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Rob McDougall

I am an award winning professional photographer and film maker specialising in the production of creative commercial stills photography and video content. I shoot portraits, places, press & PR, events, food and drink...

Based in Edinburgh and East Lothian, I work across Scotland and the UK and have almost 20 years experience as a professional photographer and 8 years experience in film production.

I am an expert in lighting techniques and have extensive knowledge of the media industry.

But I don’t hide behind lights and equipment. Taking a good picture is as much about people skills as about technical ability. Successful press photography also requires good media knowledge, including an up to date understanding of what picture editors on national and regional desks are looking for.

When the giant pandas arrived at Edinburgh Zoo I was commissioned to shoot their first moments in their new home with the resulting images appearing on the front page of almost every newspaper in the UK and additional worldwide coverage.

I began work as a staff photographer for the Scotsman Publications, providing high quality images to Edinburgh Evening News, The Scotsman and Scotland on Sunday.

I treat each client as a long term relationship. You may be a business start up or an established large organisation. What matters is trust and understanding. You trust me to deliver and I understand your aims. We work together.

My long standing clients include VisitScotland, Edinburgh Playhouse, Historic Environment Scotland and The National Trust for Scotland. We’ve been together for over fifteen years so I must be doing something right. During my career I have held the position of official photographer for Homecoming Scotland, the Edinburgh International Television Festival and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo which included a tour of Australia and New Zealand.

I have a passion for cinematic storytelling to create beautifully crafted video content to engage, persuade and motivate your target audience.

My film work has been broadcast on the BBC, shown in cinemas and has gone viral around the world.

I am always happy to chat through potential film and photography projects so please feel free to get in touch and I will let you know how I can help you.

Rob McDougall

I am an award winning professional photographer and film maker specialising in the production of creative commercial stills photography and video content. I shoot portraits, places, press & PR, events, food and drink.

Based in Edinburgh and East Lothian, I work across Scotland and the UK and have almost 20 years experience as a professional photographer and 8 years experience in film production.

I am an expert in lighting techniques and have extensive knowledge of the media industry.

But I don’t hide behind lights and equipment. Taking a good picture is as much about people skills as about technical ability. Successful press photography also requires good media knowledge, including an up to date understanding of what picture editors on national and regional desks are looking for.

When the giant pandas arrived at Edinburgh Zoo I was commissioned to shoot their first moments in their new home with the resulting images appearing on the front page of almost every newspaper in the UK and additional worldwide coverage.

I began work as a staff photographer for the Scotsman Publications, providing high quality images to Edinburgh Evening News, The Scotsman and Scotland on Sunday.

I treat each client as a long term relationship. You may be a business start up or an established large organisation. What matters is trust and understanding. You trust me to deliver and I understand your aims. We work together.

My long standing clients include VisitScotland, Edinburgh Playhouse, Historic Environment Scotland and The National Trust for Scotland. We’ve been together for over fifteen years so I must be doing something right. During my career I have held the position of official photographer for Homecoming Scotland, the Edinburgh International Television Festival and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo which included a tour of Australia and New Zealand.

I have a passion for cinematic storytelling to create beautifully crafted video content to engage, persuade and motivate your target audience.

My film work has been broadcast on the BBC, shown in cinemas and has gone viral around the world.

I am always happy to chat through potential film and photography projects so please feel free to get in touch and I will let you know how I can help you.