Corporate, Conference & Business Branding Photography

Professional imagery for the business world. Based in Edinburgh and serving Scotland, I specialize in capturing large-scale conferences, executive headshots, and authentic office culture.

  • Mobile Studio Headshots: I bring a professional studio setup directly to your office. Using high-end lighting and backdrops, I provide consistent, studio-quality portraits for your entire team with minimal disruption to your workday.

  • Executive & Editorial Portraits: Bespoke portraits for CEOs and leadership teams, designed for use in annual reports, press releases, and high-profile media features.

  • Conference & Summit Coverage: Full-scale documentation of keynotes, guest speakers, and audience engagement.

  • Round Table & Workshops: Expertly captured interactions during panel discussions, team days, and collaborative sessions.

  • Corporate Awards & Dinners: Professional coverage of awards and social functions, from the stage to the table.

  • Team & Group Photography: Coordinated group shots that showcase your workforce and leadership.

  • Office Culture & Lifestyle: Authentic "in-action" imagery of your team at work for recruitment and "About Us" pages.

Plan your shoot
Collage of three women in an office setting. Top left: a woman with red hair wearing a green polka dot dress, smiling; Top right: a woman with black hair wearing a grey blazer, standing near a spiral staircase; Bottom: two women sitting at a conferen
Group of diverse people posing on a rooftop with a historic castle and cityscape in the background, during daytime.
A smiling woman in a red blazer standing in an office with a Boyd legal sign in the background.
A woman with long blonde hair smiling in a hallway with arched ceilings and glowing lights.
A man with glasses sitting at a desk using a silver MacBook laptop in an office environment.
collage of five images showing a business meeting, a presentation screen, a person using a laptop displaying 'Direct Debit' website, a person holding a smartphone with the 'Direct Debit' app, and a person analyzing water management data on a laptop.
Group of professionally dressed men and women standing on steps in front of historic building with arched windows and black door.
A smiling woman with short gray hair stands on a rooftop overlooking Edinburgh, Scotland, with Edinburgh Castle and historical buildings in the background.
A middle-aged man with gray hair and a beard smiling, dressed in a dark blazer over a blue sweater and checkered shirt, standing outdoors with a castle on a rocky hill in the background.
Four professional headshots of men and women, two women with long hair and one woman with curly hair, and one man with short hair, all dressed in business attire against a white background.
A man in a blue suit, white shirt, and blue tie standing outdoors near a black iron fence with a brick building in the background.
Man in suit holding a promotional brochure in front of his face, revealing only his eyes, promoting a new concert hall in Edinburgh with images of an interior concert hall and an outdoor city view.
A smiling woman with long blonde hair working at a computer in an office environment.
A man sitting on wrapped pallets of red bags with the Macphie and Simply Clever Food logos in a warehouse.
A smiling older woman with short brown hair, wearing pearl earrings, a black jacket with white trim, and a pearl necklace, standing against a blurred golden background.
A man smiling in a greenhouse filled with raspberry plants, tossing raspberries into the air.
Four professionally dressed individuals, three women and one man, standing together in an indoor setting with wooden panel wall background and blue sofa.
A woman standing in front of a logo that says "Hanover Scotland" with colorful house shapes.
A woman standing in front of a red theater curtain, dressed in a black blazer and top, with earrings and a belt, smiling and posing for the camera.
A woman with long red hair wearing a black dress and smiling at the camera against a plain gray background.
Group of seven adults standing outside in front of the Edinburgh New Town Cookery School sign, smiling at the camera.
A group of women working at desks in an office, wearing headsets, using computers, with some smiling and others focused on their screens.
Group of five professionally dressed people standing in a room with large window behind them.
Three men having a serious discussion at a meeting table with a "SIMPSON & MARWICK" sign in the background.
A woman sitting on a gray chair in front of a dark blue wall with a neon Trustpilot sign.
A man in a suit standing outdoors in front of a blue sign that reads "Welcome to Shawfair Midlothian," with a logo and some decorative lines, with houses in the background.
A middle-aged man with light skin, blue eyes, and a bald head, smiling in a professional portrait. He's wearing a dark blue suit, a cream-colored shirt, and a red, blue, and green plaid tie. The background is a blurred, bluish gradient.
A woman working on a computer in an office with multiple desks and colleagues in the background, with logos on the wall reading 'TWEED. WEALTH MANAGEMENT' and 'TWEED.AI'.

How It Works: The Corporate Standard

  • Step 1: Creative Consultation We discuss your brand guidelines, the specific "look" you want for your portraits, and the logistics of your event or team day to ensure a perfect fit with your corporate identity.

  • Step 2: Efficient On-Site Shooting I work quickly and professionally at your premises or venue, including the setup of my Mobile Studio, minimizing disruption to your team’s workday while capturing high-end results.

  • Step 3: Directed & Candid Sessions From expertly guided team and group shots where I ensure everyone looks their best, to "fly-on-the-wall" event coverage, I provide clear direction and versatile execution.

  • Step 4: Cohesive Gallery Delivery You receive a suite of professionally edited images that look and feel consistent, providing a unified visual identity and a "ready-to-use" archive for all your branding needs..

  • The Scotsman

    Kayt Turner, Picture Editor

    “Ian has been a photographer working with The Scotsman Publications for many years.  As both a staff member and as a freelance, he has shown a great commitment to the titles and the team.  He shows complete awareness of our products - and their specific needs. He happily goes the extra mile to make sure that the pictures he supplies to us are the best they possibly can be.  He is a professional joy to work with."

  • Holyrood PR

    Chris Fairbairn, Director

    "From a PR person's perspective, Ian is a real pleasure to work with, a true pro - and our clients are always very happy dealing with him. "His skill and knowledge of how the media works means that you can trust Ian will get you a range of shots to choose from, all in focus and helping to elevate your story or announcement. "Even more crucially, he gets the photos edited and turned around quickly with all captions in place and zero drama."

  • Edinburgh Airport

    Greg Maxwell, Head of Corporate Affairs

    “Ian’s photography is constantly of a high quality and his eye for a photo has delivered some eye-catching photos of Scotland’s largest airport. He’s always ready to discuss ideas with and use his experience to offer advice, and his knowledge of the industry has delivered a wide-range of positive media coverage for us.”   

  • Morrow Communications

    Nicola McClean, Senior Communications director

    "It is a real pleasure working with Ian for our clients. Full of enthusiasm for the job at hand, nothing is too much trouble and he always comes to the table with creative ideas and fresh angles for exciting photography that both resonates with media and works across a range of media channels"

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I’m based in Edinburgh and regularly work in Glasgow and across Scotland. Travel for assignments is no problem — I’m known for reliability and fast turnaround wherever the job takes me.

  • Most corporate and PR assignments include same‑day or next‑day delivery as standard. For larger shoots, galleries are typically delivered within 48–72 hours. If you need images urgently for press or social media, I can supply selects on‑site or immediately after the shoot.

  • Corporate and PR bookings are often made 1–4 weeks in advance, but I can usually accommodate short‑notice or same‑day assignments, especially for press or reactive PR needs.

  • Yes. I have strong editorial contacts across Scotland and the UK, and I can wire images directly to local and national newspapers, online outlets, and picture desks. This is ideal for PR launches, reactive news, and events where fast, reliable press delivery is essential.

  • Yes. I’m fully insured for all commercial assignments.

  • I can shoot some basic video content in an editorial style, but for more complex shoots, I can coordinate combined photo and video coverage with trusted videographers for events, campaigns, and corporate projects.

Editorial‑style imagery for media coverage, press releases, social media campaigns including product shots and brand‑focused content. 

Creative coverage of live events and arts productions, delivering striking editorial and marketing‑ready images. 

Professional corporate headshots for executives, teams and organisations who need confident, consistent portraits for LinkedIn, company websites and PR.  

Atmospheric food, venue, and hospitality photography for restaurants, hotels, and tourism‑driven brands.