Is Landscape Photography a Science or an Emotion?

In a world saturated with opinions and guidelines, it is crucial to remember that photography is ultimately a deeply personal form of artistic expression.
What Makes A Good Landscape Photography Leader?

I am a Professional Landscape Photographer based in the Scottish Highlands. As a passionate photographer, I have had the incredible opportunity to share my knowledge and skills with enthusiasts from all walks of life. From beginners to professionals, my photography workshops in the Scottish Highlands and Islands have been a source of inspiration and learning for countless […]
My First Workshop……….to the Uist islands

I have been running Photography Workshops in the Scottish Highlands & Islands for just over 4 years now but the Uist Islands have never featured on my schedules. Until now….. For the past 4 years I have concentrated on the more popular destinations such as the Isle of Skye and Glencoe. I have also organised […]
Is It Possible To Remain Positive?

My photography reframes the world around me. It creates a place to reflect on my own values, thoughts and opinions to create the kind of world I want to see. As with life, my camera allows me to choose what I focus on and choose what I want to leave out.
When Perseverance Pays Off….. The Inside Track…. The Final Day

Perseverance pays off on the final day of my photography workshop in Assynt, when the conditions turn favourable and we end our week with some stunning moments.
The risk which didn’t pay off…The Inside Track….Day Six

Another early start to our day as we faced a 2 and half hour journey to a location I wanted to take my workshop guests. Buoyed by a positive weather forecast and a trip to one of my favourite places in Assynt, we set off at 7am.
Hand Held Photography…. The Inside Track….Day Five

Strong winds and challenging weather mean casting aside the tripod and focusing on hand held photograph on day 5 on my photography workshop in Scotland.
Northern Assynt – The Inside Track….Day Four

After a fantastic editing session last night we retired to our rooms in readiness for an early start today. The reason – no rain is forecast and I wanted to make an early start to reach the most northerly area of Assynt in preparation for a possible sunrise at the coast.
The Weather Apps were right……The Inside Track….Day 3

Weather apps are very useful on a workshop. Day 3 sees me taking my workshop group around beautiful Assynt and navigated the weather.
Day 1 of my 1st Workshop of 2022 – The Inside Track….Day Two

Well, it’s arrived.
My 1st day of my 1st Workshop of 2022. I didn’t sleep that great, probably because I’m excited for the week ahead.