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Cinematic Wedding Photography in Scotland

Hi, I'm Effie Ioannou. I'm based in Edinburgh, but I can travel to various locations within Scotland or for your Destination Wedding. I have years of experience shooting couples for casual, travel, engagement, and wedding day photography. I can direct and pose you in any style of photography you prefer and at any level of experience and comfort—for the shy and the confident alike.

My packages are tailored to your requirements and wedding schedule. Please provide all the details and I can send you a personalised quote.

I am very friendly and approachable, and I would love to meet you to ensure we are the right fit to work together. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have!

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Based in Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders, Effie Ioannou is a talented wedding photographer offering inclusive coverage for your special day.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Post wedding

What does the wedding package include?

Full Day Package - Getting Ready, Ceremony, Family & Couples Photos, speeches, cake cutting & Party. Editing - Previews & 400+ photos 10+ hours Half Day - Any variation of the above 4-5 hours

How far in advance should I contact you?

No time limit. If I have availability it can be a week before!

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, edinburgh, Glasgow, Fife but can cover more if necessary Destination Weddings available too

What is the charge for travelling?

Varies

What style of photos do you take?

Artistic
Fine art photography
Other (Cinematic, Candid and documentary-style photography)

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I photograph very moody, with a lot of depth and love to play with light but of course it's all dependent on the lighting and weather

What kind of equipment do you use?

Canon 5D Mark IV

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

No

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

2 months

Do you send all the photos taken?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

No

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

Pre-agreed fixed fee

What are the forms of payment?

Bank Transfer, Paypal or Revolut

How do you work?

I am very flexible, you get to choose a custom package from getting ready photos, ceremonies, couples & family photos and party or a mix and match for a half-day package
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Reviews for Effie Ioannou

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Craig
Craig W. Sent on 18/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant Photographer

Effie was fantastic. She made the whole process fun and relaxed. She was great with the kids, and the dog. She made loads of effort to make sure we had captured all our memories. She also gave us great advice leading up to the wedding about locations and styles. 100% Brilliant
Caroline
Caroline F. Sent on 06/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful surprise proposal shoot

Effie photographed our engagement, and we truly could not be happier with the entire experience. She worked with my fiance to coordinate a surprise proposal and captured beautiful photos of the evening. She was professional, warm, and very easy to work with. She helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera and posed us in ways that looked and felt natural. She got the photos back to us very quickly (including several preview images the same night as the proposal!) and we were absolutely thrilled with how they turned out. We are so happy to have gorgeous photos of our special moment, and we would absolutely recommend Effie for any sort of engagement or couples shoots.
Beth
Beth G. Sent on 11/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible photographer & experience :)

Effie perfectly captured the city's charm and our love. We chose to have our pictures in Princes street gardens, Vennel Viewpoint and around the Royal Mile and Effie was very accommodating to some changes in the routes. Effie was professional, made us feel comfortable, and had a great eye for detail. We couldn't be happier with the photos we’ve received so far — they're a perfect keepsake of our time in Edinburgh. Highly recommend!
Becky
Becky C. Sent on 02/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

She has the perfect eye for what shots to get and how to pose us while keeping it fun and natural feeling.

Effie was a dream to have photograph our wedding! She made us feel so relaxed and effortlessly did her thing in the background while we were swept up in the craziness of the day. She has the perfect eye for what shots to get and how to pose us while keeping it fun and natural feeling. The shots we've had back so far are beautiful - fully recommend!
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Lucy C. Sent on 14/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant Wedding Photographer

Effie is a brilliant photographer who made us feel very comfortable on our wedding day, despite both of us being very awkward in front of the camera usually. She was super professional, had great communication throughout and worked a very long day with a smile on her face the whole time - our guests kept commenting on how great she was.
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Marvin S. Sent on 31/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An amazing photographer

We came across Effie’s Instagram profile while searching for wedding photographers and immediately liked her style and artistic approach to photography. It was very easy to contact her via email and she responded right the next day. We met in person before the wedding and had a nice chat about our vision for the day and how she is going to approach shooting the wedding.

On the day of the wedding, Effie was there the whole time shooting photos of our ceremony. After the ceremony, we had a photoshoot with her that lasted about 3 hours. Even though this might sound long, we had so much fun and Effie did an awesome job guiding us (two pretty shy people) through the photoshoot, trying different ideas and poses in different corners of our venue.

Just a few weeks later she sent us the final edited photos and they were incredible! We couldn’t stop smiling, she completely nailed what we envisioned our photos to be in our heads.

All in all, we were 200% satisfied with her and couldn’t recommend her enough. Thank you, Effie!
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Siwei Sent on 28/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Effie made our big day extra special!

Effie is an amazing wedding photographer who truly exceeded all of our expectations. From the moment we met her, it was clear that she is very passionate and creative, and she was able to capture the essence of our special day in a way that exceeded our wildest dreams. Effie is also incredibly in tune with the needs of her clients and works hard to ensure that every detail is perfect. She is also incredibly organised, which helped to make the planning process go smoothly and ensured that everything went off without a hitch on the day of the wedding. Throughout the entire process, Effie made us feel calm and at ease, which was especially important given the stress of planning a wedding. The photos that Effie took were absolutely stunning and we are overjoyed with how they turned out. We would highly recommend Effie to any couple looking for a talented and reliable photographer to capture their special day
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Effie Ioannou Real Weddings

Becky & Mark
132 photos · 21/06/2024
Maria & Marvin
41 photos · 22/02/2024
Joanna & Ian
50 photos · 18/08/2023
Claudia & Ian
64 photos · 28/05/2023
Siwei & Vanc
50 photos · 14/05/2022

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