Wedding Photography That Actually Feels Like You

I’m Thomas McCabe, an Ayrshire wedding photographer, and if there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s this: I’m all about real moments. The laughs you don’t expect, the tiny glances you think no one sees, the chaos, the nerves, the pure joy, that’s the stuff I love to photograph.

I’m not the kind of photographer who’ll pull you away every five minutes or make you hold awkward poses while your guests wonder where you’ve disappeared to. In fact, most couples tell me they barely noticed I was there, and honestly, that’s exactly how I want it to be. Your day isn’t a photoshoot; it’s your wedding. My job is to quietly capture it as it really unfolds. For me, wedding photography isn’t just about what your day looked like. It’s about what it felt like. The butterflies before you walk down the aisle. The moment your partner sees you. The shaky hands during the rings. The ridiculous dancing later on, when everyone decides they’re basically in a music video. All of that deserves to be remembered.

If you’re looking for someone who’ll keep things relaxed, fun, and completely stress free, someone who values genuine moments more than staged ones, then we’ll get on brilliantly.

Have a look through the photos below. If they make you smile and you think, “Yep… that’s the vibe I want,” then I’d love to hear from you.

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Silhouette of a couple kissing in front of a window with buildings outside.
Woman feeding a Highland cow through a fence in a rural outdoor setting.
A bride and groom kiss while holding ice cream cones, with the bride wearing a wedding dress and veil, and the groom in a suit with a badge on his arm.
Bride and groom dressed in wedding attire playing on a swing set in a park, with the groom enjoying a playful moment on the swing and the bride smiling and holding a flower bouquet.
Three women drinking shots at a bar counter.
Two men dressed in traditional Scottish attire celebrating and cheerfully opening cans of beer in front of a brick wall.
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Happy women dancing and celebrating at a wedding reception, with one woman in a wedding dress and another in a black dress, holding drinks and glow sticks.
A bride and groom embracing outdoors during sunset, with a scenic landscape of water, fields, and cloudy sky in the background.
A bride and groom kiss during their wedding reception, with guests seated behind them.
A couple dressed in wedding attire standing close on a staircase, smiling at each other with their faces almost touching. The woman has blonde, curly hair and unique sunglasses, while the man has dark hair and glasses.
A couple in wedding attire kissing by a river with green foliage in the background.
Two women in pajamas celebrating and holding glasses of champagne in a bathtub.
A bride and groom dancing in a garden in front of a large white house with red-tiled roof, green ivy, trees, and shrubs.
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Close-up of a newlywed couple's hands, with rings, gently touching each other, one person's hand overlapping the other's on the groom's chest, dressed in suit with wedding boutonniere and gray blazer.
Close-up of a man and woman holding hands outdoors on a path, surrounded by fallen leaves and trees in the background. The woman has tattoos on her arm.
A newlywed couple, the bride and groom, stand close and face each other in a garden. The bride wears a white wedding gown with a long train and holds a bouquet, while the groom wears traditional Scottish attire, including a kilt. Behind them is a fou
A man is getting dressed in front of a mirror, adjusting his tie. He is wearing a white shirt and a plaid kilt with a sporran, indicating traditional Scottish attire.
Two men dressed in formal wedding attire at a celebration. One man is wearing a tuxedo with a bow tie and tartan kilt, while the other man is in a suit with a red tie and tartan kilt, holding cans and smiling. The background has a brick wall decorate
A bride and groom holding hands and looking at each other in front of a gazebo in a park during their wedding ceremony, surrounded by greenery and potted plants.
A young boy with blond hair playing Connect Four, placing a black disc into the game.
A young girl in a white dress and fluffy shoes standing on a gray carpet in a wedding ceremony, with a flower bouquet on the floor beside her
People walking on a sidewalk in the rain, including a man in a kilt and two women with umbrellas. One woman in a wedding dress holding a bouquet, and another woman with heart-shaped sunglasses, smiling and gesturing.
A groom is kissing a bride on the forehead during their wedding ceremony inside a decorated venue with a large chandelier in the background. The bride is holding a bouquet of pink roses and dried flowers, and is dressed in a white strapless wedding g
A bride and groom holding hands outdoors on a wedding day, with lush green foliage and colorful flowers in the background.
A wedding ceremony taking place in an ornate, wood-paneled hall with candles and large flower arrangements. The bride and groom stand facing each other with an officiant, exchanging vows. Guests are seated on both sides, watching the ceremony.
A bride and four bridesmaids standing in front of a brick wall, holding bouquets of white and purple flowers, all smiling and dressed in blue gowns.
A group of people at a wedding celebration, some seated on a green leather sofa and others standing or sitting on the floor, with a brick wall background and potted plants.
A group of people at a wedding, including the bride and groom, sharing a kiss and surrounded by friends holding flowers, standing on a cobblestone street with parked cars and historic buildings in the background.
A couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss outdoors near a sign that says 'The Fenwick', with greenery and blurred flowers in the foreground.
A bride in a white wedding dress and an older man in a gray kilt and jacket stand on a driveway outside a stone house, sharing a moment with the bride holding a large bouquet of purple and white flowers.
A black-and-white photo of a couple sharing a kiss on a city street, with a church tower and trees in the background.
A couple getting married in a rustic venue with fairy lights, with a woman in a wedding dress holding hands and smiling at her partner during the ceremony.
A wedding ceremony taking place in a stone archway with a bride and groom holding hands while exchanging vows, surrounded by guests seated in chairs. The bride is wearing a white wedding dress with a veil, and the groom is dressed in traditional Scot
A bride with long, wavy blonde hair, a white wedding dress, tattooed arms, and a veil, holding hands with a groom wearing a kilt, jacket, and tie, standing on stone steps outside a building with brick walls.
A wedding ceremony with a bride and groom exchanging vows at an indoor reception, with guests seated at round tables decorated with black and white napkins, some guests wearing kilts, and a floral backdrop behind the couple.
A newlywed couple stands in front of a white Volkswagen van decorated with wedding ribbons, on a quaint street near a stone church with a sign reading Roebank Hotel in the background. The bride wears a white wedding dress and holds a bouquet, and the
A bride in a wedding dress and veil playfully kiss a man wearing a black dress shirt, black shorts with a label reading 'Mrs Reay', and black socks with a rolled tongue, in a wedding reception setting. They are smiling and having fun while at the bar
A wedding party poses outdoors near a body of water at sunset. The bride and groom are at the center, with bridesmaids in green dresses on the left and groomsmen in kilts on the right. Some members are holding bouquets and making playful gestures.
Two men dressed in kilts and formal jackets outdoors by a lake at sunset, engaging in a dance or playful pose.
A woman getting her makeup done by a makeup artist in a dimly lit room, seated with her legs crossed, wearing a white shirt.
A bride and groom see a wedding cake at their reception in a decorated banquet hall.
Four men in kilts and suits, with boutonnieres, smiling and helping a seated man with a kilt adjust his attire inside a decorated venue with floral arrangements and candle decor.
A newlywed couple behind a bar, holding cocktail shakers and smiling at each other.
A bride and groom at a wedding celebration pour champagne into a pyramid of glasses, wearing sunglasses, while guests watch and take photos in the background.
A bride in a white dress holding a flower bouquet and a groom in formal attire standing together on a staircase, looking upward, with soft lighting highlighting their features.
A couple dressed in black, embracing on a wooden bridge with a pond and swans in the background during fall, holding a bouquet of black and green flowers.
A couple in wedding attire standing on a staircase, gazing at each other. The bride holds a bouquet of flowers, and the groom wears a traditional kilt.
A couple dressed in formal attire, embracing outdoors on a fall day, with fallen leaves on the ground and colorful smoke in the background.
A couple with tattoos and piercings in love, holding each other closely in a cemetery during autumn, with trees and tombstones in the background.
A couple dressed in formal black attire stands in a cemetery among tombstones and fallen autumn leaves, embracing under a large tree.
A bride and groom sitting on a red velvet couch, looking at each other lovingly, with the bride holding a bouquet of white and green flowers.
A bride and groom standing on a gravel path outside a gate, surrounded by bushes and tall trees, with a house in the background.
A bride and groom dancing closely at their wedding reception with purple and pink lighting, a DJ booth in the background, and fog on the dance floor.
A bride and groom standing together in a hallway, smiling at the camera. The bride is holding a large bouquet of purple and white flowers, and wearing a white wedding gown. The groom is dressed in a gray suit with a plaid pattern kilt, and a matching
A bride and groom posing together on a staircase decorated with white flowers. The bride is wearing a white wedding gown and the groom is dressed in a gray suit with a traditional kilt.
A bride in a white wedding gown smiling and walking up a staircase decorated with flowers.
A couple in wedding attire walking hand in hand on a city street with wet pavement and historic buildings in the background.