Reeling / Ceilidh Event Photographer Simon Murdoch

A man and woman, possibly newlyweds, are looking at a camera and smiling. A third person is partially visible, hugging the man from behind. The scene appears to be cheerful and intimate.

Capturing the magic of a reeling or ceilidh event calls for a skilled photographer. Over many years attending hundreds of reeling and ceilidh events, John has seen few whose work matches Simon Murdoch’s unique style and quality.

John regularly books Simon for his own events, as he values working with someone who understands the atmosphere and energy of these occasions and consistently produces beautiful results.

Based in Oxford, Simon is known for creativity, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail. He comes highly recommended for capturing the spirit and joy of reeling and ceilidh events.

Simon can be contacted at simon@reelingevents.com. The pictures below are just a small selection from the thousands of wonderful images he has captured over the years — all of which reflect his talent and eye for detail.

A woman in a black dress and a man in a tuxedo with a bow tie chatting and smiling at a formal event, holding a champagne glass.

Three women dressed in colorful dresses, smiling and holding champagne glasses at an indoor event.

Group of young adults in formal attire at a celebratory event in a grand hall

Three people in formal attire smiling at a celebration, two men wearing tuxedos and kilts, a woman in a blue dress, standing inside a decorated venue.

People dancing in a ballroom with ornate chandeliers, high ceilings, large paintings, and wood-paneled walls.

Group of young people in formal attire at a social event, smiling and conversing.

People dancing at a formal event in a large decorated hall with wood-paneled walls and ornate wall decorations.

Black and white photo of a crowded dance floor with many people dancing motionally.

Crowd of people dancing in a grand ballroom with wood-paneled walls, large chandeliers, and classical paintings, with a live band on stage.

Crowd of people dancing and socializing at an indoor event in a large hall with wooden paneling.

People dancing in pairs at a formal dance event in a wood-paneled hall, with some people in tuxedos and dresses.

People dancing and socializing at a formal event in an elegant ballroom with ornate decorations, chandeliers, and a large screen in the background.

A man playing the bagpipes at an indoor event with a blurred audience and ornate decor in the background.

Black and white image of a couple dancing at a wedding reception, surrounded by other guests in formal attire, on a wooden dance floor.

Two women in evening dresses at a social event, looking at a piece of paper or card with glasses of champagne in hand, in a room with pink curtains.

A young woman in a light gray one-shoulder dress smiling and holding a glass of champagne at a social event.

Group of women dressed in elegant evening gowns attending a formal event

A man with a beard and mustache, dressed in formal attire with a bow tie, smiling and laughing at an event, holding a program. The background shows other people also dressed formally.

People dancing at a formal event in a large hall with wood-paneled walls and a stage with maroon curtains.

Orchestra playing on stage at a formal dance with couples dancing and socializing in front of the stage.

Blurred motion image of a group of women dancing or at a party, with one woman smiling at the center.

Moving crowd of people in formal attire at a social event or dance, with motion blur creating a sense of movement and energy.

A man wearing a black tuxedo, white shirt, red polka dot bow tie, and a cloth tied around his head, appears to be dancing or in a lively scene at a party or event.

People dancing at a formal event, many dressed in evening gowns and tuxedos, some wearing traditional Scottish kilts.

A large group of people in formal and traditional Scottish attire, including kilts, performing a dance on stage inside a hall with pink curtains and wooden paneling.

People dancing in a large hall with wood-paneled walls, many wearing formal attire and traditional Scottish kilts.

Large group of people dancing in a hall at a formal event, many wearing dresses and tuxedos, holding hands as they dance in a circle.

Two women dancing and holding hands at a formal dance event, with a large crowd of people in tuxedos and formal dresses in the background.

People in formal attire dancing in a large hall with wooden walls

Two women hugging each other warmly at a social event, with one woman smiling with eyes closed and the other facing away from the camera.

Three people in formal attire smiling and chatting at a social gathering, two men and one woman. The man in the middle is drinking champagne.

Crowd of people dancing and socializing at a formal event or party with blurred motion.

Crowd of people at a formal event, dressed in suits and dresses, standing closely together and engaging in conversation.

People dancing in formal attire at a ballroom dance event, with women in elegant dresses and men in tuxedos.

A young man in a tuxedo and a young woman in a strapless dress are dancing together at a formal event, with other guests in the background.

A man and woman dancing closely at a formal event, with other couples in the background.

People dancing in formal attire at a large indoor event with wood flooring and decorated edges.

Two women sitting on red velvet chairs, laughing and chatting, one in a black dress and the other in a red dress, holding drinks.

A woman with long dark hair wearing a blue dress with pearl jewelry, holding a glass of champagne at a social event.

Two women are hugging at a formal event. One woman has blonde curly hair and is wearing a white dress. The other woman has brown hair in an updo, a sparkly dress, and is holding a gold clutch. They appear happy.

People dancing at a formal event, a man in a kilt and tuxedo and a woman in a white dress.

Crowd of people dancing and celebrating at a formal event, many wearing tuxedos and evening gowns.

A group of people in formal attire, celebrating and enjoying themselves at a party or event, some holding glasses of wine or champagne.

Reeling / Ceilidh Event Photographer Simon Murdoch

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