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Waterfalls and Waves Photography Workshop

Discover the range of photographic possibilities in Scotland's lochs, rivers and shorelines. Capture the dynamic moods, motion and movement of water. Freeze the action in sharp relief or slow it to silky softness. Explore reflections and the use of filters, with tuition in the most appropriate camera settings to use when photographing water.

Inverness is perfectly placed for access to a wide range of magnificent venues for our Scotland360° “Waterfalls and Waves” photography workshop themes.

Scenic Seascapes Workshop – Easter Ross

Tarbat Ness and nearby Rockfield in Easter Ross are packed with potential for photographing and capturing the power of the sea.

tarbat ness, portmahomack, breaking wave, sea, coastline, Moray Firth

Experience the power of the waves crashing over rocks, providing perfect opportunities for learning how to freeze the action - or perhaps developing your photography techniques for slowing down shutter speeds to produce a sense of motion.

Tarbat Ness offers rocky shores and skerries alive with waves and motion as the North Sea meets the rugged headland. Big skies, constantly changing cloud formations, infinite changes in light and long distance views provide perfect perspective for framing and composition.

Tarbat Ness lighthouse, one of the original Stevenson lighthouses and the third tallest lighthouse in Scotland, provides a tremendous focal point for photography. Throughout the day, we will use this as a feature to explain and to develop your understanding of composition and perspective.

This photography workshop is packed with inspiration for developing your coastal landscape photography skills. Waves, skerries and the power of the sea contrast with slipways, coves and coastal fishing villages.

tarbat ness, lighthouse, portmahomack sea, coastline, Moray Firth
Rockfield, slipway, skerries, sea, coast, Moray Firth

Throughout the day this we will provide tuition in the technical use of your camera. Shutter speeds, the use of filters and appropriate lens choice will contribute to your technical knowledge and understanding.

This particular location lends itself well to tuition in composition, perspective and the use of light.


Waterfalls and Wooded Glens Workshop – The Black Isle

Fairy Glen Waterfall, waterfall, Black Isle

The Fairy Glen, at Rosemarkie on the Black Isle, provides the perfect setting for photographing a particularly picturesque waterfall. The walk to the waterfall through a delightful semi natural woodland, winds its way alongside the Rosemarkie Burn.

Springtime and Autumn present us with a myriad of photographic opportunities within the woodland and alongside the river. Spring leaves and flowers provide a fresh, colourful backdrop to the river in contrast to the muted colours of autumn.

Lower light levels in the woodland provide us with opportunities for setting longer shutter speeds to slow down the water and produce a silky water effect – a classic photography output..

After 2km, we’ll reach the mill pond and the two waterfalls within the Fairy Glen and the real interest begins. A short section of path separates the two falls and there are a number of viewpoints and perspectives to enjoy and to explore.

This workshop will develop your skills in the technical use of your camera. Shutter speeds, the use of filters and appropriate lens choice will contribute to your technical knowledge and understanding.

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Low Light Photography Workshop Details

Duration and Price

Duration: 4 to 8 hours

Full day or half day

Cost: £50 to £240

Discover the range of photographic possibilities in Scotland's lochs, rivers and shorelines. Capture the dynamic moods, motion and movement of water - freeze the action in sharp relief or slow it to silky softness. Explore reflections and the use of filters.

Inverness is perfectly placed for access to a wide range of magnificent venues for our Scotland360° “Waterfalls and Waves” photography workshop themes which allows me to offer some workshops as half day activities.

I have some classic venues within easy reach of Inverness for my "Waves and Waterfalls" series of Photography Workshops. Tarbat Ness and the Fairy Glen Waterfalls are the two featured venues above, but we are spoiled for choice with miles of coastline and rivers close at hand.

Other venues include Glen Affric, Rogie Falls, Black Water Falls and picturesque Loch Achilty. And if we venture a little further afield, the Moray Coast offers Bow Fiddle Rock, the fishing villages of Hopeman and Burghead as well as the Moray Coastal Trail.

I will always ensure that there is plenty of time for tuition in how to capture the best results from your camera, developing your technical skills. Shutter speeds, the use of filters and appropriate lens choice will contribute to your technical knowledge and understanding. We will be use locations to their full potential, guiding you through perspective, composition and using the location to best advantage.

Bow Fiddle Rock, sea, coastline, Moray Firth

Experience Level

Waves and Waterfalls Photography Workshops are suitable for beginners and more advanced photographers alike.

Grading

Waves and Waterfalls Photography Workshops are graded as "Green" or "Easy". We may walk up to 5km during the course of the day allowing maximum benefits from the venues. Suitable footwear and outdoor cothing should be worn.

This series of workshops can be run as full or half day sessions. Timings may vary in some locations to allow us to make best use of light, particularly if sunset and sunrise options are possible.

We normally meet at, or close to, the location. Meeting points and times will be advised at the time of booking. Starting with an overview of the day, I'm always keen to understand what you would like to achieve during the Workshop - this ensures that we maximise the benefits of the day. However, I also have many ideas and options for you and there is always scope for blending your ideas and my suggestions.

We will normally cover several viewpoints during the workshop, all within easy reach of the meeting point.

Group Cost:

£50 to £90 per person

1 to 1 Cost:

£240

Full Day Workshop - £90 per person for groups of up to six people.

Half Day / Evening Workshop - £50 per person for groups of up to six people.

However if you would like to plan a bespoke 1 to 1 workshop with me, I would be delighted to assist in compiling an evening to suit your individual requirements.

The cost of the 1 to 1 workshops is £240.

To make your booking or for more information, please call: 07780 787034 or email:

angus@scotland360.co.uk
Loch Cluanie, loch, reflection, water photography course, still water, calm

Waterfalls and Waves Photography Workshop Essentials

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Please make sure that you bring sufficient warm and waterproof clothing with you and appropriate footwear for coastal paths and shorelines. As we may be out for a full day it's best to be warm and comfortable.

For full day workshops, please bring food and liquid with you sufficient for the day. We may make use of coffee shops for hot drinks depending on the location.

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When it comes to photography equiment, there are a few essentials but after that, you have lots of choice. We're never too far away from a car so there's always scope for leaving kit securely whilst we're out and about.

The absolute essentials (apart from your camera of course) are:

  • Tripod
  • Spare Batteries
  • Remote control
  • Spare memory card(s)
  • Lens cloth
  • Wide angle lenses are great for capturing the mood and the atmosphere of these particular locations but longer lenses are useful for distancing yourself from waves crashing on rocks!

    Neutral density filters are a great way of slowing down the action and graduated filters will bring out the detail in the sky. Polarising filters are great for sunny days and reflective water.

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    Booking is very simple... if you would like a 1 to 1 course, then simply give me a call or drop me an email and we'll arrange a suitable date.

    If you have a group of like minded friends or would like a day's photography tuition with a pal or a partner, please call me or email me with your preferred dates and we'll put some plans together.

    I advertise dates every so often and you'll find these on my Facebook Page. Keep an eye out for dates in early Autumn, through to late Spring.

    All I ask at the time of booking is for a Booking Form to be completed and for a £20 deposit, with the balance two weeks prior to the Workshop.

    Remember that I have Gift Vouchers available too if you'd like to give a unique present for someone special! For further details please Contact Me.

    And finally.... If the weather doesn't play ball with us on your chosen evening, I will always offer a choice of rescheduled dates. If, for any reason, these don't suit you, I simply refund you.

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    When making Bookings please download and complete my Online Booking Form. When you have completed the form, simply email or post it to me, along with your deposit and we will arrange your Workshop.

    My Terms and Conditions and all the small print are provided for you on the Booking Form.

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    Most of my photography Workshops are run in an Outdoor Environment with straightforward hiking on paths and maintained trails. As a qualified Mountain Leader and Sea Kayak Leader, some the Workshops I offer are based in mountainous terrain or on the sea and therefore may be more demanding, both in terms of physical effort and being comfortable in the environment.

    To make it easy to plan your Workshop, they are graded to help you to choose the right level for you.

    Green graded Workshops are the easiest and are low level walks, including coastal paths and glens. Some workshops may be based close to the roadside, whilst others may involve a walk of up to two miles. For sea kayaking, you may be new to this activity and we will stay close to shore and easy landings.

    Blue graded Workshops will offer longer walks in mountainous areas or sea kayaking in coastal areas. Expect to climb the summit of a hill or explore the coast by sea kayak. Be prepared for some moderate changes in weather and we will always prepare accordingly. You should have some previous experience walking in the mountains or in a sea kayak.

    Red graded Workshops may see us wild camping on the mountains in order to capture sunsets and sunrises. For sea kayaking, we may have a more challenging day with longer crossings and perhaps wild camping as part of our adventure. You should have experience of wild camping in the mountains and, for sea kayaking, be a competent sea kayaker.

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