Can you tell us a little bit about yourself.

My Name is Scott Rankin, I am a 28 year old freelance photographer originally from Bo’ness, I moved through to Edinburgh last September to finish a course in interactive design. I’ve been shooting on and off for the lat 7 or 8 years, but only really started to take it seriously in the last 3 or 4. I do a lot of behind the scenes stills for film and TV but in my free time I like to get in to the car and drive to new places with my girlfriend Ailsa snapping along the way.

What inspired you to first pick up a camera?

I’ve always been a visual learner, so its one of the few things I understood pretty quickly. When I eventually bought a camera this meant I progressed at a good enough pace that I never got discouraged and quit. I eventually met a guy called Porter McKnight who really showed me another side of photography. He introduced me to Instagram and editing tools like Lightroom and thats where I realised its potential. I was able to look at photographs from all over the world on a daily basis, seeing new, creative ways people were using their cameras and how accessible it was. From then on I was hooked.

What subjects are you most drawn to?

Over all I’m drawn to a more minimal style, I like to have as little in the frame as possible but still try to tell a story. I like tiny details just as much as I like wide landscape and architecture shots, everything excites me and I’m on the path to try and learn it all!

What is your favourite gear you’re using at the moment?

I recently just picked up a Canon 5d Mk II and 24 - 105 L lens. Its my first full frame camera and L lens, so the upgrade has been incredible. I’m really enjoying using my 70 - 300 lens, being able to zoom in so close means I can pick out little details from far away and fill the frame.

Can you list a few of your favourite creative  resources (magazines, blogs, Instagram, etc.)

Without a doubt my most loved creative resource it Instagram. Here are a few of my favourite Instagram accounts that keep me interested and on my toes in equal measure.

checkn2cash: Jason posts incredible minimal shots of his life in Mississippi, using the seemingly mundane to create beautiful photographs. The architecture of shopping malls and warehouses feature heavily. Signage typography, and primary colours contrast with large industrial concrete facades to create simple, compositions that will make you look at everything differently.

Ailsa.gram: I travel everywhere with Ailsa, seeing how she views the same places always makes me reevaluate how I look at things. Her feed is full of beautiful landscape shots where layered mountains fade into mist, and dew covered fern leaves glint in the early morning sun. Subtle, light and airy colours give her photos the feel of a crisp October morning.

Dantom: As a San Fransisco native, it’s no surprise that fog and beautiful light feature heavily. He posts photos of rolling hills blanketed in low morning cloud and snow capped mountains reflecting in mirror like lakes. A feed that will make you want to leave the house and never come back. Looking at his photos makes you realise the power of getting up early for photos.

Ahmad_abi: Fun and colour are the main ingredients of this physicians Instagram account. Quirky portraits mixed with bright, minimal compositions makes for a feed that is never dull! Truly the happiest feed on Instagram, bursting with personality and creativity! 

Discover Scott’s work here and keep up with him on instagram.