About Me
Making Scottish Adventures Approachable
Lover of Moody Weather & a Scot at Heart
I’ve called Scotland home for the last five years, and I’ve soaked up every little detail since the first time I stepped foot on these grounds. Only a few days after arriving, it felt like I was where I belonged, walking on ancient cobblestone streets and wishing the rain would never stop.
So if you feel a natural pull towards this country’s mystifying beauty, you’re not on the wrong track. This landscape has an ability to make you feel really present with yourself, and with those around you.
Here, it’s like this magical surrounding just makes any great story sparkle even more (you’ll know exactly what I mean when you get here).
BECOMING AN ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER IN EDINBURGH
My story starts where I was born — the Masurian Lake District in Poland — a place very close to my heart. After graduating from university with a bachelor’s degree in Italian studies (definitely obligates me to brew coffee the Italian way) and a master’s degree in international relations, I went on to spend almost a decade in the corporate world.
But with little room for creativity, it wasn’t where I belonged (not even for a second, to be honest). So I ran towards photography and Scotland for all of her wide open spaces (hello breathing room and waterfalls of inspiration). She accepted me with open arms. Over 50 elopements later, and you’ll often catch me swapping ideas with couples and laying out the logistics for an upcoming elopement.
On a micro level, my days start in Edinburgh (where I’ve put down my roots). I’m a night owl by nature, but I will prioritise brunch with friends. The first thing on my mind every morning is breakfast, followed quickly by coffee. You’ll often find me going for a swim before editing photos for the day. I thrive near water in all its forms — mist, rain, lochs, oceans and pools — so I need to get my daily dose.
I hope you’ve seen New Girl, Stranger Things or Harry Potter because I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen them. Oh and let’s not forget Outlander! The last stop on this fun fact train is the note that I also collect salt and pepper containers from every destination I visit.
My Most Important Capture
A few years ago, while on holiday to visit my grandparents in Poland, I successfully convinced them to pose together for a mini photoshoot (which was no easy task).
All of the love and memories they had shared over their 53 years together shined so brightly from just a 5-minute photoshoot. My grandpa passed away only 6 weeks after we captured these photos. I was devastated.
With that, came a deep-seated realisation that time with the ones you love is fleeting, and the moments with the people you love even more so.
This is when I chose to pursue photography, because with this medium, I could capture unforgettable moments while creating tangible memories of those who mean the world to us. I’ve never looked back.
Stealing Scenes,
Not Horses
There is a Polish saying about people, “móc z kimś konie kraść” which when translated to English means “someone you can steal horses with.” It’s a lot like that partner-in-crime sentiment you hear tossed around — someone who is seriously fun, trustworthy and willing to try offbeat ideas without hesitation.
Prepare yourself.
We won’t be stealing animals, but we’ll definitely be setting the scene with out-of-the-box elopements.