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Commercial and corporate photographer in Edinburgh
Commercial photography for Edinburgh organisations and agencies, covering campaigns, corporate teams, PR, workplaces and brand image libraries. John brings more than 20 years of commissioned production experience to each brief.
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Commercial photography portfolio






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Commissioned work
Commercial work with a clear purpose.
The portfolio below is commissioned work, not stock imagery. It shows how John handles live retail spaces, publicity briefs and image libraries that have to work across press, web, campaigns and internal communications.
- H&M at St James Quarter, EdinburghRetail launch, brand details and the wider customer experience in a live city-centre environment.↗
- Channel 4: Hobby ManPublicity stills with Alex Brooker and Scarlett Moffatt across Loch Leven and Edinburgh.↗
- National Trust for ScotlandCommercial, editorial and location imagery created for the online shop, newsletters and magazines.↗
Service scope
What John provides in Edinburgh.
Marketing teams, agencies, public organisations, retailers and growing businesses that need images with a clear commercial purpose.
- Brand and campaign photography
- Corporate and workplace imagery
- Advertising and PR
- Retail and lifestyle content
- On-location production across Scotland
Included: Edited high-resolution image set; Web and social-ready versions where agreed; Clear licensing and usage agreed around the brief.
Production planning
Planning a shoot
in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh productions are planned around access, city-centre loading, venue schedules, public activity and the time of day the location looks its best. Portable lighting and a compact production setup keep workplace and venue disruption low.
Share the audience, usage, shot list, locations and the decisions the images need to support.
View the main commercial photography service Explore every service in EdinburghHow it works
From enquiry
to final files.
- 01
Define
Audience, goals, location, timings, usage and essential deliverables.
- 02
Plan
Shot list, access, people, equipment, travel and a realistic production schedule.
- 03
Create
Calm, directed production that respects the client, team and location.
- 04
Deliver
A curated edit in the formats and timescale agreed before the shoot.
Local details
Working in Edinburgh.
Are you based in Edinburgh?
John is based in Edinburgh and works on location in Edinburgh. Travel and any accommodation requirements are set out clearly in the quotation.
What do you need for an accurate quotation?
The location, likely date, intended use, people or products involved, essential shots and delivery deadline are the most useful starting points.
Can photography, film and drone work be combined?
Yes, when combining them creates a more efficient production. The schedule and crew requirements are set around the actual deliverables.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as the date or access window is known. Short-notice work may be possible, while conferences, travel and aerial projects benefit from more planning time.
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