Why Go On a Photography Workshop?
Why Go On a Photography Workshop? While photographing alone offers a rewarding experience, attending a workshop provides invaluable insights. It’s not just about being taken to stunning locations; it’s about having someone alongside you who can help you see your photography from a fresh perspective. A workshop encourages you to slow down, observe, and ask questions that can transform your approach. You’ll learn to embrace experimentation, build confidence, and discover the beauty of diverse viewpoints. Ultimately, the true value of a workshop lies not just in the photographs you take, but in the growth you experience as a photographer.
What Is A Photography Workshop?
What exactly is a photography workshop? It’s more than just travelling to stunning locations with your camera. While beautiful landscapes inspire us, a true workshop is about time, learning, and creating the right environment to focus on your photography. It’s a space where you can explore your unique vision, engage in meaningful conversations, and share experiences with fellow enthusiasts. A workshop should encourage you to slow down, look deeper, and ultimately help you see more, understand more, and enjoy your photography more. Discover how a photography workshop can transform your approach and enhance your skills in ways you never imagined.
The Positive Power of Negative Space
Why the Quietest Part of a Photograph May Be the Most Important I have never particularly liked the term “negative space” The word negative suggests something unwanted – an area of the photograph in which nothing is happening, perhaps even that something should be filled. It can sound like an absence, a weakness or a failure […]
Torridon: No Sunshine Required
Torridon in the Gloom: Still Beautiful, Still Worth It, Still World Class Torridon in the gloom. Still beautiful. Still Worth it. Still world-class. Torridon – no sunshine required. There are some landscapes that appear to need sunshine. Places we associate with clear skies, warm light and vivid colour. We imagine them at their best beneath […]
The Art of Photographing the Outer Hebrides
The Islands That Changed Me Have You Ever Been to the Outer Hebrides? Yes? No? If not then perhaps you’re making the same mistake I made for the first 50 years of my life. As a small boy, whenever I was particularly naughty, my mum had a favourite threat. “If you don’t start behaving yourself” […]
Stop Looking at the LCD
Discover why landscape photography enthusiasts should focus on their surroundings, not the LCD, to enhance creativity and capturing skills in landscape photography.
What is the Future For Landscape Photography?
The Biggest Transformation is Already Underway Landscape Photography is changing. In many ways it is changing faster than at any point in its history. For as long as photography has existed, every generation has believed it was witnessing the biggest technological revolution the medium had ever seen. Film became digital. Manual focus became autofocus. Darkrooms […]
Expectations Of A Landscape Photographer
There is one piece of photographic equipment every landscape photographer owns. It isn’t a camera, a lens, or a tripod. It is expectation. This invisible lens influences our decisions, from where we travel to how we judge our photographs. While expectation can be a powerful ally, it can also become dangerous when it transforms into entitlement. By learning to expect nothing in particular, we open ourselves to the unexpected beauty of nature. Join me as I explore how shifting our perspective on expectation can lead to greater creativity and joy in photography, revealing the surprises that await us in every landscape.
Knowledge Is Freedom
There is a common misconception in photography that freedom comes from spontaneity. While intuition and creativity play a role, the greatest freedom in landscape photography actually stems from knowledge. The more you learn about the landscape, weather, tides, and light, the more opportunities you create for stunning photographs. Understanding these elements allows you to anticipate rather than chase moments, transforming uncertainty into informed decisions. Knowledge empowers you to make deliberate choices, enhancing your creativity and confidence. Discover how preparation and understanding can unlock your potential and set your creativity free in the world of photography.
Five Places I Love to Photograph in Assynt and Sutherland
Why Happiness Matters More Than Photographs Every so often I am asked a question that ought to be simple to answer, yet somehow never is. “What is your favourite location in Scotland?” As a landscape photographer who has spent many years exploring the Highlands and Islands, I should probably have a polished answer ready to […]