One of the things I love most about Edinburgh is how quickly the historic city gives way to wild, open landscape. Walk from the Royal Mile past Holyrood Palace and within minutes you can find yourself surrounded by the dramatic scenery of Holyrood Park, with Salisbury Crags rising above the city and Arthur's Seat in the distance.

It's one of my favourite parts of Edinburgh for couple photography. You don't need to climb all the way to the top to find beautiful views either. The paths, long grasses, rocky landscape and open spaces around Salisbury Crags offer plenty of variety, with the Edinburgh skyline appearing in the background as you explore.

For this pre-wedding couple session, we simply went for a walk and let the landscape do the rest. There was no need for anything formal or overly posed. We explored the hillside, stopped when the light or scenery caught my eye, and created a collection of relaxed photographs along the way.

That's exactly what I enjoy about outdoor couple sessions. They feel less like a photo shoot and more like a little adventure together. Walking gives you something natural to do, while the wind, changing light and Edinburgh landscape bring movement and atmosphere to the photographs.

Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags are particularly beautiful for couples who love being outdoors and want photographs that combine Edinburgh with a slightly wilder Scottish feel. Depending on the weather, the same location can look completely different – bright and expansive on a clear day, or wonderfully atmospheric when the clouds and mist roll in.

This session was also a lovely opportunity for us to spend some time together before the wedding day. These two later celebrated their wedding at the magnificent Mansfield Traquair in Edinburgh.

If you're planning a pre-wedding, engagement or couple photo session in Edinburgh, Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags offer one of the best combinations of dramatic scenery, city views and open space – all right in the heart of Edinburgh - SAY HELLO