scotland Dec 2018

Established 13 years ago from Scotland, LS Productions has grown to become the UK’s largest stills and film service production company. The team of 25+ production and location experts - based out of Edinburgh, Manchester and London - pride themselves on providing exceptional service that goes beyond clients' expectations.

2018 has seen Elle on the Isle of Skye, Stella McCartney on a Scottish peninsula, Mango exploring Edinburgh’s landmarks with international influencers, US Vogue bringing high fashion ‘Clash of the Tartans’ to the Highlands and more.

No two clients' needs are the same and so LS Productions keeps flexibility and collaboration at the core of the pitch and shoot process. The team provides a fully tailored service, including budgeting, location sourcing and management; securing the best cast and crew of anything from 10 to 100s; booking all kit from a Russian Arm to the latest camera equipment; and behind-the-scenes filming on both stills and film shoots.

“Send us your brief and we’ll make it happen!”

Recent clients include Aerie, Anthropologie, Boden, British Vogue, Burberry, Ford, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, H&M, Samsung, Stella McCartney, Mango, Mazda, Veja and US Vogue.

"Och Aye the noo, Hoots mon, Haud yer whist, Slàinte. A unique language for a unique country, with amazing and unique locations. Filming Scotland is waiting to take you on an awe-inspring production trip for your next project.

Clients who have taken this dànachd with us include Porsche, Chanel, Toyota, Stella Artois, Adidas Taylormade, Mercedes, Jaguar, Haig Whisky, Sky Sports and many more, as well as Starz and Sony Studios for 'Outlander' seasons 1-4.

With our own studio space at Ranch Studio Scotland in Edinburgh, we are a one-stop-shop for all sizes of stills and commercial shoots... chì mi thu a dh 'aithghearr!"

Amelia & Co. is a service production company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, specialising in producing photo shoots for the fashion and advertising industries.

The company was established in 2017 by Amelia Jacobsen, who over the last seven years has produced for some of the world’s leading fashion houses to make Scotland the backdrop for their iconic collections.

"We know Scotland well, very well – from the picture-postcard scenery that the country is renowned for to the more obscure locations, we offer an extensive list of shoot-friendly spots."

Amelia & Co. has worked with the BBC, M&C Saatchi, Diageo, Fracomina, Promod and more. They have scouted locations for films such as 'Trainspotting 2', 'Phantom Thread' and 'Paddington 2', as well as TV commercials and numerous fashion and advertising shoots.

With over 20 years of experience within the industry, Michelle Methven Productions offers bespoke service production and location services to fashion and advertising clients from around the globe.

From the initial brief, Michelle tailors each production to the client’s needs – offering full budget management, scouting and locations, experienced local crew, equipment hire, accommodation, transport, catering, props and casting.

With an unrivalled knowledge of Scotland, Michelle’s experience is second to none, making each production a professional, enjoyable and smooth time for visiting crew.

Michelle has worked with the likes of Chanel, M&S, Barbour, Boden, H&M, Sport2000, TK Maxx, Bon Prix, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Jan Vanderstorm, Anthropologie and Toast, to name a few.

"Don’t hesitate to get in touch about your next production!"

Jo Hanley is one of Scotland’s most sought after photographers, producing portrait and advertising images throughout the UK and the EU. Dividing her professional time between London and Edinburgh, Jo has long established herself as one of the the industry’s quiet achievers.

Jo is about to start work on a national campaign for Tennent’s Larger in Glasgow, after which she is producing lifestyle images in London for Apple before returning to Edinburgh to wade through a mountain of admin and post-production before breaking (down) for Christmas.

Other recent clients include Volvo, Diageo, BT and Amazon among others. Take a look at her website for examples, updates and availability.

Wes Kingston is a commercial photographer with a documentary storytelling background, into which he incorporates environmental portraiture.

His style of photography lends itself well to portraying a brand image whilst telling a story at the same time.

He believes that strong, emotive portraits - real people in their environments - can help better communicate between companies, brands and their client base on a more personal and relatable level.

Wes was born in South Africa and has since lived and worked around the world chasing the snow until he decided to make his passion for photography his profession. He is now based in Glasgow, Scotland.

Crew Scotland represents talented and experienced crew members, individually selected for their skills.

"We understand that skill, experience and work ethic is everything in this industry. We want to encourage and promote the great talent that Scotland holds as well as supporting our rising stars.

We provide a live online availability booking system for clients who can reach our crew and book based on rates, experience and availability. We can provide a whole team from photographer, director to make-up artist.

We have been providing crew and locations for Pulse Films, Armoury London, Greenroom Films, Plum Films, The Original Fit Factory, Crew 4 U and many more."

The Miss Jones Agency is based in London but started in Scotland, and consequently represents more Scottish-based image makers than any other UK agent, covering a wide range of genres.

• David Eustace is an award-winning portraiture photographer and director, considered to be one of Scotland’s leading creative talents.
• Richard Mountney serves up an array of clever liquid and drinks images, working recently with many globally known whisky and drinks brands.
• Victor Albrow offers his magical eye to still life and portraiture and worked this year with MasterCard and the Royal and Ancient.
• Euan Myles has an impressive list of award wins this year, including Prix de la Photographie, Paris and Portrait of Britain, whilst also collaborating with RBS and The Scottish Government on recent advertising campaigns.

“Ranch Studio Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest photography and commercial shooting spaces ideal for commercials, music promos, photography shoots, online content, castings or just to hang out in for fun.

Operated by seasoned industry professionals, we understand all production needs and have designed a space with this in mind. In addition to the space we can supply all additional production needs including crew, kit, logistics and more.

We also supply really delicious baked goods."

The Lodge on Loch Goil is a restaurant and inn (as well as an exclusive-use venue) nestled between the shores of Loch Goil and a majestic backdrop of mountain scenery.

This Victorian private country house built in 1864 is one of the finest 5-star venues in Scotland. The Lodge boasts seven luxuriously decorated bedrooms in the main building, and another in the lochside summerhouse.

The Lodge on Loch Goil is just over an hour’s drive from Glasgow, but can just as easily be reached by train or boat. The famously scenic West Highland train line stops in Arrochar and Tarbet, where a driver to pick you up for the short journey to Loch Goil. The newly reopened Caledonian Sleeper service now connects this line with London, allowing guests to arrive refreshed and ready to go.

The Lodge on Loch Goil has two moorings for yacht and boat-owners. Just over 16 Nautical miles from Kip Marina, you can choose to stay at The Lodge overnight or book afternoon tea, lunch or dinner as a non-resident (pre-booking required).

"Step into Tigerlily and discover Edinburgh’s most talked-about boutique hotel, bar and restaurant. Stylish? Absolutely. But we’ve been here long enough to know that good looks will only get you so far in life. Amidst pink hues, mirrored walls and chandeliers lie 33 bedrooms that effortlessly blend contemporary design with original features of our Georgian building."

Tigerlily is also home to a buzzing bar and restaurant, open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Their infamous cocktail menu with over 150 mouth-watering concoctions sits alongside their seasonal menus, whilst come Friday and Saturday night Tigerlilly turns into one of the liveliest venues in the Capital.