Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding & Family Photographer in Scotland
Strad Photography is a professional wedding and family photography service based in Scotland, specialising in capturing authentic, emotionally resonant moments. With over a decade of experience living and working in Scotland, the photographer brings a deep understanding of local landscapes and family dynamics to every session. The business combines documentary storytelling with artistic portraiture, using natural light and creative compositions to produce timeless images. Clients benefit from a relaxed, unobtrusive approach that prioritises genuine interactions over rigid posing, ensuring photographs reflect the true essence of each moment. The photographer's personal experience as a father of seven informs their ability to connect with families, while technical expertise in editing and drone photography enhances the final results.Operating across Scotland, from Glasgow to Glencoe, the service caters to weddings, family sessions, vacation photography, and maternity/newborn shoots. Comprehensive packages include full-day wedding coverage, customised family sessions, and post-production services with professional editing and presentation options. Client testimonials consistently highlight the photographer's professionalism, creativity, and ability to transform ordinary moments into extraordinary visual narratives.
Services
Wedding Photography
Family Photography
Vacation Photography
Couples Photography
Maternity Photography
Newborn Photography
Drone Photography
Engagement Sessions
Portrait Sessions
Event Photography
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Over 10 years capturing weddings and families across Scotland's diverse landscapes
- Combines documentary storytelling with cinematic portrait techniques
- Uses professional drone photography for sweeping landscape perspectives
- Specialises in natural, unposed family interactions and emotional authenticity
- Personal experience as father of seven enhances connection with families
What people say
Perfectly captured our day
Magical photos in bad weather
Flawless engagement pictures
Professional and creative
Stunning cinematic quality
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting weddings with a blend of documentary storytelling and artistic portraiture. Captures genuine emotions from preparation through celebrations using natural light and creative compositions. Specialises in transforming Scottish landscapes into cinematic backdrops while maintaining unobtrusive presence during key moments.
Family Photography
Creating authentic family memories through relaxed, interactive sessions. Focuses on natural interactions rather than rigid posing, working with children's energy while incorporating meaningful locations. Offers both outdoor and home-based sessions to capture family dynamics in comfortable environments across Scotland.
Vacation Photography
Professional photography for visiting families and couples exploring Scotland. Transforms tourist experiences into curated visual narratives against iconic backdrops like Edinburgh's historic streets and Glencoe's dramatic landscapes. Sessions blend travel documentation with portrait photography to preserve vacation memories.
Couples Photography
Celebrating relationships through intimate photography sessions for engagements, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations. Utilises Scotland's scenic beauty to create cinematic portraits while capturing authentic connections between partners through guided yet natural interactions.
Drone Photography
Enhancing photography sessions with cinematic aerial perspectives when conditions permit. Professional drone operation captures sweeping landscape views and unique angles of events, subject to weather and venue permissions, adding dynamic visual elements to client galleries.
People
Shem (Przemyslaw)
Principal Photographer
Polish-born Scottish resident with 10+ years local experience, father of seven, combines family insight with photography expertise. Specialises in capturing authentic moments through natural storytelling and cinematic techniques.
Questions
Do you photograph weddings outside Glasgow?
Yes, I travel across Scotland including Glencoe, Highlands, Loch Lomond and Edinburgh. Travel within 100 miles of Glasgow is included in packages.
How many photos will we receive from our wedding?
Full-day coverage includes minimum 500 edited images, 5-hour package provides 250+ images delivered through password-protected online gallery within 10 weeks.
Can we add drone photography to our wedding package?
Drone photography is available subject to weather and venue permissions, adding cinematic aerial perspectives to your wedding coverage.
What happens if it rains during our outdoor session?
Rainy weather sessions create unique opportunities - we'll either reschedule or embrace the conditions to create dramatic, atmospheric photographs.
Do you offer engagement sessions?
Yes, engagement sessions are available to help couples feel comfortable in front of the camera before their wedding day.
How long does the editing process take?
Final edited gallery is delivered within 10 weeks, with sneak peek previews available within a few days of your event.
