K I N D W O R D S
I knew I booked you for a reason. These look like they are from a magazine: wow wow wow. Ahhhh. Just getting ready for dinner and I cried lol. The pic of me and Ben from a distance sums up our wedding, the scenery of me and Ben in a place we love. I am speechless seriously.
Honestly Ricky, I am still blown away. I can’t stop looking at them, but I keep crying and we have dinner at 8! If I had a word better than utterly stunning, beautiful, out of this world fantastic, I would use it. They are above and beyond anything I had imagined. I knew they would be good but that’s just another level. You are fabulous. I said to Ben, “Ricky will capture all the little moments”. And honestly, with those photos, they totally sum up what our memories are of the day. Sarah & Ben x
If I could rate Ricky 500 instead of 5 stars I would. If you take anything from these reviews it’s that you honestly MUST book him. We knew from the day we got engaged he was the ONLY choice for us and that was whether it was a home or abroad wedding, even though he is renown across the country for his stunning location shoots. Ricky’s’ work speaks for itself, he captures such magical spirit and feeling in any image and does the most stunning things with the light that I didn’t think were possible. Ricky came out to do our Santorini wedding and not only have we been moved to tears by the breathtaking beauty of what he captured but we have been in hysterics at the hilarious moments that would’ve been long forgotten if he didn’t know to be sharp as a tack and quickly capture them for us too! So funny and a joy to keep looking at. I remember being quite exhausted 2/3rds of the way through my greek photo shoot as it was so intense in the heat and all about capturing that fleeting famous Santorini sunset of which he had me literally climbing up the side of a greek church to get the perfect image in my dress haa!! I wanted to go back and Ricky said honestly let’s keep going this is exactly why you have me out here and why you’re paying me, trust me this is what I’m here to do and so I did keep going with the photoshoot in the full on cliff top wind and I am so so thankful I did. The images shocked all our friends and family. He is a true professional and truly wants to bend over backwards to get the very very best images and memories he can for any couple he works with! And by the way it paid off, as he won 3 prestigious awards (including wedding photo of the year!) for our set of photos!!! My husband and I will hold Ricky dear to our hearts for the rest of our happily married days. Thank you so much again you wonderful talented man. x
Ricky is an excellent photographer and we can't recommend him highly enough. He is a genuinely lovely guy who put us at ease when we first met up with him and throughout our wedding day. His work is of the highest standard and we absolutely love our photographs and wedding album.
We are so grateful to Ricky for being our wedding photographer.
Thank you Ricky!
Kim and Chris
You might be looking at these reviews wondering whether Ricky Baillie is the right wedding photographer for you... let us help you, he is. From start to finish he showed absolute professionalism and did everything within his control to achieve the best possible photographs for us. He also helped both of us to feel completely at ease and took some of the most stunning photographs we’ve ever seen. Wishing everyone a fantastic wedding when things get back to some sort of normal, but having Ricky as your photographer will be one less thing to worry about. Many thanks Isla and Alan.
From our first meeting to discuss our wedding photography requirements Ricky made us feel very comfortable and confident in his abilities, bringing along a number of sample albums so we could really get a feel for his style and professionalism. My wife and I are both passionate about photography and so it was one of the first things we organized and were so glad Ricky had availability on our wedding day.
On the day Ricky was a joy to work with and captured the wedding beautifully, we have just received the finished album and could not be happier. The online access to view, download and select your favourite photos for the final album is also very user friendly and enables secure access for friends and family to maximise the enjoyment of reliving the big day. Anna & Rich
I could not recommend Ricky highly enough. We are absolutely delighted with our wedding album, which we recently received in a beautiful presentation box. I don't know much about photography, but I know that I have never had so many good photos of myself! As the bride I am entitled to be very fussy, but I could not fault these photos and I really am so pleased with them. They are amazing. One of my friends (who does know about photography) has emphasised to me the high quality of the images and particularly the way Ricky was able to capture the light and use different lenses and cameras to create unique effects. He also captured loads of tiny precious moments between family members and ourselves which we were unaware of at the time but which will ensure we never forget how special the day was. Many of our guests have mentioned how good Ricky was on the day, and mentioned his kindness and professionalism. I was worried about having a photographer take photos while I was getting ready but in retrospect I would be completely happy with Ricky being there as he was so unobtrusive and helpful - just a really lovely person! My husband (!) and I have also been very impressed by the way Ricky has handled all of our meetings and correspondence. He made sure he knew exactly what we wanted and really listened to us and explained clearly what would happen. He was very flexible when we had to change some previously agreed items, and it was super easy to download the images and share them digitally which I really appreciated. He was also very responsive when we did have a problem, he sorted things out straight away with no fuss which I think really says a lot!
Coreen & Richard
Ricky was a fantastic photographer who 100% set us at ease. It wasn’t easy getting married in 2020 but Ricky helped us forget and truly enjoy our day. He has given us a collection of amazing memories which we will treasure forever.
I would recommend Ricky in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for helping us navigate our covid wedding!
Meagan and Andrew
Ricky came to the rescue last minute after our original photographer cancelled 2 weeks before our wedding. This turned out to be a blessing. Ricky was amazing and the photos were better than we could have imagined. Ricky put us at such ease and artfully caught so many fantastic moments. We would definitely recommend Ricky, from preparing for the wedding right through to designing our stunning wedding album, he has been exceptional. Thank you again Ricky! Fiona and Nick
Having a wedding abroad meant it was slightly tricky to meet with wedding photographers in person but after we found Ricky and saw his portfolio we knew he was the right person! Ricky quickly agreed to meet with us over Skype and was able to fully put us at ease. We did get to meet in person the day before the wedding (again Ricky being very flexible to allow that to happen). On the big day Ricky was a pleasure to work with. He’s a very talented photographer and completely captured the magic of the day and we didn’t have to give him any guidance on what we were looking for. He took some fearless photos and we are ecstatic with the results. He also worked well with our videographers. We can not recommend Ricky enough- other than actually getting married he was the best decision of our day! Claire & trevor
Ricky photographed our wedding in the Lake District and we couldn't have asked for more. His communication and organisation leading up to, on the day and afterwards was excellent. On the day he was incredible, not only were his photos absolutely beautiful but we also loved spending that time with him and so many guests commented on how professional and creative he was with the photos. The actual day was a big storm with relentless torrential sideways rain and yet Ricky worked tirelessly and got completely soaked in order to capture the day. The photos are so beautiful and unique and a number of people have commented on how incredible they are. We are so happy that Ricky was our photographer and would absolutely 100% recommend him to everyone. Helen & Tom
Ricky’s work is outstanding! He captured our wedding day so perfectly from start to finish. Looking through our photo gallery was like reliving our day all over again and was really quite emotional - thank you for this. Ricky is such a great guy to work with, he is relaxed but very professional and his talent really is reflected in his work. If you’re looking for a stylish, elegant, creative yet natural photoshoot that makes you look back and smile then Ricky is your guy. We would highly recommend, you will not regret it! Catriona & Kieron
We saw Ricky's photos way before we decided to get married. Being Greeks living abroad, we have chosen our wedding to take place on the scenic, tiny Greek island of Paxi. Ricky was a natural choice. The only thing was to find out that he was not booked on that day.
Indeed, Ricky was available and he planned to arrive two days before the ceremony, just to make sure he knows his way around and discover all the secret spots for some very special shots. Ricky shot three days non-stop; our family breakfast, the rehearsal dinner, a boat trip planned for our guests, and of course the ceremony, the party and a next day session only for the two of us, the newlyweds.
Ricky is truly an amazing photographer. He managed to be everywhere: He climbed on rooftops, he jumped into the sea with his camera, he resisted the burning sun, always being polite, smiley and taking the most amazing photos someone could wish for.
A year later, we still look often at the photos and we feel like living the moment again. We really can’t recommend him enough. Book him now!
Asteris & Margarita
Ricky’s work is insane! He makes you feel so comfortable and captures the most beautiful moments. We’ve only received our teaser shots so far and .... WOW! So excited to see the further shots.
Best photographer out there - every shot is completely unique and breathtaking!
Thank you Ricky! You made us very happy
Abigail & Ryan
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Asking Ricky to be our photographer was one of the earliest, and easiest decisions we made in the whole wedding planning process - and thankfully he was available! Ricky captured our day absolutely perfectly and naturally from start to finish. He's professional, talented, creative and importantly, made us all feel completely at ease in front of the camera. The results really speak for themselves, but there are two words to note; car picture ;-)
We would highly recommend Ricky Baillie Photography to everyone and we can't thank you enough for our beautiful photos.
Cameron and Sara xx
Where do we begin? We got married THREE times - one elopement, one full wedding in the United States and then our final (and most glamorous!) wedding in Scotland. Ricky photographed our Scotland wedding but since it was our third wedding, I said I didn't really need all the fuss of "getting ready" photos or of the scenery. Thankfully Ricky said he would just capture a few photos because he liked his work to create a story that would take us back to that day over and over again. Well that man behind the camera sure delivered on his goal!! I didn't realize how much I would cherish his work until I got back home and settle back into our daily routine and received our photos. Every single time I scroll through the hundreds of photos, I am full of emotions as if I were right back in the moment of that day. His professionalism, creativity, vision and talent extend far beyond anything words might depict. My only advice to future brides and grooms who hire Ricky - is just say yes to whatever crazy thing he asks you to do or whatever crazy place he asks you to get to for your photo. In the moment it may seem crazy, but his vision and talent for capturing that one perfect shot will make sense when you get his work delivered to you. (The delivery of your photos is also quite an experience - care and creativity goes into everything he does). Thanks for sharing your talents to create memories that truly will last a lifetime. - Ashley & Chris Roy
We couldn’t be happier with the results of our wedding photographs. Not only are the photos absolutely stunning, but Ricky himself did a wonderful job coordinating throughout our big day and even though our photos were delayed and had to be taken in the dark due to unforeseen circumstances, he still managed to produce beautiful, magical photos. We’ve had so many compliments. Ricky managed to capture the atmosphere and the little moments that make a wedding so special. We’re delighted that we can always look back to these throughout our life.
Ricky is such an amazing photographer and such a nice guy. Made myself and emma feel so comfortable throughout the day. Would highly recommend Ricky for your big day. Was at venue first thing in the morning and stayed late until he was happy he had got all the shots. Was also really good with the kids & managed to get them to stay still for photos! Top top guy and really professional!
Many thanks, Emma & PJ
Totally blown away by how gorgeous our wedding photos are! Ricky documented our day so beautifully and naturally. He was an absolute pleasure to work with, really making us feel at ease. Couldn't recommend Ricky enough!
Hayley & Callum
Ricky was recommended to us by a friend and we knew right away that he was the right photographer for us! He made us feel completely at ease and captured our day perfectly. We really love how unique and natural Rickys photos are and some of our favourite pictures were the ones we didn't even know were being taken! Ricky is extremely talented and we would 100% recommend him to anyone. Thank you for the fantastic photos Ricky! :-) Nikki and Iain x
Choosing a wedding photographer is no mean feat but we were/are absolutely delighted with our pictures from Ricky Baillie Photography. Creative and candid, Ricky and Lia worked together seamlessly to capture our day perfectly, from morning until night. Thanks again, we can't wait to sit down with you and create our final album full of our special memories. A great friend and photographer, we'd highly recommend Ricky Baillie Photography. Love Ben and Nicky :)
We were so delighted to have Ricky as our photographer, he is so professional and made us both feel so relaxed on the day! Ricky is extremely talented and what we loved about him is that he is a true artist with his photos. He takes the time to make sure that they are absolutelyperfect!!! This was one of the best and one of the easiest decisions made for our big day and I would highly recommend Ricky to everyone! Thanks again, - Vanessa and Craig.
We are so grateful that Ricky agreed to come all the way out to Kenya to shoot our wedding. Having looked through his portfolio online we were expecting some great photos, but he completely blew those expectations away. The pictures he has produced are absolutely incredible, as he artfully captured many moments that we were too busy to notice, and now have the luxury of looking back on with fondness. - Jemma & Dan
Incredibly creative and talented photographer. Ricky always ensures to go that extra mile so to be able to capture unique and special moments. In our case he also relentlessly worked through 39 degrees heat. His photographs tell stories that are filled with emotions from the day. He is a great photographer and friend to work with and we now have outstanding photographs that will last for a lifetime. Highly recommend. - Giulia & Euan
It was really important to us that we picked a photographer who could capture all the important moments our day for us to look back on in years to come. We could not be happier with our choice! Ricky caught every emotion of the day including some special we didn't see. We have already loved looking back through our photos over the past year. Ricky’s creativity and artistic eye is obvious in every photo. We’ve seen him work at other weddings too and he is a master at blending into the background whilst still making sure he is in the right place at the right time for all those candid moments. Thank you Ricky for capturing our day so beautifully! - Ruth & Phil
Would highly recommend Ricky! Me and my husband are so so happy with all our photos from our wedding. Love how natural they look and you were just amazing to have with us on the day and we cant thank you enough for how hard you worked to capture our day so perfectly!
Don’t think, just book him! Thank you so much Ricky!!
Imogen & Jamie x
Not only did Ricky do an amazing job of our wedding photos, but he was a massive help on the day! I obviously had no idea what I was doing having never been a bride before but Ricky was there to direct us with everything from timings to even bustling my dress! I also feel quite awkward in front of the camera but Ricky made it so easy and helped a lot with posing and ideas. Highly recommend!!
We always admired Ricky's pictures on social media, he has an amazing eye for a great picture. So when we got engaged we knew instantly that we wanted Ricky to capture our wedding day. Ricky was so discreet on the day, we did not even notice where he was. He was so professional and friendly to all our guest and along with his gorgeous wife Lia they make an amazing team. Ricky's pictures captured our day from beginning to end, looking through them (pretty much every week so far) brings the whole day back to life. The detail that goes into his editing is incredible. Unlike some photographers he hand picks the best selection and presents them beautifully.
Our family and friends loved the pictures and we would highly recommend Ricky to capture any special moment in your life. Absolutely one of the best decisions we made was to book Ricky. - Claire and Graeme X
We have just received our wedding photos and are so thrilled with them! Ricky has captured so many beautiful moments - some we didn't realise he was capturing!
It's great to have a wee meet up with Ricky a few weeks before, really puts you at ease on the day. Would definitely recommend Ricky!
Can’t thank Ricky enough for photographing our wedding. As someone who absolutely hates getting her picture taken he made me feel incredibly ease. Must have the patience of a saint to put up with our awkward posing to get a good shot. Everyone commented on how professional and what a nice guy he was. It’s only been a week since our big day but we are extremely excited to see the final photos. We have no doubt at all they will be amazing!
It was so important for Doug and I to have amazing wedding photos to treasure forever and that's a tall feat to deliver on! Not for Ricky though it seems, we were so delighted with our pictures. Ricky managed to capture all the little details of our day so beautifully. His artistic style is flawless and both he and Lia are an absolute delight to work with. Ricky, we've already recommended you and will do so countless time again, you're a very talented photographer! Thank you so much x - Hayley & Doug
From the moment we met Ricky we knew that he was enthusiastic and committed to the job. On our wedding day we barely knew he was there and so many people commented on how friendly and professional he was. I was very excited to see the pictures and they did not disappoint. The photographs are outstanding. As we looked through them we were laughing and crying and really remembering the atmosphere of the day, which Ricky captured perfectly. Since then I have looked through my photographs countless times, they are very special to us. Our family and friends are equally impressed with the photographs and we are always asked who our photographer was. We are so thankful to Ricky and we would highly recommend him. He has a true passion for capturing a cracking picture - the man is a photographic genius! - Tracy & Ross
We absolutely loved having Ricky as our photographer! The shots he captured were exactly what we were looking for and half the time we didn’t even know where he was hiding as he snapped wonderful moments of our big day! The creative shots in our wedding day album have blown us away and we take great pride in showing them to our family and friends. Thanks so much Ricky!! We will cherish these incredible photographs forever. - Ruth & Andy.
One of the easiest parts of planning our wedding was picking our photographer Ricky had photographed a friends wedding and the pictures were fantastic......nearly as good as ours! Ricky made both Chris and I feel so relaxed throughout the day and our guests felt so comfortable with him that if I'm being completely honest we kind of forgot he was there. We now have so many amazing pictures that I can't even pick a top 20. Thank you Ricky for all these amazing images of our special day. Chris & Simone x
I can't say thank you enough for giving us beautiful photos to remember our amazing day. We are delighted with the quality of the pictures and our friends and family have loved to see them too! Our wedding was fun and relaxed and I think the photographs reflected that perfectly - exactly what we were hoping for. Thank you again.
Nicola & Lewis
Ricky's style of photography, along with his uncanny ability to 'capture the moment', made him the perfect choice for our wedding. His work is simply beautiful, so much thought and creativity goes into every shot.
It was important to us that our photos reflected the feel of our wedding and Ricky did just that. His presence on the day was perfect- some of our favourite shots were the ones we had no idea were even being taken at the time! Ricky's relaxed and friendly nature put our guests at ease ensuring that the photographs captured the true emotion of the wedding celebrations.
We couldn't be happier with the album which exceeded all expectations and would have no hesitation in recommending Ricky to family and friends.
Thanks for all your hard work - Eilidh and Jon