Real Life Weddings Magazine

Featured Wedding #2

The lovely people at Real Life Wedding Magazine are featuring another of my weddings in their forthcoming Winter 2009 edition.

The wedding took place just outside Aberdeen, Scotland, in April 2009. The ceremony was held at Skene Castle and the wedding reception at Fyvie Castle. The Bride and Groom came over from New York for the wedding. The Groom (Douglas Rohrer) is proud of his Scottish roots, and has historical links with Skene Castle and the Skene Clan. The Bride (Mary Fontamillas) wore a fantastic couture wedding gown; made for her by Yves Saint Lauren in Paris.

The magazine is out next week but you can read the article on line by clicking this link Real Life Wedding Magazine Article

Scotland Wedding Venues : Glasgow

The Piping Centre

Sunday's wedding was held at the University of Glasgow Chapel with the reception and evening entertainment at The National Piping Centre, Glasgow.

So why do I mention this?

Well I've photographed weddings at the University Chapel many times but this was my first wedding visit to the Piping Centre. Occasionally I visit places and come away impressed by either the catering, staff, venue or service. But The Piping Centre (with its own auditorium & stage, hotel and bar) ticked all the boxes. Next time I take in a show I'll be heading for the warm welcome and friendly ambiance at The Piping Centre for my pre-Theatre and post-Theatre drinks.

30 - 34 McPhater Street
Glasgow
G4 0HW
Scotland

0141 353 5556

New Arts Centre : Glasgow

Trongate 103 : A Centre for the Arts and Creativity

A new and exciting arts centre opens its doors this Saturday (12th September 2009) in Glasgow's Merchant City.

Trongate 103 (on Argyle Street) incorporates galleries, workshops, artists' studios and production space. This is the official pitch:

"... a place to see art, make art, enjoy art and just be creative. Trongate 103 opens the doors to individuals from all backgrounds to develop and enhance their creative abilities and interests through access to a wide range of art forms including film, photograph, printmaking, video, painting, ceramics, new media, kinetic sculpture and public art".

Trongate 103 is in a refurbished six storey Edwardian warehouse. It sounds like a fantastic new arts facility and is another must-see cultural centre for visitors to Scotland.

The venue also features Cafe Cossachok (Scotland's first and only authentic Russian Restaurant). I wonder if there's a discount if you say you're from Stepps?

Opening Day : Saturday 12th September 2009
Admission Free

Mon-Sat : 10:00 - 17:00
Sun : 12:00 - 17:00

Trongate 103
Glasgow
G1 5HD

tel : 0141 331 4474

Photography Exhibition : Glasgow

Cold War Neons & Socialist Modernity

In light (pun intended) of the problems over at the Mackintosh Lighthouse in Glasgow city centre, I'm not too sure we'll get to see this exhibition. If they manage to save this incredible (and poorly supported) Scottish venue, the planned photographic exhibition is by photographer/academic Ella Chmielewska. It's billed as an examination of the 'neonisation' project initiated in 1960's Warsaw and on display will be large-scale images of urban landscapes alongside colour studies of neons.

8 September to 4 October 2009

The Lighthouse
11 Mitchell Lane
Glasgow
G1 3NU
Scotland

Tel : 0141 221 6362