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About this trip
Capture the dramatic beauty of western Scotland with myself and Joe Fletcher on a 3 night photography adventure in March 2025.
What to expect
We'll be photographing the majesty of this stunning area over a long weekend of enthralling image making. Scotland should be on every photographers bucket list and is a landscape that I am becoming more and more familiar with as the years pass by. This is our fifth trip North of the border and I am anticipating a fabulous time with likeminded folk. Earier this year, I visited Inveraray to assess the location. It's absolutely perfect! Our hotel is situated right on the shores of Loch Fyne and only a few minutes from Inveraray Castle. The surrounding countryside hosts a plethora of dramatic viewpoints too.
Accommodation
Our hotel is situated right on the shores of Loch Fyne and only a few minutes from Inveraray Castle. Inveraray is a small town with a good selection of amenities. The surrounding countryside hosts a plethora of dramatic viewpoints.
Transport/Participants
You are welcome to meet us at the hotel on day one. For those travelling from the Teesside area transport can be arranged in our minibus.
Transport around the photography locations in Scotland is provided by us. Maximum of 6 participants plus myself and Joe.
Photographic Equipment
Full kit recommended. Lenses to cover ranges 18mm to 200mm. Filters and tripods required to make the most out of potential opportunities.
Our main focus will be on landscape images, lochs and mountains.
Remote release cable, walking boots and outdoor clothing.
There may be wildlife opportunities too. If you would like to shoot wildlife a focal length of 400mm is recommended. We may encounter Red Deer in close proximity(they're pretty tame up in Scotland), a 200mm lens will be more than enough for those shots.
What’s included
- Hotel AccommodationSingle Occupant Rooms at the Inveraray Inn for 3 nights
- Photography TuitionAssistance from myself and Joe Fletcher as required.
- Transport In ScotlandAll road transport to photography locations
What’s not included
- BreakfastI've decided to omit breakfast so that we are not tied to the hotels timescales. Breakfast can be purchased at the hotel each morning or we can find an alternative that suits our photography sessions
- Transport To ScotlandDue to attracting clients from further afield, transport is now an optional extra and has been taken out of the overall costs. This will make prices fairer for everyone.
- Food and DrinkThere will be plenty of rest stops along the way. There will be the option to join me for an evening meal at a local restaurant each night.
- Additional TransportAny transport that is required in addition to the minibus - for example boats crossings.
Available Packages
3 night photography trip to Inveraray - Hotel Accommodation
Available options
Return Mini Bus travel from Yarm - local pick ups/drop offs are possible.
Professional Canon Camera with 24-70L series lens
High quality Manfrotto tripod with head attachment
Partial set of LEE FILTERS with holder
ND Grads
ND Filters
Polarising Filter
Itinerary
Due to the nature of my trips itinerary's need to be fluid and flexible. We are always searching for the best light and weather conditions which means plans can change quickly.
To give you an idea of a typical days shooting here's a sample...
7am Sunrise shoot - Loch Fyne
8.30/9am - Breakfast
10.30am - Travel to Portsonachan for long exposure shots of Loch Awe
1pm - Lunch
2.30pm - Woodland macro session
4.30pm - Sunset and golden hour - Kilchurn Castle
7.30pm - Evening meal
I like to involve attendees in the planning process while we are in the field. We use apps, weather/tide forecasts and maps to plan the proceeding days shoot. It is likely that we would head across to one of the Inner Hebridean Islands such as Mull on this trip.