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COUPLES & ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY IN EDINBURGH
A couples session doesn’t need to feel like a production, and you don’t need to know how to pose.
It’s really just an excuse to take an hour or two out of your week, go for a walk somewhere quiet or meaningful to you, and hang out while I take photos.
My job is simply to give you room to be yourselves so the images feel natural rather than forced.
Love Prevails
THE EXPERIENCE
By creating a seamless, effortless environment, you’re left free to simply be present with one another.
The result is an elevated, timeless collection of images, a blend of documentary intimacy and editorial design that captures your romance in its purest form.
You are here because you meet
love of your life
THE PROCESS
Memories of a Lifetime Starting from £425
+ Choose Your Session
Select either the quick 60-minute The Proposal or the 120-minute The Chapter to suit your style and schedule.
+ Select Your Date & Reserve
Select your ideal date and light window, sign the quick online contract, and pay your retainer to instantly lock in your date.
+ Location & Styling Guide
Receive a bespoke Edinburgh location guide with recommended backdrops, outfit suggestions for textured light, and for proposals a secret GPS map, target window, and code signal.
+ Online Slideshow
We’ll meet on location for a relaxed walk through historic streets or, for proposals, I’ll capture the covert "Yes!" from a discreet distance before we transition into a candid celebratory portrait walk.
+ Artistic High-End Editing
Receive 3–5 next-day sneak peeks to share the big news immediately, followed by your full hand-edited gallery delivered within 7 days.
+ Online Gallery
Download your high-resolution digital files directly from a private online gallery, with options to order archival fine art prints or custom engagement albums.
Whether you’re planning a surprise proposal in Ednburgh or marking a special chapter together, I offer two main surprise proposal photography experiences: The Proposal and The Chapter.
To fit seamlessly into your time in Edinburgh—or further across Scotland both experiences are available as either a focused First Edition (1 hour, 1 location) or a broader Full Edition (2 hours, 2 locations).
The Proposal: Designed specifically to capture the quiet anticipation and genuine reaction of a surprise proposal, giving you space to celebrate the moment fully.
The Chapter: Created for couples wanting to document their story, an anniversary, or simply a relaxed afternoon exploring the city together
EDINBURGH SURPRISE PROPOSAL
Soft, romantic, and beautifully relaxed, Stockbridge provides an elegant backdrop for effortless portraits. From the charming mews of Circus Lane to the picturesque greenery and historic architecture along the Water of Leith.
Perfect for: Engaged couples seeking an editorial, quiet-luxury vibe; young families needing a flat, easy walking route; anyone who prefers soft, relaxed, street-level scenery.
Locations: Circus Lane, Dean Village, Quiet River & Garden Corners.
For wide open skies, golden light, and sweeping views without leaving the city. Set between the textured, wild hills of Holyrood Park and the elevated vistas of Calton Hill, this session is all about movement, dramatic wind-swept landscapes, and capturing you naturally against Scotland’s raw, outdoor beauty.
Perfect for: Adventurous couples wanting cinematic movement and wind-swept landscapes; families with lively kids who need space to run around; anyone wanting open nature without leaving central Edinburgh.
Locations: Holyrood Park, Arthur’s Seat Surroundings, Calton Hill, St Margaret's Loch.
Locations: Victoria Street, The Vennel Steps, The Writers’ Museum Courtyard, Quiet Hidden Closes off the Royal Mile.
Think quiet cobblestone closes, textured stone archways, and moody, candid moments set against historic Edinburgh. We’ll skip the crowded tourist spots and focus on timeless, filmic backdrops like The Vennel Steps and the hidden courtyards off the Royal Mile perfect for effortless, atmospheric portraits with a touched-by-history feel.
Perfect for: Couples wanting dramatic, romantic portraits; visitors looking for iconic Edinburgh views; local families after a timeless, historic backdrop.
The Proposal
1 hour & 1 location
Up to one hour/one location shoot
Consistent communication leading up to proposal
Approximately 30-40 edited images
Beautiful online gallery hosted for one year
Print release
Next day sneak peek (10 images)
The Chapter
2 hour & 2 location
Up to two hour/two location shoot
Approximately 60-70 edited images
Beautiful online gallery hosted for one year
Print release
All transport between locations
Next day sneak peek (15 images)
THE PACKAGES
Memories of a Lifetime Starting from £425
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" Working with Lana was an absolute joy from start to finish. She has a calm, professional presence that makes you feel comfortable and natural. Our photos perfectly reflect the intimacy and emotion of our day, with a timeless, cinematic quality. Every shot tells a story, and we’ll treasure them forever. Lana is truly an incredible photographer."
SAM & COBY
TWO SOULS,
One story
No story is one and the same. Yours will be finessed to share your unique journey.
