Fabulous week up in Harris and Lewis, Dean knows all the locations you have wanted to photograph and knows the best times to get the great shots!😍📷

Very absorbing week exploring the north of Ireland with a wide variety of locations across the Antrim Coast and into Donegal. The weather did its best to challenge the photographers but give great opportunities for dramatic and moody shots. As ever Dean and Sally’s hospitality was first rate and the tour group great company

A Wonderful Day of Landscape Photography in Torridon with Dean Allan – Highly Recommended! I spent a wonderful day recently with Dean on a one-to-one photography workshop in the breathtaking Torridon area of the Scottish Highlands. Having been away from photography for several years, Dean's guidance and expertise helped me to familiarise myself with my camera again and, most importantly, gave me the confidence and enthusiasm to get back out and enjoy landscape photography. The day was exceptionally well organised. Dean collected me from my accommodation at 8am and returned me at 6.30pm, ensuring we made the absolute most of our time together. We travelled extensively around the Torridon area, from Loch Maree right across to Lower Diabeg, visiting some truly spectacular locations along the way. Throughout the day, Dean provided excellent individual tuition, particularly on composition and how to approach different landscapes to create more interesting, moody and dynamic photographs and encouraged me to wait for magical light to punctuate the scene. His guidance was clear, patient and encouraging, and he tailored his advice to my experience and ability. Among the highlights were photographing beautiful lone Scots pine trees, a traditional Highland fishing bothy as well as the incredible vast and rugged landscapes. Dean has a wonderful eye for composition and an excellent understanding of the landscape, knowing exactly where to find those special photographic opportunities. What made the experience particularly enjoyable was that Dean is not only an excellent photography tutor but also a superb local guide. His extensive knowledge of Torridon, its scenery and lesser-known locations added another dimension to the day. I came away having learned a great deal, with photographs I was delighted with and, perhaps most importantly, a renewed enthusiasm for landscape photography. I would wholeheartedly recommend a one-to-one photography workshop with Dean Allan Photography. A thoroughly enjoyable, inspiring and memorable day. Thank you, Dean!

I’ve just completed Dean’s Northern Ireland and Donegal workshop. It was an outstanding experience, tailored to each individual’s skill level and goals. Dean took us to breathtaking locations and provided guidance on how best to photograph them. We had ample time to venture out on our own to practice skills we learned and to experiment. Dean’s wife Sally provided us with delicious meals. This was my third workshop with Dean, and I have seen significant improvement in my photography after each one. I will definitely attend others in the future.

I had a great 1-2-1 day with Dean. The itinerary took us to a wonderful variety of locations - castle, lochan, woodland - offering both big vista and close-up opportunities. Dean was generous with his advice and guidance, sharing his own approaches and providing valuable feedback on mine throughout the day, so I came away with plenty of ideas to take forward.

We enjoyed the photo tour with Dean Allen. He is an outstanding photographer with unique view of Scotland landscape spots.

The benefit of a Dean Allan workshop is I can switch off from having to think about organising a week away including the what, how, when and where for all locations. Dean does it all. A great week to think only about photography, make new friends, eat well and relax. A week in Orkney provided great landscape, nature and environmental photography. There was no rigid timetable and the week flexed around individual requirements and weather conditions. Sea stacks, puffins and lighthouses could be the highlights, but in reality every location provided opportunities for great photographs. This is a customer focussed experience with no enforced agenda or script from Dean.

Just returned from a great trip to the Shetland Islands with Dean (and Sally). It was a great trip of a small group going to some stunning locations that aren’t often photographed and all over social media. Dean was flexible with his schedule and adapted to the interests of each of the group. Westerwick was probably th highlight along with Hernaness overlooking Muckle Flugga The accommodation was very comfortable and Sally kept us very well fed and watered. I’m just a bit heavier coming back!

Torridon trip was fantastic- beautiful landscape and photo opportunities (thanks Dean). Great accommodation with excellent food (thanks Sally) and great company (it’s been a long time since I’ve laughed so much)

Recently returned from the Hebridean workshop with Dean Allan. Our accommodation was first class and we were treated to some fine food throughout our stay. Dean was excellent, finding a wide range of places to photograph, and giving us useful tips to get the best out of Each setting even in less than perfect weather conditions. I would certainly book on other workshops with him in the future!

Another great workshop with Dean! This was the seventh one and I keep learning from him and enjoying the way things are organized throughout the week. There will be an eighth one!

I loved both the recent workshops I did with Dean. But the workshop to the outer Hebrides was extra special because the group worked so well making it all the more enjoyable. I loved that Dean never rushes me and has the utmost patience and excellent teaching skills. I really learnt a lot that I can apply to my approach to photography especially composition and long exposures. The organisation accommodation and catering were all excellent. I really am missing Sally’ meals. Thankyou Sally too for allowing me extra cups of tea at odd times. The dogs were a bonus and made it a very homely experience. I am already looking forward to joining you again.

I spent an excellent day recently in Torridon with Dean on a 1-2-1 workshop. The experience was worth every penny. He guided me to some great locations as well as gently prodding me to improve my technical and compositional skills. A most sociable and enjoyable day. Many thanks. Ian Seller

The small Islands tour offered the most spectacular photographic opportunities and my learning curve with Dean was fast and furious. He has an extraordinary talent for recognising what you need to learn and has a calm but determined energy. Being in the very rugged and relatively untouched landscape that this trip offered was quite magical and the group I think absorbed this magic and worked very well on a close level. The accommodation was perfect and fitting, and as a first (and not last) experience with Dean, I don"t think I could have been luckier.

I recently went on the Isle of Skye workshop with Dean Allan. It was this January (2026), so the weather offered very cold, wet and icy challenges. Dean is a very friendly and personable guide. He would get a feel for your photography skills and offer suggestions if needed, or stand back and let you carry on. He was very extensive in his knowledge of the places we visited, and would scout out some choice compositions for us. I made some wonderful images I would'nt have been able to get on own or on family holiday. I compared the value of what Dean offered to several other similar workshop options by other photographers. I found that the workshop I took was about twice as long and about half the price per day as many of the other workshops. Also, the workshop I took had more included amenities that were offered. We had a lively group of participants and I made some new friends. I would highly recommend Dean's workshops for photographers at any level of experience. I can't wait to join another one of his workshops in the near future! Thanks Dean! Cheers! Wes Pettus

I have just returned from a Isle of Harris and Lewis workshop with Dean. His knowledge of the islands was superb, with our daily schedules been determined by the days weather forecast. Dean delivers his workshop in a friendly and welcoming manner. He provides an oversight of the week on the first day, and regularly checked with us if we needed any guidance or advice. It is very obvious that Dean has a wealth of photography knowledge which is expressed in a easy going manner. We stayed in two houses on the Isle of Harris, these were very comfortable, easily large enough for us all and very well maintained. All our food was home cooked by Sally who done a sterling job keeping us fed during the week with a daily breakfast, packed lunch and dinner, the food was delicious and you received substantial portions. Dean drove us from location to location during the week, so no transport issues here. Was the workshop worth the expense, most definitely, I would highly recommend anyone attending one of Deans workshops, you will gain so much from it. An excellent week's photography on the Isle of Harris and Lewis

Dean, thank you for a fantastic immersive adventure on the Sma Isles from wild seascapes, the wildlife and of course the brilliant photo opportunities. After a wild day it was great to return to Gallanach Lodge where the accomodation and food were outstanding. I particularly enjoyed sitting with a dram in the lounge looking across the wild seas to Rum. My favourite photo location was on Laig beach on Rum, outstanding. Thank you. Logan.

What a photographic adventure! Fantastic landscape photography opportunities on all four of the Small Isles, each of them having their own charm and character. Our base on Muck was exceptional, great food and accommodation with a brilliant landscape looking towards Rum on your doorstep. The whole workshop was very well organised by Dean. The logistics of visiting 4 separate islands, the transport of all your luggage, the communication and involvement of the whole workshop in the day’s activities was spot on. Honestly can’t fault this workshop, highly recommend.

I have recently returned from an enjoyable week in Harris and Lewis with Dean. There was always a clear plan for our days but when there was bad weather Dean's knowledge of the Islands meant we could adapt and make the most of the conditions and carry on shooting. I feel we saw the best of both Islands for photography with Dean on hand for advice when needed. Our accommodation was in a stunning spot with Sally providing delicious food all week. I hope to be on another workshop soon.

Just spent the most wonderful week on a Harris & Lewis photography workshop with Dean and I've no doubt all participants have come away with some amazing photographs. Dean kept constant check on the weather conditions, tide times etc to ensure we experienced every location (iconic ones as well as hidden gems) at their photographic best. All participants received help and guidance out in the field and Dean also gave some editing sessions in the evening. Staying in cottages rather than a hotel was cosy and comfortable and Sally's home cooked meals every evening were delicious, not forgetting the excellent choices on the breakfast and packed lunch menus. We certainly did not go hungry! Based on my experience on Harris & Lewis, I've absolutely no hesitation in recommending a Dean Allan photography workshop. I'll definitely be booking another one.

A fantastic landscape photography workshop in Loch Assynt. Stunning locations combined with Dean's vast local knowledge meant that we were always in the right place at the right time. I came away inspired more confident and with some of my best images to date. Together with the first class accomodations and Sally's catering ....highly recommended.👍👍👍

I had a very enjoyable time with Dean and 3 others in the Isles of Harris and Lewis. The weather was challenging, even by Outer Hebrides standards, but Dean managed this very well by choosing suitable locations on the hoof as the forecast changed. Our day started and finished with Sally’s delicious catering and with the addition of a packed lunch made for us each day, we were extremely well nourished. Apart from being out and about, Dean gave us a processing session one afternoon with some great tips and tricks, which was very helpful. All in all, this was a congenial week spent in a beautiful location with a great bunch of like-minded folk, being royally looked after by Dean and Sally and I thoroughly recommend a tour with Dean if you wish to photograph these wild and beautiful islands (don’t forget to pack some wellies though!).

Having just returned from attending Dean’s Harris and Lewis workshop and looking through my images, I realise what a varied programme we had in terms of weather, locations and excellent accommodation & catering. Thank you for making this trip so enjoyable and for driving around to take in so many highlights - the Butt of Lewis, the arch near Shawbost and the beautiful beaches on the western coast of Harris. Our accommodation was so comfortable and Sally’s catering delicious- lovely to come back to a bit of home cooking. I liked the idea of having a ‘free’ day as the last day which meant we could individually choose a favourite location and be taken there. This is an excellently organised trip and I recommend it wholeheartedly for the intrepid photographer prepared to take on the weather and stunning landscape.

I recently attended a workshop on the Moray Coast of Aberdeenshire plus the Cairngorms, with Dean and fellow participants. I was extremely pleased with how it all went, Dean is a talented photographer and was always on hand to answer questions and help out with camera position and settings. The workshop was all inclusive and his lovely wife, Sally, was an amazing cook and provided us with excellent meals throughout the week. The accommodation was first class and a comfortable place to return to after a long day out. We enjoyed very relaxed evenings chatting about the day and spent a bit of time processing some of our images. The schedule was very well organised with plenty of time to spend at each location without being rushed. We visited some lovely coastal villages with great character, the famous Bow Fiddle Rock, Rattray Lighthouse, Dunnottar Castle, plus a couple of days in the beautiful Cairngorm mountains. We were treated to a surprise trip on the Cairngorm Mountain Railway on our last day. Dean's workshops are above and beyond what I would expect from such a trip, and I would highly recommend anyone with an interest in landscape photography in Scotland and beyond, to book with him.

I've just returned from my third photography holiday with Dean, this time in Torridon. The accommodation was superb (we were upgraded due to the original accommodation flooding the week before arrival) and the location on the Coulin Estate was breathtaking. Dean took us to a wide variety of locations - mountains, lochs, waterfalls, beach - initially pointing out the 'classic' shots at each. We were then given plenty of time to explore on our own and find our own compositions. Dean was always on hand to offer help and advice, if needed. Sally looked after us very well providing excellent meals and generous servings; I definitely didn't go hungry! I enjoyed the small group (just three of us plus Dean) and am already considering my next trip - Assynt and/or the Moray coast.

I've just returned from a workshop with Dean. My third. For sure he knows all the locations intimately which provides plenty of opportunities to create great photographs, and can point you in the direction of a great vista, a lone tree or broken bothy. However the best thing is how he makes it easy to be lost in the environment. And the ability to effortlessly string together multiple locations in the ever changing weather of North Scotland is impressive; agile planning and interactive with guests each day is spot on and maximises the daylight time available. For a really uplifting adventure and fun with a camera I highly recommend you take a look at the menu of amazing locations Dean provides workshops at, with full catering.

Just returned from a workshop with Dean on the islands of the stunningly beautiful Outer Hebrides. It was probably the most enjoyable workshop I have experienced. Limiting the participant numbers to four made a huge difference. A great group of people with varied interests and levels of photographic ability sharing a love for landscape photography. Lots of time at each location, appropriate guidance and suggestions from Dean at a level appropriate for each individual, made for a relaxed and rewarding workshop. He was very adaptive to dealing with changing conditions and had a great knowledge of all the islands with their different photographic opportunities. The accommodation was excellent with stunning panoramic views and Sally was the perfect hostess looking after our every whim and providing great meals, always ready for us returning at different times of the day. Dean was very happy to share his knowledge of post processing as well as impromptu suggestions on how to improve subject choice at the varied locations. Overall an amazing experience.

My best workshop ever, love the way Dean is composing his pictures, his choice of location, his teaching and helping. Also love the organisation staying in one house is very comfortable and eating together feels like home.

This photography tour fulfilled my dreams of the perfect workshop. Dean has a unique vision of photography that is exciting and inspiring. He was available to help each of us no matter what our skill level. He continuously monitored the weather to determine the best place to shoot that day, flexibly changing course as demanded. He is skilled at his craft and able to teach with patience and humor. His wife Sally is a warm and welcoming host, who provides delicious and nourishing meals. They are a great team and I can recommend them unreservedly to anyone considering attending one of Dean’s photography workshops.

Great workshop- Uist island hopping. Clearly planned with care and attention. I really appreciated the time Dean took to speak with me prior to workshop to help review my kit and ensure I would get the very best from the time. I bought a few extra filters and used them all. Lots of opportunities to explore and photograph various stunning locations which I otherwise would not have found. Hospitality, and catering were excellent. A real home from home week. Dean and Sally make it look effortless.