Specialist Inverness wedding photographer creating bright, natural images with a relaxed vibe. Karen offers a first-class, personal service for elopements, intimate weddings and family moments.
Karen Thorburn is a specialist wedding photographer based in Inverness, serving the Highlands, Moray and clients across Scotland. Her focus is simple: to create bright, beautiful, natural images that reflect real emotion while delivering a first-class, stress-free experience. Karen works primarily with couples who care deeply about their photography — those who want images that feel authentic, relaxed and timeless. What sets Karen apart is the combination of a warm, down-to-earth approach and a strong landscape sensibility. Raised on road trips around Scotland and now living on the Black Isle, she knows the Highlands intimately and loves weaving the local scenery into wedding and elopement photography whenever it suits the day. Her signature is natural-looking portraits and candid moments, balanced with gently directed couple and family shots so everyone looks — and feels — their best. Clients choose Karen for her reliability and the attentive client experience she provides. She invests time getting to know each couple, offering practical planning tips and guidance so your photography complements your day rather than disrupting it. On the wedding day she’s focussed, discreet and approachable — a calming presence who helps nervous couples relax into genuine moments. Karen is also experienced in managing efficient group photos and smoothing logistics so family pictures are fast, organised and capture the relationships that matter most. Beyond weddings and elopements, Karen’s portrait work for families is a natural extension of her style: candid, gently posed images taken outdoors or in the home, preserving the connections between loved ones. While weddings remain her core speciality, she brings the same attention to detail and friendly service to every family session. If you’re planning an intimate elopement or a relaxed, landscape-led wedding in Inverness or the Highlands, Karen offers a personal, committed service and photographs that stand the test of time. She’s passionate about creating images couples will treasure for generations — and about making the whole process enjoyable and uncomplicated. Get in touch to see whether she’s the right fit for your day.
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1-hour photoshoot, 50+ images (pricing feedback form example).
2-hour photoshoot, 100+ images (pricing feedback form example).