Ballet & Dance Photography

dance and ballet photography

We just love shooting portraits of dancers… of any skill level… the elegance, desire and beauty of all ages and experience of the dancers we meet always creates beautiful photographs. We take time to learn what our dancer would like to get from the shoot, find out what they can do and then together we […]

Wedding Photography Training

wedding photography training

Are you an aspiring wedding photographer ?
Maybe you have dipped your toes in and tried it… maybe you have shot quite a lot of weddings but you feel you need more guidance.

When should you book your baby portrait ?

It’s exciting times when baby is on the way, and you’ll have lots of things to do, buy and organise… but don’t forget to book your newborn photo session well in advance.

Our outdoor shoots at Binning Woods

Most of our outdoor shoots are taken at Binning Woods near Tyninghamme.
Unless we arrange something else with you this is where to go and what to expect.

It’s a really beautiful woodland walk at all times of year with nice easy paths along the way, and more slightly rough areas we can go to if we can if it will give us good photos.

This is us… the GWS team

We enjoy having fun shoots, and we’re not afraid to try ideas out on ourselves. The paper poke idea here is quite good fun… we’ve even used this on dogs and cats… in fact we won Scottish Pet Photographer of the Year for 2022 with a photo of 3 cats doing a paper poke (you can see that photo on the Pets section of the website.

Out with the old and in with the new (website)

GWS Photography old web site

Well this has been a very long time coming.
Our old website was built from a template by me, and over the last 12 years it’s had so many plasters stuck to it I was forgetting where all the bits were and how it held together.

Claim a free portrait session worth £49

Looks like you have a friend who has been into GWS to experience the amazing portrait sessions we do… and they think you will love it too !

We always love to meet new people – and what better way than a personal recommendatuion from a friend or loved one.

Leanne becomes qualified photographer !

Leanne started with us when we opened the new studio in Feb, and in that short time has got her photography to such an amazing level that she learned today that she has passed as a Licentiate with The Master Photographers Association.

Just add water – the GWS Wet Shoots!

wet shoots

Award-winning Scottish photographer Grahame Smith reveals how he’s tapped into an elemental new form of portraiture and how training, mentoring and dedication has helped shape a very successful photography business, and how now – is himself a trainer / mentor to new and up and coming photographers from all over the UK.

Gift Voucher Portrait Bookings

Congratulations you are on the first steps of having some amazing memories and photographs by the team at GWS Photography !