Edinburgh photographer for brands and agencies

Hi, I'm Connor, an Edinburgh-based commercial photographer working with businesses across interiors, lifestyle, food and drink, headshots and events. I photograph spaces, products and people for advertising, websites and social media, working directly with brands and alongside agencies.

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Food & Drink
Drinks campaigns, bottle shots and food photography for restaurants. Images that make people want to pour a glass, order a dish or book a table.
Events
Conferences, launches and awards nights, with coverage planned around your running order. You'll have photographs of the speakers, guests and details for press, social media and your next event.
Lifestyle
People using your spaces and products, from guests in a hotel to a drinks campaign. I plan and direct the shoot around your brief, working with your own people or cast models.
Interiors
Interior and architectural photography for developers, hotels and design brands. I photograph the layout, feel and details of your spaces for property listings, booking pages and marketing.
Headshots
Company headshots at your office, with consistent lighting and framing across the team. I help people feel comfortable in front of the camera and plan the pace around your headcount and schedule.
How it works

How a shoot works, from first call to final photos

Brief

We talk through what you need, where the photos will be used and your deadline. I'll put together a quote you can review with your team.

Plan

We map out the shot list, locations and timings, and you approve it all before the shoot, so you always know how the day will run.

Shoot

On the day I turn up prepared and keep things relaxed, directing whoever needs it and working around your team or event.

Deliver

You receive the edited photographs in the agreed formats, with the licence and delivery date set out before the shoot.

Featured work

A few recent jobs, from build-to-rent launches to national awards nights. Have a flick through, and click into any of them for the full story.
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Photography for your next campaign, from the spaces you create to the people and products in them.

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I've completed over 600 photoshoots across Edinburgh and beyond. Here's what you can expect when we work together.

HonestyI'll talk through what's achievable within your budget and schedule, and explain any choices we need to make before the shoot.
DetailI pay close attention to the lighting, composition and final edit, whether I'm photographing a room, a product or a person.
EaseI work around your team and give people clear direction during the shoot, so they know what to do.
ReliabilityI carry insurance and backup equipment, and plan around your access, timings and delivery requirements.
About Connor Mollison

Hi, I'm Connor.

I love this job mostly because I'm curious. Every shoot is a chance to get to know a business, meet the people who make it work and hear what they're planning next. That helps me understand what they need from the photographs.
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FAQs

Straight answers on how I work, what I charge, and what you get.
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What kind of photography do you do?

I'm a commercial photographer based in Edinburgh. Most of my work is interiors, lifestyle, food and drink, headshots and events, shot on location for brands and agencies across Scotland and the UK.

Where are you based, and will you travel?

Edinburgh, and yes. A lot of my work is around Scotland, but I regularly shoot in London and elsewhere in the UK. Travel is included in the quote. I work in Glasgow regularly too, and there's more about that on my Glasgow photography page.

Do you work with agencies as well as direct clients?

Both. I work directly with brands and alongside agencies and designers. If you're an agency, I'm happy to deal with the end client or stay in the background, whatever suits the job.

How do I book a shoot?

Send me a rough brief and a date or two. I'll come back with a quote, and once that's agreed the date's yours. The earlier you get in touch the better, especially for events.

What if the weather or schedule changes?

It happens. If we need to move a location shoot I'll work with you to find another date. I'd rather reschedule than deliver work neither of us is happy with.

How much does a shoot cost?

Every job is quoted on the brief rather than a flat price list, because a half-day of headshots and a multi-location brand shoot aren't the same thing. Tell me what you need and I'll break the cost down clearly before we start.

What affects the price?

Mainly the time involved, where it is, how many final images you need, and how you'll use them. Travel, a second shooter or a fast turnaround can factor in too. I itemise it all so you can see what you're paying for.

How does image licensing work?

The quote sets out where you can use the images and for how long, such as on your website, social media, in print or in advertising. If you need wider usage later, get in touch and we'll agree the licence and any additional cost.

Do I get the raw files?

I normally deliver the finished, edited photographs. Editing is part of how I achieve the final look, so RAW files aren't usually included. If you need them for a particular reason, let me know and we can talk it through.

How and when do I pay?

Payment terms are set out in the quote before you book, including any advance payment and when the balance is due.

Who have you worked with?

Clients include YOTEL, Rockstar North, VisitScotland, the BBC, National Geographic and Bank of Scotland, plus work at royal events. Briefs range from hotel interiors to staff headshots to live events.

How long have you been doing this?

I've worked commercially since 2017. Photography was part of my life long before that: my granddad shot family portraits and my dad runs a corporate photography business.

What's it like working with you on the day?

Calm and organised. I turn up prepared, direct people who aren't used to being photographed, and keep things moving so the shoot fits around your day rather than taking it over.

How many images do I get, and how soon?

That depends on the brief and we agree it up front. You get a gallery to choose from and download, with turnaround set before we start. I offer a faster option when a deadline's tight.

Can you handle big or sensitive shoots?

Yes. I've shot busy live events and high-profile briefs, including royal events, where there's no second take. I'm used to working discreetly and hitting a schedule whatever the pressure.