SCOTLAND ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER AND PLANNER
Timeless Elopements in the Wilds of Scotland Captured on 35mm and Medium Format Film
Authentic, analog love stories for adventurous couples who crave nature, visual nostalgia, and something beautifully different.
“One eye of the photographer looks wide open through the viewfinder, the other, the closed eye, looks into the soul.”
Do Something Wildly Beautiful - Something That Feels Like You.
" Our photos are incredible! We are absolutely over the moon how they have turned out. Everyone we have shown have been in awe and full of tears. We can’t thank you enough for sharing your talent with us, making things so easy and stress free (how we like it!) You are a legend! "
Delaney & Ian from USA
What Is an Elopement in Scotland?
So Much More Than “Just” a Wedding for Two.
Eloping is about freedom - the freedom to craft a wedding day that’s unapologetically you.
It’s not about skipping the celebration. It’s about stripping away the noise and focusing on what truly matters. It’s an intentional, intimate way to say I do - one that values experience over tradition, presence over performance, and raw emotion over perfection.
Elopement isn't about escaping tradition—it's about returning to what matters most. An intimate, intentional way to say I do in a place that speaks to your soul.
Picture this: exchanging vows where the mountains kiss the sky in the Scottish Highlands, barefoot on white sand beaches along the rugged West Coast, beneath ancient pines in the Cairngorms, or on the windswept cliffs of the Isle of Skye. Scotland’s wild beauty sets the stage for love stories that are raw, real, and unforgettable.
Hiya, I'm Laszlo - aka Weirdie Grizzly
Scotland elopement photographer and planner telling raw and romantic love stories through 35mm, 120 film and digital. With a cinematic eye and a soulful heart, I capture honest, unfiltered moments for wild-hearted couples who want their day to feel real and timeless.
Quiet by nature, I'm a laid-back, introverted guy who thrives in the background, letting your connection take center stage. Whether it's misty Highland vows or windswept coastal elopements, I’m here to guide, plan, and document your day with intention and heart.
My mission is simple – to create a beautiful, stress-free, and deeply personal elopement experience that’s all about you.
I’m not here for trophies, awards, or likes on social media. What truly drives me is capturing your love story in a way that feels real, honest, and completely you – whether on 35mm film or digital. This isn’t about staged moments or industry trends; it’s about helping you have the elopement day you’ve always dreamed of, without pressure or pretense.
What inspires me? Real, down-to-earth couples from all walks of life — no matter your age, background, identity, religion, or how awkward you feel in front of the camera.
I especially love working with camera-shy souls (because trust me, I’m one too). My job is to help you feel relaxed, seen, and fully celebrated — exactly as you are.
My main goal is to make you feel comfortable, seen, and celebrated. I work with nature-loving, wildly-in-love couples who crave something more meaningful than a traditional wedding. The ones who choose misty mountains over ballrooms, ancient forests over fancy venues, and heartfelt vows over formal scripts. Whether you're whispering your promises on a quiet beach, deep in the Cairngorms, or standing on the windswept cliffs of the Isle of Skye — I’ll be there to capture every raw, unfiltered moment. If you’re drawn to 35mm film grain, golden light, and the untamed beauty of Scotland, this is your love story — told your way.
As a Scotland Elopement Film Photographer and Planner, I capture every love story using vintage 35mm and medium format film cameras—because for me, film isn’t just a nostalgic medium, it’s a mindset. It’s how I see the world, and how I tell stories with honesty, depth, and intention.
My toolkit includes legendary classics like the 35mm Leica rangefinders, Canon’s flagship EOS 1v, the iconic Hasselblad 500CM, and the real workhorse Pentax 6x7—plus a few rare treasures I’ve collected over the years (including an underwater film camera for those wild, off-the-beaten-path adventures).
Film brings something digital never can: a raw, timeless quality that’s full of soul. It slows everything down in the best way—letting your day unfold naturally while I quietly document every real, unfiltered moment. The result? Tangible, emotion-filled imagery that perfectly mirrors the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands, lochs, cliffs, and coastline.
If you're dreaming of a Scotland elopement that’s more about meaningful connection than posed perfection—and want it captured in a way that feels artistic, real, and completely unforgettable—then you're in exactly the right place.
Crafting Wildly Romantic Elopements in the Heart of Scotland
Where your love story meets misty mountains, ancient landscapes, and timeless memories.
So What Makes Weirdie Grizzly Special?
Love of Film Photography
Photography has always been more than a profession - it's a way of seeing the world with wonder.
I’m especially drawn to film photography, with its soft imperfections and nostalgic charm. There’s something magical about loading an old camera, listening to the quiet click of the shutter, and knowing that what you’ve captured lives in a moment that can’t be repeated.
Whether I’m documenting everyday life - the quiet beauty in the ordinary - or capturing love stories in the wild, film allows me to slow down and truly feel the heartbeat of a scene. It’s honest, timeless, and deeply personal.
If you’re curious about the little stories I capture when I’m not photographing elopements, you can follow my personal film work over on Instagram - a quiet space where I share the raw, real moments that make up my world.
It’s easy to work with
As someone who's naturally introverted, I understand the quiet kind of love - the kind that doesn't need a spotlight to feel extraordinary.
That's why I work effortlessly with camera-shy couples. There's no pressure to perform or pose - just space to be yourselves, to breathe, to connect, and to let your love unfold naturally in the wild beauty of Scotland.
Before I captured elopements, I spent years as a private tour guide, weaving through the Highlands, hidden glens, and secret coastlines. I know this land intimately - not just the scenic spots but also the rhythm of the weather, the quiet corners, and the local legends.
This experience has shaped me into more than a photographer - I'm your guide, calm in the chaos, and behind-the-scenes planner who handles every detail so you can be fully present in each sacred moment.
Exclusive Elopement Services
To the best of my knowledge, I'm the only photographer in Scotland offering full elopement photography entirely on film. I capture love stories through the timeless lens of analogue, with all the richness, depth, and emotion that only film can truly hold.
There's something sacred about the way film slows us down, invites presence, and preserves moments with a softness that feels like memory itself. It's imperfect, honest, and achingly beautiful - just like real love.
Alongside my film work, I also offer hybrid coverage with digital photography and thoughtfully crafted, all-inclusive elopement packages. From planning your day down to the last detail to guiding you through the wilds of Scotland to capturing every fleeting glance and quiet laugh, I'm here to make sure your elopement is not only seamless but deeply meaningful.
This is where it begins for couples who long for something more than just photos - for those who want to feel their story in every frame.
The laughter, the tears, the whispered promises
all captured in the language of 35mm film.
Let Your Love Be Captured in Timeless Magic - on 35mm & Medium Format Film
Choose the soft nostalgia of analogue photography for your Scotland elopement, where every frame is kissed by light, layered with feeling, and preserved on real film - tangible, timeless, and utterly romantic.
“ My husband and I eloped in Skye in early June 2024. Laszlo is an AMAZING photographer and you can see that from his pictures, but what you can't see is that he is fun to work with and knows the area SO well. We are from the US, so it was so great having someone so organized and knowledgeable. My husband and I also never had professional photos before this and we are generally uncomfortable in front of the camera, but Laszlo was great at directing and making us feel comfortable. I can't say enough positive things about Laszlo. If you are thinking about eloping in Skye, he is a great choice.
Our day couldn't have been better! Thank you so much Laszlo!!! “
Allison & Grant from Alabama, the USA
Kind Words
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Glen Coe’s wild romance, captured in the soulful grain of 35mm and medium format
“ Where do I begin? Laszlo is out of this world good. Far and away the most skilled photographer I’ve ever met. We were stunned by our photos and I still can’t wrap my head around how he was able to do it all with film cameras. It’s wild to think that despite having a finite number of shots and literal fractions of a second to work with, he still managed to capture the emotion, magic, and romance of our elopement with such consistency. Laszlo truly loves his craft and we’re so grateful for all the work he did.
As if that weren’t enough, Laszlo is one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet. He planned a perfect day for us and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. We chose to take photos in Glen Coe and Glen Etive and it was immediately clear how deep Laszlo’s understanding and respect for these places ran. He shared many stories of his adventures there and took us to secluded spots where it felt like time stood still. We’ll cherish those moments for the rest of our lives.
In short, there is no person better equipped to capture your special day. “
Mia & Joe from South Carolina, the USA -
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Intimate Elopement in the Isle of Skye
“ Laszlo’s work is truly exceptional — booking him for our elopement in Skye was one of the best decisions we made. From the very start, he was incredibly helpful, offering thoughtful advice that helped us choose the perfect location. As introverts, we were quite nervous about being photographed, but Laszlo made us feel completely at ease. His gentle guidance and calm presence turned the experience into something we genuinely enjoyed. The photos are absolutely stunning — he captured not only the breathtaking scenery but also the emotion and intimacy of the day on film. We’re beyond grateful for how beautifully he documented our ceremony and love across different locations. These photographs are treasures we’ll hold on to forever. “
Naïs & Andy from France -
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Isle of Skye Elopement on 35mm film
“ Laszlo created the most beautiful album of pictures (on film) for our elopement on the Isle of Skye in September this year. We wanted to keep our ceremony really simple and personal, which he completely understood and made us feel very relaxed on the day. His pictures capture the beauty of Skye and we couldn’t have asked for anything more! Laszlo is super friendly and knowledgable about where to stay in the local area when you’re in the early planning stages. We cannot recommend him enough. “
Lucy & Alex from England -
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Autumnal Glen Coe Elopement
“ My husband and I eloped in Glencoe in October of 2024. Laszlo was the best decision we could have ever made for our elopement photographer. Not only are the pictures incredible, but Laszlo himself is genuinely kind, helpful, and has the kind of demeanor that can put you at ease while the anxiety is coursing through your veins. He made the process so easy for us from start to finish. He helped us narrow down a location for the ceremony, recommended a wonderful celebrant (Caroline Lambie), and even recommends people for hair, makeup, florals, and accommodations. Seriously, the only thing I had to worry about was getting my dress from the U.S. to Scotland. Our photos are absolutely breathtaking. As people who have never had professional photos done, we were very concerned that we would look awkward, but Laszlo helped position us and made us feel comfortable. I am just in awe of his talents and could not recommend him more! “
Ashlyn & Cody from the U.S. -
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Stormy Isle of Skye Elopement
" Laszlo these photos are breathtaking!!
With neither of us having much family to be there and support us it was important to me to have a photographer and Celebrant that I could be completely comfortable with. We're both a little awkward and not the most photogenic people. From the moment I had contacted you I knew that you were the perfect fit. Your style matched mine. Your photos were haunting and enchanting and you cared about the scenery as much as the couple. We both sat in the airport and watched the video you sent together and teared up. And then we watched it again and again.
We are SO HAPPY!! Your work is phenomenal! You really made my day special. You are so kind.
When I was searching for celebrants and your name would come up I had heard nothing but nice things about you. You were gentle and caring with us. Plus you kept us warm and as clear from the rain as you could! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you did that day. And all of the work you put in after.
P.s. that fish and chips place you took us was great!
Thank you for being a part of our special day and our trip. You showed us the most amazing places and you were wonderful to be around. "
Mallory & Casey from California, the USA -
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Glencoe elopement on the Scottish Highlands
“Gregory and I are a French couple and we did an elopement photography session in Scotland with Weirdie Grizzly. The contact by mail went very well, Laszlo is an open minded person. He immediately understood what we wanted and we gave him our trust until the beginning. On D-day, we had an exciting time with him. He has adapted to weather conditions by advancing the schedule of our photo session: I found it very professional! He had a watching eye on us during the session. We keep a fantastic memory of this moment, to go through the Highlands landscapes in his car to various secret spots that he had planned for us. The photos are sublime with that Scottish spirit that we like so much! We had them very quickly. We find him a unique style: a perfect mix between Scottish moods and the intimity of our couple. Some pictures are very "cinematics", like it! The contact with him after the photoshoot stayed the same, with kindness.
Like us, trust him, you will absolutely not regret it!”Laura & Grégory from France
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Magical Isle of Skye Elopement
“Now then, I can’t even begin to describe how in love we are with these pictures.
They’re INCREDIBLE.
We could not have possibly asked for better.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for sharing your talent with us.
Everyone that had seen them agrees, they’re the best wedding pictures ever!”
Sarah and Dayana from Florida, the USA -
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Intimate Wedding at Shieldaig Lodge in Wester Ross, Scotland
“We feel so lucky to have had Laszlo as our wedding photographer. When we first saw his website, we fell in love with his style and didn't take long to decide to ask if he would be able to capture our special day.
Our venue was in Wester Ross and our communications before the day were informative, friendly and helped create an exciting buzz. Laszlo went the extra mile to appreciate the natural area around our venue and found a special spot for a mini adventure after the ceremony. From the first handshake to the last hug, Laszlo felt like part of our clan and everyone felt really comfortable and relaxed.
We would 100% recommend Weirdie Grizzly every time and we are planning another adventure in the Highlands and would love for Laszlo to come and capture some of the moments.
We honestly can’t thank Laszlo enough for both his support on our special day and the incredible photos we will now treasure forever.”
Tanya and Ben from Exeter, England -
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Two days Isle of Skye elopement experience
“Laszlo gave us everything we wanted for our last minute adventure elopement. We spent two days exploring the crazy, wild and beautiful Isle of Skye while celebrating our love for each other. He knew the area, adapted to the CRAZY weather, and was able to create magic with his photos and document our days perfectly. He also delivered the photos insanely fast and always responded quickly! We have so much appreciation for him helping us plan our perfect elopement and would recommend him to anyone looking to have an adventure for their elopement.”
Sophie & Marcel from New Mexico, USA -
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Autumnal Glen Coe Elopement
“The photos are amazing, as I said before, just seeing the sneak peak, they look surreal, like out of this world beautiful. We were just looking and wondering are those people really us. The setting, the dramatic and majestic nature all is just - wow! Thank you for making this experience so memorable and straightforward. As we are both introverts, we were a little bit worried about posing etc., but with your instructions this seemed unforced and natural.
We can't wait to share these with our family and friends! Thank you again!”
Zane & Martin from London -
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Elgol Beach elopement on Isle of Skye, Scotland
"Working with Laszlo could not be easier, he has such a relaxed yet professional manner that helps to put you at ease at all stages, whether discussing and planning or on the day shooting. His knowledge and expertise as well as fantastic eye for the perfect shot will guarantee you will be happy with the results. We had a last minute change of location and a real mixed bag of weather on the day of our elopement but Laszlo helped to make it a stress free fun filled day. We ended up doing a whistle stop tour of some of the Isle of Skye to get a number of fantastic backdrops for our shots, Laszlo led the way and always knew the perfect spot to frame us in the dramatic landscapes.
We are so glad we chose to work with Laszlo and are over the moon with all of our photos."
Kerry & Dave from England
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Fairy Glen elopement on Isle of Skye, Scotland
"Weirdie, thank you!
The more we look at the images the more we love them! We are incredibly grateful you were our photographer. You understand what we were looking for in the raw elements and made the most of them. Just spectacular. Not to mention what a gentle Grizzly you are.Thank you Weirdie, for being part of our day and capturing the emotion of it so beautiful"
Vivianne & Carolyn from Australia
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Adventure elopement in the Trossachs, Scotland
"Myself and Murray both absolutely loved working with Laszlo on our pre-wedding photo session. Laszlo is trustworthy and makes you feel at ease! His work is professional and he approaches situations with open-mindedness calmness and respect. One thing we learned quickly was not feel embarrassed - live in the moment and go with the flow. This type of opportunity only comes around once so we made the most of it and managed to capture some amazing photographs! Thank you Laszlo, for your kindness and patience! We can`t wait to work with you again."
Natalie & Murray from Scotland
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Summer elopement at the Quiraing - Isle of Skye, Scotland
“Laszlo took photos of our elopement on Isle of Skye before, during and after the ceremony. For people that feel extremely uncomfortable in front of the camera, he made us feel like he wasn’t even there. He was flexible, professional and such a joy to be around on our wedding day. Our photos are even better than we could have imagined and we can’t stop looking at them. We coudn`t have picked a better photographer and hope to work with him again.”
Alex & Ben from Nashville, USA
In a world where everything moves fast and is instantly forgotten, film slows time.
Only a handful of elopement photographers around the world still work with medium format film.
I’m one of the few doing so here in Scotland. It’s not just a choice - it’s a love story in itself.
Film is soft. Romantic. Honest. It brings a nostalgic glow and delicate richness that digital simply can’t replicate.
Specializing in analogue photography, I use vintage film cameras to capture elopements with depth, soul, and a touch of magic. While the world rushes toward the next best thing, I choose to honour your love the old-fashioned way - through tangible, timeless imagery that feels like it could’ve been pulled from a dream or a dusty shoebox of memories.
If your heart longs for something truly unique for photos that don’t just document your day, but feel like your love - you’re in the right place.
You can find more details about Weirdie Grizzly here to make sure we are a great match to work together on your elopement experience in Scotland
Read My Helpful Elopement Blog Posts
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ALL-INCLUSIVE ELOPEMENT PACKAGE FOR 2026
Are you thinking of eloping in Scotland, but don’t want the hassle and stress of planning?
Then my All-Inclusive elopement package is for you!
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HOW TO ELOPE IN SCOTLAND - YOUR ELOPEMENT GUIDE FOR 2026
I've compiled everything you need to know to elope to Scotland in 2026, and made this extensive guide to planning your Scotland elopement. I am sharing my knowledge on the best places to elope in the Scottish Highlands & Islands, how to get married in Scotland legally, and other helpful informations.
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WHY FILM ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY ADDS ON WORTH IT?
Scotland Elopements captured on magical 35mm and medium format film with my vintage cameras
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Are you dreaming of eloping on the Isle of Skye?
J. & G.`s Isle of Skye elopement was an absolute dream and one of the most intimate and emotional elopement I photographed in 2024 so far.
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The most intimate Isle of Skye elopement in 2023
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Elope to Scotland in 2024
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Eloping on the Isle of Skye in 2022
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Stormy Isle of Skye elopement - Elgol, Scotland
Kerry and Dave`s story is a prime example to how to plan a stress free Isle of Skye elopement in only a short period of time instead a traditional expensive wedding
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How to elope in Scotland in 2022
Everything you need to know how to get legally eloped in Scotland - on the Scottish Highlands and Isles like in Glen Coe or on Isle of Skye .
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Runaway elopement on Isle of Skye, Scotland
Alex & Ben eloped on the Quiraing - north of Skye - last summer faraway from the busy city life
SCOTLAND ELOPEMENT - LOVE - ADVENTURE - INTIMACY - MEMORIES - MAGIC - FILM PHOTOGRAPHY
MY GOAL ON YOUR ELOPEMENT DAY IS TO CAPTURE THE FULLNESS OF THE MOMENT IN WHICH I SEE THE PRESENT AND ALL ITS WONDERFUL POSSIBILITES
