Karen Simpson Photography

Karen Simpson Photography is a specialist wedding photographer based in Kilmarnock, serving couples across Ayrshire, Glasgow and beyond. Karen’s signature approach is natural, relaxed and personal — she focuses on capturing the genuine emotions and spontaneous moments that make each wedding unique. Couples choose Karen because she blends professionalism with warmth, making even the most camera-shy feel comfortable and at ease on their big day. With many years photographing families, portraits and weddings, Karen brings both experience and a friendly, down-to-earth manner to every booking. She’s known for quietly getting on with the job: helping with details in the morning, keeping children calm (often with bubbles and a chat), and finding the best light and locations so your photos feel effortless and timeless. Her wedding work favours a documentary-led style mixed with a few thoughtful, posed portraits that create long-lasting, meaningful images. Karen is at home shooting outdoors — beaches, parks and historic venues around Ayrshire are a favourite — but she’s equally comfortable working inside elegant hotel spaces and intimate ceremony rooms. Her portfolio shows weddings at local favourites such as Rowallan Castle, The Waterside Hotel and other Ayrshire venues, demonstrating an ability to adapt her natural style to a wide range of settings and lighting. Beyond weddings, Karen is a specialist in family and portrait photography. She operates a cosy garden studio in Kilmarnock for portraits and themed mini-sessions, and regularly captures relaxed outdoor family shoots. This background with children and families directly benefits wedding days: she knows how to get authentic smiles, manage group shots calmly, and deliver images that couples and families will treasure. Karen’s process is personal and straightforward — clear communication from enquiry to delivery, a relaxed on-the-day presence, and carefully edited final galleries that tell the story of your day. If you’re planning a wedding in Kilmarnock or elsewhere in Scotland and want professional wedding photos that feel honest and heartfelt, Karen Simpson Photography offers specialist wedding expertise with a warm, reassuring approach. For couples who also value family and portrait work, Karen provides those services with the same attentive, natural style.