PHOTO express is an Edinburgh portrait studio specialising in family, wedding and business portraits. Relaxed studio sittings, professional headshots and careful retouching for lasting images.
PHOTO express is a specialist portrait studio based at the east end of the Meadows in Edinburgh. With a long history of working with families, couples and businesses, we focus on creating portraits that feel personal, professional and made to last. We position ourselves as portrait specialists — whether you need a relaxed family sitting, a considered wedding portrait or a professional headshot for LinkedIn and company profiles, the studio experience is tailored to you. Why choose PHOTO express? Our approach is practical and experienced: we combine a friendly, calm studio atmosphere with technical discipline. Images are shot in a colour‑managed environment, processed from RAW, and finished with sympathetic retouching by the photographer. We pride ourselves on attention to detail — from lighting and pose to the final print — and we offer in‑house printing and finishing so the whole process stays under one roof. What makes our portrait work special is the balance between a relaxed sitting and professional craft. Clients tell us they appreciate the unhurried sessions: we take time to put people at ease, explore natural expressions and build images that reflect character as well as good lighting. For business portraits and headshots we listen to the corporate brief — matching tone, background and expression to your brand or CV requirements — so you receive images that look purposeful on websites, press releases and LinkedIn profiles. How we work: bookings are straightforward and the studio is convenient for central Edinburgh. On the day we guide clothing choices, framing and pose, taking as many images as needed so you can pick the strongest results. You can return to the studio to view your images on a large screen; we help you select the best shots and advise on presentation — from framed prints and box canvases to image files prepared for web use. Retouching and restoration are carried out with care and discretion to enhance without over‑processing. Our priority is to deliver portraits that you’re proud to display. If you value a photographer who combines specialist portrait expertise with a courteous, personal service in Edinburgh, PHOTO express is ready to help you create images that matter.