Cro & Kow Studio

Cro & Kow Studio are specialists in portrait photography based at The Shore in Leith, Edinburgh. Led by Sylwia & Simon, the studio brings a clean, modern aesthetic—informed by Sylwia’s background in graphic design and photography and Simon’s editorial experience—to every portrait session. Whether you need a confident LinkedIn headshot, a refined business portrait for press or a creative editorial portrait, Cro & Kow position themselves as portrait experts who create images that look as good on a website as they do in print. Why choose Cro & Kow for your portrait? Their work sits at the intersection of commercial polish and artistic curiosity. The team’s long experience shooting for FT Weekend, The Telegraph Magazine, the Economist’s Intelligent Life and other leading titles means they understand how to make subjects look presentable and interesting for professional contexts. Sylwia’s MFA and design sensibility keep compositions clean and considered, while Simon’s documentary photography practice brings an eye for natural expression and character. What makes their approach special is the combination of technical craft and a relaxed, collaborative atmosphere. The studio is well equipped—recent camera and lighting kit including Sony fx6/fx3 and Aputure lighting—so they can tailor looks quickly and efficiently. Sessions are kept friendly and low-pressure (there’s usually coffee and chocolate biscuits on hand), helping even camera-shy clients relax. Cro & Kow aim to capture authentic moments rather than forced poses, producing portraits that feel honest and professional. How they work: every portrait brief begins with a conversation about purpose and context—are the images for corporate bios, editorial use, social media, or marketing collateral? From there the team plans lighting, background and wardrobe guidance to suit the brand or individual. If desired, stills can be combined with short video clips—an efficient, joined-up solution for people who need both static portraits and video content. Final images are carefully edited with attention to tone and layout, reflecting the studio’s design-led sensibility. Cro & Kow’s portrait practice is focused, experienced and rooted in the creative community of Edinburgh. If you want professional headshots or business portraits with a considered, contemporary look and a calm, creative process, Cro & Kow Studio at The Shore in Leith are specialists who deliver striking, usable portraits.