Wednesday, 24 December 2008
Monday, 22 December 2008
Christmas at Mansfield
Mansfield Traquair in Edinburgh looking splendid, decorated for a Christmas Party. Visit RobMcDougall.com
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Homecoming Scotland 2009 Guide Launch
The leaders of all the political parties in Scotland gathered at the Scottish Parliament today to launch the updated version of the Homecoming Scotland 2009 events guide. Visit RobMcDougall.com
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
Britain's Best Home
I flew over to Ireland yesterday to shoot interiors which will be published in Britain's Best Homes coffee table book which is out spring 2009. Visit RobMcDougall.com
Thursday, 11 December 2008
Scotland's Top Model
Scotland's Top Model Lauren Tempany dropped into Hamilton & Inches in Edinburgh this evening to try on a Deco gold sequined gown from available from Jane Davidson for a sparkling £1379.00. Visit RobMcDougall.com
Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Juicy Pics
Spent the morning shooting promo photographs for the new Juice Almighty winter menu. Visit RobMcDougall.com
Sunday, 7 December 2008
Give Joy This Christmas
Todays edition of Scotland on Sunday's Spectrum Magazine features the front cover and a spread I shot for the Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide. Visit RobMcDougall.com
Friday, 5 December 2008
Green Energy Awards
BBC TV presenter Jackie Bird hosts The Scottish Green Energy Awards 2008 at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh last night. Visit RobMcDougall.com
Tuesday, 2 December 2008
Sole Man
Scottish rugby legend David Sole photographed at Channings Hotel, Edinburgh. David achieved 44 caps for Scotland and holds the record for captaining Scotland more than anyone else. He now runs David Sole & Associates, an executive coaching business. Visit RobMcDougall.com
Sunday, 23 November 2008
Tilda Swinton
Oscar winning actress Tilda Swinton on the front page of Scotland on Sunday today. I spent a fun hour with Tilda on Nairn beach last week. A fantastic personality and has the most striking looks which made her a joy to photograph. Glad I taked her into wearing that coat - it really made the picture. Read the feature here. Visit RobMcDougall.com
Saturday, 22 November 2008
Stirling Castle Tapestry
Mary Queen of Scots (Jo Hart) inspects 'The Unicorn is Found' - the largest of a series of seven hand woven tapestries at Stirling Castle. Measuring 12 foot wide by 11 foot high, it was unveiled Friday morning in the Chapel Royal. Visit RobMcDougall.com
Friday, 21 November 2008
Studio Quality Portraits... on location
The brief was to was provide studio quality portraits for REpower during their team building day at Norton House Hotel near Edinburgh. The solution was to set up a portable studio with seamless white backdrop and studio lights. Delegates were then able to have professional portraits taken with minimum disruption. Visit RobMcDougall.com
Here's a quote from the client:
"Hi Rob, just got the CD from Thursday – they’re brilliant! You got some great shots so thanks very much for that".
Jayne Taylor
Commercial Sales Support, REpower
Thursday, 20 November 2008
Hawaiian Sunset
Monday, 17 November 2008
Koloa Church
A church has stood on this site in the township of Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii since 1837. It's tall steeple was used as a navigation aid for sailors. In 1929 it was updated and given a New England Style look.
Thursday, 13 November 2008
New Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas
This is all that remains of the New Frontier Hotel on the Strip in Las Vegas. Opening on the 30th October 1942, it was only the second resort on the famous Strip. The Frontier closed its doors in July 2007 and was demolished on November 13th 2007, leaving only the sign. Photographed on the 30th October 2008. Click here to see a video of the hotel being imploded.
Friday, 24 October 2008
Scottish Style Awards
Last night I was the official photographer at the Scottish Style Awards which put on a fantastic show at the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow.
Wednesday, 22 October 2008
Big job at Biggart Baillie
I have just completed a 5 month long project for leading UK law firm Biggart Baillie, which involved providing portraits of 280 of their partners, associates and trainees. The results are here.
Saturday, 18 October 2008
Friday, 17 October 2008
Lord Phillips of Sudbery
Lord Phillips, Baron of Sudbery gives the keynote speach at top Edinburgh law firm Balfour + Manson's Charity Conference at Surgeons' Hall in Edinburgh.
Tuesday, 7 October 2008
Back to School
I spent a rare day off today updating my lighting skills on a seminar run by renowned photographer Jon Gray. Looking forward to my next corporate portrait shoot!
Sunday, 5 October 2008
Real Scotland
John Buchan of BBC One Trawlermen enjoys his catch at the launch of VisitScotland's Real Scotland - The Local's Guide in Anstruther, one of the top ten fish and chip shops featured in the guide. Get your free guide here.
Saturday, 4 October 2008
Thursday, 2 October 2008
Nicola Benedetti
Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti performes a recital in Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall on front of over 1000 music teachers as part of a conference staged by the Heads of Instrumental Music Teachers Scotland (Hits).
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
Conference Call
I spent one of the only sunny days in the summer photographing the Royal Mile in Edinburgh for a special feature for the latest edition of Conference Call, the magazine from the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Read the magazine on-line here.
Tuesday, 23 September 2008
Miss Scotland is feeling lucky
Dazzling Miss Scotland, Stephanie Willemse, crosses her fingers for Friday’s £100m Euromillions jackpot, modelling an array of diamonds and jewels at Bonhams auction house.
Thursday, 11 September 2008
Boogie and Arlene
Spent a fun morning yesterday with Forth One presenters Boogie and Arlene to photograph them for a new promotional taxi campaign. Arlene recently joined Boogie to co-present the breakfast show Boogie in the Morning.
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Vital Energy Therapies
The website for Vital Energy Therapies went live this week. Check it out to see examples of photography.
Tuesday, 9 September 2008
Long Way Down Coffee Table Book
This month sees the publication of the illustrated edition of Long Way Down which contains 8 photographs which I took during Ewan and Charlie's trip through Scotland including the image above which was taken at Stirling Castle.
Saturday, 6 September 2008
Clockwork Orange Herald Ads
If you have been riding on the Glasgow Underground recently you may have seen adverts for The Herald featuring a shot of Sandi Thom who I photographed in London earlier on this year.
Friday, 5 September 2008
Monday, 1 September 2008
Battle of Hastings
Scottish rugby legend Gavin Hastings comes face to face with other Gavin's during tonights grand opening ceremony of the Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival which kicked off at Edinburgh Castle. Hastings is the festival ambassador and was surrounded by members of the Pelidactyls Rugby Club from the USA.
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Elizabeth Swinburne
Amazing glass art work by Edinburgh based artist Elizabeth Swinburne, photographed for her upcoming London exhibition.
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
NHS Fife's Annual Report
The NHS Fife's Annual Report was a culmination of 6 months work, photographing all aspects of life in the NHS from St Andrews to Kirkcaldy.
Sunday, 24 August 2008
Scotsman Magazine
Feature in this weekend's Scotsman Magazine on the Mains of Taymouth holiday accomodation in Kenmore, Perthshire. More interior photography here.
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
Homecoming Scotland 2009
Circus Oz lends a helping hand to the launch of Homecoming Scotland 2009 festivals launch in Edinburgh this morning which hopes to attract thousands of people of Scots decent back home for the anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns.
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
Sunday, 10 August 2008
Radio Forth on the Fringe
Radio Forth took over the Liquid Rooms in Edinburgh last night to showcase the best of the Fringe with Sandi Thom (above) and Craig Hill (top) going down a storm. Click here for the full gallery.
Friday, 8 August 2008
Thursday, 7 August 2008
Long Way Down
Ewan and Charlie photographed in Glencoe last year. The image is being used to promote the DVD and Illustrated book which is out in September.
Tuesday, 5 August 2008
Monday, 4 August 2008
Lasting Impressions
A press shot for the new exhibition at the National Trust for Scotland HQ on Charlotte Square. Lasting Impressions celebrates 500 years for printing in Scotland and runs until the end of October. More information here.
Friday, 1 August 2008
2008 Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The 2008 Edinburgh Military Tattoo kicked off with the press preview last night. Dancers from the South East Missouri State University didn't let the rain spoil their routine as they performed with the Golden Eagles Marching Band.
Sunday, 27 July 2008
Beach Boys
Scottish actor Billy Boyd team up with some Dunbar boys to promote surfing in Scotland at Belhaven Beach, East Lothian.
Billy Boyd
Scottish actor and Lord of the Rings star Billy Boyd gets up close and personal with a Golden Eagle, one of the iconic birds of Scotland.
Friday, 25 July 2008
Saturday, 19 July 2008
The Proclaimers
Scottish favourites The Proclaimers brought sunshine to Edinburgh Castle tonight for a sell out concert in front of their home fans.