Falkirk Wedding Photographer - Mike Cook Photography

FALKIRK WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Capturing Souls, Not Smiles!

TELLING THE "REAL" STORY OF YOUR DAY!

Hey guys, thanks for stopping by. I'm Mike, a storytelling documentary wedding photographer, Falkirk based but I'll go anywhere for a great party!

If all that fancy posing malarky isn't your jam, then you're in the right place. I take a hands-off "ninja-like" approach to shooting your day, allowing you to celebrate to the full without stopping for staged pictures every few minutes.

Pretty much each and every moment I capture will be real, so no cheesy grinning for the camera or any of that old stuff, because that's all kind of fake isn't it?

I want you to be able to look back at your pictures and remember exactly what it felt like to be there as well as what it all looked like. My aim is to capture the real "you" - quiet and reserved, a party animal or somewhere in between.

For the past three years, I've been ranked by the WPJA as Scotland's top documentary wedding photographer and, last year, was honoured to make it into the World Top 10.

Sounds good? Let's do this ...

"Mike is 100% top of the wedding photography game! We booked him ... before we had even booked our venue. I didn’t want anyone else to shoot our day!"

Sara & Barry

"Mike exceeded all our expectations - his ability to document every moment of our wedding was truly remarkable. Our photos are beyond amazing!"

Rachel & Jack

2022 & 2023 WPJA

Top Ranked Scottish Photographer, UK Top 25 & World Top 150

98 WPJA Individual Picture Awards & 7 Global Titles

2024 WPJA Artistic Guild

Top Ranked Scottish Photographer, 4th in the UK and World Top 10

Can You Trust Me?

Absolutely! I've been around a while now, shooting over 500 weddings across 15 years in all conditions - we do live in Scotland after all. Pouring rain, snow, dark churches, drunk guests, trashed wedding cakes (true story) etc etc - yep, I've pretty much seen it all ... and dealt with it all - you're in good hands guys!

These days, I only shoot around 25 weddings a year, so you can be assured that I'll be giving each and every wedding maximum focus both on the day itself and afterwards too working on your pictures and albums.

Couple Shoots

Although I do generally take a more documentary approach, on what can often be a hectic day, some "couple time" pictures away from the crowd can be a good thing. I recognise that, for a lot of couples, this can be a little daunting ... but fear not. Chilled out and natural is the name of the game - no cheesy grinning, no awkward stiff posing ... just be yourselves and let me add the creative spin.

And, if you want a "picture for the wall" or two, well we can do those too ... just check out my "couples" gallery to see what's possible!

Group Shots

Of course, I'll still make time for a few group shots as well, but the emphasis is very much on "short & sweet", as I don't think I've ever seen a couple enjoy ploughing through a list of shots as long as your arm. Oh, we'll have a bit of fun doing them as well!

Connection rather than perfection is the name of the game.

"Mike is a fantastic photographer who has expertly honed his ninja photography skills. You'll receive your photos from the day and wonder how he managed it. Amazing photographer and all round great guy that you shouldn't hesitate to book."

Kara & Mark

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