Layered mountain ridges in morning haze with red heather in the foreground

Quiet light,
honest frames.

Landscape and portrait photography made slowly, on foot and on film when it matters.

Based in Edinburgh

Available across the UK and Europe

The approach

I photograph places and people the same way: I wait, I listen, and I let the picture arrive. No forced poses, no borrowed skies. Just the real thing, framed with care.

11Years behind the camera
340Portrait sessions
23Countries walked

Selected work

Recent frames

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Snow capped mountains glowing at dusk

Featured series

High Country

Five winters following the last light over the Alps. Now available as a limited run of archival prints, signed and numbered.

See the series

Sessions & commissions

Every session includes a planning call, location scouting, and a hand-edited online gallery delivered within three weeks.

Portrait

Individual

For artists, founders and anyone who wants a true picture of themselves.

$450from

  • 90 minutes, one location
  • 25 edited images
  • Online gallery and print release
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Most booked

Couples & families

Unhurried sessions outdoors, timed for the best light of the day.

$750from

  • Half day, up to two locations
  • 60 edited images
  • Fine art print of your choice
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Commercial

Editorial & brand

Landscape and people work for publications, hotels and outdoor brands.

$1,800per day

  • Creative brief and shot list
  • Licensing for web and print
  • Travel quoted separately
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Portrait of the photographer by a tall window

About

Hello, I'm Ines.

I grew up on the east coast of Scotland, where the weather changes every ten minutes and you learn to be patient. That patience is still the most important tool in my bag.

My work has appeared in magazines and on gallery walls, but my favourite pictures are the ones people hang at home. I take on a small number of sessions each month so every one gets my full attention.

Ines Calder

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She made us forget the camera was there. The photographs feel like us on a very good day, which is exactly what we hoped for.

Hannah & RuiCouples session, Isle of Skye

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Tell me a little about what you have in mind. I reply to every message within two working days.

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