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Emilia Barclay

Growing up in rural Scotland, the landscape has always shaped the way I see the world. Time spent outdoors continues to influence every photograph I make, from the light I look for to the stories I’m drawn to tell.

I create images that feel natural, honest and grounded in their surroundings. Whether I’m photographing a brand, an editorial commission or people in the landscape, I’m interested in creating images where people and place feel intrinsically connected. I believe the strongest photographs capture what it feels like to be there.

Working across commercial, editorial and lifestyle photography, I collaborate with brands, publications and individuals who value thoughtful design, craftsmanship and a genuine connection to the natural world.

2025

Shortlisted for the Portrait of Britain, British Journal of Photography
FASHION, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography
PORTRAIT, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography

2023

LANDSCAPE, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography
WOMEN IN PHOTOGRAPHY, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography
COLOUR, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography