BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY
Edinburgh | Scotland
BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY
Edinburgh | Scotland
Strategic brand photography for small businesses building clarity, recognition, and trust
Brand Photographer
Edinburgh and across Scotland
Brand photography and headshots for small business owners, creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals in Edinburgh and across Scotland who want their expertise to be clearly understood and confidently represented.
Strategic brand photography that supports clear, credible business visibility.
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Struggling to show up professionally online? You're not alone.
Many highly capable small business owners feel uncertain about how their business comes across online. You can be excellent at your work and still feel that your visuals are not reflecting your professionalism, credibility, or experience.
That disconnect is more common than people admit. It is not a lack of confidence or effort. It is usually a lack of clarity and cohesion in how the business is being visually communicated.
You might be:
Blending in instead of being clearly recognised
In a crowded market, generic or outdated photos can make it harder for potential clients to quickly understand who you are, what you do, and why you are the right fit.
Spending time and energy trying to piece things together
You may have tried creating images yourself, but without a clear plan they often feel inconsistent, disconnected, or difficult to use with confidence.
Feeling unsure whether your visuals match your level of expertise
When your business photography does not reflect your experience or professionalism, it can create hesitation for both you and your audience.
Unsure what kind of brand photography you actually need
You know your business deserves better visual support, but you are not sure what would suit you, how it should look, or how to make it feel like a natural extension of your work.
I specialise in strategic brand photography that helps small businesses communicate their expertise clearly and build trust through consistent, credible visuals.
"Committed to delivering a great, high quality set of images that align with your business strategy, Donna is thorough and focused, puts a lot of attention on prep, and is determined to make you look your best.
She’s fun to work with, slightly irreverent, and really curious to learn more about your business dreams, goals and ambitions.
If you want a great Edinburgh-based photographer to work with you and help you create not just great photographs but an integrated visual brand, Donna is the woman for you!"
How I can help with photography that works as hard as you do
I do not just take attractive photographs. I create strategic brand imagery designed to support how your business is understood, remembered, and trusted.
Every brand photo shoot is carefully planned around your work, your goals, and how you actually need to use your images. The result is not just flattering. It is practical, purposeful, and usable across your business.
This kind of photography can help you:
Establish a clear, credible presence online
So potential clients can quickly understand who you are, what you do, and why they can trust you.
Be clearly differentiated in your field
Not through gimmicks or trends, but by showing your expertise, personality, and way of working in a way that feels natural and professional.
Feel more at ease showing up as the face of your business
With guidance that helps you look like yourself on a good day, rather than forcing you into poses or styles that do not fit.
Create consistency across your website, social media, and marketing
So your visuals support recognition and trust, instead of adding more decisions or uncertainty.
I guide you through the entire process with structure, clarity, and thoughtful advice at every step. Clients leave with more than a set of images. They leave with visual clarity and the confidence to use it well.
What makes my approach different
This is not just a photoshoot. It is a plan.
Every brand photography session starts with understanding your business, your audience, and how you actually need your images to work. That preparation allows us to create photographs that communicate clearly and support your business, rather than simply looking polished.
In practice, that means:
The process is collaborative and well-structured, shaped around your business rather than a fixed formula.
When you understand what your photographs are for and how they will be used, they become much easier to work with. You know where they belong, how to use them with confidence, and how they support the rest of your marketing without adding more decisions or pressure.
Brand photography packages designed to fit your goals
No two businesses need the same images, or need images for the same reasons. That is why I offer a small range of brand photography packages, from focused headshot sessions to more comprehensive shoots that create a complete library of on-brand visuals.
Every session is planned carefully around how you actually need to use your images. That might be creating consistency across your website and marketing, refreshing outdated visuals, or building a body of photographs that support trust and recognition over time.
If you are unsure which option is right for you, I will help you decide or tailor something that fits your business.
Explore the business photography packages
I offer five core brand photography services, designed to give you the right level of visual support, whether you need a handful of professional headshots or a broader set of images across locations and seasons.
For businesses that need a complete image library to support their brand
This full-day shoot delivers around 120 professionally edited photographs, covering your work, your process, and the values behind your business.
It is well suited to rebrands, launches, or businesses that want a substantial body of images to draw on over a longer period, typically around 9 to 12 months.
The go-to option for consistent, flexible brand content
Soar includes a two-hour shoot and around 50 carefully edited images, with strategic guidance throughout.
It is designed for business owners who want to refresh their visibility and show up with clarity and consistency across their website and marketing, often supporting several months of content.
A focused brand refresh
Elevate is a one-hour session delivering 25 high-quality images, ideal for updating your website, social media, or email marketing.
It is a contained, strategic shoot that helps your business stay current and credible online, without committing to a larger session.
A simple, professional starting point
This 45-minute session provides a small selection of polished, professional headshots, suitable for your website, LinkedIn, speaker profiles, or press features.
It is a straightforward way to show up looking professional and credible where a full brand shoot is not required.
A cohesive visual identity, handled properly
This collaborative package combines bespoke brand graphic design with strategic, story-led photography, giving you a cohesive visual identity without the stress of managing multiple creatives.
It is suited to businesses that want their brand design and photography developed together, with clarity and consistency built in from the start.
"To say Donna was amazing would be an understatement. The whole process was a really enjoyable journey from start to finish!
She sent me a brand workbook which went into my brand extensively (it asked about values, themes, setting, target audience and much more).
This not only helped Donna get to know my business better but it actually really helped me clarify a lot of things within my business - honestly I think she could sell this book by itself and make a fortune that's how good I think it is!"
Hi, I'm Donna Green
I am a brand photographer based in Edinburgh, working with small businesses across Scotland.
My work combines photography with a strong grounding in marketing, communications, and digital systems. That means every shoot is approached with clarity and intent, not just aesthetics. The images we create are designed to be used, to support recognition and trust, and to sit comfortably within your wider marketing.
I work primarily with service-based business owners who want their expertise to come across clearly online, without feeling like they have to perform or reinvent themselves to do it.
Originally from Kingussie in the Highlands, I now work with clients throughout Edinburgh and across Scotland. Every session is carefully planned and calmly guided, with structure in place so you feel prepared and at ease on the day.
I know how uncomfortable visibility can feel, especially when your work matters to you. You will not be pushed into anything that does not feel right. We plan together, make decisions together, and create images that reflect you and your business accurately and professionally.
"The value of getting my photographs done went way beyond the images themselves.
Getting my photos done professionally with Donna turned out to be the impetus I needed to update my website, rejuvenate my branding, and make my profile more cohesive across the platforms I use."
Helpful resources for small business owners
Practical guidance to help you plan your brand photography, prepare with confidence, and use your images well once they are created.
These articles cover common sticking points such as choosing what to wear, deciding where to shoot, and understanding how to use your photographs across your website and marketing, with clarity rather than guesswork.
FAQ
Brand photography creates a set of considered, purposeful images that help your business look clear, consistent, and professional online.
If you are based in Edinburgh or elsewhere in Scotland, strong brand visuals make it easier for potential clients to understand what you do, recognise your business, and trust what they see, without needing to work hard to interpret it.
I work with service-based small business owners, creatives, coaches, consultants, and professionals who want their expertise to come across clearly and credibly online.
Most of my clients are based in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, though I work across Scotland. Many feel unsure where to start or nervous about being photographed, which is exactly why the process is structured, well guided, and supportive from the outset.
Headshots provide a small set of polished portraits, often used for LinkedIn, websites, or press features.
Brand photography goes further. It shows how you work, what you offer, and the wider context of your business, giving clients a clearer sense of who you are and what to expect. For businesses serving clients in Edinburgh or across Scotland, this added clarity helps people make decisions with more confidence and less hesitation.
The right package depends on how you plan to use your images, how visible your business needs to be, and how much visual support will genuinely be useful.
You can explore the core options here:
If you are unsure which option fits best, I will help you decide based on your goals, your business, and how you actually market yourself.
Yes. Many of the people I work with start out feeling nervous, and some have never had professional photographs taken before.
The process is calm and clearly guided. You will not be rushed or pushed into anything uncomfortable. I give simple, practical direction throughout, so the experience feels manageable and the images reflect you accurately and professionally.
Sessions take place on location around Edinburgh and across Scotland.
If you would like ideas for atmosphere or setting, you can also read my guide to choosing locations for brand photography in Edinburgh.
More kind words from clients
Katie Townsend
I'm so happy with the photographs Donna took of me to support my business. Before we even met for the shoot, Donna got to know my business and my brand and really helped me understand the types of images I needed.
During the shoot, she put me at ease - so important! And I've got a load of pictures that I can use on my website and across social media that really reflect me and my brand.
Rachael Davies
Donna was fantastic during our photo shoot, helping me to feel at ease (I'm not naturally very confident in front of the camera).
The result was stunning photos that I use across my business, on social media, my website, and featured posts. Would highly recommend!
Lyn Ray
Donna took photographs for me at an event I was running recently. I don't like getting my photograph taken at all but Donna totally put me at ease. I barely even noticed when Donna was taking the photographs.
For anyone looking to get brand or headshot photos taken I'd highly recommend Donna. You won't be disappointed. She's a really lovely person and very easy to work with.
Not quite ready to book? I’m always happy to talk through ideas and help you explore what’s possible.
Recommended as one of the best photographers in Edinburgh by Sharpscot - a group of consumers who appreciate great services and products and want to give Scots an easy reference based on solid research and hands-on experience.
Co-founder of the Edinburgh Marketing Collective, a dynamic group of local marketing experts delivering tailored marketing advice, workshops, and collaborations to help small businesses in Edinburgh thrive.
Certified Brand Photography Expert.
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DONNA GREEN
PErsonal branding photographer edinburgh Scotland
DONNA GREEN
PErsonal branding photographer edinburgh Scotland
Headshot and Personal Branding Photographer Edinburgh Scotland - covering Lothians, Scottish Borders, Fife, Glasgow, central Scotland, Lanarkshire, Scottish Borders, Highlands & Islands
Headshot and Personal Branding Photographer Edinburgh Scotland - covering Lothians, Scottish Borders, Fife, Glasgow, central Scotland, Lanarkshire, Scottish Borders, Highlands & Islands
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