"If we could give Abi and Darren 10 stars, we would! It a nutshell, they are professional, friendly, make you feel at ease with incredibly good communication and most importantly, their photographs are INCREDIBLE!"
C&E
Eloped with us in Kilmartin Glen
"If we could give Abi and Darren 10 stars, we would! It a nutshell, they are professional, friendly, make you feel at ease with incredibly good communication and most importantly, their photographs are INCREDIBLE!"
C&E
Eloped with us in Kilmartin Glen
why we do this
OUR ORIGINS
Why we do this
Elopements came to us before we ever considered ourselves photographers. A couple reached out to us via Instagram - where, at the time, we shared photographs we'd taken of Edinburgh.
They didn't want a big wedding - it was going to be an intimate affair in Edinburgh
ouple reached out to us via Instagram - where, at the time, we shared photographs we'd taken of Edinburgh.
They didn't want a big wedding and didnt reswonate with typical wedding photographs. They wanted photos that
Elopements came to us at a time when Darren was working in a job he didn't enjoy and I was coming to the end of my degree in English.
A couple reached out to me on Instagram where I just posted photographs of Edinburgh and asked if I also captured small weddings. I didn't, and told them as much but they still wanted to work with me. Their wedding was a small affair in Edinburgh and an adventure around the city - obviously, we now know... it was our first elopement.
We never stopped thinking about that first elopement, where it all started for us. The love and the meaning that was so inherent throughout their day. The way that day truly reflected who they were as people. There was something so different about that day.
From then, we started working in weddings. We expected them to have all the intentionality, sense of adventure and fun. And some absolutely did. But more often that not we were struck by how rigid the day felt, how stressed our couples were and how similar each wedding day was.
We fell in love with the intimacy and authenticity of that first elopement.
In most of the weddings we captured, our couples told us that their favourite part of the day was their 'newlywed photographs' time. They enjoyed spending time alone together, getting a chance to breathe and to have an adventure together.
Many couples weren't actually enjoy their wedding day.
Couples weren't including the things they actually liked in their wedding day.
When we spoke to our couples they shared that they were often outdoorsy and adventurous. They loved time in nature, long walks, they loved history or they loved kayaking. Our couples were so multi-faceted. They didn't fit into the pre-written wedding script. They were never going to enjoy a day that included none of their favourite things.
Elopements are pure magic.
The best weddings were ones couples could breath in - ones that felt like them.
We started Allta Elopements with this in mind. We wanted to support couples who didn't relate to the typical wedding narrative and show them the alternative. You can have a day full of adventure, a day of being wholeheartedly yourselves. These types of weddings, they're called elopements.
celebrated them as a couple and the city that felt magical to them.
We fell in love with the intimacy and authenticity of that first elopement.
why we do this
Why we do this
Elopements came to us before we ever considered ourselves photographers. A couple reached out to us via Instagram - where, at the time, we shared photographs we'd taken of Edinburgh.
They didn't want a big wedding - it was going to be an intimate affair in Edinburgh
ouple reached out to us via Instagram - where, at the time, we shared photographs we'd taken of Edinburgh.
They didn't want a big wedding and didnt reswonate with typical wedding photographs. They wanted photos that
Elopements came to us at a time when Darren was working in a job he didn't enjoy and I was coming to the end of my degree in English.
A couple reached out to me on Instagram where I just posted photographs of Edinburgh and asked if I also captured small weddings. I didn't, and told them as much but they still wanted to work with me. Their wedding was a small affair in Edinburgh and an adventure around the city - obviously, we now know... it was our first elopement.
We never stopped thinking about that first elopement, where it all started for us. The love and the meaning that was so inherent throughout their day. The way that day truly reflected who they were as people. There was something so different about that day.
From then, we started working in weddings. We expected them to have all the intentionality, sense of adventure and fun. And some absolutely did. But more often that not we were struck by how rigid the day felt, how stressed our couples were and how similar each wedding day was.
We fell in love with the intimacy and authenticity of that first elopement.
In most of the weddings we captured, our couples told us that their favourite part of the day was their 'newlywed photographs' time. They enjoyed spending time alone together, getting a chance to breathe and to have an adventure together.
Many couples weren't actually enjoy their wedding day.
Couples weren't including the things they actually liked in their wedding day.
When we spoke to our couples they shared that they were often outdoorsy and adventurous. They loved time in nature, long walks, they loved history or they loved kayaking. Our couples were so multi-faceted. They didn't fit into the pre-written wedding script. They were never going to enjoy a day that included none of their favourite things.
Elopements are pure magic.
The best weddings were ones couples could breath in - ones that felt like them.
We started Allta Elopements with this in mind. We wanted to support couples who didn't relate to the typical wedding narrative and show them the alternative. You can have a day full of adventure, a day of being wholeheartedly yourselves. These types of weddings, they're called elopements.
celebrated them and the city that felt magical to them. They eloped in Edinburgh, spending the day exploring. Edinburgh has a way of evoking all the romance and connection for couples.
We fell in love with the intimacy and authenticity of that first elopement.
From then, we started working in weddings. We expected them to have all the intentionality, sense of adventure and fun. And some absolutely did. But more often that not we were struck by how rigid the day felt, how stressed our couples were and how similar each wedding day was. In most of the weddings we captured, our couples told us that their favourite part of the day was their 'newlywed photographs' time. They enjoyed spending time alone together, getting a chance to breathe and to have an adventure together.
Many couples weren't actually enjoy their wedding day.
When we spoke to our couples they shared that they were often outdoorsy and adventurous. They loved time in nature, long walks, they loved history or they loved kayaking. Our couples were so multi-faceted. They didn't fit into the pre-written wedding script. They were never going to enjoy a day that included none of their favourite things.
We never stopped thinking about that first elopement, where it all started for us. The love and the meaning that was so inherent throughout their day. The way that day truly reflected who they were as people. There was something so different about that day.
Elopements are pure magic.
Elopements are pure magic.
When we spoke to our couples they shared that they were often outdoorsy and adventurous. They loved time in nature, long walks, they We started Allta Elopements with this in mind. We wanted to support couples who didn't relate to the typical wedding narrative and show them the alternative. You can have a day full of adventure, a day of being wholeheartedly yourselves. These types of weddings, they're called elopements.
WHAT people like you say
WHAT PEOPLE LIKE YOU SAY
"We couldn't recommend Abi and Darren more, they will be a leader in the elopement industry in Scotland soon!
We loved their style. They were enthusiastic, reassuring and had really great communication with us from booking. But the thing we most loved about them was their willingness for adventures and going with the flow".
If we could give Abi & Darren 10 stars we would. They cared so much about our journey with them.
"If we could give Abi and Darren 10 stars, we would! They cared so much about our journey with them."
We couldn't recommend Abi and Darren more, a really lovely and fun young couple who will be a leader in the elopement industry in Scotland soon!
We loved their style and emphasis on candid photographs. They were enthusiastic, reassuring and had really great communication with us from booking, right through to receiving our photos. They were really awesome and cared so much about our journey with them.But the thing we most loved about them was their willingness for adventures and going with the flow.
On our way to the beach we spotted an incredible bluebell forest in full bloom, it was too much of a temptation not to go so we quickly changed our plans to get some photographs there too.
If we could give Abi & Darren 10 stars we would. They cared so much about our journey with them.
"We couldn't recommend Abi and Darren more, they will be a leader in the elopement industry in Scotland soon!
We loved their style. They were enthusiastic, reassuring and had really great communication with us from booking. But the thing we most loved about them was their willingness for adventures and going with the flow".
WHAT people like you say
WHAT PEOPLE LIKE YOU SAY
"We couldn't recommend Abi and Darren more, they will be a leader in the elopement industry in Scotland soon!
We loved their style. They were enthusiastic, reassuring and had really great communication with us from booking. But the thing we most loved about them was their willingness for adventures and going with the flow".
If we could give Abi & Darren 10 stars we would. They cared so much about our journey with them.
"If we could give Abi and Darren 10 stars, we would! They cared so much about our journey with them."
We couldn't recommend Abi and Darren more, a really lovely and fun young couple who will be a leader in the elopement industry in Scotland soon!
We loved their style and emphasis on candid photographs. They were enthusiastic, reassuring and had really great communication with us from booking, right through to receiving our photos. They were really awesome and cared so much about our journey with them.But the thing we most loved about them was their willingness for adventures and going with the flow.
On our way to the beach we spotted an incredible bluebell forest in full bloom, it was too much of a temptation not to go so we quickly changed our plans to get some photographs there too.
Please book them - you will not regret it!
"Abi brings a unique perspective and beauty to her images. We are so in love with the way she captured us together. Likewise, Darren has a talent for capturing the most emotional and special moments. The way our video was put together blew us away and watching my parents cry as they watched it, knowing they could be a part of the day in that way, was truly such a special gift.
WHAT people like you say
WHAT PEOPLE LIKE YOU SAY
"We couldn't recommend Abi and Darren more, they will be a leader in the elopement industry in Scotland soon!
We loved their style. They were enthusiastic, reassuring and had really great communication with us from booking. But the thing we most loved about them was their willingness for adventures and going with the flow".
If we could give Abi & Darren 10 stars we would. They cared so much about our journey with them.
"If we could give Abi and Darren 10 stars, we would! They cared so much about our journey with them."
We couldn't recommend Abi and Darren more, a really lovely and fun young couple who will be a leader in the elopement industry in Scotland soon!
We loved their style and emphasis on candid photographs. They were enthusiastic, reassuring and had really great communication with us from booking, right through to receiving our photos. They were really awesome and cared so much about our journey with them.But the thing we most loved about them was their willingness for adventures and going with the flow.
On our way to the beach we spotted an incredible bluebell forest in full bloom, it was too much of a temptation not to go so we quickly changed our plans to get some photographs there too.
Every single photo is beautiful!
"...Honestly could not have asked for more incredible photographers for our wedding! Abi and Darren are lovely, professional, talented, and so relaxed. Don't even get us started on the final results. Every single photograph is beautiful!"
Hi! I'm Abi!
I'm your email-answering, colour-grading, album designing side of Allta - oh, and I'm also your photographer.
When I'm behind the camera I'll be guiding you through Scotland, taking some great shots along the way. I'll also be keeping you safe from faeries, kelpies and any other creatures we may encounter along the way.
When I'm not behind the lens, I'm often found with my nose in a book. If I'm not in my reading nook I'll probably be somewhere in the highlands looking for beautiful glens, stone circles and worshipping the moon.
I'm a lil bit witchy and a lil bit romantic and I bring all those vibes along with my camera to your special day.
When I'm behind the camera I'll be guiding you through Scotland, taking some great shots along the way. I'll also be keeping you safe from faeries, kelpies and any other creatures we may encounter along the way.
When I'm not behind the lens, I'm often found with my nose in a book. If I'm not in my reading nook I'll probably be somewhere in the highlands looking for beautiful glens, stone circles and worshipping the moon.
I'm a lil bit witchy and a lil bit romantic and I bring all those vibes along with my camera to your special day.
hey, im Abi
Your Scottish elopement team
I'm your email-answering, colour-grading, album designing side of Allta - oh, and I'm also your photographer.
Hey, I'm Darren!
I handle everything video for Allta as well as creating your bespoke Album designs inspired by Scotland, myth and folklore.
I'm a graphic designer/videographer who'll happily geek out about favourite typographers and directors. I'll be shooting your video and designing your experience every step of the way, to ensure there's a little bit of Allta in everything you get :)
I'm going to go on fifteen tangents about Scottish history and folklore while we're on our session and make nearly as many dad-jokes until you tell me to stop! Oh and I may need to climb a tree or step in a river in our time together, but I swear it's worth it for the shot!
I'm addicted to coffee, camera lenses and wearing my kilt whenever even slightly possible.
I'm a graphic designer/videographer who'll happily geek out about favourite typographers and directors. I'll be shooting your video and designing your experience every step of the way, to ensure there's a little bit of Allta in everything you get :)
I'm going to go on fifteen tangents about Scottish history and folklore while we're on our session and make nearly as many dad-jokes until you tell me to stop! Oh and I may need to climb a tree or step in a river in our time together, but I swear it's worth it for the shot!
I'm addicted to coffee, camera lenses and wearing my kilt whenever even slightly possible.
hey, im darren
I handle everything video for Allta as well as creating your bespoke Album designs inspired by Scotland, myth and folklore.
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WHAT people like you say
WHAT OUR COUPLES SAY
HeleN & aarraN
eloped at loch migdale
"Every single photo is beautiful"
"...Honestly could not have asked for more incredible photographers for our wedding! Abi and Darren are lovely, professional, talented, and so relaxed. We changed our entire wedding plans and they were more than happy to go with the flow and put us at ease through the whole process. Don’t even get us started on the final results! Every single photo is beautiful! Picking favourites has been a real challenge! We can’t thank you both enough for capturing our perfect day!"
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"We couldn't recommend Abi and Darren more, they will be a leader in the elopement industry in Scotland soon!
We loved their style. They were enthusiastic, reassuring and had really great communication with us from booking. But the thing we most loved about them was their willingness for adventures and going with the flow".
If we could give Abi & Darren 10 stars we would. They cared so much about our journey with them.
"If we could give Abi and Darren 10 stars, we would! They cared so much about our journey with them."
We couldn't recommend Abi and Darren more, a really lovely and fun young couple who will be a leader in the elopement industry in Scotland soon!
We loved their style and emphasis on candid photographs. They were enthusiastic, reassuring and had really great communication with us from booking, right through to receiving our photos. They were really awesome and cared so much about our journey with them.But the thing we most loved about them was their willingness for adventures and going with the flow.
On our way to the beach we spotted an incredible bluebell forest in full bloom, it was too much of a temptation not to go so we quickly changed our plans to get some photographs there too.
WHAT people like you say
WHAT OUR COUPLES SAY
HeleN & aarraN
eloped at loch migdale
"Abi brings a unique perspective and beauty to her images. We are so in love with the way she captured us together. Likewise, Darren has a talent for capturing the most emotional and special moments. The way our video was put together blew us away and watching my parents cry as they watched it, knowing they could be a part of the day in that way, was truly such a special gift.
"Every single photo is beautiful"
"...Honestly could not have asked for more incredible photographers for our wedding! Abi and Darren are lovely, professional, talented, and so relaxed. We changed our entire wedding plans and they were more than happy to go with the flow and put us at ease through the whole process. Don’t even get us started on the final results! Every single photo is beautiful! Picking favourites has been a real challenge! We can’t thank you both enough for capturing our perfect day!"
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Please book them - you will not regret it!
WHAT people like you say
WHAT OUR COUPLES SAY
HeleN & aarraN
eloped at loch migdale
"Every single photo is beautiful"
"...Honestly could not have asked for more incredible photographers for our wedding! Abi and Darren are lovely, professional, talented, and so relaxed. We changed our entire wedding plans and they were more than happy to go with the flow and put us at ease through the whole process. Don’t even get us started on the final results! Every single photo is beautiful! Picking favourites has been a real challenge! We can’t thank you both enough for capturing our perfect day!"
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"...Honestly could not have asked for more incredible photographers for our wedding! Abi and Darren are lovely, professional, talented, and so relaxed. Don't even get us started on the final results. Every single photograph is beautiful!"
Every single photo is beautiful
caitlin & ste
eloped at loch tay
"Please book them – you will not regret it!"
From the point of contact Abi and Darren did everything they could to make us feel at ease. They are clearly knowledgeable and passionate when it comes to elopements and Scotland, and it was such a delight to talk to them and tell them about our plans.
We decided to book them for both photography and video, and this was genuinely the best decision. Abi brings a unique perspective and beauty to her images. We are so in love with the way she captured us together – especially with our daughter. And from a photographer perspective, Abi’s technical skillset is immaculate. Likewise, Darren has a talent for capturing the most emotional and special moments. The way our video was put together blew us away and watching my parents cry as they watched it, knowing they could be a part of the day in that way, was truly such a special gift.
We are so glad it was them who captured our day. I’m not sure anyone else would have made us feel as relaxed as we did.
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