Photography Workshops in the Scottish Highlands
We offer bespoke landscape photography workshops and tuition throughout Torridon and Wester Ross. Whether you’re a new photographer looking to learn the basics of landscape photography, a keen enthusiast looking for tips on composition, or an experienced photographer looking for a local guide to show you the best locations for landscape photography in the Scottish highlands, contact us to find out more about our tailored 1-2-1 and small group workshops. We can also provide workshops further north in Assynt and Sutherland.
In addition to our in-person workshops, we also offer online 1-2-1 workshops via Skype or Zoom.
Landscape Photography Workshops in Torridon and Wester Ross
Our half day workshops last 4 hours and can be arranged to coincide with either sunrise or sunset. We run workshops throughout Wester Ross and Ross-Shire, including Torridon, Loch Maree, Applecross, and the Coulin Forest. We will arrange to meet you at a location chosen specifically to make the best use of the weather conditions on the day, or alternatively we can meet you at a location of your choice.
Half day 1-2-1 workshop: £120
Half day small group workshop (2-4 people) - £70 per person
What to expect from our photography workshops
Before your workshop we will contact you to discuss your current level of photography and determine what you would like to achieve from the workshop. We will then decide on a location based on the weather forecast for sunrise or sunset, or alternatively we can arrange to meet at a preferred location of your choice.
Fitness
Our workshops usually require a moderate degree of fitness and mobility but we can tailor the workshop to account for your own preference. You may be required to walk a short distance on rough terrain to reach some of the best photography locations in Torridon, however many locations can be accessed directly from the roadside.
Clothing
The weather in Northwest Scotland can be unpredictable! You will need to bring suitable clothing including warm layers, waterproofs and suitable footwear for hiking. If you are booking a workshop in the summer, we would also suggest a midge net and some insect repellent!
Food
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide food or drink on our half-day workshops. We suggest that you bring some water, snacks, and a flask with a hot drink if it is going to be cold.
Equipment
We assume that all workshop participants wish to bring their own photography equipment, however we do have some equipment that can be borrowed if needed. Please let us know of this in advance. We recommend that you bring at least the following:
Camera – ideally a DSLR or mirrorless digital camera
Lenses – If you can, both a wide angle and telephoto lens but don’t worry if you can only bring one lens. If you use Canon cameras with an EF mount, we do have some lenses we can lend to you.
Tripod
ND and Polariser filters (we have filters that you can use if needed)
Topics we can cover on workshops (depending on your needs):
We want you to obtain the most from your workshop so will discuss any specific topics you would like us to cover with you beforehand. Below are some examples of things we can cover:
Camera settings for landscape photography
Image composition
Making the most of natural light
Location choice, planning and scouting
Using ND, graduated and polarising filters
Shooting in manual mode
Focussing and depth of field
Exposure bracketing and focus stacking
Long exposure photography
Developing your photographic style
Post-processing (see below)
Post-processing
If you have booked an in-person workshop with us, we can offer an additional one-hour online post-processing tutorial for £25 following your workshop where we can review your images with you in Adobe Lightroom and/or Adobe Photoshop. We can provide advice on techniques such as the use of sliders and filters in lightroom, luminosity masks, and exposure blending and show you how to process your RAW files in a way that best presents them in a natural and realistic way.
Online 1-2-1 tutorials
In addition to our in-person workshops, we can provide one-hour online workshops via Skype or Zoom. During these sessions we are happy to discuss any aspect of photography where you may require some assistance and we provide tuition on post-processing techniques using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. We can provide critique on your images, advice on putting together a portfolio, help you to develop your own style of photography or provide advice on composition. If you would be interested in arranging an online workshop with us, please complete the form below:
Online 1-2-1 workshop: £40 per hour
