I’m Neil and I’m the one behind the camera. My passion is photography. So much so that I’ve been doing it for the past 40 years and still love creating images for my clients. You can see lots of examples of my work, and testimonials from clients at www.
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138 customer reviews
James Wilsey
The food here is truly excellent, and so is the service. The only issue we had was one large group near us who thought it was acceptable to shout and swear. I’m no stranger to bad language and drunken behaviour, but there’s a time and a place. It’s called having manners, respect and consideration for your fellow diners. In our case, the management decided not to do anything about it, even after this being brought to their attention multiple times. Unfortunately this problem isn’t unique to this establishment. It’s just a shame it’s tolerated, and an unknown level of revenue will never cross your path. Ratings do and should reflect customer experience. Ours could have been better. We were kindly given a free bottle of wine, which shouldn’t have been necessary; and should have been paid for by the other group. I know dozens of folk who simply don’t go and eat out anymore because they can’t be bothered listening to the nonsense from a certain demographic. Shame really. More...
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Leanne Maciver
We visited on Friday, 8th August, and honestly had the best time. There was a small mix-up with our table when we arrived, but the staff handled it so well and made sure we were looked after from start to finish. They brought over canapés and drinks while sorting everything out, which was such a nice touch, and throughout the evening nothing felt like too much trouble. They were more than happy to tweak dishes to suit our tastes, and you could really see and taste how fresh everything was. The whole atmosphere was relaxed and full of good vibes, and the staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more welcoming. Big thanks to Alan, Rianna and Niesa you really made the night for us. Can’t wait to come back! More...
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jpjh
Excellent. Really excellent. Popped in with my other half who’d heard great things. Just for a glass of wine… at first. Then sitting by the bar overlooking the kitchen it was only a matter of minutes before we were on a journey of food discovery. Brilliantly looked after by the bartender. A proper buzz going on around us too. A wee gem of a place. Top marks. More...
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Rubislaw Park Care Home
We’ve had the pleasure of working with Neil for two years now, and he’s been nothing short of amazing. Not only is he incredibly talented behind the camera, but he’s also such a kind and genuine person to have around. His photos are simply stunning, full of light, warmth, and personality. He captures moments so naturally, and every picture tells a story. Whether it’s a quiet smile, a shared laugh, or a big celebration, Neil manages to catch the heart of it all. We’re so grateful for his continued support at Rubislaw Park and truly can’t recommend him enough. An absolute gem to work with and a master of his craft. More...
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Rubislaw Park Care Home
We’ve had the pleasure of working with Neil for two years now, and he’s been nothing short of amazing. Not only is he incredibly talented behind the camera, but he’s also such a kind and genuine person to have around. His photos are simply stunning, full of light, warmth, and personality. He captures moments so naturally, and every picture tells a story. Whether it’s a quiet smile, a shared laugh, or a big celebration, Neil manages to catch the heart of it all. We’re so grateful for his continued support at Rubislaw Park and truly can’t recommend him enough. An absolute gem to work with and a master of his craft. More...
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Jack Thompson
We’ve been to Mara Wine Bar three times now and are consistently blown away by the quality of the food, it’s truly raising the bar in Aberdeen, and at incredible value. The Parmesan chips are a must, the arancini are always spot-on, and the specials never disappoint. They cater thoughtfully to all dietary needs, and the wine list is excellent, with favourites like Montepulciano and Barolo. The relaxed setting makes it perfect for any occasion, and booking is refreshingly easy just give the friendly team a call. We’ve even managed to get in last minute it’s lovely they try their best to cater for walk ins where possible. Ross and Carolina have created something really special here. It’s quickly become a go-to for us in the city. Highly recommended! More...
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Hannah Jones
Just went in for a light lunch. The gnocchi was phenomenal, so light and fluffy and packed full of flavour, best spot in Aberdeen
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Neil Grant
Best food in Aberdeen at the moment, if you be tapas and small plates give it a visit! The food is amazing, every bite was a delight and we had a very nice wine. Staff and lovely and attentive and you can watch the chefs slaving away in their open kitchen. Seriously go visit Mara. Rubbish photos attach More...
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Too Old
Had three small and two sharing plates between two, more than enough. Properly delicious, the focaccia with lemon hummus was particularly good. Will be back, one of the nicest meals I’ve ever had in Aberdeen. More...
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Eda Tekiroglu
All good and especially the food is delicious 😋
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Marek Wysocki
Profesionals.
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Sarah Stuart
Favourite spot for Saturday afternoon food and drinks. Good selection of food and the staff are very knowledgeable(including dealing with allergies). Wines have always been excellent (and they do some excellent spritzers) More...
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Hayleigh Lawson
The facts are, I’m never going to recover from the sensation that is their Chicken Milanese. Loved my second visit even better than the first. Wonderful staff. A great vibe. Fantastic wines. Can’t wait to go backs More...
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Kirsty Johnston
Lovely staff ,drinks and atmosphere
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Paul Mackay
Won’t get a better haircut anywhere else Always a good laugh and chat as well with Callum
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Tony Thorne
Food excellent and staff amazing. Best tiramisu I’ve ever had!
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Lyle Anderson
Went on Saturday for first time. Lovely place, friendly service and great choice of food and wine. Highlights for me were the pork special, the duck waffle and the scallop. The fizzy red lambrisco and the fruity red were noteworthy. We will 100 %return. My only note was I emailed to book in Tuesday and it took till Friday to get a reply. Given it was Saturday lunch I was not that worried but could be smoother. More...
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Jasmine Medhora
Loved coming back here. The Mara team is so friendly and the food is great. The cheddar waffle with smoked duck was amazing and Alan made some great wine suggestions. Would definitely recommend.
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Paul Elrick
Really nice place with great food and staff. We did order two dishes that both came with bread, so we ended up with a lot of bread. The staff could maybe have mentioned this when we ordered. I definitely recommend going here for the experience. Really enjoyed our meal. More...
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Simon Forbes
Been meaning to go here for so long - can’t believe they are now 13 months old Been twice recently - first time they had a private event on so couldn’t get a table but they phoned me back and said as I was by myself if I was happy at the bar I could come. Absolute win for me as at the bar you get to see the chefs cooking and plating which I love - also meant the chef served me many of the dishes I ate and was so attentive when it came to getting his staff to get me another glass of wine - highly recommend the bar seats I ate so much the first night as wanted to try everything - the menu isn’t huge so I’m almost through it after 2 visits The food - I literally cannot gush enough! Everything I have had has been 10/10 or more honestly so so so fine It’s why I returned for visit 2 so quickly - again i sat at the bar Visit 3 to complete the menu (almost) won’t be far away that’s for sure I said to the staff today I though Amuse could not be beaten for quality, but this place is right up there plus the service is laid back, friendly same from the chefs which I got a chance to speak to sitting at the bar - just a great experience It’s a little more expensive, but if you really like your food as I do it’s worth every single penny To accompany the food they have tremendous wines, I even sampled a red today which I’m at the beginner stages with (it was very acceptable to me), I had all 4 white on the first visit and enjoyed them all This is a wee gem in the Aberdeen food scene and I can see myself visiting so many times - if you like your food & wine and don’t mind paying a bit more for unbelievable quality and taste I cannot recommend Mara enough To the team simply 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 More...
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Sean Frost
Calum is the best barber I've ever had, very professional and a hard worker. He even done a cut for me on Christmas Eve. His shop is welcoming and he's easy to speak to. It's easy to get there as there's plenty parking available and close to Cove which suits me perfectly. Also want to add, there's a reason hes able to retain so many customers. More...
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Sophie Morrison
Came here with a friend who was visiting from Edinburgh, we popped in on the off chance there was a free table and were really lucky there was a cancellation! Staff are very nice and attentive, the food and wine was amazing, and the atmosphere itself was great. Can’t wait to come back again, a gem of a place!😊 More...
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Connor Gammie
Went for a company dinner, 15 people. Mara accommodated us well, did a sort of mix of starters and mains. Wine and beer was also enjoyed by the team. And a good selection of options for non-drinkers. Good feedback all round, and would go back for both work events and personal dinners. More...
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Norrie Marvin
Fabulous lunch, can't wait to go back and try the rest of the dishes, good value for the quality of cooking too. The service was impeccable, to top off a memorable experience!
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iain campbell
Calum is the best barber town, without a doubt. Been a loyal customer of Calum’s for years. Friendly, hardworking and genuinely a top bloke. His salon is easy to get to with plenty of parking. - Iain C More...
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Greg Mackie
The service from Calum and the Below Decks shop has always been brilliant. The attention to detail is something I haven’t received anywhere else. The shop is relaxed, comfortable and very clean. The overall experience is brilliant and leaves you feeling confident and wanting to go back for more. Excellent barber shop and products. More...
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Grant Sutherland
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Monica McQuilter
Fantastic food with wine that compliments the dishes perfectly. Exceptional service in a cosy and relaxed atmosphere.
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Mark Stevenson
Always exceptional and an Aberdeen highlight. Food is never short of perfect and and the wines are selected to match. Staff are always cheery and know the menus inside and out. Highly recommended!
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Scott Butler
Honestly, just perfect.
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Jenna Gregory
Utterly amazing! Best place to eat out in Aberdeen by a country mile. Excellent service, international quality chefs, great wine menu - cannot recommend highly enough. 10/10. Recommendations: Sea bass Arancini (we ordered 2 portions because they were INCREDIBLE) Smoked chicken Venison lasagne More...
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Lisa Mcgirr
Visited Mara last night, I can honestly say it’s one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Aberdeen to date. Ross/Carolina and the whole team were so accommodating with every aspect of our visit. Every plate was exceptional and the wine was great. More...
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Dariusz Boczek
Outstanding. Brilliantly cooked, simplicity at its best with emphasis on flavour and freshness. Great wine selection, delicious desserts to finish, very knowledgeable FOH, great atmosphere, can't wait to go back.
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Laura M Mutch
I love everything about this place, the staff, the décor, the wine, the atmosphere and of course the food! By far the best dining experience in Aberdeen city. Very reasonably priced too. Alan's wine recommendations are always spot on! You will not be disappointed.... More...
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Alan MacPhee
Great addition to Aberdeen!
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J P
This is only a little place but packs a punch in terms of the wine selection and food menu. Seems to be a favourite with 'ladies who lunch'! The staff are friendly and helpful. As it is only a small place they are not really geared to cater for food allergies but will do their best. More...
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Tim Rowan
Excellent lunch.
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Ryan Watson
I’ve been going to Calum for a few years now, always leave happy after a good chat and an excellent haircut. His hair products are superb as well, I’ve been using them for the last couple years and never had a complaint with them.
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Nicky Adams
If there was a 6 star option, I would Chose that.
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Claire Sinclair
Can honestly say this has to be one of the best experiences I've had going out for a meal and drinks since I moved up to Aberdeen in 2011. .. So attentive and helpful,food tasted amazing, lovely selection of wines and very friendly and accommodating staff .. there were 5 of us for a friend's 30th and they helped make it very special for her . Thanks so much ! Will definitely be back and highly highly recommend others to try you out . More...
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Eoin Smith
Nice food and wine. A great addition to the West End. Italian small plates are a hit!
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Abigail Vilahur
Fantastic service, comfortable interior and a thoughtful food and wine selection. I’ll be back and recommending this to friends in the meantime. You can tell that they care about the details here! More...
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Keith C
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Andy & Yoli Hanneman
Neil photographed our home prior to going on sale. He provided a very professional service with a fast turnaround. Apart from the normal photos, Neil provided some amazing aerial drone shots and a 360 degree walkthrough of the house. We were extremely pleased with his first class service. Highly recommended. More...
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Rinjeesh Rajendran
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Leanne Mhairi Dunstan
Amazing photos and video produced by Neil Gordon at aberdeenphoto Neil came to Victoria Park in Aberdeen to take some photos and a video of my Hare sculpture for The Big Hop Hare event 2023. The photos are amazing and the video of the Hare is incredible and I will use all of these for my social channels. Am so pleased with them. Neil is creative and meticulous and works so hard to get the best results. I couldn't be happier. Thank you! Love Leanne aberdeenphoto More...
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Raghu Mahadevappa
Recently, I completed my master's degree from the University of Aberdeen. I have been shortlisted for the national awards in the UK. The award ceremony organisers requested a headshot photo. I am a professional photographer, but I needed a professional photographer to photograph me. More importantly, I was searching for a professional photographer I could trust for the work. Google search led me to the aberdeenphoto. I visited the photo studio with a sceptical mind. The studio had everything and a professional set-up. Mr Niel, the photographer, took photos with relative ease and suggested poses before the camera. The photos were excellent and beyond my expectations. I can confidently vouch for his skills and trust him for all the events. Well done, Neil; thank you for the beautiful photos. More...
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Simon Palmer
As a reactive creative design agency we have always appreciated the great communication with aberdeenphoto and the high level quality of their photos. They go above and beyond to deliver the images we desire for our projects and can strongly recommend them. Simon, Director at Carve Design. More...
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Jenna Ciancia
Neil is extremely professional, goes above and beyond and the resulting work is brilliant!
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Graeme Jones
Aberdeen Photo photographer David Donaldson photographed our wedding at Dunottar Castle and Norwood Hall. The photographs are superb, and David’s energy, clear direction and good humour throughout the photo shoots was impressive, making the photo shoot experience itself a lot of fun. I highly recommend Aberdeen Photo.
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What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
Understanding the client's requirements is the most important starting point, then good lighting, composition, and if people are involved, putting them at ease, is the final ingredient to getting something that sells, promotes, or creates a timeless image.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
What are the images are being used for? If it is personal, how do you want to look, and if it is commercial, what message are you trying to convey?
What do you love most about your job?
The range and variation of projects, working with people and learning about them, and their business, and their story. I great satisfaction exceeding client expectations, and the best part of my job is watching my client’s reaction when they see the end results and know I’ve helped capture or create special images.
*Although I am the person behind the camera, working with you, I have a small, but very experienced team that work with me and are available to cover exceptional circumstances to ensure Aberdeenphoto.com always deliver the best for you.
What inspired you to start your own business?
After three years working with a leading studio, I knew what I wanted to offer my clients, and to achieve this, I set up my own studio in 1980. Since then I have had some amazing clients and experiences. The transition from film to digital in the early 90's was exciting, and technology is an ever increasing element of our business, and I love photography as much (or more) today, than I did 40 years ago when I started as a trainee.
Why should our clients choose you?
My approach comes from years of experience and knowing how to get the best out of every shoot. I love working with people, places and details.
From your initial meeting with me, right through to presenting you with your images , I strike the right balance – I listen, advise, and use my expertise and experience to create the results you want. I’m simply there to capture either you or your project, at their very best.
Once you’ve made a booking with me, I am committed to meeting your brief. This ensures you have my full attention and that I provide the very best service.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Most of our services require us to be on-site, or for clients to come to the studio. However, we have been offering Zoom for meetings and a contact-free remote access system for dropping off or collecting products.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
In addition to offering remote meetings and contact-free drop-off, and collection, we have hand sanitisation, and ensure social distancing is observed
Wedding Photography
Our approach to wedding photography is to include some carefully posed groups and bridal portraits along with all the fun and informal moments from your day.
We have a very flexible and fair approach to pricing. We start with photography of the main part of the day, and you add to this as required. This ensures you only pay for the photography you require. The main part of the day includes photography of the best man and groom, guests, the service, the family groups, bridal portraits, and a mock cake cutting. You can then add the getting ready, the drinks reception, and speeches, and the evening reception, if required.
Our best advert is the feedback from clients
https://aberdeenphoto.com/wedding/testimonials/
Portrait Photography
We have a superb custom-designed studio. We would take a good range of portraits for you to choose from.
You will then be invited back for a no-obligation viewing, where you can see a wide range of desk and wall portraits. We can show you how your portraits will look on your wall to scale, and we have a great system for this - see below
https://youtu.be/d71ABGUnc6E
Commercial Photography
My passion is photography. So much so that I’ve been doing it for over 40 years and still love capturing moments that tell the story of your service, product, or event. As well as my years of experience and passion for creating images, I’m also a ‘techy’ enthusiastic and have the latest technology to enhance your images and overall experience. I have the latest camera and lighting and we also have the most up-to-the-minute computer set-up and software to reduce your costs and increase the speed of turn-around for you, to meet or exceed your expectations. The hundreds of testimonials on our website are our best advert.
https://aberdeenphoto.com/commercial/testimonials/
Property Photography
My passion is photography. So much so that I’ve been doing it for over 40 years and property photography is my specialization. In addition to high-quality interior and exterior photography, I also provide 3D Virtual Tours, Drone filming, Video, and floor plans. We also have the most up-to-the-minute computer set-up and software to reduce your costs and increase the speed of turn-around for you, to meet or exceed your expectations. The hundreds of testimonials on our website are our best advert. https://aberdeenphoto.com/commercial/testimonials/
