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Wedding photographer in East Kilbride & Lanarkshire

For camera-shy couples getting married in and around East Kilbride. I’m local, I’m calm, and I’ve got you.

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Packages from £1,000  ·  Now booking 2027  ·  Based in East Kilbride

Groom in a kilt kissing his bride outdoors
Happy wedding couple smiling inside a car with a bouquet

Your local wedding photographer.

EAST KILBRIDE IS HOME.

I moved to East Kilbride with my family in 2021, and it’s home now. You’ll often find me walking the dogs round Calderglen, and almost every other week I’m on the keys at East Mains Baptist Church.

Being local makes the run-up to your wedding easier. Meeting up is simple, and there’s no long drive for me on your wedding morning.

That means less rushing on the day, and more time for you to be with your people.

A coffee at Bica, a quick look round your venue, or a walk in the park. No long drives and no big plans. Just a chat.

CLOSE BY
Easy to meet before the day, and no long drive for me on your wedding morning.

LOCAL SPOTS
Calderglen and Chatelherault are right on the doorstep for an engagement shoot.

CALM ON THE DAY
No shot list and no clock-watching. I follow your day as it happens.

Consider me a wedding FRIEND with a camera.

And then you can just be.

Hi, I’m Steven. I’m a documentary wedding photographer, and East Kilbride is home.

Most couples tell me the same thing over that first coffee. We hate having our photos taken. If that’s you, you’re in good company.

I work quietly. I follow the day as it unfolds and photograph what actually happens. The nervous laugh before the ceremony. Your gran on the dance floor. The two of you sneaking a minute alone.

When a little guidance helps, I’ll give it. Then I step back and let you get on with your day.

I take on only a handful of weddings each year, so I can give each one my full attention.

The first coffee is on me. No contracts until we both know it’s a fit.

Steven photographing a wedding, camera in hand
Steven Mitchell, wedding photographer, at Chatelherault
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What it actually looks like

Some galleries now include a little movement too. Short clips alongside the photos, at no extra cost. Just another way to hold onto the day.

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CLOSE TO HOME

ON YOUR DOORSTEP

For couples who want their photos to feel like home.

Your wedding brings all your people together in one place. Maybe it’s a venue just down the road, or somewhere you’ve always loved.

These places are part of my week too. Calderglen is where I walk the dogs, and Bica is where I get my coffee.

Picture yourselves a year on. The photos on your wall show the day as it really felt, in the places that mean something to you both.

Twenty years from now, they’ll still take you straight back there.

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Couple walking hand in hand down a country lane

Lanarkshire weddings, close to home

A few of the local days I’ve been part of.

Maryellen and Thomas sharing a kiss on their wedding day at Chatelherault, Hamilton

Chatelherault, Hamilton

Maryellen and Thomas kept their day small and close, fifteen minutes down the road from East Kilbride. See their story or read my Chatelherault venue guide.

Shaun and Dawn celebrating on their wedding day

The Georgian Hotel, Coatbridge

Shaun and Dawn brought Celtic traditions into their day in a way that felt completely theirs. See their story.

Planning an engagement shoot? Calderglen Country Park in East Kilbride and Chatelherault are both lovely and close by. Still looking for a venue? Try my venue finder.

  • You never
    see him

    “He’s never in your face, you never see him, yet he captures the very essence of the day, the raw emotion, and above all else the love.”
    Bride and groom smiling during their wedding ceremony at Chatelherault
    Maryellen & Thomas
    Married in Scotland

  • We stayed with our guests

    We didn’t want a lot of traditional photos that took us away from our guests. Steven got the perfect blend, and put us both at ease. We had such a nice relaxing afternoon.
    Bride and groom joyfully walk hand in hand down a confetti run in Teesside
    SARAH & ROB
    Full day + engagement shoot

  • The little moments we missed

    Your wedding day flies by. Ste caught so many candid moments, including all the little ones we didn’t see.
    Bride and groom laughing joyfully at wedding ceremony
    BETH & FIN
    Married, full day

  • Relaxed from the second we arrived

    He helped us feel relaxed from the second we arrived. He went beyond the call of duty and kept the whole day calm and fun.
    ANDREA & OLI
    Isle of Skye elopement

  • He put us at ease

    We’ve got lots of great candid pictures, and Steve put us at ease during the planned shots. Skill and understanding, both first class.
    Bride and groom embrace in rustic wooden barn at Silverwood Resort Perth
    CAT & IAIN
    Married in Scotland

HOW IT WORKS

01

Coffee, first

Before any contracts or deposits, we meet for a coffee somewhere local. Bica is always a good shout. If we click, we book your date. If not, no hard feelings.

Coffee on a table, where every booking starts
02
Planning, together

We talk through your plans, your timings and anything you’re worried about. Fancy an engagement shoot first? Calderglen or Chatelherault are perfect for it.

Couple laughing on the rocks during their beach engagement shoot
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Your wedding day

I arrive calm and quietly get to work. No shot list, no directing, no clock-watching. You stay present with your people.

Couple walking out of the church as husband and wife
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Delivery day

A few sneak peeks within 24 hours. Then your full gallery within two weeks, with as many photos as it takes to tell your story properly.

Couple sharing a laugh with guests at the reception
Couple walking through confetti with friends cheering

THE DETAILS

INVESTMENT

Packages to suit your day, from half days to full day coverage. Payment plans available.

Couple stopping to greet their dog as they leave the ceremony
Bride and groom in wedding attire posing outdoors

Packages

Every package comes with the same calm, documentary approach. Choose the coverage that suits your day, and we’ll shape the rest around you.

Half day £1,000

Full day £1,600

The Full Story £2,000, with engagement shoot

Payment plans available

From £1,000

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FAQ

Got Questions?

Family group shots, yes. We plan a short list before the day and get them done in about 15 minutes. Then intentional portraits, fifteen to thirty minutes with off-camera flash, just the two of you. A little guidance, a few prompts, then you’re just yourselves again. The rest of the day, I photograph what actually happens.

We meet for a coffee first, on me, so we both know it’s a good fit. Then a 20% deposit and contract secures your date. The rest is due four weeks before the wedding, and payment plans are no bother.

Couple sharing a quiet moment outside after the ceremony

Half days are £1,000, full days £1,600 and The Full Story is £2,000. No hourly clock, no hidden extras.

A handful of sneak peeks land within 24 hours. Your full gallery is ready within two weeks, with as many photos as it takes to tell your story, each edited naturally. Every couple also gets a private online premiere of their slideshow, with the gallery landing the moment it ends.

Most of my couples are. That’s why I like to meet up before the day, and an engagement shoot helps too if you fancy one. By the wedding I’m a familiar face rather than a stranger with a lens.

More than okay. Lots of my couples are introverts, anxious, or wired a bit differently. Tell me what helps. Knowing the plan in advance, quieter moments, less time in the spotlight. I’ll work around you, not the other way round. Nobody needs to perform.

I live in East Kilbride, so anywhere in Lanarkshire is local for me. Hamilton, Motherwell, Blantyre, Strathaven, Lanark and the south side of Glasgow are all close by. I also cover Edinburgh, the rest of Scotland and northern England. We’ll confirm any travel details before you book.

LET’S GRAB A COFFEE

Tell me a little about your day. You’ll get a quick email to say it’s arrived, then I’ll check my diary and come back to you about your date. The first coffee is on me, somewhere local. No hard sell, and no obligation. If I’m not the right fit, I’ll happily point you towards someone who is.

Coffee, video call or just email. Whatever feels easiest. Don’t have a date booked yet? Still get in touch, I’m happy to chat before anything’s confirmed. Prefer email? hello@steven-mitchell.com works just as well.

How do you feel about being photographed?