Fundamentally (and hopefully not surprisingly), we're in the business of taking portraits. The term "portrait" covers a lot of things, but in the context of what we show here, we're talking about "social photography". That's portraits of people, families and pets (for non-commercial purposes). We shoot lots of commercial work for businesses and professional purposes, but that's not what we're about here.
Hopefully, you're here because you've seen our images, love our work and want to have our images of you for yourselves. Not because you're price shopping and just "kicking the tyres". Not everyone will be our customer. We're ok with that. We don't offer a cheap service (it's all relative though). We consider customer relationship, experience and service to be as important as the photography (and the products we deliver).
Not everyone has those same values - that's fine. We will invest all the time we need to give you the service and experience you deserve. It doesn't matter how much you spend.
Hopefully, you're here because you've seen our images, love our work and want to have our images of you for yourselves. Not because you're price shopping and just "kicking the tyres". Not everyone will be our customer. We're ok with that. We don't offer a cheap service (it's all relative though). We consider customer relationship, experience and service to be as important as the photography (and the products we deliver).
Not everyone has those same values - that's fine. We will invest all the time we need to give you the service and experience you deserve. It doesn't matter how much you spend.
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I know it can sometimes be intimidating being in front of the camera, so I'll do everything I can to make it relaxed and enjoyable for you.
I want you enjoy the experience and to come back to me again and again (but there's no rush, and I won't pester you!).
I have my own style and use my own imagination - I just don't shoot high key studio portraits against a white background.
I don't shoot with gimmicks or a lot of props.
I won't ask you to jump about or stand on your head - we'll relax, have fun and take some great photographs.
I want you enjoy the experience and to come back to me again and again (but there's no rush, and I won't pester you!).
I have my own style and use my own imagination - I just don't shoot high key studio portraits against a white background.
I don't shoot with gimmicks or a lot of props.
I won't ask you to jump about or stand on your head - we'll relax, have fun and take some great photographs.
Recognised as one of Scotland's leading studio photographers, Barrie specialises in portraiture, especially for his award-winning dog portraits.
Barrie's work is often immediately recognisable for his clean and subtle use of light and a simple, elegant, uncomplicated style.
While Barrie has an Instagram presence (@barriespence), Barrie's work is not a product of the filters and presets common to so many Instagram photographers.
As a change of career (or mid-life crisis), Barrie opened his studio in the East Pavilion of Blackburn House (Seafield, West Lothian) in the summer of 2011.
Barrie's work is often immediately recognisable for his clean and subtle use of light and a simple, elegant, uncomplicated style.
While Barrie has an Instagram presence (@barriespence), Barrie's work is not a product of the filters and presets common to so many Instagram photographers.
As a change of career (or mid-life crisis), Barrie opened his studio in the East Pavilion of Blackburn House (Seafield, West Lothian) in the summer of 2011.
Nobody is dafter than Barrie when we have dogs in the studio.
It doesn't take long before he's on the floor getting to know them.
Sessions should take about an hour, but they are rarely that short because he will have made friends and is having fun.
When there are dogs in the studio the focus is on the dogs and you're likely to be a little neglected (sorry, not sorry).
You will probably book a session based on our portfolio of images, but those portfolio images aren't your dog.
To be realistic, it's highly unlikely your dog will reproduce a portfolio image you've seen and loved.
It doesn't take long before he's on the floor getting to know them.
Sessions should take about an hour, but they are rarely that short because he will have made friends and is having fun.
When there are dogs in the studio the focus is on the dogs and you're likely to be a little neglected (sorry, not sorry).
You will probably book a session based on our portfolio of images, but those portfolio images aren't your dog.
To be realistic, it's highly unlikely your dog will reproduce a portfolio image you've seen and loved.
Pregnancy is your most special time and a maternity photoshoot is a great way to remember it.
Magic is happening and maybe you can't quite believe it: as each day passes, your own personal miracle is growing.
Show off the beauty of your bump in a unique and artistic way.
It might be a single image or it could be a classic and elegant maternity photo collection presented to suit you.
It's about you.
Visit us at our studio to discuss your ideas and what you want from your bump shoot.
Don't leave it too late though - bumps are at their photographic best in the last few weeks of your pregnancy (typically after 32 weeks).
Magic is happening and maybe you can't quite believe it: as each day passes, your own personal miracle is growing.
Show off the beauty of your bump in a unique and artistic way.
It might be a single image or it could be a classic and elegant maternity photo collection presented to suit you.
It's about you.
Visit us at our studio to discuss your ideas and what you want from your bump shoot.
Don't leave it too late though - bumps are at their photographic best in the last few weeks of your pregnancy (typically after 32 weeks).
We know it's a hectic time with new babies (though hopefully not too stressful).
But it's also such a special time in your life.
That little face.
The eyes.
The curious expressions.
The tiny little fingers and toes.
They are all unique and unforgettable and like all the big events, it's important to celebrate this and preserve the memories with some great photographs of your baby.
But nothing quite beats a quality professional image though and we will capture your baby's innocence in a collection of stunning photographs which you will treasure forever.
But it's also such a special time in your life.
That little face.
The eyes.
The curious expressions.
The tiny little fingers and toes.
They are all unique and unforgettable and like all the big events, it's important to celebrate this and preserve the memories with some great photographs of your baby.
But nothing quite beats a quality professional image though and we will capture your baby's innocence in a collection of stunning photographs which you will treasure forever.
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