Specialist wedding photography in Kilmarnock — The Highlander Studios captures authentic wedding-day moments, with bridal portraiture and engagement sessions and award-winning, print-first craftsmanship.
I’m Charles R. Lawson, CPP — the image-maker behind The Highlander Studios in Kilmarnock. For more than a decade I’ve specialised in wedding photography, bringing a traditional, print-focused approach to every wedding day. My work is rooted in the belief that photographs should become heirlooms: lasting images you’ll display and pass down long after files and feeds fade. As a wedding specialist I blend documentary sensibility with considered portraiture. On your wedding day I look for the decisive moments — the quiet glance, the spontaneous laugh, the small gestures that together tell the story of your celebration — while also crafting elegant bridal portraits you’ll cherish. I shoot engagement sessions and bridal portraits to help couples relax in front of the camera and to create refined, personal images to complement your wedding album. What sets The Highlander Studios apart is an emphasis on craft from capture to finished print. I’m an award-winning, certified professional and a master printmaker who creates most work in-house. That means complete colour and quality control: archival prints, hand-crafted albums and gallery canvases that stand the test of time. I’ll guide you through the design of an album or wall gallery so the images you love become art for your home, not just files on a drive. My approach is collaborative and calm. I offer a free consultation so we can talk about your vision, timeline and the images that matter most. Whether you want full-day wedding coverage, a shorter collection, or a dedicated bridal portrait session, I customise coverage to your needs — with full coverage bookings kindly requested a minimum of six months notice so we can plan every detail. Based in Kilmarnock, I work across the region and at venues local couples love. If you value professional wedding photos made with experience, care and an eye for timeless design, The Highlander Studios offers wedding photography that becomes family history. Contact us to arrange a consultation and begin creating your lasting images.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
A la carte wedding services starting at $225/hour (minimum 4 hours).
Open-air photobooth with professional lighting, chromakey options, and unlimited prints.
Weekend photobooth package with unlimited prints and attendant.