The Highlander Studios

The Highlander Studios is a specialist portrait studio in Kilmarnock, GB, led by nationally certified photographer Charles R. Lawson, CPP. Focused on portraiture as a craft, Charles combines an artist’s eye with decades of experience to create professional portraits, senior sessions, family images and business headshots that stand the test of time. Why choose The Highlander Studios? Charles is a credentialed, award-winning image-maker who treats each portrait as a piece of photographic art. He emphasizes the physical print as the lasting record of a life—rather than a file on a hard drive—so every session is designed with heirloom-quality output in mind. With master printmaking performed in-house, clients receive artist-designed prints, museum-grade canvases and handcrafted albums that preserve memories for generations. What makes the approach special is a blend of traditional photographic values and a relaxed, modern studio experience. Influenced by classic photographers and a long career shooting diverse subjects, Charles aims to capture the “decisive moment” in a portrait: an authentic expression, an honest glance, a true connection. Sessions are tailored to the individual—whether a corporate headshot for LinkedIn, an energetic senior portrait on-location, or a multi-generation family portrait in the studio or at a meaningful local setting. How we work: The process begins with a personal consultation to understand your goals, style preferences and where your portraits will live—on the wall, in an album, or online. During the shoot Charles creates a calm, conversational atmosphere to help even camera-shy clients relax. Expert lighting, carefully chosen backgrounds, and thoughtful direction bring out natural expressions. After the session, images are refined and color-corrected, and the studio guides clients through selecting finished prints and presentation options so every portrait becomes a lasting piece of art. While portraiture is the core specialty, The Highlander Studios also offers professional business portraits and headshots for executives and professionals seeking polished images for websites and LinkedIn. Based in Kilmarnock and serving the surrounding region, the studio’s mission remains the same: to capture genuine likenesses and deliver beautiful, tangible photographs you’ll be proud to display.