James can provide a pick up at either Inverness train station at 2pm on the 28th March or Inverness airport at 2:30pm. The transfer to Lochinver takes around two and a half hours.
You will meet again at 6:30pm that evening for introductions and a programme brief before dinner. Our photography commences the next morning after breakfast and runs through until approximately 5:30pm on the 1st April, followed by dinner.
On the morning of April 2nd a complimentary transfer back to Inverness train station and the airport is available for those who wish to take it. We will depart the hotel early that morning to ensure we are at the airport by 9:45am.
We will visit a number of locations over the course of the workshop which will offer you numerous challenges and allow you to fully explore your creative potential. There will also be time to review and critique your images and the opportunity to discuss them with your tutor as you look back on your days’ photography.
The workshop has a relaxed format and is designed to be enjoyable as well as educational, so aside of improving your photography you can also enjoy the beautiful surroundings and most importantly have fun!
Set in the rural village of Lochinver, the traditional family run Culag Hotel is our base for this workshop. 5 nights accommodation is included, based on single occupancy, and includes breakfast each day.
- Ardvreck Castle
- Loch Assynt
- Loch Stack
- Stac Pollaidh
- Stoer Lighthouse and the old man of Stoer
- Faraid Head Stacks
- Loch Bad a’ Ghaill
- Loch Druim Suardalain
- Loch Lurgainn
- Durness
- Achmelvich, Achnahaird & Clachtoll beaches,
- Elphin bothy
- Balnakiel Beach
- Clashnessie & Wailing Widow waterfalls
- The Aird of Coigach,
- Suilven
- 4 full days of photographic tuition and demonstrations
- 4 x lunches
- 5 nights single occupancy accommodation with breakfast each day
- Daily transport
- Free pick up/drop off from/to Inverness airport
- 1 – 2 group critique sessions
- Personal insurance
- Equipment insurance
- Meals other than those specified
- Drinks from the bar
The workshop is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their photography so photographers of all levels of experience are welcome. Please note; this workshop is not suitable for the complete beginner.
Over the course of the workshop we will help you to get the most from your camera, and work with you on composition and camera technique to enable you to capture the best images possible ‘in-camera’. We will give you both practical and technical advice, as well as individual guidance and hands on demonstrations in the field, at locations chosen to both challenge and inspire you. We will also look at the creative side of photography and developing your vision.
A minimum of 5 bookings are required for the workshop to proceed.
1 – 2
Minibus transport is included for the duration of the workshop.
James can provide a pick up at either Inverness train station at 2pm on the 28th March or Inverness airport at 2:30pm. The transfer to Lochinver takes around two and a half hours. Drop off on the 2nd can also be arranged.
Moderate – Good
Some of the ground will be uneven, particularly on the beach, and there will be a degree of mostly flat walking to access some of the locations. The pebbles and rocks on the beach are also likely to be slippery.
- DSLR or mirrorless camera with ideally both wide angle and telephoto lenses
- Tripod
- Cable/remote release
- Whilst not essential, you will benefit from bringing neutral density graduated filters; a polariser and a neutral density filter.
- It is also recommended that you also bring a rain cover for your camera.
- A laptop and card reader is useful to select and review your images for the purpose of our image critiques but not essential.
Before buying any equipment or if you are unsure of what to bring, please email sarah@imageseen.co.uk for more information.
Please ensure that you insure your photographic equipment. It is also recommended that you take out personal insurance in case you need to cancel. You may wish to consider Staycation Plan
