Spence Photography

Spence Photography is a portrait specialist based at Blackburn House near Bathgate, serving central Scotland with a clear, uncompromising focus on making beautiful, lasting portraits. We position portraiture at the centre of what we do: from studio headshots and professional portraits to personal family sessions and animal portraits, our aim is to create images you’ll want on your wall for years. What sets us apart is a combination of technical craft and people skills. Barrie’s work is recognised for its clean, subtle use of light and a simple, elegant style that favours authenticity over fuss. Equally important is how we make people feel—our sessions are friendly, relaxed and deliberately unhurried so you can be yourself. Whether you’re camera-shy or looking for a bold, confident headshot, we focus on putting you at ease and capturing the truest version of you. Our approach is bespoke. Before you arrive we’ll talk through what you want to achieve; during the session we take the time needed to explore looks, moods and expressions; afterwards we bring you back for a design consultation where portraits are presented large so you can choose with confidence. We obsess over the details—from careful retouching to selecting professional printing options—because portraits are not just images, they’re heirlooms. While portraiture is our core expertise, we also provide business portraits and headshots for professionals who need a polished image for LinkedIn, websites or press. These are offered with the same attention to light, composition and personality, but without shifting our primary focus: creating portrait work of distinction. Our credentials reflect our commitment to craft and constant improvement, and our studio at Blackburn House is designed to be welcoming and accessible for clients from Bathgate, Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond. If you want a portrait experience that feels personal, relaxed and results-driven—where the end product is elegant, honest and made to be displayed—get in touch. We love making portraits that people genuinely enjoy living with.