About / Contact
I'm a freelance photographer based in Edinburgh, Scotland with a focus on immigration, environmental issues, women, and human rights. In long-form photojournalism and portraiture, I prioritize collaborating with those I photograph. My approach places a high value on informed consent, using sensitivity to create empathetic visuals. I am a member of Women Photograph and my work appears in various regional and national publications including The Washington Post, CNN, and The Philadelphia Inquirer, as well as local and international non-profits. Please reach out if you'd like to collaborate or discuss a project!
Based in Edinburgh, Scotland and able to travel for assignments throughout the UK and Europe.
CONTACT:
emilynwhitney@gmail.com
+44 7353174387
@emilywhitney.photo
CLIENTS:
CNN
NBC News
The Washington Post
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Politico
The Intercept
The Nation
Main Line Today
WHYY
Fig Industries
OPPORTUNITIES & AWARDS:
2025: Editorial Photography Workshop led by Danielle Scruggs
2025: International Photography Awards: Honorable Mention
2025: Northern Short Course Contest: Portrait—Honorable Mention
2025: Social Documentary Network Portfolio Review
2025: NPPA Mentorship
2024: Eddie Adams Workshop XXXVII
2024: Social Documentary Network: Reviewers Choice Award
2024: Social Documentary Network Portfolio Review
2023-2024: Tacet Eye Workshop
2023: 75th Missouri Photo Workshop, Sedalia, MO
2022: SDN Photojournalism Class taught by Amber Bracken
2022: Photo Business Workshop; Daniella Zalcman, Natalie Keyssar
2021: SDN Photojournalism Class taught by Ed Kashi
2021: Mentorship with Hannah Yoon
2020-2025: Second Photographer for Tessa Marie Images