Who's that Scandi-Scottish Wedding Photographer?

DETTE

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This is me!

Hello you. I’m Kristin (she/her), and I’m a photographer based on the outskirts of Glasgow in Scotland. I’m also a mum, a wife, a cat herder, Cub helper (Scout Association), and a runner who very occasionally regrets my overindulgence in chocolate when I hit the track. I love meeting and getting to know new people and taking their picture, and I get a total kick from delivering photos that they love.

I took up knitting while binge-watching the West Wing and now I can’t disassociate the theme tune from the urge to make scarves.

Photography Lover

Although I was born and raised in bonny Scotland, my family are originally from Norway hence all the crazy Norwegian words. I now live in Glasgow and consider myself 90 per cent Scottish, 10 per cent Norwegian.

I live in the village of Lenzie outside Glasgow, with my three kids, two cats and running mad husband. I spend a lot of time calling out the wrong name to the wrong family member. I like singing tunelessly along to 90s indie and 80s pop on my way to weddings. I like reading a good novel before bedtime but if I’m at a good bit, I’ll binge-read until the wee small hours and regret it the next morning. I like a good political podcast, or binge-watching a decent historical drama series. I have been photographing weddings since 2010, and it’s the best job I’ve ever had.

I GOT GEAR

Jeg har utstyr

PHOTOGRAPHER

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What I Care About

I believe in running the kind of business I’d want to work with. One that’s honest, kind and mindful of its impact.

For the People Representation isn’t a buzzword for me; it’s a core value. I’m a dedicated LGBTQIA+ ally, and I care deeply about making everyone feel safe and celebrated, regardless of your background, your body or your age. I’m not interested in chasing trends or flying a flag for a month of the year; I’m into longevity and real connection. My job is simply to capture the legends you already are: the gorgeous (yes, you!), crazy-in-love fools you are.

For the Planet Sustainability matters to me. I’m committed to being as green as I can by donating to carbon removal projects, avoiding landfill-bound “welcome gifts,” and working with local UK print labs. It’s about making sensible, conscious choices so that beautiful photographs don’t have to cost the earth.

RANDOM FACTS

ABOUT ME

I love living in the moment, and switching off from the digital world feels indulgent and helps me focus.

I have two Blue Peter badges – the normal one and the green one, from back in the 80s. It was the 80s. I wrote a lot of letters.

I love chocolate. Plain ol’ milk chocolate is great… but raspberry or marzipan are also favourites.

My first concert was Suede at the Glasgow Barrowlands. My last, was taking my stepdaughter to Taylor Swift. We had the most amazing tickets, and I’m now a Swiftie by Proxy.

I like volunteering with local groups for kids. It’s not always easy (and sometimes getting off the sofa takes a bit of effort) but it’s always rewarding.

I like going to Parkrun on a weekend off. If you’re a parkrunner too, I’ll happily chat with you about it!

STUFF I LOVE

TING JEG ELSKER

I love many many things. Scandi inspired interiors, Scandi dramas, folksy design, doughnuts, espresso martinis, my cats (god only knows why though). That pink handbag right there… yeah, I love that. I can’t afford one so I covet it from afar. I mean even if I won the lottery and bought one, it’d probably be black in about five minutes knowing me. Still… it looks nice eh?

MMM DOUGHNUTS

Oh be still my beating heart. I blummin love doughtnuts. Years ago, I was never really bothered about them but then a fancy doughnut shop opened in town and everyone was raving about it so I popped in and bought one of their sugary treats. Now I’m pretty much addicted.

CATS

My two rescue cats… this is one of them…Her name is Pepper and she avoids everyone else in the family but me. I also call her Pepperino, Pepperpops, and Bloody Cat. You will probably meet her on a video call. Her brother is called Fidel (Catstro) AKA Fidelio, Fiddlesticks, and Big Pudding. They refuse to have their photo taken together.

MIN FAMILIE

MY FAMILY

Ankle Biters

I’m a photographer so therefore you’d think I’d have some amazing photos of my own family… sadly, like most people, we tend to only shoot stuff on our phones… and getting all this rabble in one picture is definitely challenging. But I do love them… From the excitable 8-year-old, the demanding pre-schooler, to the forever embarrassed teenager, and the running-obsessed husband, they keep me on my toes constantly.