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Philip will be exhibiting at Edinburgh's luxurious Malmaison Hotel on January 15th.
Royal Wedding Album offer
Would you like to own the same wedding album as the Royal couple? Philip will be offering you the chance to add on the multi award winning Bellissimo wedding album, the same album as Prince William and Kate Middleton, to your overall package for the amazing price of just £495! Philip will be exhibiting at Edinburgh's luxurious Malmaison Hotel on January 15th.
Royal Wedding Album offer
Would you like to own the same wedding album as the Royal couple? Philip will be offering you the chance to add on the multi award winning Bellissimo wedding album, the same album as Prince William and Kate Middleton, to your overall package for the amazing price of just £495!

The November contest for professional photographers competing for the title of Wedding Photographer of the Year saw Philip win awards in three wedding categories and two portrait categories bringing him close to 30 awards in total for the year. There is no contest for the month of December as the SWPP judges use the month collating all the years results to determine the overall winner. The November contest for professional photographers competing for the title of Wedding Photographer of the Year saw Philip win awards in three wedding categories and two portrait categories bringing him close to 30 awards in total for the year. There is no contest for the month of December as the SWPP judges use the month collating all the years results to determine the overall winner.

Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers October contest saw Philip win 'Bronze' awards in three categories with images from his last three weddings. Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers October contest saw Philip win 'Bronze' awards in three categories with images from his last three weddings.

We will be exhibiting at Edinburgh's largest wedding fair on November 5th and 6th at the Corn Exchange with a full range of stunning Storybook albums. Come along to our stand and see how we can bespoke design a truly unique and exclusive storybook of your wedding day. We will be exhibiting at Edinburgh's largest wedding fair on November 5th and 6th at the Corn Exchange with a full range of stunning Storybook albums. Come along to our stand and see how we can bespoke design a truly unique and exclusive storybook of your wedding day.

The Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers results for the September image contest have just been published and Philip is thrilled to see his remarkable run continue winning no fewer than five 'Bronze' awards in the categories of 'Weddings Contemporary', 'Weddings Photojournalism', 'Weddings Traditional', 'Bridal Portraiture' and 'Traditional Portraiture'. This is now nine consecutive months in a row Philip has achieved awards in this highly competitive contest for professional photographers. The Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers results for the September image contest have just been published and Philip is thrilled to see his remarkable run continue winning no fewer than five 'Bronze' awards in the categories of 'Weddings Contemporary', 'Weddings Photojournalism', 'Weddings Traditional', 'Bridal Portraiture' and 'Traditional Portraiture'. This is now nine consecutive months in a row Philip has achieved awards in this highly competitive contest for professional photographers.

Philip Hawkins Photography will be at the Debenhams wedding weekend at Ocean Terminal October 8th and 9th. Come along for a chat and see the award winning 2011 Wedding Album of the Year! Philip Hawkins Photography will be at the Debenhams wedding weekend at Ocean Terminal October 8th and 9th. Come along for a chat and see the award winning 2011 Wedding Album of the Year!

Philip Hawkins is delighted to have picked up three more 'Bronze' awards in the Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers August contest with photographs from his last three weddings making him one of the few photographers to have won awards in eight consecutive months so far this year! Philip Hawkins is delighted to have picked up three more 'Bronze' awards in the Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers August contest with photographs from his last three weddings making him one of the few photographers to have won awards in eight consecutive months so far this year!

You can see some of Philip's most recent award winning wedding photographs on our youtube video/slideshow channel. You can see some of Philip's most recent award winning wedding photographs on our youtube video/slideshow channel.

Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers have just published the results of the monthly image contest for July with Philip winning three more 'Bronze' awards in the categories of 'Bridal Portraiture', 'Weddings Photojournalism' and 'Weddings Traditional'. Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers have just published the results of the monthly image contest for July with Philip winning three more 'Bronze' awards in the categories of 'Bridal Portraiture', 'Weddings Photojournalism' and 'Weddings Traditional'.

The Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers results for the month of June were published today with Philip receiving three Bronze Awards in the categories of 'Weddings Photojournalism', 'Monochrome' and 'Landscapes'. The Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers results for the month of June were published today with Philip receiving three Bronze Awards in the categories of 'Weddings Photojournalism', 'Monochrome' and 'Landscapes'.

We have just heard that apparently Prince William and Kate Middleton are wanting to showcase their wedding photographs by ordering the multi award winning Bellissimo Perfetto Storybook album. The Bellissimo is the market leader when it comes to wedding albums winning numerous awards including "Best wedding album 2011". If you would like to own the worlds finest wedding album we are currently offering a 40 page, 12" x 8" Bellissimo Perfetto, which holds 100 photographs for only £695! This can be added to any level of photograph coverage (options on our main pricing page). We have just heard that apparently Prince William and Kate Middleton are wanting to showcase their wedding photographs by ordering the multi award winning Bellissimo Perfetto Storybook album. The Bellissimo is the market leader when it comes to wedding albums winning numerous awards including "Best wedding album 2011". If you would like to own the worlds finest wedding album we are currently offering a 40 page, 12" x 8" Bellissimo Perfetto, which holds 100 photographs for only £695! This can be added to any level of photograph coverage (options on our main pricing page).

The Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers results of their April competition have just been published with Philip picking up a 'Bronze' award in the categories of 'Weddings Photojournalism', 'Traditional Portraiture' and 'Monochrome'. The Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers results of their April competition have just been published with Philip picking up a 'Bronze' award in the categories of 'Weddings Photojournalism', 'Traditional Portraiture' and 'Monochrome'.

The People's Friend magazine Spring Special carries an article written by Philip together with photographs also BBC History magazine will have a full page photo spread by Philip in its next issue (June). The People's Friend magazine Spring Special carries an article written by Philip together with photographs also BBC History magazine will have a full page photo spread by Philip in its next issue (June).

May 1st from 12noon. Come along for a chat and meet Claire, our most recent bride, who will be happy to show you her very own, bespoke designed wedding album hot off the printing press! May 1st from 12noon. Come along for a chat and meet Claire, our most recent bride, who will be happy to show you her very own, bespoke designed wedding album hot off the printing press!

How amazing do you want your wedding album to look? Come and visit us at the Ravelston House Hotel Wedding Fair and Fashion Show this Sunday, 27th March and we will demonstrate how we can bespoke design your album or Storybook to fit perfectly with your colour scheme, theme or anything you wish to give you a truly unique and beautiful album exclusive to you and your wedding that will really stand out from all others. You will not see such stunning custom made album design anywhere else! How amazing do you want your wedding album to look? Come and visit us at the Ravelston House Hotel Wedding Fair and Fashion Show this Sunday, 27th March and we will demonstrate how we can bespoke design your album or Storybook to fit perfectly with your colour scheme, theme or anything you wish to give you a truly unique and beautiful album exclusive to you and your wedding that will really stand out from all others. You will not see such stunning custom made album design anywhere else!

Philip Hawkins will be exhibiting at the King James Hotel in Edinburgh's King James centre this Sunday, March 20th from 12 noon. Philip Hawkins will be exhibiting at the King James Hotel in Edinburgh's King James centre this Sunday, March 20th from 12 noon.

Philip Hawkins has just been chosen by Radio Forth to provide the photography for their 2011 Win Your Wedding contest. The contest launches March 7th and one couple will win their entire wedding including the Norton House Hotel as their venue, wedding dress from Emma Roy, photography by Philip Hawkins, and much much more. You can keep up to date with Radio Forth and on the Win Your Wedding section of their website. Philip Hawkins has just been chosen by Radio Forth to provide the photography for their 2011 Win Your Wedding contest. The contest launches March 7th and one couple will win their entire wedding including the Norton House Hotel as their venue, wedding dress from Emma Roy, photography by Philip Hawkins, and much much more. You can keep up to date with Radio Forth and on the Win Your Wedding section of their website.

We will be exhibiting at The Corn Exchange wedding fair March 5th and 6th. Come and visit us and view our gorgeous albums. We will be exhibiting at The Corn Exchange wedding fair March 5th and 6th. Come and visit us and view our gorgeous albums.

This Sunday from 12 noon at The Hilton Hotel in Grosvenor Street. Free entry, complimentary drinks and canapes. This Sunday from 12 noon at The Hilton Hotel in Grosvenor Street. Free entry, complimentary drinks and canapes.

The first couple to book their wedding photography with Philip Hawkins Photography after 9am on Valentine Day will win a beautiful, handcrafted, black leather, gold trim Traditional Wedding Album worth over £500 FREE! The next two bookings can choose any album from our range for half price! Offer subject to date availability and strictly on a first come first served basis. The first couple to book their wedding photography with Philip Hawkins Photography after 9am on Valentine Day will win a beautiful, handcrafted, black leather, gold trim Traditional Wedding Album worth over £500 FREE! The next two bookings can choose any album from our range for half price! Offer subject to date availability and strictly on a first come first served basis.

The Hilton Edinburgh - Feb 20th
The Edinburgh Corn Exchange - Mar 6th & 7th
King James Hotel - Mar 20th

Melville Castle's wedding fair has been postponed, new date will be here soon.

The Hilton Edinburgh - Feb 20th
The Edinburgh Corn Exchange - Mar 6th & 7th
King James Hotel - Mar 20th

Melville Castle's wedding fair has been postponed, new date will be here soon.

Philip will be exhibiting at the 3 major wedding fairs in Edinburgh in the new year.
Melville Castle - Feb. 6th
The Hilton Edinburgh - Feb. 20th
Edinburgh Corn Exchange - Mar. 6th & 7th Philip will be exhibiting at the 3 major wedding fairs in Edinburgh in the new year.
Melville Castle - Feb. 6th
The Hilton Edinburgh - Feb. 20th
Edinburgh Corn Exchange - Mar. 6th & 7th

Philip will be exhibiting at Edinburgh's largest wedding fair this weekend, November 6th and 7th. Come and visit us on Stand 39, at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange. Philip will be exhibiting at Edinburgh's largest wedding fair this weekend, November 6th and 7th. Come and visit us on Stand 39, at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange.

Philip will be at the Ravelston House Hotel wedding fair in Musselburgh this coming Sunday and then at the Corn Exchange the following weekend. Come along for a chat and a look through some albums and enjoy the fashion shows. Philip will be at the Ravelston House Hotel wedding fair in Musselburgh this coming Sunday and then at the Corn Exchange the following weekend. Come along for a chat and a look through some albums and enjoy the fashion shows.

Philip will be exhibiting at Melville Castle on October 24th. Come along for some bubbly and a chat and a look through some albums and wedding books. Philip will be exhibiting at Melville Castle on October 24th. Come along for some bubbly and a chat and a look through some albums and wedding books.

The next big wedding event in Edinburgh is The Edinburgh Wedding Fair at the Hilton Edinburgh Hotel October 10th. This is one wedding show you will not want to miss. We look forward to seeing you there. The next big wedding event in Edinburgh is The Edinburgh Wedding Fair at the Hilton Edinburgh Hotel October 10th. This is one wedding show you will not want to miss. We look forward to seeing you there.

Philip will be at Ocean Terminal on 25th and 26th September for the Debenhams wedding event. Please come along for a chat and a look through some amazing wedding albums and books. Philip will be at Ocean Terminal on 25th and 26th September for the Debenhams wedding event. Please come along for a chat and a look through some amazing wedding albums and books.

We are delighted to have central Scotland's most popular radio station, Forth One, as partners for the forth coming Edinburgh Wedding Fair at the Hilton Edinburgh on October 10th.

Philip has won his second "Silver" Award of the year and two "Bronze" Awards in last months SWPP competition.

We are delighted to have central Scotland's most popular radio station, Forth One, as partners for the forth coming Edinburgh Wedding Fair at the Hilton Edinburgh on October 10th.

Philip has won his second "Silver" Award of the year and two "Bronze" Awards in last months SWPP competition.

A Diary date not to miss!
The Hilton Edinburgh, Sunday, October 10th
Drinks and canapes with Sean Connery at 12 noon exclusive catwalk show at 2.30pm and the chance to meet and chat with a hand picked selection of the finest wedding experts in the capital, including designer names and award winning wedding suppliers.
Competitions, special offers and promotions. Free entry.
The Hilton Edinburgh, Grosvenor Street opposite the Haymarket Station.
Up to date details here A Diary date not to miss!
The Hilton Edinburgh, Sunday, October 10th
Drinks and canapes with Sean Connery at 12 noon exclusive catwalk show at 2.30pm and the chance to meet and chat with a hand picked selection of the finest wedding experts in the capital, including designer names and award winning wedding suppliers.
Competitions, special offers and promotions. Free entry.
The Hilton Edinburgh, Grosvenor Street opposite the Haymarket Station.
Up to date details here

Philip picked up a "Silver" Award in the Wedding Photojournalism category of last months SWPP competition (the largest organisation of professional photographers in the UK) with the possibility of being upgraded to "Gold" for the 2010 Wedding Photographer of the Year. He also won Bronze awards in the Traditional Wedding category and Children's portraiture category.

Cat and pet lovers may be interested to see some of Philip's work on the Cat Sitting Services Edinburgh website.

Philip picked up a "Silver" Award in the Wedding Photojournalism category of last months SWPP competition (the largest organisation of professional photographers in the UK) with the possibility of being upgraded to "Gold" for the 2010 Wedding Photographer of the Year. He also won Bronze awards in the Traditional Wedding category and Children's portraiture category.

Cat and pet lovers may be interested to see some of Philip's work on the Cat Sitting Services Edinburgh website.

Free Engagement session for all wedding bookings received this month. We can also then produce your own personalised "Save the date" cards using your favourite photograph from the session. Free Engagement session for all wedding bookings received this month. We can also then produce your own personalised "Save the date" cards using your favourite photograph from the session.

Virtually all our dates for 2010 are now filled and our new 2011 price list is now online. If we still have your date available for 2010 please contact us and we will provide photography at our old prices. Please note that our price list is a guide to some of our most popular packages but we will always provide custom quotes after discussing and listening to your wedding plans. Virtually all our dates for 2010 are now filled and our new 2011 price list is now online. If we still have your date available for 2010 please contact us and we will provide photography at our old prices. Please note that our price list is a guide to some of our most popular packages but we will always provide custom quotes after discussing and listening to your wedding plans.

Special Melville Castle wedding show offer - £150 off your wedding photography on all bookings taken on the day. Doors open 12 noon, offer is subject to date availablity and on a first come first served basis. Special Melville Castle wedding show offer - £150 off your wedding photography on all bookings taken on the day. Doors open 12 noon, offer is subject to date availablity and on a first come first served basis.

Wednesday 17th March, The Queensferry Hotel 6pm-8pm. Come along for an informal chat and look through some of the latest Digital Wedding Books. Wednesday 17th March, The Queensferry Hotel 6pm-8pm. Come along for an informal chat and look through some of the latest Digital Wedding Books.

Philip will be exhibiting at two of Edinburgh's most prestigious wedding fairs in March. So if you are looking for a creative wedding photographer in Edinburgh or Scotland come along for a chat.

March 6th and 7th, East of Scotland's largest wedding at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange.

March 28th, one of Scotland's most exclusive wedding fairs at Melville Castle.

Philip will be exhibiting at two of Edinburgh's most prestigious wedding fairs in March. So if you are looking for a creative wedding photographer in Edinburgh or Scotland come along for a chat.

March 6th and 7th, East of Scotland's largest wedding at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange.

March 28th, one of Scotland's most exclusive wedding fairs at Melville Castle.

Philip has available appointments for couples getting married in Newcastle and/or the North East of England at the Hilton Newcastle Hotel on Saturday morning, 27th February. Pre-booking is essential. Please use our contact form or telephone to make an appointment.

Valentine promotion
Are you planning on popping the question on Sunday? Check out our special Valentine day wedding promotions below.

Philip has available appointments for couples getting married in Newcastle and/or the North East of England at the Hilton Newcastle Hotel on Saturday morning, 27th February. Pre-booking is essential. Please use our contact form or telephone to make an appointment.

Valentine promotion
Are you planning on popping the question on Sunday? Check out our special Valentine day wedding promotions below.

We are running two fantastic valentine wedding promotions during February.

Free Engagement shoot for any couples who get engaged this valentine's day and then half price on any of our luxurious, bespoke albums if you book your wedding photography with us.

Free engagment shoot plus your favourite photograph from the session produced as a stunning Gallery Print worth £100, for all couples who book their wedding photography with us during February.

We are running two fantastic valentine wedding promotions during February.

Free Engagement shoot for any couples who get engaged this valentine's day and then half price on any of our luxurious, bespoke albums if you book your wedding photography with us.

Free engagment shoot plus your favourite photograph from the session produced as a stunning Gallery Print worth £100, for all couples who book their wedding photography with us during February.

Visit Philip Hawkins Blog to find out who won our Wedding Photograph of the Year competition.

Visit Philip Hawkins Blog to find out who won our Wedding Photograph of the Year competition.

Judging for the SWRI Photography Proficiency course gets under way this week in Edinburgh. As Philip is the National Judge he will not be undertaking any photo sessions for the duration of the week.

You can check out who is currently leading our Wedding Photo of the Year competition on Philip Hawkins Blog.

Philip will be at the Wedding Open afternoon at the Queensferry Hotel, just outside Edinburgh, this Sunday, January 24th, noon to 3pm.

Judging for the SWRI Photography Proficiency course gets under way this week in Edinburgh. As Philip is the National Judge he will not be undertaking any photo sessions for the duration of the week.

You can check out who is currently leading our Wedding Photo of the Year competition on Philip Hawkins Blog.

Philip will be at the Wedding Open afternoon at the Queensferry Hotel, just outside Edinburgh, this Sunday, January 24th, noon to 3pm.

Please note the date for this has been moved to January 24th. Details are the same as below. Please note the date for this has been moved to January 24th. Details are the same as below.

Check out and vote for your favourite image in our Wedding Photo of the Year competition on our portrait website Photographer Edinburgh Check out and vote for your favourite image in our Wedding Photo of the Year competition on our portrait website Photographer Edinburgh

For all bookings taken in January (traditionally one of the busiest months for booking your wedding photographer) for 2010 weddings we will give a free Engagement shoot with all our packages. (Subject to availability and on a 'first come first served' basis.) For all bookings taken in January (traditionally one of the busiest months for booking your wedding photographer) for 2010 weddings we will give a free Engagement shoot with all our packages. (Subject to availability and on a 'first come first served' basis.)

Free Engagement session offered to all couples who book weddings in 2010 with Level 3 or Level 4 coverage. Half price engagment shoot for couples booking Level 2 coverage. This will be applied retrospectively for couples booking an engagment session first at our normal rate of £90 and subsequently making a booking for their wedding.

Baby Photography.
Complimentary baby portrait sessions for your baby's first year for all our bride and grooms allowing you to take advantage of our contemporary
Baby's First Year Storybook package.
More details are on our portrait website Photographer Edinburgh.

Free Engagement session offered to all couples who book weddings in 2010 with Level 3 or Level 4 coverage. Half price engagment shoot for couples booking Level 2 coverage. This will be applied retrospectively for couples booking an engagment session first at our normal rate of £90 and subsequently making a booking for their wedding.

Baby Photography.
Complimentary baby portrait sessions for your baby's first year for all our bride and grooms allowing you to take advantage of our contemporary
Baby's First Year Storybook package.
More details are on our portrait website Photographer Edinburgh.

January 24th. Noon-3pm. Wedding open afternoon at The Queensferry Hotel. Come along for an informal friendly chat and a look through some albums and wedding books. The Queensferry Hotel's experienced wedding co-ordinators will be on hand to offer show rounds of the hotel and grounds and along with myself will be happy to discuss any of your wedding questions.

January 24th. Noon-3pm. Wedding open afternoon at The Queensferry Hotel. Come along for an informal friendly chat and a look through some albums and wedding books. The Queensferry Hotel's experienced wedding co-ordinators will be on hand to offer show rounds of the hotel and grounds and along with myself will be happy to discuss any of your wedding questions.