Scotland Elopement Photographer

Based on the Isle of Skye, serving Scotland, Iceland, Faroe Islands, and mainland Europe.

On a mission to empower you to soulfully elope in nature

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Scotland elopement photographer. Man kissing woman on head. It is raining and she is smiling.
Man kissing woman on head. It is raining and she is smiling.

On a mission to empower you to soulfully elope in nature

Scotland elopement photographer. Married couple in wedding attire and hugging each other in long grasses in a mountain valley. She is wearing a white sleeveless dress and he is wearing a burgundy suit.

Cinematic elopement stories that go where words can’t

Here, you dropped this – it’s your sign

Big Wedding BIG ADVENTURE

Married couple are holding hands and running on top of a cliff with dark clouds overhead.


 In a room full of people with a mic in your hand is the last place you imagine reading your vows. At one point or another, you probably considered the big wedding, quickly realized it sounds bloody awful, and now you’re here, looking for a sign.

Well, here it is…


Your sign to do the damn thing if…

Scotland elopement photographer. Man and woman in wedding attire are holding hands and kissing overlooking the sea and a pink and orange sunset.

This view drops your jaw

Scotland elopement photographer. A woman is hugging her new wife whilst stood behind her with her head resting on her back. They are both wearing traditional African wedding attire.

This moment made you smile

Scotland elopement photographer. A woman is wearing a white wedding dress with the veil draped over head head. It is blowing in the wind and she is stood in a glen in the Scottish Highlands on her elopement day.

This idea makes your heart pound

Elope where you’re free to be yourselves


Surrender to the power of mother nature, and summon the rugged soul of the North Atlantic

Do you know what you have in common with Scotland, Iceland, Norway and the Faroes? Bold minimalism. These bare isles boast raw nature: infinite skies, windblown cliffs and limitless views of the roiling sea. With treeless panoramas unburdened by distraction and clutter, it’s no wonder you’re pulled here…it resonates.

It’s a place where your elopement vows echo the horizon: soulful, pure, free.

Instead of a wedding day that weighs you down, take off on an adventure, wherever the Atlantic winds carry you.

Scotland elopement photographer. Man wearing a suit is holding the hand of his wife who is wearing a wedding dress and helping her down a steep slope on the Isle of Skye.
Scotland elopement photographer. Man and woman in wedding attire are stood on top of a large boulder in the rain surrounded by rocks and cliffs.
Man and woman dressed in wedding attire are hugging each other stood among large boulders and rocks. It is misty and they are wet from the rain.

So no more excuses – the edges of the earth await

A day like this is yours – but you have to take it. Nobody is going to give you permission. 

The North Atlantic archipelagos are a realm of swirling seas, ceaseless wind, and winding fjords. It’s the adventure of a lifetime.

Why on earth would you choose anything less for your elopement day?

Scotland elopement photographer and woman are holding their two daughters wearing wedding attire in a forest.

I’m your Isle of Skye based Scotland elopement photographer, David


Local expert, Rangefinder Magazine Rising Star, and a girl Dad just trying his best.

Elopements are transformative. Not only have I photographed over 100, but my wife and I eloped ourselves. We kicked the marriage can down the road for almost 10 years, one excuse after another. 

“Wedding” just never felt right.
Then, we heard the word “elopement.”

Turns out, the option for an intimate, outdoor celebration of love and romance was there all along. It was liberating. I was finally standing there with just my girls, celebrating our little family in our own quirky way.

Ever since, I’m a man on a mission to help other couples discover the freedom of elopements for themselves.

Your own elopement journey begins here.

AWARDS & FEATURES

Winner's badge for Rising Start of Wedding Photography in 2022 awarded to Scotland elopement photographer David Conaty.
Winner's badge for Junebug wedding photo contest 2023.
Winner's badge for international wedding photographer of the year emerging artist category 2024.
Winner's badge for international wedding photographer of the year award as a category finalist in 2024.
winner's badge for Junebug Weddings' top 50 destination wedding photos of 2024

PAST CLIENT REVIEWS

Beautiful words and the souls who wrote them

Scotland elopement photographer. Man is kissing his wife's head and hugging her on their wedding day.

“He is more than a talented photographer.

David is a thorough planner, fantastic communicator, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process”

JAne + andrew

A couple are holding hands and hugging on their Isle of Skye wedding.

“I’m still in awe…

We are from the United States and were nervous that we’d have a hard time getting everything in order— but then we contacted David. Not only did he host several meetings with us to understand our vision, but he took the time and care to get to know us. I cannot recommend him enough!”

payton + kody

Man and woman in wedding attire are walking at the foothills of mountains in Glencoe on their wedding day.

“He made everything simple, stress-free, and easy

David is much more than a photographer, he helped us plan our day and nothing was too much trouble. And, most importantly, our photos are superb”

sara + jake

A couple are holding hands and the man is leading his wife through wild grasses overlooking water and the Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye.

“It’s like planning your wedding with an old friend

He was incredibly kind and patient with us every time we had questions…Booking him was the first choice we made on the journey towards the big day and the choice we would make 1000x over”

paulina + cameron

Man and woman in wedding attire are walking up a ridge overlooking stormy mountains on their wedding day.

“Our day would not have been what it was without him.

These pictures aren’t just photos, they’re art. I’ve been crying with happiness ever since the day, and that day was not only photographed but helped plan by David”

Kim + jonathan

How the whole thing works.

Scotland elopement photographer. A man has picked up his wife and is spinning her around on their elopement day on the Isle of Skye surrounded by mountains.

ELOPEMENT PLANNING GUIDES FOR SCOTLAND AND MORE

Not sure where to begin? I wrote these for you.

Married couple are holding hands and running on top of a cliff with dark clouds overhead.

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A married couple wearing traditional African wedding attire are walking on a road at the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye holding hands.

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