Photography Workshops and Tours in the Scottish Highlands

In this section we hope to answer your most frequently asked questions about our Highland photography tours, workshops, and tuition. If there is an area we have not covered, we invite you to contact us for a quick response.

How do I book?

Call me or follow the purchasing process on this web site.   A deposit in the form of a cheque, bank transfer, or online payment will secure your place.  If your payment is a deposit, you will be billed for the balance due before your tour.

I want to improve my photography, why should I book with Lightstalkers?

I’ve gained over 5 years experience providing tuition to passionate enthusiasts and beginners like you in a variety of locations all over Australia ensuring that I can identify and provide you with the help and tuition you need.

Small groups (max 5) guarantees individual attention from myself. You’ll be learning with a hands on approach in the field, meeting new photography friends, sharing ideas and experiences and getting your work critiqued from myself and fellow particpants.

Based in the Scottish Highlands, Lightstalkers Scotland is the only dedicated landscape photography operator in the Highland capital offering scheduled and on demand tours. Our aim is to provide you with the best photography experience in the Highlands.

I’ve also achieved the status of AIPP (Australian Institute of Professional Photography) Master of Photography in 2007 and twice won the AIPP Victorian Landscape Photographer of the Year Award in both 2004 and 2005. With a variety of experience in the commercial photography industry you can be confident that I’m well equipped to answer all your photography questions.

Once you’ve attended a workshop or tour, you can continue to submit images for critique and get advice.

I grew up in the Highlands and I’m passionate about my photography. But here at Lightstalkers the emphasis is on you and improving your photography.

How much experience to I need?

None. You can be a complete beginner or supremely talented photographer just tagging along to take in the locations. Wherever you’re at you’ll get something out of the experience while increasing your skills.

What equipment do I need?

Here’s the ideal wish list – A digital SLR camera or a film camera, a selection of lenses from wide angle to telephoto, a sturdy tripod (Manfrotto/Gitzo would be ideal), batteries & charger, notebook computer with CS3/4 or Elements, memory cards, good lens cleaning kit, filters (polarisors, ND Grads) and camera bag with waterproof cover. Any problems or doubts about your gear, don’t worry just give me a yell.

What do I need to wear?

Well it’s Scotland so.. it might rain ..sometimes. Let’s see, a good quality pair of boots and warm socks, good quality rainproof jacket, beanie, gloves you can work in, lightweight over trousers, warm clothing (layers are better than big woolly jumpers), a brolly and sun screen. You may not need any of it but you need to be prepared for all weathers.

How fit do I need to be?

You’ll need to be able to enjoy a reasonable walk and be active,  but generally suitable for all fitness levels.  Again if in doubt contact me.

Where will we stay?

This varies depending on the time of year, details on request. Accommodation is normally based on single room occupancy, comfortable hotels with atmosphere and a bit of character. Bunk houses are also available on some workshops. There’s  also be an area where we can have informal theory sessions and critique our day’s images.

Whats involved in a typical day?

Schedules change and vary depending what’s going on outside but this will give you an idea.
We pick up participants, depart Inverness, and after a stop or two along the way arrive at our destination. We’ll have a quick introduction and go over weekend’s itinerary. A mixture of practical shoots on location, indoor theory, some individual attention, image reviews and Q & A ’s sessions will make up the day’s schedule. There will be time in the evenings on longer workshops to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

What happens if the weathers bad?

Well as Billy Connolly once said, “There’s no such thing as bad weather just the wrong clothes”. So we’ll endeavor to get out when we can and shoot in all weathers within reason, but here at Lightstalkers Scotland we have no control over it. Some indoor theory, Photoshop and Q and A sessions will fill in the gaps but bad weather won’t spoil the fun.

Will there be refreshments provided?

Bring what you like, but we will provide some goodies and refreshments when out on location. Let us know if you have any special requirements.

What should I expect?

A fun, sociable learning environment, fantastic images, interesting weather, lots of info, some magic light and a great and memorable experience in the Scottish Highlands.