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Feel-good photography with you at its heart.


Producing images which shine a light on what is great about you - as a person, as a family or as a business.


Bringing moments to life with photography that blends creativity, technical skill and a genuine passion for storytelling.


Because a photograph is more than just a nice picture - it's a moment, a memory, a feeling frozen in time.

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Commercial


edinburgh, queens hall, band, gig, music event


Events


family portrait at crammond, edinburgh


Family

wedding collage at brig-o-doon hotel, scotland


Weddings

Through my photography, I aim to see people as they truly are and reflect that back to them in the most beautiful way.


Whether it's a look between two people in love, the pride of a business owner following their passion, or the eruption of laughter when someone loses all sense of formality... it's a pleasure to capture it all.


Strike a pose, or let me find those natural little moments and expressions that capture what you want to convey. Either way, I make every session enjoyable while delivering high‑quality images you’ll be proud to share and cherish.


Book your session today and let's create images you'll love for a lifetime.


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About me

derek lamb photographer edinburgh scotland  at the beach

I'm Derek - professional photographer and all-round people person.


Throughout my life, the connections I've made, both personally and professionally, have meant the most. Getting the best out of those around me has always reaped rewards.


For a number of years, I helped small start-up companies to grow and flourish. I travelled the globe and met people from many cultures and backgrounds, all of whom brought ideas and inspiration.


Now I'm combining my talent for photography with my passion for helping people feel seen, confident and proud of who they are.


From my years in business, I know the importance of corporate identity and how to represent a brand. As a husband, a father and a soon-to-be grandad, I know the joy of capturing those special moments.


Get in touch and let's make your vision a reality.




Recommendations

Derek made the photo takes during our wedding day so relaxed and the pictures are wonderful, natural and fun


5* recommendation


Nicola 

Thank you to the terrific Derek Lamb , launching a hashtag#photography business and helping me with a profile pic update!

And one that’s slightly more contemporary too.

Much as I would love to cling on to the one of a ten years’ younger me, it felt like time for an update. 🤣

I can highly recommend Derek for his expertise and relaxed, friendly style.


Claire Munro

Family photographs can be quite stressful - the kids aren't listening, or it feels too artificial, or a hundred other things.

But Derek found a great location and put the children at ease right away, so the photoshoot seemed like a fun and natural process.

We are very happy with the family  pictures we got as a result.


HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!


Keith

If you’re looking for a new professional headshot/profile pic or an event you’d like photographed, I highly recommend Derek


Julie

Our wedding was relaxed and intimate. We wanted our pictures to reflect that and  Derek understood our vision exactly.  The photo album he produced for us is a treasure.


HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!


Dara


Getting family photos done is never easy, but Derek made the whole experience effortless and fun, even winning the kids over with footy jokes to get those big crocodile smiles. 

The memories he captured are truly priceless, and we are so grateful to have such special, high quality photos.


COULDN'T RECOMMEND MORE!


Laura

We had such a wonderful experience working with Derek. He was incredibly patient and engaging with our toddler, making the whole situation fun and relaxed. He managed to capture our son's personality perfectly - smiles, giggles. All of the photographs turned out beautifully and we'll treasure them forever.

Can't recommend Derek enough to anyone with little ones.


HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!


James

Derek is personable, professional and fun to work with. He's so relaxed in what he does that everyone soon forgets their fears of being infront of the camera! We engaged Derek for an SME "corporate" photoshoot as part of implementing a new marketing strategy. He quickly grasped the business and what we were trying to achieve, and we now have our first portfolio of professional quality images to promote the business. I would highly recommend working with Derek and will happily do so again.


Janet Milne

First class, he was brilliant, I had my dog with me and Otis loved Derek - not often he takes to people, Derek captured exactly the theme I wanted, highly recommend him and will be using him again.


Yvonne Miller

A consummate professional, Derek discusses every aspect of what you need and delivers on that. Plus, if you are as camera-shy as me, he does an excellent job of putting you at ease through the process. Most importantly, his photos are very, very good. Not just technically but in the way they capture the moment. I can't recommend him enough


Gavin McCutcheon

The pictures are gorgeous! The whole experience was lovely. You made it very easy and enjoyable. You were great with the kids, they had so much fun. We would love to do this all over again and more than happy to recommmend you. You have captured the kids personalities so well! 


Danielle


Edinburgh, Scotland

+44 7835351452