Hey, I’m Shem!
My full name is Przemyslaw, but everyone calls me Shem. I am originally from Poland and Scotland has been home for over twelve years now. More importantly, I am a dad of seven. Life with a big family is busy, noisy, messy, and full of love. Being a dad is my greatest adventure and it shapes how I see the world and how I photograph people.
I fell in love with photography almost twenty years ago, but it started with photo editing rather than a camera. I was drawn to how an image could change and tell a different story with small adjustments. When my wife bought our first camera, I began photographing people. Once I became a father, I truly understood how important it is to capture real moments before they pass and are gone.
Why I Photograph Weddings and Families
I love weddings because they are full of real emotion. There is excitement, nerves, laughter, and happy tears all mixed into one day. Being trusted to document something so meaningful for people is something I never take lightly.
Families are where my heart really is. I love kids and I think that is partly because I am still a big kid myself. I connect with children easily and I am not afraid to be a bit silly if that helps them relax. I want your session to feel like time spent together, not like a formal photoshoot. Parents often tell me their kids did not even realise photos were being taken, and that is exactly how I want it to feel.
What Makes Me Different
I would say it is a mix of my easy going nature, my focus on storytelling, and the way I notice small moments. I am not just taking photos. I am trying to capture how the moment feels. Years from now, I want you to look back at your images and remember not only how you looked, but how it felt to be there together.
If you are looking for a photographer who keeps things relaxed, makes the experience easy and enjoyable, and delivers photos that actually mean something to you, I would love to create something together.
