Workshops
Online monthly photography community round up, July
This has been a busy month in the online photography community, Creative Haven. We have been looking at sequencing and…
Read MoreOrkney and Hoy Landscape photography workshops
A trip to the Orkney Islands last week was just the thing I needed after a busy few weeks at the desk. I craved the open landscape again and became overwhelmed by my desire to create the landscape photography that I so love
Read MoreWhat’s been happening in my online membership – Creative Haven
I thought it might be nice to have a look at what’s been happening in the membership since we started out in November last year and what there is to look forward to in the coming months
Read MoreThe Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides
I have an affinity with the Isle of Lewis that is different from the Isle of Harris. I have spent almost 12 years now going back and forth to the island to photograph weddings…
Read MoreMindful photography monthly membership
I wanted to write a little bit about my new monthly photography membership that will start on November 16th. Is open for registration for founding members now! 2020 has been a difficult year in so many ways and I have noticed many…
Read MoreMy 10 tips for iPhoneography
If the image is powerful, does it really matter what it is taken on?
Read MoreSafety on photography workshops in Scotland
I wanted to write a few thoughts on safety on photography workshops in winter in Scotland and how I approach this within Quiet Landscapes. Scotland is beautiful, and never more so than in the winter months. The light is low, the ever-changing skies can be simply glorious. The weather brings with it conditions that make landscape…
Read MoreSeascape Photography Workshop Cornwall
We headed down to Cornwall just in time for Storm Ciara to hit. It was possibly the best timing as it brought with it huge waves, wild conditions and interesting skies.
Read MoreIsle of Harris Photography Workshop
Isle of Harris photography workshop Last November I ran an Isle of Harris photography Workshop based at Scarista beach. I have been visiting the Isle of Harris for 12 years now and it has become almost like a second home. Last year I travelled back and forth almost every fortnight during the summer months. I…
Read MoreLandscape photography tuition in Scotland
I am delighted to be offering landscape photography tuition in the beautiful landscapes of the Highlands of Scotland. I live in Drumnadrochit which is the ideal base for teaching landscape photography in Scotland. So I decided to build a tinyhouse at my home in Loch Ness. It is a small and comfortable cabin style accommodation. Built…
Read MoreWinter photography workshops versus summer on the islands!
Some people initially question why I run my photography workshops and why I shoot most of my work in the winter months. I am writing this in the summer after a trip so I thought I’d write about it! I am writing this in the summer after a trip to the Hebrides that involved full…
Read MoreSlow art photography workshop in Garve, Highlands
I ran two short workshops in conjunction with Ffordes Photographic last week. All based around the idea of slowing down in the landscape – both in the physical taking of the photograph and also in the sense of slowing down and really embracing the environment whilst outdoors. Soaking up the feeling of being outside and…
Read MoreIsle of Harris photography workshop 2019
Last year’s Isle of Harris photography workshop was a great success – with 5 participants staying close to Scarista beach and within minutes from stunning scenes on Luskentyre, Seilebost, Northton and Hushinish.
Read MoreMindful photography workshop with Paul Sanders
Just back from a wonderful week leading Mindful photography workshop on the Outer Hebrides with Paul Sanders. What an incredible week it was! The weather was very kind to us in that we were treated to all seasons every few hours. From hail storms to huge swells, rainbows and blue skies. These kind of weather…
Read MoreOuter Hebrides Photography Workshop 2019
The Outer Hebrides photography workshop with myself and Paul Sanders The group arrived at Mangersta one day to be confronted by 20 foot waves and gale force winds. We proceeded to be hit by horizontal hail whilst walking down to the beach. There are only a few memorable times in life that we really truly let…
Read More1-2-1 workshop on the Isle of Skye
I had been chatting with Vikki for many months about a 1-2-1 workshop on the Isle of Skye before we finally met up in January. She had been looking to arrange a surprise for Leisa, her partner who loves photography. So, first up I helped her with some options for buying a camera for Leisa…
Read MoreiPhoneography and mindfulness in India
iPhoneography and mindfulness is something that I think are very closely linked. I’ve just returned from two weeks in Kerala. This is my yearly downtime.
Read MoreLandscape photography tuition on the Isle of Skye
A few images from a bespoke landscape photography tuition day on the Isle of Skye. I photographed Michaela and Iain’s wedding amidst sleet storms, howling wind and then glorious sunshine this summer on Loch Coruisk. A photographer herself, Michaela wanted to experience landscape photography tuition on the Isle of Skye. So we set off for…
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