Capture the Extraordinary: ThistleFrame Studios

Welcome to ThistleFrame Studios, Edinburgh’s leading name in contemporary photography and visual arts. We specialize in transforming everyday moments and professional milestones into powerful visual stories, offering a comprehensive suite of event photography, commercial visuals, and creative storytelling for both print and digital. Experience our passion for framing the moments that matter.

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Event Photography That Stands Out

Preserve the atmosphere and emotion of your special occasions with ThistleFrame’s expert event photography. Our professional photographers capture timeless memories at weddings, corporate events, galas, and milestones, ensuring every critical moment is documented with artistry and authenticity.

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Wedding Photography

Timeless memories captured on your special day, from candid emotion to formal portraits.

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Corporate Events

Document key moments with polished event imagery for marketing and archives.

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Milestone Celebrations

Gatherings like anniversaries and retirement parties captured authentically.

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Striking Commercial and Product Photography

Showcase your brand, service, or product with commercial photography designed to convert viewers into clients. From head-turning product images to detailed business environment shots, we offer compelling visuals for marketing campaigns, catalogues, and online presence.

Professional product photography in studio

Brand-Focused Shots

We align with your identity to deliver images that reflect your brand’s values and goals.

Product Catalogue Excellence

High-resolution shots for e-commerce, print materials, and presentation decks.

Environmental Photography

Showcase your team, office, or workspace with lifestyle imagery conveying professionalism.

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Personalised Portrait Sessions

Our portrait sessions are tailored to suit individuals, families, professionals, and creatives, delivering authentic images that reflect personality and style. Whether in-studio or on-location, ThistleFrame Studios provides expert guidance and a relaxed environment to achieve results worth cherishing.

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Individual Portraits

Headshots, lifestyle, and artistic shoots that highlight personal character.

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Family Moments

Document your family's journey with candid and staged sessions.

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Professional Headshots

For portfolios, websites, and LinkedIn profiles that command attention.

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Expert Photo Editing and Retouching

Ensure your images are flawless with our comprehensive photo editing and retouching services. We apply both technical expertise and creative refinement to enhance every image, supporting photographers, brands, and individuals with high-quality digital finishing.

Color Correction

Professional retouching to balance exposure, skin tone, and color palette.

Post-Production Magic

Transform raw images into stunning visuals full of depth and drama.

Outsource Retouching

From clipping paths to complex compositing, we handle all your image needs with care.

Skilled digital retouching session

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Immersive Drone and Aerial Photography

Elevate perspectives with specialized drone and aerial photography. Perfect for real estate, events, or landscape campaigns, our certified drone operators create breathtaking overhead shots and cinematic footage, capturing unique viewpoints that transform your narrative.

Aerial drone photography of scenic landscape

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Pet and Animal Imagery

Capture the spirit of your beloved animals with our bespoke pet photography sessions. With patience, creativity, and a pet-friendly approach, we immortalize the personalities of pets in candid and studio settings, offering cherished keepsakes for pet lovers.

Happy dog in professional pet photography

Outdoor Canine Portraits

Natural settings to showcase your dog's personality and joy.

Home Studio Highlights

Intimate indoor sessions for shy or very small animals.

Family Pet Stories

Enthusiastic, expressive images that capture the bond between family and pets.

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Virtual Tours & 360° Experiences

Take your property or venue marketing to the next level with professional virtual tours and 360° photography. Our solutions are ideal for real estate, hotels, and businesses seeking interactive, remote engagement, enabling viewers to immerse themselves in your space from anywhere.

Interactive 360 tour for real estate

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Specialized Technical & Scientific Photography

Benefit from our expertise in technical, scientific, and forensic photography—areas requiring accuracy, precision, and confidentiality. Serving universities, healthcare providers, and legal professionals, we deliver specialist images that support research, documentation, and evidential needs.

Medical Research Imaging

Focused clinical photography under controlled lighting environments.

Forensic Documentation

Strict protocols followed to ensure detail accuracy for legal proceedings.

Academic Research Visuals

Precision capture for scientific journals, funding proposals, and reports.

High precision technical photography session

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Creative Social Media Content Creation

Boost your digital presence with tailor-made visual content for social media. We strategize, shoot, and edit engaging images and short-form videos for brands and influencers seeking to capture audience attention and spark online engagement.

Dynamic Instagram-ready content set

Content Calendars

Creative planning that aligns with your vision and seasonal trends.

Engagement Focused Imagery

Versatile visuals optimized for reels, stories, carousels, and branded posts.

Promotional Videos

Short-form content and teases to spark curiosity and audience interaction.

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Client Stories and Proven Results

Hear from our satisfied clients and discover the transformative impact of our photography. Explore genuine testimonials and detailed case studies that showcase how ThistleFrame Studios delivers results—building trust through creativity, reliability, and a personal approach.

"The professionalism and eye for detail made our wedding album an incredible keepsake."

- Sarah and James McKinnon

"Our product line now stands out thanks to the commercial success of these images."

- Emily Bell | Artisan Espresso

"We found the perfect blend of creativity and science in their editorial photography."

- Dr. Andrew Kerr | MedSci Research Group

"They rebranded our digital visuals beautifully through sustained social content,".

- Logan Ramsay | Urban Wellness Centre

"Highly recommend their event coverage for memorable occasions."

- Marie Sienna | Edinburgh Events Co.

"Instantly connecting with viewers through virtual tours saved us time and boosted appeal."

- Harper & Reed Estate Group

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About ThistleFrame Studios: Meet Our Artists

Get to know the dedicated team behind ThistleFrame Studios. Our photographers, editors, and creatives fuse technical mastery with a passion for storytelling, each bringing unique expertise to your visual projects. Based in Edinburgh, we serve Scotland and beyond with excellence and innovation.

Lead Photographer - Maria Hughes

Maria Hughes

Lead Photographer

Head of Creative Editing - Gavin Thomas

Gavin Thomas

Head Editor & Creative Director

Social Media Coordinator - Siobhan McInnes

Siobhan McInnes

Social Media & Visual Strategist

Product Photographer - Ali McGregor

Ali McGregor

Commercial & Product Lead

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Contact & Booking: Start Your Story

Ready to elevate your visuals? Book a session or request a custom quote from ThistleFrame Studios. Connect with us by phone, email, or the online form to start a conversation about your photography and media needs.

Studio Contact

Email: contact@thistleframe.co.uk
Phone: +44 131 555 7824
Address: 4502 Heather Lane, Suite 3B
City: Edinburgh, Scotland EH12 9FG

Business Hours

Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat–Sun: By appointment

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Terms and Conditions for ThistleFrame Studios

Welcome to ThistleFrame Studios. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our services, including Event Photography, Portrait Sessions, Commercial Photography, Photo Editing and Retouching, Visual Storytelling, and Print and Digital Media Production, whether accessed through our online platform, direct engagements, or any other means. By engaging with our services, you signify your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions in full. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not proceed with our services.

1. Services Offered

ThistleFrame Studios provides photography and visual arts services which include, but are not limited to:

2. Booking and Payments

All bookings for services are subject to availability and confirmation by ThistleFrame Studios. A non-refundable deposit may be required to secure your booking, with the balance due according to the agreed payment schedule for each service. Specific payment terms will be outlined in your service agreement or invoice.

3. Cancellations and Rescheduling

Cancellations or requests for rescheduling must be made in writing. The deposit is non-refundable. Rescheduling is subject to ThistleFrame Studios' availability and may incur an administrative fee. Specific cancellation policies, including any applicable fees or forfeiture of payments, will be detailed in your individual service agreement.

4. Copyright and Usage Rights

Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing, ThistleFrame Studios retains the full copyright to all images and visual content produced. Clients are granted a license to use the images for their intended purpose as specified in the service agreement.

5. Client Responsibilities

Clients are responsible for providing accurate information, clear objectives, and necessary access for the successful execution of services. For on-location shoots, clients must ensure the safety and suitability of the chosen location.

6. Deliverables and Turnaround Times

Deliverables and estimated turnaround times will be communicated and agreed upon during the booking process or outlined in the service agreement. While ThistleFrame Studios strives to meet all deadlines, unforeseen circumstances may cause delays, which will be communicated promptly.

7. Limitation of Liability

ThistleFrame Studios will exercise reasonable care and skill in performing its services. However, we shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or delay caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, accidents, equipment failure, or acts of third parties. Our total liability for any claim arising from our services shall not exceed the total amount paid by the client for the specific service.

8. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Information provided by clients will be used solely for the purpose of delivering our services and will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We do not share your personal information with third parties unless required for service delivery or by law.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland, United Kingdom. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland.

10. Amendments to Terms

ThistleFrame Studios reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on our online platform, and your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

ThistleFrame Studios
4502 Heather Lane
Suite 3B
Edinburgh, Scotland
EH12 9FG
United Kingdom