It starts with a conversation.

We build a connection, an understanding, and a trust.

We get to the heart of what it is you want and need, and collaborate on the vision.

My photography is all about connection and process.

Whether it is staged, dramatic, cinematic imagery, or intimate, personal photography, or promotional images for organisations and businesses – the process is the same.

Each shoot is bespoke, tailored, and crafted to produce images that are unique to you.

As such, not only do you end up with photographs you are delighted with, but the experience is one of empowerment and creativity – where your input is valued and integrated.

No risk

Before: Consultation, planning and exploring ideas are all completely free and without obligation.

After: If for any reason you are less than delighted with the photos we will delete the images, and either re-shoot at no extra cost or you will get a complete refund.

But it all begins with a conversation.

Get in touch to arrange to meet up over a no-obligation coffee (other beverages are available) and explore options and possibilities.

If we agree to move forward, then great – and if not, then we’ve still enjoyed a coffee and a chat

Call or WhatsApp me on 07971 969953, or email me (address at the base of the page) or fill in the contact form on the contact page, and we can arrange to meet up, or have a video call if meeting in person is not possible for any reason.

Here are some of the kinds of photography I specialise in, but the approach is the same with all of them:

Portraits

Business, personal, or promotional – every face can tell a thousand stories, but our fixed grin/grimace when we feel we have to “smile for the camera” is the least interesting of all of them.

Even a slight change in the lighting, the camera angle, the location, the outfit, or the expression, and a different person can seem to emerge.

Strong and authoritative, warm and friendly, wild and wacky, sexy and sassy, intellectual and thoughtful – an engaging portrait can be created for any occasion.

Click here for more information about portrait photography

Cinematic, Artistic, Theatrical

Staged narrative scenes where you get to be the heroines, heroes or villains of your own epic stories.

Photos can be created to look like they were taken from a film, book, TV series, or even a painting.

Let your imagination run wild!

Click here for more information about Cinematic, Artistic, and Theatrical photography

A Day in the Life

Family, business, special occasion – some things require more than a single image, or a handful of photos taken with one eye on the clock.

Spending the day together allows for a collection of images that reveal the interactions, activities and dynamics of the different personalities.

Click here for more information about Day In The Life photography

Anything Else?

From personal to business to performance to publicity – it all starts with a conversation.

Individuals, couples, families, groups of friends, business professionals
Artists, musicians, performers, craftspeople, makers of all kinds
Anniversaries, birthdays, celebrations, milestones in life
Art nude, body confidence, re-aligning how we look with how we feel about ourselves
Indoors, outdoors, specific locations
For magazines, websites, book or CD covers, posters

Pretty much anything you can think of – just ask! I’m always up for a coffee and a conversation

Find out more

If you would like to discover the stories behind some of the photo shoots, then explore the Case Studies section of the website

To see some shoots in action watch the behind-the-scenes videos – or to explore a more extensive library of my photography, click on the “Photography” drop-down link on the menu bar

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What People Say…

Had a fab time at our Cluedo photoshoot!
Kim made us all feel at ease with his calm and professional manner, talking us through each of the shots to make sure we were all happy.
Really great working with him and so happy with our family photos.
Jean McCallum

Kim took some beautiful Day in the Life shots for us in and around Kirkcudbright.
He made us feel at ease and you could tell he has a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to making people feel comfortable around a camera and he was always willing to listen to any suggestions that we threw his way on the day- was truly a lovely and fun experience and the photos we got back were beautiful!
One thing I appreciated was we had a video call to go through the image so we could make any changes which I have never had with a photographer before so was a lovely experience from start to finish!
Sam & Joe

We didn’t want a conventional stock of wedding photos from our civil partnership…and then we found Kim.
Kim isn’t a ‘wedding photographer’; he’s a photographic artist.
Over a coffee he helped us find the story we wanted to convey through his images. Kim can inject way more drama, theatre, originality and creativity which is enlivening and fun.
On the day of the ceremony we went to a couple of locations before heading back for the ceremony, and Kim put us so much at ease that we forgot he was clicking away.
The final images were incredible, demonstrating his mastery of composition and understanding of light…there’s nothing anyone could have done to make us any happier.
Thrilled.
If you want something out of the ordinary, 100% Kim is the photographer you need.
Patrina & Andy

We had a fantastic experience with Kim on our steampunk photoshoot. We had a blast and the photos that came out of it are amazing. 1st class photos and edits.
Ben & Louisa Jones

Kim took an excellent set of portraits.
I needed these for a book jacket and promotional materials, and they do the job wonderfully.
Kim is a creative thinker who is great at setting up scenes, understanding moods, and putting his subject at ease.
He takes his time to arrive at the best possible result. I recommend him very highly.
Robin Yassin-Kassab

We’ve worked with Kim on many of our musical projects, over the last 15 years, and have always ended up with great photos that are perfect for our needs.
He’s very easy to work with and spends a lot of time making sure that we get the kind of images that we want.
Highly recommended.
Ruth Morris & Gavin Marwick

Kim’s inimitable narrative style is stand-out and unique and I have been thrilled with the results of our recent photoshoot.
I’m now excitedly going about setting up my website and other social media, where Kim’s photos will doubtless have a powerful impact in elevating my story and inspiring people to listen to my songs.
The whole experience of working with Kim has been smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. I cannot recommend his services highly enough.
Serena Alexander

Kim was great. I needed some author headshots, and we met up beforehand to discuss what I was looking for, so on the morning of the shoot, we could hit the ground running.
Kim was happy to scramble up hill and down dale in pursuit of just the right backdrop, or the perfect shadow, or the clearest light. We them spent a good while afterwards, picking our favourite images, and I’m really happy with the result.
Karen Campbell, writer

Kim did a photo shoot for our business and the results were incredible. The photos far exceeded our expectations and his ideas for our marketing and brand development were also incredibly helpful.
The results were bold, eye-catching and original.
We can’t recommend him enough!
Pip & Ell

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