Jamie and Kirstie

Posted on March 8, 2010

Jamie and Kirstie had their pre-wedding shoot last Sunday.  Kirstie was keen for snow for the shoot but as I set off from home I wasn’t very hopeful.  However, when I arrived at their chosen location I realised I need not have worried. 

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First Wedding of 2010

Posted on January 17, 2010

Just back from London where I was covering the wedding of Rich and Eve. The weather was terrible but the day and the occasion was just fantastic. The ceremony took place in the stunning (though very dark) St James the Less church after which the guests boarded a river boat for a trip up the Thames for the reception at the beautiful Fulham Palace.

The whole day was great fun and both Eve & Rich were a joy to photograph. We wish them a very happy and long life together.

Below is an image from their pre wedding shoot. Will hopefully show some shots from the wedding once they have had a chance to see them.

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Thanks & Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2009

2009 has been a busy year for McBeth Photography and we would like to thank all the people who have helped us grow.  Special thanks goes to all the lovely couples who chose us to capture their weddings.  It was most definitely my pleasure.

My favourite shot of 2009 isn’t from a wedding; it isn’t even a photograph I was paid to take.  It’s this one.

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It’s a photograph of the moment my life changed forever, my little darling Esme at about 5 minutes old.   So special thanks must also go to my beautiful wife Jess for giving me a daughter and who without her hard work and amazing organisational skills McBeth Photography would not exist.

 Happy New Year everyone  xxx.

Last Shoot of 2009

Posted on December 31, 2009

Tuesday brought me the last photoshoot of the noughties.  It was the engagement shoot of Matteo and Sarah in the wonderful surroundings of Sarah’s family farm in the Borders.  It was a bitterly cold day but beautiful with ice and snow all around.   Matteo and Sarah are getting married in the summer and I am hoping the weather will be at least a bit warmer that day.

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The Coveted Mag

Posted on October 22, 2009

Some of our work has recently be used in a brand new Scottish fashion magazine. 

The Coveted Mag  is an independent magazine celebrating the Scottish Fashion Industry, supporting and promoting existing and emerging talent.  One of our shots, captured for one of the rising stars of UK millinery,  Jacqueline Elizabeth has been used in an article about exciting new hat designers.  Direct link to the article is here.

You could also win a fantastic bespoke fascinator made by Jacqueline Elizabeth by entering the competition held by Scottish Television.

No rest for the wicked

Posted on October 10, 2009

Had a quiet week in terms of actual shoots but busy dealing with the aftermath of the wedding shows.  Appointments Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and so far two of the three have resulted in wedding bookings.  I am really hoping the third also works out as its going to be somthing a little new for me and quite exciting.

Got a busy week coming up though with two shoots tomorrow, one on Wednesday and another on Thursday.

This week Jess returns to work.  She has been on maternity leave since January and Esme and I are really going to miss her.  Its been so great us being able to spend almost every day together since Esme was born.  It was really nice this week to be visited by Jess’s aunty and uncle (Esme’s great aunty and uncle).

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Tired but happy

Posted on October 3, 2009

After a hot bath and a cold beer I am almost recovered from day one of Thee Wedding Show. Standing up for eight hours is pretty hard work. The only thing that makes it worthwhile is meeting lots of nice new people who are excitedly making plans for their wedding. It’s not until you visit a fair and see the huge variety of things on show, from cars to cakes, from dance floors to diamond tiaras and from frocks to fireworks that you realise the amount of planning a wedding requires.

I would like to give a massive thanks to the couples who booked with us today and to let them know that I am really looking forward to playing my small part in their big days.

A special mention must go to the folks from Hard Rock Cafe who introduced me to Mahitos and Cosmos, really nice but mustn’t make a habit of cocktails before lunch.

RCPE Wedding Fair

Posted on September 26, 2009

If it’s Sunday the 27th of September and you are in the Edinburgh area whilst reading this then STOP.  Get yourself along to the first ever wedding fair hosted by the RCPE on Queen Street.  We will be there along with lots of other top notch wedding suppliers.  Check out the RCPE website for more info.

Interview with Uzma Ali of ‘Makeup by Uzma’

Posted on September 23, 2009

It’s always good to pick the brains of people in the know.  Answering our questions this time is Uzma Ali of ‘Makeup by Uzma’, a freelance international hair and makeup artist based in Edinburgh. 

Tell us a little about yourself, background and your business.  How did you get into makeup artistry? 
uzma-mela-3I started off in a completely different career: marketing, recruitment, human resources and events management.  But makeup has been an ongoing passion of mine.  Being from an Asian background I grew up watching Bollywood films, wearing traditional colourful clothes and attending weddings where brides were adorned in the most amazing outfits.  In all these areas, makeup has always played an important role. I can recall from a young age collecting makeup and experimenting with different looks every spare moment I had.  I copied looks I saw around me and created original looks as I became more confident with applying makeup.  Over the years, I stepped in as a makeup artist on special occasions for family and friends.  Then I attended world-renowned makeup master classes in New York, Pakistan and England.  I noticed a gap in the market in Edinburgh & the surrounding areas for a specialist makeup artist and I decided in January 2009 to launch Makeup by Uzma.

 If you had to pick one easy thing women can do to improve their natural beauty, what would you suggest?
One very easy thing women and of course men can do to improve their natural beauty is to drink lots of water.  I find people are looking for quick ways of looking good and enhancing their natural beauty, but the key is to look after your inner self to bring out a natural glow.  Make up always sits so much better on healthy skin!

If we took a peek in your makeup kit, what would we see?
Ooh now that would be telling! My makeup kit consists of many luscious goodies by names such as MAC and Bobbi Brown.  You would see shimmering eye shadows in every colour imaginable, dewy blushers and highlighters to create glowing skin and lots of lip glosses for that ‘kiss & tell’ look for lips.20090921_3622

What tips can you give brides to ensure a well-groomed look which lasts the whole wedding day?
As well as having a talented makeup artist to create a well groomed look, I would also suggest sticking to a look that suits your personality, as that way the bride feels comfortable and confident in her overall appearance.  A bride who is calm and confident with her outfit and makeup naturally looks groomed for her entire day!

Does bridal makeup fashion change?  If so, what’s in fashion now?
Bridal makeup does change quite a lot according to seasonal trends, but most brides tend to stick to looks that they are fond of rather than going for a look which is in fashion.  Being a model as well as a makeup artist, I am easily able to create the latest in-fashion makeup trends for brides.  However I tend to tailor makeup looks according to what the bride has specifically requested.  My preliminary aim is to have a happy and satisfied bride by delivering breathtaking makeup looks.

What is the difference between creating a bridal look for an Asian and a non- Asian bride?  How does this differ from makeup for commercial or catwalk models?
Uzma-190809--578The difference between an Asian bridal look and a non-Asian bridal look is vast!  Asian bridal makeup typically (but not always) involves deeper colours and more detail to the eye makeup whereas a non-Asian bridal look is usually softer and more minimalist.  There is a world of difference between bridal and commercial/catwalk model makeup.  Catwalk and media work is like working magic tricks, as I create bright or larger-than-life makeup looks to change the appearance of the person to fit the role they are playing.

How does it feel to be playing such an important part in a bride’s wedding day? 
I never imagined how amazing it would feel to play such a vital role on the bride’s wedding day.  It really is a blessing.  I’m the sole person the bride shares her thoughts with on the day leading up to her big moment.  She trusts and relies on me to bring out her inner beauty by emphasising her features and hair through makeup and styling.  But I’m also the person the bride is alone with and looks to for words of comfort.  From my experience, each bride is truly unique; every bride I’ve had the pleasure to work with has looked stunningly beautiful on her big day.  There is nothing more rewarding in my role than seeing a bride so satisfied with her look.

Uzma can be contacted on 07500 966580 or by emailing info@makeupbyuzma.com.

Asian Bridal Shoot

Posted on September 18, 2009

Had a great day at the RCPE today doing an asian bridal fashion shoot with Uzma.

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