Woman with red hair running through graveyard, Scotland, moody and witchy vibes

The Girl Behind the Lens

Headshot of photographer Natalie Whelan, hold sword, castle in background, Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland, Skye

Hello, I’m Natalie, a creative fantasy and storytelling photographer based in Edinburgh, Scotland. I create cinematic, fantasy-inspired photography for people who want more than just beautiful images, they want to step into their favourite stories and see themselves as art.


Photography has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Stories have always been my greatest inspiration, from films and books to games and imagined worlds. Before becoming a full-time photographer, I worked as a graphic designer in film and television, creating graphic props and set pieces for fictional worlds. That background now shapes everything I do behind the camera.


When I’m not photographing fantasy worlds and love stories, you’ll usually find me exploring nature and hidden corners of Scotland, thrift shopping, discovering cosy cafés and arty shops or getting lost in a good book or immersive game. I’m always dreaming about my next adventure.