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Corporate, Conference & Business Branding Photography

Professional imagery for the business world. Based in Edinburgh and serving Scotland, I specialise 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.
Two men sitting on orange chairs having a conversation on stage with microphones, surrounded by glasses and bottles of water, a small round table, and a backdrop with the logo 'amiqus', with a green plant nearby.
A man with glasses sitting at a desk using a silver MacBook laptop in an office environment.
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A man in a suit and glasses giving a presentation at a podium, with a large screen behind him displaying the title 'Education and ethics in an AI-powered future' and an image of a young child.
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.
A woman with curly blonde hair giving a presentation in front of an audience, standing next to a large screen and a laptop, with blue curtains 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.
A group of people gathered around a table at a conference, engaging in discussion. In the background, a banner displays the logo of SP Energy Networks and the words "Renewable Energy Solutions."
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 woman gives a presentation on stage at a conference, with a large green slide displaying the title 'Doughnut Economics: turning ideas into practice' and the name 'Kate Raworth' and the date 'October 2025.' The audience is seated in front of the sta
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 red theater curtain, dressed in a black blazer and top, with earrings and a belt, smiling and posing for the camera.
People seated at a dinner table raising glasses for a toast during a celebration in a wood-paneled room.
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.
Four men at a professional networking event, holding drinks and chatting, with one man smiling and wearing sunglasses on his head.
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 man in a black shirt giving a presentation to a group of business professionals seated around a conference table in a modern office. The presentation slide on a large screen behind him discusses AI strategies, featuring a blue and white color schem
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'.
Group of people posed for a photo outside a building with a large emblem on the wall, representing the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland.
Four people sitting around a table with a MacBook in a room with wood-paneled walls and artwork, engaged in a discussion.
A man in a black jacket with a blue lanyard and name tag is holding a plate with small appetizers, talking to two women in black jackets, one with red hair and one with dark hair. Other people with blue lanyards are in the background at a professiona
Three men are sitting at a round table, engaged in conversation and smiling, in a crowded conference room.
Group of people at a networking event, engaging in conversation, holding glasses of wine, with a blue conference banner in the background.
A group of people seated around a conference table during a business meeting, with a banner on the right side that reads "FinTech-Tables, Intelligent Event Solutions, www.fintech-tables.com" and colorful artwork on the wall behind them.
A man with glasses and a beard speaking into a microphone at a conference, standing behind a podium with SP Energy Networks logo, with a backdrop showing a presentation about reducing greenhouse gases and unlocking community benefits.
People attending a formal event or banquet, seated around a table with floral centerpieces and bottles, laughing and enjoying themselves.
People gathered around a table at a holiday party, with a Christmas tree in the background, celebrating and enjoying drinks.
A group of people sitting around a table in a conference room, discussing topics related to renewable energy, with a banner in the background displaying the logo of SP Energy Networks and the text "Renewable Energy Solutions."
Audience listening at TB Macaulay Lecture in a large auditorium with wooden walls and purple seats

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.

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