With its beautiful streetscapes, historic architecture and charming scenery, Edinburgh is no doubt one of the prettiest cities in the United Kingdom. It’s a great destination for history buffs and architecture/travel photographers with its many attractions and stunning landmarks along the Royal Mile. For the same reasons, Edinburgh is also great for portrait and engagement photos.
I was recently in town on vacation with Natalie and Ethan – engaged friends of mine from London. While exploring the Royal Mile and taking in the sites, we managed to get a quick engagement photography session in. After all, what better location could you have for one?
There are plenty of spots that provide charming backdrops for engagement photography but we chose St. Giles Cathedral, located in the heart of the Royal Mile. While the cathedral’s main square is often crowded with tourists, we slipped into the side entrance where there was a quaint courtyard area. With the 12th century cathedral as our backdrop along with the surrounding building’s sandstone pillars and walls, combined with classic Edinburgh overcast weather, the setting was perfect for a shoot.