JFD Media — Jacob is an Edinburgh-based wedding photographer who specialises in cinematic, documentary wedding photography. Friendly, collaborative approach to capture honest, storytelling wedding photos.
JFD Media is Jacob Forsyth‑Davies’s practice dedicated to wedding photography with a clear focus on storytelling. Based in Edinburgh and regularly travelling throughout Glasgow, across Scotland and into England, Jacob positions themself as a wedding specialist who treats each day as a visual narrative. Their work leans towards a cinematic, documentary style that emphasises feeling, small details and the spontaneous moments that make a wedding unique. Why choose JFD Media? Jacob brings over eight years of industry experience and a thoughtful, collaborative approach. They describe their most fulfilling projects as collaborations — working with couples to understand the context, the personalities and the emotional beats of the day. That collaboration translates into images that feel lived in and honest rather than staged: relaxed portraits, candid reactions, quiet in‑between moments and the atmosphere of the venue all preserved with an eye for composition and low depth of field. What makes the approach special is the blend of cinematic technique and documentary instincts. Jacob uses a variety of lenses and plays with depth of field to isolate meaningful details while staying flexible enough to improvise when surprises happen. The result is a cohesive wedding photo collection that tells the story from the ceremony, to the small touches, to the unexpected laughs and tears — images designed to stand the test of time. How Jacob works is intentionally people‑centred. They prioritise getting to know couples before the day — happy to meet face to face to discuss plans and build a comfortable rapport — and on the wedding day they aim to be adaptable and unobtrusive. JFD Media is known for being creative, adaptable and LGBT+ friendly, with a zero tolerance stance on homophobia and transphobia. That inclusive ethos is reflected in the relaxed, supportive atmosphere Jacob creates for all couples. While wedding photography is the core specialty, Jacob also covers engagement sessions and related pre‑wedding shoots when requested, bringing the same storytelling sensibility to those moments. If you’re planning a wedding in Edinburgh or beyond and want professional wedding photos that prioritise narrative, feeling and authenticity, JFD Media offers a specialist, experienced and collaborative photographer to capture your day.