R.S. McLaren Photography

08/09/2026

04/09/2026

1 sleep to go until The Gauntlet Aberdeen!
📍 The Gauntlet , Glasgow 2026
📸 Sony A7CII + Tamron 17-28mm f2.8

29/08/2026

Pleasure to be invited along for the big celebrations!

18/08/2026

Well, it’s nearly time for school to start, which also means it’s nearly time for the dancing season to begin!
And for us, this year is a little bit special as it’ll be Hannah’s first year in a competition team.
I won’t lie, I wasn’t completely convinced at first. At 4½, she’s still so young, but after seeing just how much she loved performing at the shows in June, I knew we had to let her give it a go!
I’ve got a feeling we’re in for a very exciting year…
💃 ccsd_dancestudios
📸 Sony A7IV & Sony A7CII + Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 & Tamron 70-180mm f2.8

17/08/2026

A wee throwback from the archives to freshen up the grid.
It’s funny how different types of shoots seem to come in batches, and it’s been a wee while since I’ve done a gym shoot like this.
Rachel was such a natural in front of the camera, which made this one a lot of fun to shoot.
I really love how these turned out, and looking back through some of the older shoots has definitely reminded me how much I enjoy this style of photography.
Might be time to get another gym shoot in the diary!
💪 Dempsey’s Adventures
📍 Ｍｉｓｓｉｏｎ: ＦＩＴ Ｇｙｍ
📸 Sony A7IV + Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 & Tamron 17-28mm f2.8

15/08/2026

This was such a fun shoot the other day, and there are so many great photos still to share, but this is probably my favourite from the day.
No, it isn't framed perfectly. Yep, I've chopped part of poor Eilidh out, But honestly… I just love it!
Sometimes the photos that aren't quite "perfect" are the ones that capture the moment best.
📍 Ayrshire 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
📸 Sony A7IV + Tamron 50-400mm f5.6-6.3

14/08/2026

Can't believe there's only 3 weeks until The Gauntlet Aberdeen!
💪 Natalie Mackinnon
📍 The Gauntlet , Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
📸 Sony A7CII + Tamron 28-75mm f2.8

12/08/2026

It’s been a wee while since I last did an individual dancer shoot, but I absolutely love doing these!
They often start out a little nervous, but by the end it’s brilliant to see that confidence grow as they realise just what they can do.
And something I never really set out for these shoots to be is an analytical tool, but I absolutely love seeing the dancers and their parents discussing form, posture and technique throughout the shoot.
It ends up becoming so much more than just a confidence boost, it’s a chance to see, analyse and celebrate everything they’re capable of.
💃 Emma ( ccsd_dancestudios )
📍 Ardrossan South Beach
📸 Sony A7IV + Tamron 28-75mm f2.8

10/08/2026

Colour or black & white? 🤔
A wee change of direction for this shoot…
I've worked with Suzi a couple of times now, usually shooting her on the ice and showing off her own Frozen Couture training wear in action.
This weekend we decided to try something a little different and take things off the ice for a proper portrait shoot.
And I think the results speak for themselves!
I really love how much of Suzi's personality shines through in these, from the dramatic shots to the big smiles.
Thanks as always, Suzi, for trusting me to try something a wee bit different!
⛸️ Suzi Murray🐯❤️‍🔥 ( Magnum Figure Skating Club , Rob & Kirsten Murray )
📍 Auchenharvie Leisure Centre ( KA Leisure )
📸 Sony A7IV + Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 & Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 + Godox V860II

08/08/2026

Magnum Open Day 2!
You don't have to be a skater to get in front of the camera!
This wee one was there cheering everyone on, and was quite possibly the cutest little supporter there!
A huge thank you to all the parents for giving me permission to photograph and share these images. It’s genuinely appreciated.
📍 Magnum Figure Skating Club , Auchenharvie Leisure Centre ( KA Leisure )
📸 Sony A7IV + Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 + Godox V860II