its got to also be one of the coolest names for a Makeup & Styling Company.