Nicola Bald Photography

Nicola Bald Photography is a dedicated portrait studio in the heart of Edinburgh’s West End, specialising in timeless, confident portraiture. Led by Nicola and an experienced, all-female team, we position portraiture as our core expertise — focusing on individual portraits, family photography and maternity sessions that celebrate identity, connection and the moments that matter. Why choose us? Our approach is intentionally personal. We create a relaxed, pampered atmosphere where clients feel seen and at ease from the moment they walk in. Our custom-created space — two main studios, a baby room, a beauty room and a private viewing suite — is designed to make shoots enjoyable for everyone, whether it’s a solo portrait for your professional profile or a sensitive, baby-led newborn session. We are within easy reach of Haymarket Train Station and welcome families from across Edinburgh and beyond. What makes our portraits different is the way we blend creative lighting, considered composition and gentle direction with professional hair and make-up support. Every session begins with a mini consultation so we can shape the shoot around your style and personality. For maternity and bump-to-baby clients we tailor colours, dresses and sets to create cohesive images across the journey from pregnancy to first baby portraits. Newborn sessions are handled with patience and safety in mind — baby-led, with plenty of time for feeding and settling. We place a strong emphasis on presentation: after your session we invite you into our viewing suite to select images and explore handcrafted products — from wall art and montage panels to art books and bespoke canvases. Our retouching is carefully considered to enhance rather than erase, preserving the authenticity of each portrait while delivering polished final pieces. Alongside our portrait specialism we also offer professional headshots and business portraits for those seeking a credible, well-lit image for LinkedIn, websites or marketing — produced in the same attentive, studio-led way. At Nicola Bald Photography we believe in creating images you’ll cherish. Whether you’re booking a personal portrait, a family session or a maternity shoot, our friendly team will guide you through every step with warmth, creativity and professionalism to ensure your portraits truly reflect who you are.