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  • Welcome to my website!

    Hello and thanks for dropping by! My name is Graeme Crawford - my camera and I have been the best of buddies for over 10 years and I just love capturing special times, emotions and people. I will put you quickly at ease in front of the lens and use my unintrusive style just let you get on with enjoying yourself and loving being you, in whatever moment you're in.

    I never underestimate or take for granted what a privilege it is to photograph a wedding. Capturing the pictures themselves is a great responsibility of course - my well-practiced skills and professional equipment take care of that part!

    However your photographer plays a major role in your day in other ways than just the photographs. Planning with you beforehand, working with you when time is pressured on the big day and interacting with your family and friends all to make sure you get photographs that you want to treasure forever. These skills are a very important ingredient in creating wedding photographs which are not just snaps or moments in time, but little stores of emotion and memory which you will visit many times in the future.

    Please take a scroll down and check out some of my work. If you would like to book me, ask me a question, or even just shoot the breeze about photography in general click the contact link above and get in touch.

    Looking forward to hearing from you.

    Graeme

December Family Portrait Sessions

This little break between Christmas and New Year has given me a chance to catch up on a bit of website action and share with you some of my portrait work from a very busy December!! I had a great time doing all of these shoots – capturing children is very much like fishing I think – you have to pick the right spot on the bank (studio), have good weather conditions (lighting set-up), set up some good lures (teddys, mum and dad, whatever works!) and then have the patience to wait for the right moment and be ready when it comes!

Here are some of my best catches from the the last month.:)

pauline hickman - December 29, 2011 - 19:56

These are great photographs Graham. I’ll know where to come if ever I need a photographer.

Jayne Taylor - December 29, 2011 - 16:57

These are all fantastic family shots, we had so much fun doing our shoot and the kids were so relaxed and loved Graeme.
Thank you so much xx

Nottingham Theatre Royal – Fiddler on the Roof

Dress rehearsal photography is similar to wedding photography in many ways – nervous subjects trying to appear calm, only one chance to get each shot, constantly changing light and environments and most of all unpredictable! The only key difference, and one which adds a real element of challenge, is that flash is absolutely not allowed. Imagine a burst of white light from a dark auditorium – the actors would quickly become dazed and confused, or distracted at best.

Below are some of the shots I took for Nottingham Operatic Society‘s production of Fiddler on the Roof this week, from a selection of those that have been on display in the foyer throughout the run of the show. This is the society’s last production at the the theatre before the move to Nottingham Playhouse for next year’s production of Hello Dolly.

Tevye and Golde Fiddler on the RoofTevye and Golde theatre photographyTevye and his milk cartSimon Theobald as Tevye, striking a bargain with Lazar WolfCossack dancers in full flowMottel and Zeitel share a happy danceMottel prepares for his weddingPerchik ponders life and relationships

Mark - November 23, 2011 - 14:33

Superb photos, great action shots! We spoke about photography in the green room at the Theatre Royal in case you don’t know who I am! :-)

Jayne - November 12, 2011 - 15:53

Fabulous shots Graeme. The Cossack dancer is brilliant! x

Wedding of Clare Elliot and David Wright

Nandhu - November 7, 2011 - 10:17

Classic photo shoot on a rainy day!!! Lovely pics of the place and the couple :)

Narrelle - November 7, 2011 - 09:58

Wow – love those last couple of shots – very dramatic.
Such a wonderful looking wedding. Love the first look too.

Matthew Mead - November 7, 2011 - 06:00

You really captured some stunning moments, you have a real talent for this!!!

Lyn Ismael-Bennett - November 7, 2011 - 05:11

The groom’s expression is indeed priceless. Great capture!

Sachin Khona - November 7, 2011 - 01:24

Fantastic! Beautifully captured!

Mary Sylvia - November 7, 2011 - 00:24

You can feel how lovely this day was through your photos, I really love how you didn’t shy away from the stormy day – it really adds a touch of drama :)

Phill - November 6, 2011 - 23:02

Sunshine on a rainy day. There’s genuine warmth and happiness in all of these images.

Heather - November 6, 2011 - 21:45

Great photo of them walking down the aisle together!

tobiah - November 6, 2011 - 12:36

nice story telling

james - November 6, 2011 - 08:51

Lovely couple, the expression on the groom face before he sees his bride for the first time is priceless! Good job!

Heather - November 6, 2011 - 03:47

Love the shot of them at the old building!

Tall - November 6, 2011 - 01:51

Lovely exit shot! Beautiful setting for a wedding, too!

Wedding Reception of Gareth Tupper and Helen Walters

George - November 6, 2011 - 18:29

It was a fantastic day and the photos reflect the fun, quirky nature of the wedding. She looked beautiful and the cake did taste as good as it looked, especially the carrot cake :~)

ALMA - October 21, 2011 - 12:01

Great dancing frames!!

JESSIE - October 21, 2011 - 03:22

Mmm…. Cake. Lots of cake. Love the shot of the groomsmen and groom in the mirror.

Alyssa Schroeder - October 21, 2011 - 01:02

They have so many memories through these photos. Love it.

Daniel - October 21, 2011 - 00:58

You captured some really awesome moments here. Well done!

Kat Braman - October 20, 2011 - 20:53

really great documentary work. you really captured the flavor of the day in a beautiful way.

Joseph - October 20, 2011 - 17:46

I love that “mirror” shot. Timeless.
Lovely coverage of a great portion of the day.

Razvan - October 20, 2011 - 17:29

Love the picture of the groom in the mirror!

Nandhinie - October 20, 2011 - 15:18

Lovely pics Graeme. Black and whites attracted me more :) And no doubts, you are always great at capturing great moments.

michele bowman - October 20, 2011 - 09:56

you captured all the fun and joy of this reception. job well done!!

Dave - October 20, 2011 - 09:07

It really looks like everyone is having a great time, and your pictures do a nice job capturing that!

Tampa Wedding Photographer - October 20, 2011 - 03:25

Lovely couple and seems like a fun wedding! Love the black and whites, thanks for sharing!

Wedding of Nick Smith and Amanda Dixon

On September 25th I was a the beautiful Lace Market Hotel photographing the wedding of two very lovely people – Nick and Amanda. Our Indian Summer was just a little late on the scene for the wedding, but the Autumn wind and rain certainly didn’t dampen the spirits of the guests, or the happy couple who lit up the day with their wonderful love and affection for each other. Just a small selection of my favourite pictures from their day below. Enjoy!

Lace Market Hotel RainBridal Preparation in Lace Market Hotel RoomLace Market Hotel Nottinghamdress waiting in room at lace market hotelBridal Preparation in Lace Market Hotel Room, Nottinghampre-ceremony drinks in Saint Barthe guest book waits in Merchants RestaurantFather of the groombouquet waiting for the bride bride waiting for ceremony in her hotel roombride looks out at the Nottinghamshire rain before the ceremonyphotograph of father of the bride before the ceremonywedding ceremony at Merchants restaurantreading of the vows in merchants restaurantsigning of the register in merchants restaurantmother of the groom in the lobby of the lacemarket hotelposing at st marys church after the ceremonya cake! made of cheese!place cards for wedding breakfast in merchants restaurant

the elder gentlemen enjoying a laugh at the cock and hoopposing outside merchants restaurantfirst dance in the cock and hoopfirst dance in the cock and hoopfirst dance in the cock and hoop
lisa - October 11, 2011 - 18:10

Wow what lovely photos! Can’t wait to see the rest

Anton Chia - October 10, 2011 - 12:32

Black and whites are great! Nice lighting too!

Alan Langley - October 10, 2011 - 06:31

Nice set – looks like it was a real fun wedding.

Heather - October 9, 2011 - 21:59

They look SO in love.

Sarah Leverton-Smith - October 9, 2011 - 21:49

Lovely photos! Especially the one of Nick with his Mum!

Johanna Hietanen - October 9, 2011 - 15:44

I want to eat that cake and I love the last shot. :)

Matt Stanton - October 9, 2011 - 13:33

Love that cake!!

Beautiful images and they look so happy together :)

Derek Christie - October 9, 2011 - 10:25

I bet they were delighted with these. The rim lighting shots are superb.

ALMA - October 9, 2011 - 09:38

Lovely wedding set.

Chantal - October 9, 2011 - 00:17

Ah, the shot of them framed by the church is breathtaking.

Lyn Ismael-Bennett - October 8, 2011 - 21:53

Nice coverage! The couple must be happy with these photos!

Jason Burns - October 8, 2011 - 16:56

I really love your black and white. That one of them on the street at night is amazing, They look so happy. Congrats.