First Light Photography

First Light Photography — led by Ditte Solgaard Dunn with Chris Watt — specialise in wedding photography from Edinburgh and across Scotland. Rooted in a simplicity and quality-focused ethos inspired by Ditte’s Danish background, our approach is timeless, elegant and quietly refined. We favour documentary and editorial styles that let the day breathe: natural light, honest emotion and considered composition rather than overly posed shots or heavy filters. Why choose First Light for your wedding? We care about atmosphere. Our images aim to transport you back to the laughter, the nervous smiles, the vows and the quiet interludes that make a wedding unique. With years of experience shooting ceremonies in city venues and country estates, we know how to read changing Scottish skies and use light to create photographs that look beautiful now and in decades to come. Couples tell us our calm, friendly presence makes even camera-shy guests feel at ease — and that relaxed energy shows in the photos. Our specialism is telling wedding stories with a mix of unobtrusive reportage and editorial portraiture. We look for the decisive moments: the exchange of glances, the toast that brings everyone together, the candid gestures between family members — and then we blend these with carefully composed portraits that sit naturally within the narrative of your day. The result is a full, balanced collection of professional wedding photos that feel authentic and shaped with a curator’s eye. How we work with you: from the first enquiry we prioritise clear, personal communication. We take time to understand what matters to you, suggest locations for portraits that suit your day, and plan coverage that fits your timeline. On the wedding day we work unobtrusively, stepping forward when needed and blending into the flow at other times. After the wedding we carefully edit and sequence your images so they tell a coherent story — and we can create luxury albums that reflect the design-led sensibility behind our work. While weddings are our core focus, First Light also photographs portraits and family sessions with the same commitment to light, composition and natural connection. If you’re planning a wedding in Edinburgh or beyond and want refined, honest wedding photography grounded in documentary and editorial practice, we’d love to hear about your plans.