Meet Karen Simpson: Your Photographer  Hello, I'm Karen Simpson, a passionate wedding, families, events and Iris photographer based in the beautiful region of Ayrshire, Scotland. With over a decade of experience behind the lens, I’ve had the pleasure of capturing countless special moments—from the intimate, fleeting smiles at weddings to...

I always enjoy a wedding at The Piersland, staff especially Martin are always fab. Alan and Carly's wedding was fab. Alan booked me (well thought he booked me) on recommendations of a couple of his employees. He owns the Timber shop. Anyway he had phoned, enquired and never got back...

A Magical Day at Enterkine House: Alix and Scott's Unforgettable Wedding Last year, I had the pleasure of photographing Alix and Scott's wedding at the stunning Enterkine House near Ayr in Ayrshire. It was an extra special occasion for me as it marked my first time capturing moments at this...

 Rachel and Callum // Burns Monument // Rowallan Castle    Discover the magic of a whirlwind wedding as Rachel and Callum prove that planning a dream celebration in just a few weeks is not only possible but also unforgettable. Step into the enchanting tale that unfolded at Rachels' family home,...

I make no secret that the Waterside is one of my favourite venues, maybe because its because I photographed my second ever wedding there and had such a brilliant day but I can honestly say I have never not had a great day at the Waterside. The staff are great...

Nestled in the heart of Scotland, Dalmeny Park, a part of the prestigious Rad Group, set the stage for Sharon and Jack's dream wedding on a breathtakingly beautiful sunny day. As a wedding photographer, stepping into the Dalmeny for the first time was a delightful experience, and little did I...

 "Capturing Yorkshire Love: Abbie and Zach's Gretna Green Wedding Adventure" Nestled in the historic charm of Gretna Green, Abbie and Zach's love story unfolded against the backdrop of Gretna Hall Hotel. As an Ayrshire photographer with a penchant for the west coast, I found myself venturing into the heart of...

"Love Unveiled: Emma and Paige's Magical LGBTQ Wedding at Fairfield House Hotel" Emma and Paige's wedding at the Fairfield House Hotel in Ayr was a day. Stepping into the world of LGBTQ weddings is always a joy for me as a photographer, and this celebration was a magical blend of...

 "Invest Wisely: Why Choosing a Wedding Photographer Based on Quality, Not Price, Matters" Planning your dream wedding involves countless decisions, and one of the most crucial is selecting the right photographer to capture those precious moments. While it may be tempting to opt for the cheapest option available, choosing a...

    A Handmade Delight: Caitlin and Dean's Idyllic Wedding in Gartmore   Love was in the air as Caitlin and Dean tied the knot on a beautiful sunny day in the quaint village of Gartmore. This charming couple's wedding was a true labor of love, with handmade touches and...

There is so many choices when it comes to booking your wedding photographer, but what are the main things that you should look for?  Booking a photographer is an important decision for capturing special moments and memories of your big day. First off I would look for what still of...

As most of you know I do like to give back. I will offer pay-it-forward shoots throughout the year. I also help out a couple of charities with photos.  So when Make A Wish emailed to ask if I could take some photos at Alyssia's Be a princess for a...

Abby and Gregor are currently living up in Skye. They booked me through recommendations (which is always good to hear). We had Zoom before the wedding which I was a little late for as I had gotten the time mixed up (for those that know me I am never really...

Heather and Matthew  Heather and Matthews wedding was last November and my first time photographing at the Lochside House Hotel. The lochside was ideal for a winter wedding as it was still light and airy and had plenty of space for guests to sit and relax. Sometimes at venues if...

Jennifer and Robert  Jennifer and Robert had to postpone their wedding due to covid and lost their first photographer. They booked me by recommendation, then I started working in Morrisons and realised Jen worked there too.  So that in turn meant I ended up knowing a lot of her family...

Claire and Andrews wedding at the Waterside Hotel was a last minute booking for me. Their photographer Alan Watson contacted me to see if I could fill in. It is unusual for me when doing an all day wedding not to have met the couple beforehand, normally we meet about...

Jemma booked me through a phone call when she was heavily pregnant with her little one and was due in a week! They popped over to the studio a few weeks before the wedding to have a look at the albums and for a chat and I knew we would...

Stuart and Frances A few years ago I photographed Stuarts son's wedding so it was my pleasure to photograph his and lovely to meet so many familiar faces. Frances got ready at the Busby Hotel and I met Stuart and the boys at his local pub across the road so...

As most of you know one of my favourite wedding venues is The Waterside in Ayrshire. It was the place of my second ever wedding which was a winter one unlike Ashleigh and Nicole's which was July. With the Waterside it really doesn't matter whether you are a winter or...

Aimee and Anthony got married in the Belleisle Conservatory in Ayr. As a child my gran and papa used to always take us to Belleisle and then it fell into disrepair so it was great to see it back to it's former glory mostly from the help of the local...

Zoe and Andy's Wedding, where do I start? From the highland cows to sparklers it was a brilliant day. Zoe and Andy found me through facebook as they both stayed down in Essex. Andy's mum and dad retired up to Scotland and the couple thought Boswell's Coach House just around...

Lyn and Marks Wedding day had been postponed three times I think! So when the day finally came everyone was relieved.  I already knew them as Mark's sisters wedding was my third ever wedding (I think) and we all stay in the same area so there was lots of faces...

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. As a photographer who covers mainly weddings and children’s photoshoots, I’m no stranger to divas. Normally it’s me acting the diva when the rain gets in the way of my shoot. So when I heard these two little words I...