Edinburgh Organic Portrait and Photography Experience

Slow portrait sessions are a personal experience which result in a one-of-a-kind nuanced and organic portrait.
These portraits capture more than just a physical appearance. The nature of these sessions build anticipation. There’s a sense of presence in the moment rarely experienced in digital sessions.
The images have an organic, grainy texture and unique tonal rendition. This adds a certain timelessness to the portrait.
The process requires patience, as the outcome isn’t immediate. You and I will share a moment of mystery waiting for it to develop. Whilst we wait you will learn about the important place Edinburgh holds in the development of photography.

When it's ready It feels like you’ve captured something enduring which creates an unbroken thread between now and the past. The entire experience is meditative and artistic, often resulting in a portrait that feels deeply personal and emotionally resonant.

Meeting Point

2a Broughton Pl

2a Broughton Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3RX, UK

Meet at the "shop with no name" on Broughton place, next to the Olive branch

What's included:

• One 4x5 portrait on metal

What to expect:

2a Broughton Pl

We will create 1 portrait on metal in the studio, then together we'll develop the image using techniques from the very beginnings of photography in the 1850s. While we are in the dark room I will tell you about the history of photography in Edinburgh, and how the city was influential in the development of the art.