Megan McEachern—aka Meggy Mac—is a documentary-style photographer with a heart for adventure and a deep love for storytelling.
With roots on the Isle of Arran and a passport full of travels, Megan brings warmth, humour, and a filmic, timeless and editorial quality to every frame. Her relaxed, “new friend” approach helps couples feel effortlessly at ease, allowing real emotion to shine through. We caught up with Megan to chat about inspiration, travel, and why it’s the little moments that matter most.
Your photography style is described as “timeless, filmic, and subtly bold”—How did you develop that unique aesthetic, and what influences it most today?
My style has evolved over the years, but I always keep coming back to an aesthetic that is rooted in capturing the day in the most authentic way possible, with just a little bit of added filmy, bold sprinklings in the edit to bring out emotions and atmosphere. My edits are subtle because I want to reflect the reality of the day, but the beautiful, timeless colours of film are what inspire me and are always present in my work.
With a background in journalism and documentary production, how do those experiences shape the way you approach a wedding day behind the camera?
My background definitely helps me in terms of my ability to tell the story of the day, and I’m always looking out for little details or connections that illustrate the unique story of the couple and their loved ones. It’s a balance between being able to blend in enough so that you’re not intruding, but being observant enough that you’re not missing natural moments.
You’ve lived and travelled all over the world but still hold a deep love for Scotland. How do these contrasting landscapes inspire your creativity and storytelling?
Scotland is so beautiful and I never tire of capturing couples here. The changing light (and weather!) definitely keeps you on your toes too, and means you’re having to adapt a lot, which keeps things fresh in a sense. This also translates into my destination work – just knowing how to work with differing light scenarios and backdrops, and using them within the story of the day. Travel photography was my first love, so that definitely inspires my work.
You’re known for making people feel like they’re just hanging out with an old friend. How do you build that kind of comfort and trust with couples?
I think being a bit vulnerable yourself and not taking yourself or any of it too seriously really helps people feel more comfortable. Some people get a bit shy about being photographed, but I think by just letting them know I’m not going to make them do anything they’re uncomfortable with helps them relax. I’m also pretty chatty and just treat them as I would my friends – most couples I work with tend to be people I would be friends with anyway, and many have become pals I’ve stayed in touch with afterwards. I feel really lucky to work with such lovely people.
What do you think makes your work stand out from other photographers? What’s the Meggy Mac advantage?
Tough question! I’m a very detail-oriented photographer, and I know now from getting married myself that these little details are often very important to the couple – you spend a long time choosing the aesthetic aspects and locations of your day. So I always focus on this and try to capture these things in an artistic way.
You mention loving the little, unscripted moments—like a hug from gran or a glance across the aisle. Why do those in-between snippets matter so much in wedding storytelling?
Again, from the experience of getting married myself, some of my favourite photos aren’t from the big moments of the day, they’re the ones that truly capture the essence of my loved ones – seeing them tear up or laughing, or for example the quiet moments of connection shared before I walked down the aisle with my dad. These are the images that tell the true story of the day and our relationships with the people we love. I’d say I have a filmic, editorial head in terms of my edit, but a precious moments heart in terms of what I love to capture.
Travel is clearly a huge part of your life and work. Are there any dream destinations or types of weddings you’re dying to shoot in the next few years?
It’s always been my dream to work summers in Europe, then summer in Australia / New Zealand, as I just love that part of the world so much. I’ve lived there in the past and feel a real connection to the way of life. So yes, definitely an Aus/NZ wedding or two would be lovely!
Your relaxed energy clearly puts people at ease, especially those who think they’re ‘not photogenic.’ What advice do you have for couples feeling camera shy?
Something I find helps couples is having me there during their getting ready time. It gives them time to get used to having a camera around so by the time it comes to their couple’s pictures, they’re far more at ease, partly because they’re used to the camera, but also because by that point we’ll have chatted a lot in the morning and they know I’m not scary(!) and it’s all very relaxed.
What’s one of the most memorable or meaningful wedding days you’ve ever captured—and why did it stick with you?
The weddings where the couple aren’t worrying about everything being totally perfect, or needing every little gimmick or trend, are the ones I really enjoy capturing. Where they’ve incorporated things that are authentic to them or mean something to them, or have cut more ‘traditional’ things out because they don’t feel they have to do things a certain way.
Looking ahead, are there any exciting projects, creative ideas, or personal photography goals you’re hoping to bring to life?
I’m really excited to have recently launched my beautiful Coffee Table Wedding Books. They give my clients a way to create something more stylish and elevated than a traditional wedding album. Inspired by my love for travel coffee table books, they allow couples to include any text from their day (readings, vows, etc) as well as a much greater amount of images, with a style-led design perfect to incorporate into their own home spaces. They can be viewed via the shop tab on my website.
For more information, visit meggymacphotography.com and @meggymacphotography.
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