Trash The Dress Photographer. See Our Fabulous Hilltop Photoshoot in Edinburgh!

In addition to shooting natural, unposed wedding photos, I loved being a trash the dress photographer for the day!

This latest trash the dress photoshoot was at the top of Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh!

It’s one of the wildest ‘rock the frock’ photoshoots I’ve ever done!

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Zoe and Billy – married at Dundas Castle, EdinburghZoe and Billy – married at Dundas Castle, Edinburghwouldn’t ever trust anyone else to capture our special celebrations and moments!

Jonathon and Claire are the loviest couple.. from our very first communication they made us feel special and were so interested in who we are as people! They tailored everything just for us, and had they not radiated such beauty and kindness, we wouldn’t have even known they were there… and for two people like us who HATE getting photos taken, we had a great time and felt so comfortable!

We got married on 31st December, and they gave up their own celebrations with their families to help us capture ours...

We truly hit the jackpot, and wouldn’t ever trust anyone else to capture our special celebrations and moments!

Please don’t pass up the opportunity on having these two look after your special day! Very trustworthy and fantastic value for money.

Helen and Daniel – married at the Signet Library, EdinburghHelen and Daniel – married at the Signet Library, Edinburghfrom start to finish it has been a dream to work with you both!

Jonathon and Claire - we cannot thank you both enough for being the best photographer and videographer - from start to finish it has been a dream to work with you both! If you are reading this and considering booking Love Wedding - DO IT!!

Thank you both SO MUCH for everything, we absolutely love our wedding pictures and how beautifully you have captured our day and the memories we’ll have forever - we are still so blown away by how perfectly everything turned out and on an absolute high!

We also wanted to say how grateful we are to have had you both at our wedding, you were just such a joy to be around and put us both at ease. You got us and the vibe of the day so perfectly and our family and friends have also said how brilliant you both were! thank you so much!!!

Helen & Daniel xxx

Manari and Andrew – married at Carlowrie Castle, EdinburghManari and Andrew – married at Carlowrie Castle, EdinburghThe photos are simply stunning

We were absolutely blown away by the wedding photos Jonathon and Claire captured for us! They have an incredible talent for capturing emotions and all the special details, which has allowed us to relive our wedding day in the most magical way. The photos are simply stunning, and we couldn’t be happier with how they turned out.

From the very beginning, Jonathon and Claire made us feel comfortable and supported. Their professionalism and creativity shone through in every shot, and they even did a special edit for us at no extra charge, which was truly above and beyond. This extra effort made the photos feel even more personal and meaningful.

Thank you for being such an important part of our special day, Jonathon and Claire! We will cherish these photos forever. Highly recommend!

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Trash The Dress Photos

I want to share a few of my favourite trash the dress photos from our fabulous photoshoot.

  • A bride and groom walking hand in hand near the ruins of an old stone structure, with a cityscape under a blue sky in the background.
  • A bride and groom posing in the doorway of an ancient stone tower under a bright blue sky.
  • A bride and groom stand in an embrace under the archway of a ruined stone tower, with a dramatic sky overhead.
  • A bride and groom holding hands and smiling, standing outdoors with an old stone structure in the background and greenery in the foreground.
  • A bride and groom stand together near old stone ruins, looking into the distance with a cityscape in the background.
  • A bride in a white dress and a groom in a black suit walking together on a rural path, with grassy hills around them.
  • A woman in a white wedding dress stands on a rocky hilltop overlooking a cityscape, her curly hair blowing in the wind.
  • A joyful bride in a white dress stands on a rocky hilltop, her hair blowing in the wind, with a panoramic view of a cityscape in the background.
  • A woman in a white dress stands on a rocky peak, her hair blowing in the wind, with a blurred cityscape in the background, captured in black and white.
  • trash the dress photographer image of a bride and groom standing on a rocky hilltop with cityscape in the background, holding hands as the wind blows the bride’s dress and hair.
  • A black and white image of a bride and groom smiling and standing on rocky terrain with a blurred cityscape in the background.
  • A bride in a white dress and a groom in a suit hold hands on opposite rocky cliffs under a cloudy sky.
  • A black and white photo of a joyful bride and groom holding hands, with the groom on a higher rock ledge, pulling the bride upwards as she climbs.
  • A person hiking up a steep, grassy hill under a cloudy sky, gazing into the distance.
  • Two people practicing fencing on a grassy hill under a cloudy sky.
  • Two people walking on a grassy hill overlooking a city and water in the distance.
  • A couple in wedding attire walk hand in hand on a grassy hill, with a coastal town and water in the background.
  • A bride and groom walking up a grassy hill, with the bride's long white dress trailing behind, against a backdrop of a small town.
  • A couple in wedding attire dancing in a lush green field under a dramatic cloudy sky.
  • A bride and groom sharing a kiss while performing a dip in a lush, green meadow with rolling hills in the background.
  • A bride and groom sharing a dramatic kiss outdoors with a rugged hill in the background, all in black and white.
  • A man in a suit playfully knights a laughing woman in a wedding dress, who is seated on a rock in a shallow lake, with swans in the background.
  • Woman in an elegant white dress sitting in shallow water surrounded by swans, black and white photography.
  • A couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss while standing in a pond surrounded by swans.
 

I photographed Helen and Bram’s wedding at Dalhousie Castle a few days earlier.

A ‘trash the dress’ shoot is a post-wedding photoshoot where we have more time to shoot photos of the bride and groom wearing their wedding outfits in an unusual location.

It doesn’t have to involve trashing the dress, but it generally involves a more dramatic photo session and getting it dirty!

Helen and Bram wanted dramatic and exciting photos, so they asked if we could shoot photos on and around Arthur’s Seat.

Literally at the top of Arthur’s Seat! I leapt at the chance to create photos there.

It’s one of Edinburgh’s most famous landmarks and not somewhere I’ve ever seen wedding photos taken before (I’ve shot plenty of photos around the lower parts of Arthur’s Seat, but never 822 feet up at the top!).

On their wedding day, Bram presented Helen with an engraved sword.

The sword was brought along as a prop, adding more drama to our photoshoot.

Our trash-the-dress photography session began at the ruined St Anthony’s Chapel.

Then, onward and upward, I took a few photos of Helen and Bram standing on top of rocks with Edinburgh in the background.

Arthur’s Seat was busy with walkers who wanted to congratulate the newlyweds!

We reached the summit of Arthur’s Seat. It was the windiest I’ve ever experienced up there and undoubtedly the windiest conditions I’ve experienced during a photoshoot!

We got some fantastic photos with Helen and Bram standing near (not too close) the sheer drop, with Edinburgh Old Town in the distance.

Theatrical photos are precisely what we wanted.

trash the dress photographer image of a bride and groom standing on a rocky hilltop with cityscape in the background, holding hands as the wind blows the bride’s dress and hair.


Then, a few photos of Bram ‘helping’ Helen climb the rocks to the summit.

Bystanders shot plenty of photos. I reckon Helen and Bram were the most photographed couple in Scotland yesterday!

On the way back down the hill, we took different routes.

I went back down the route I had come up. Helen and Bram took a slightly different path.

This allowed me to view them from the side, in profile, during their descent.

Helen was great, holding the sword above her head and getting into the photo session!

Our photoshoot ended in true ‘trash the dress’ style.

Helen wanted a photo of her in the water at St Margaret’s Loch.

It was an icy wind, and the water was cold, so we discussed ensuring Helen wouldn’t be in it for long.

We created some extraordinary photos, and the nearby swans were quite nosy, managing to get into the back of the photo.

It is a nice end to an amazing day as a trash the dress photographer.

Photographer & Videographer

From Printing to Picture-perfect Moments

Once upon a time, Jonathon Fowler ran a successful print and graphic design business, turning blank paper into masterpieces. But when he married his fabulous wife Claire, he had an epiphany—why print memories when you can capture them? That lightbulb moment led to a bold career switch, and now, he’s one of Scotland’s most experienced and sought-after event photographers and videographers.

Jonathon expertly blends artistic flair with a documentary-style approach. Whether it’s an intimate elopement a luxury wedding, he’s got the experience (and the camera skills) to capture every heartfelt moment.

Why Couples Trust Jonathon (and you should too!)

  • Unmatched experience. 700+ weddings, countless happy couples, beautiful documentary wedding photos.
  • A proven track record of being in the right place at the right time to capture unique moments.
  • Personalised service. Your wedding isn’t a copy-paste job, and neither is Jonathon’s approach.
  • Authentic & timeless style. Natural storytelling documenting real, authentic emotions never goes out of fashion.
  • Award-winning. Recognised in the wedding industry for photographing and filming love stories creatively and with outstanding customer service.

With a reputation built on passion for the role he plays on your wedding day, expertise, and an eye for the perfect shot, Jonathon Fowler is exactly who you want behind the lens on your big day.