Nicola Sturgeon.

Recent commission of First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon.

Alex Salmond.

Hello!

First of all, my apologies for the long delay in posts here. I've been so busy of late that I've let my blogging (and updating of the website) slip a little (or a lot). I'm endeavouring to be a bit more proactive with it this year.

I thought I'd start the year by sharing an Image I took back in November of outgoing First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond.



We shot this image after he had announced his resignation and in his final week as First Minister.

As usual when dealing with senior political figures, time was incredibly tight and the location less than ideal but I think we pulled off something nice. It's always a challenge to take a portrait of someone who gets photographed as much as a major politician, they're so used to presenting themselves that breaking through what they think they should be doing in a portrait is tough.

Scottish Book Trust

We recently shot the new "Scotland's stories of Home" campaign for the Scottish Book Trust.

Read more about the project here!

Joanne Lamont & Ruth Davidson.

Joanne Lamont & Ruth Davidson.

Recent commission for Holyrood magazine.

Shot on 2 different days and composited together afterwards, the cover sought to highlight two opposing parties working together towards a common goal. 

Ruth Davison

Joanne Lamont

Ebba Goring Jewellry

Ebba Goring Jewellry

Some recent work for Ebba Goring Jewellry.

John Swinney, shot for Holyrood magazine.

Images from a recent session with Scotland’s Finance Secretary, John Swinney.

Read the accompanying article here.

Europe: Rising Fashion Designer: Volume 2

Europe: Rising Fashion Designer: Volume 2

Delighted to have our work featured once again in "Europe: Rising Fashion Designer: Volume 2" by Patrick Gottelier .

We shot Amber Hunter Menswears' collection last year in Glasgow and it's always a pleasure to be asked to. Striking textures, bold ideas and immaculate construction in ever piece. This year we made the middle page spread and the book back cover.

Grab a copy here - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Europe-Rising-Fashion-Designers-2/dp/0764345451

Model: Jamie Hillen

Assistant: Kerry Lytwyn

Balvenie Distillery Cooperage for Hot Rum Cow Magazine

Shot earlier this year for Hot Rum Cow magazine. 

You can order a copy of the magazine here.

Ruth Davidson for Holyrood Magazine.

Recent shot of ours for the cover of Holyrood magazine of Ruth Davidson, leader of the Scottish Conservative Party

Read the interview here.

http://www.holyrood.com/2013/06/the-enemy-within/

Willie Rennie for Holyrood Magazine.

Read the accompanying article here.

John Swinney

Portrait of John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth in the Scottish Government for Holyrood Magazine.

This is the second time I've taken John's portrait and he's always a good sitter, despite his busy schedule. Calm and friendly, this particular image was taken after I'd implied that taking The First Minister's photo was the same as taking my fiancée's - it's all about making them feel pretty...

Read the full article by Mandy Rhodes here.

Skinny Gift Guide

Skinny Christmas Gift Guide