Inverness-based portrait specialist creating relaxed, natural headshots and business portraits. I put you at ease to produce professional images for LinkedIn, teams and personal brands.
I’m Roddy Mackay — a portrait specialist based in Inverness, working across the Highlands and for clients throughout the UK. People are my favourite subject; I’ve spent decades learning how to make even the most camera-shy clients feel comfortable and look their best. My portrait work is rooted in a relaxed, natural style: unobtrusive, honest and crafted to suit how you want to present yourself. Whether you need a professional headshot for LinkedIn, a contemporary business portrait for your website, or a set of images to build a personal brand, I focus on creating an atmosphere where real expression comes through. I don’t rely on stiff poses. Instead I use a process I describe as “placing” — finding the right light and location, giving gentle direction where needed, then stepping back to capture the moments that feel natural and authentic. Sessions are tailored to the person and the brief. Many clients prefer outdoor portraits in the Highland light for a relaxed, environmental look; others opt for a clean, studio-style finish with lighting brought to location to suit corporate or board-level portraits. I aim to strike a balance between polished professionalism and approachable warmth so your images work across digital profiles, press, and marketing collateral. My background in editorial and documentary photography means I know how to tell a story with a single frame. That experience helps when capturing business portraits that feel honest and distinctive — images that reflect the personality and values of the person or team photographed. I also work with small teams and organisations to produce consistent portrait sets for websites and staff pages. Working together begins with a short conversation about what you need and how you want to look. On the day I’ll guide you through simple, stress-free directions and help you relax in front of the camera. After the session I carefully edit the selects and deliver a gallery of high-resolution images that are ready to use online or in print. If you’re looking for a specialist portrait photographer in Inverness who values natural connection and professional results, I’d be glad to talk through ideas and tailor a session to your needs. Drop me a message and let’s plan a portrait session that shows you at your best.