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Shem is a Glasgow-based wedding photographer known for his relaxed, storytelling approach and his ability to make couples feel completely at ease in front of the camera. His photography is all about capturing real emotion and natural connection, while giving just enough gentle direction to make every image look effortless and beautifully composed.

He believes the best photos come from genuine moments, laughter, movement, and the in-between moments that often go unnoticed. But when a little guidance helps bring out the best light or pose, Shem steps in with simple prompts that feel natural and never forced. The result is a collection of photographs that are both authentic and artistic, full of warmth and personality.

Working with Shem is calm, easy and enjoyable from start to finish. He takes time to understand what matters most to each couple, creating a relaxed atmosphere that lets them truly enjoy their day. Every gallery is edited with care and delivered in high resolution, complete with a private online gallery and lovely presentation folio with a key-shaped USB stick

Based in Glasgow, Shem photographs weddings and elopements across Scotland and beyond, from modern city celebrations to adventurous Highland escapes. Wherever your day takes you, he’ll capture it with creativity, emotion and an honest storytelling style that never goes out of fashion.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Albums
High resolution photos
Blu-ray or DVD with all the photos

What does the wedding package include?

Beautiful high quality customised 8x8" presentation folio with 3 photographs of your choosing and key shape USB drive with all selected edited digital images, password protected gallery

How far in advance should I contact you?

The sooner you contact the higher chance I will be still available on Your wedding date

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, mostly Scotland but more than happy to photograph in UK or abroad

What style of photos do you take?

Artistic
Photo journalism
Fine art photography

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

What kind of equipment do you use?

Full frame cameras with mix of zoom and prime lenses

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, password protected gallery

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

2 months

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

Alone

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

Yes

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

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer, PayPal

Reviews for Strad Photography

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Silvana Sent on 11/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Photography worth traveling halfway around the world for!

Shem at Strad Photography was amazing! My fiance and I were just on holiday in Scotland for a few days, I reached out to him via email to set up our photoshoot and right away he made us feel so comfortable. We knew we picked the right photographer for our engagement pictures prior to meeting him. Our pictures are flawless! He has a keen eye for creativity, lighting, and beauty. Our friends and family still rave about our pictures as none of us have seen anything like it before. His pictures have been used for the save the date invitations and will be used in the wedding as well. We recommend him HIGHLY and hope to work with him again when we travel for our honeymoon. I already know I need him to capture me in the wedding dress too. Thank you Shem, don't forget there's always a place for you and your family in Orlando, Florida!
Ronnie
Ronnie Sent on 23/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Shem worked tirelessly throughout the day. He was creative, easy to get along with and delivered unbelievably fantastic photos. Very pleased with his work. Got nearly 500 photos too and a customised pen drive case. All high res photos are yours to use.
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