I’m a photographer who moved from California to Scotland for the love of my life… and okay, yes — also for Harry Potter. Now I get to live out my dream documenting love stories while exploring Scotland with my husband, which still feels kind of surreal.
I’m a full-on movie buff and adventure chaser. Hogwarts has my whole heart, Halloween is basically a personality trait, and if there’s a hike involved, I’m in. I quote movies and TV shows like it’s a second language. Storytelling has always been my thing — and that’s exactly why I pour so much of myself into photography. Because love? It’s pretty freaking magical.
Ever since I was little, I wanted to tell stories. I practically grew up at the cinema with my dad — every weekend, without fail. If we weren’t deep into a noir marathon, we were people-watching and playing our ridiculous game of spotting “Neo” or “Trinity” in a crowd for points. (Yes, I was that kid.) But honestly, that’s where it all started.
My approach to photography is rooted in that lifelong love of film and my desire to create something that feels cinematic and meaningful. Photographing your wedding feels like stepping into a romance movie with you. I get this beautiful, fleeting window into your world — your connection, your energy, your story — and I’m endlessly honoured to capture it in a way that feels like you.
At the end of the day, I’m just a hopeless romantic who can’t imagine doing anything else. I feel lucky AF to work in an industry surrounded by so much love… and cake. Cake is very important.
hey there! i'm
Chanelle
Meet the Photographer
based in Scotland Made in california
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I actually met my Scottish husband on a trip to Edinburgh for an elopement. I’d popped onto Instagram asking for recommendations while I was in town, and somehow that simple question turned into us talking on and off for months before I even arrived. I was only meant to stay four days… but I loved being around him so much that four days turned into two whole weeks.
When I flew back home to California, something had shifted. We started talking every single day — never missing a call. It got to the point where we’d video call for five hours straight without even noticing the time pass. For two years, I split my life in half: six months in Edinburgh, six months in California, back and forth across the world — until we finally eloped in Las Vegas in 2025.
My love story
I believe love is so freaking magical that I literally moved across the world for it — and I’d do it all over again.
A handful of my most cherished obsessions and inspirations
It's my favourite place in the whole world. I am so grateful to live and love is Scotland. I'm grateful to edit photos from a cafe with a view of Edinburgh Castle. I draw inspiration from the medieval architecture, castles everywhere and Highland Coos!
Edinburgh
My home
Harry Potter marathons are my guilty pleasure! I usually watch them while I edit photos and every Christmas break! I've also been known to spend a full day just in Wizarding World at Universal Studios. Well that was before I visited Edinburgh and felt the magic of the city!
Harry Potter
Marathons
I love movies and great tv shows. My favourite genres are Fantasy, Sci Fi, Noir and British + Italian Gangster movies. I'm inspired by the magic and wonder of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. These are a few of my favourite directors: Tim Burton, Cohen Bros, Wes Anderson Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher and Christopher Nolan.
Movie Addict
Hogwarts and halloween
I miss Jalapeno Kettle chips the most! My local Sprouts grocery store with all of their sugar free candy options! My annual birthday cake from Nothing Bundt Cake. Cannot think of Cali without missing a double double animal style from In n out.
California
Obsessions
I'm all about soaking up every ounce of fun and adventuring through life. Searching out the best brunch and cafe spots. Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings marathons. Epicly-bad Nick Cage movies. Early morning hikes. Sunset walks. Nights filled with great friends, red wine, and any excuse to put together an epic cheese board aka grown up Lunchables.
i want photos like that
you may be a love is Magic couple if you...
🤍 live for Harry Potter and LOTR marathons
🤍 want to feel at ease on your wedding day
🤍 prefer natural and fun posing direction
🤍 enjoy steamy kisses and booty grabs
🤍 treasure candid photos of the in between moments
🤍 strongly believe love is really freaking magical
