Most photographers seem to wake up with a plan (particularly in the world of landscape photography). Today… I woke up with a plan. I spotted a scene out near Foyers that I wanted to go and shoot today! Except everything changed. We woke up to a winter wonderland for one, which was partially expected, but…
It is starting to become apparent that my approach to landscape photography isn’t entirely “standard”. I don’t often use ultra wide angle lenses (those are for architecture and interiors) prefering a mix of 24mm and short telephoto lengths. This realisation is good, it is allowing me to hone in on a style that marks out…
Today is officially the start of Autumn, my favourite season for photography and one of my favourite times of year just to be out and about. Work is going reasonably well too, which helps – particularly after a poor August. I am just about set and ready for my BIPP Qualifications round in a few…
Today was a photoshoot for a family from Colorado via AirBnB! A complete change of pace from my usual fare then, but it was a fun day! My usual photography life is wrapped up in commercial work and landscapes so photographing people makes for an exciting diversion. It went well, and I plan on doing…
I don’t think I remembered to share this one – it’s a bit of video I shot whilst on the Isle of Muck which you may enjoy!
The week before last we set off from home for a short holiday on the Small Isles. We rented a 1930’s prefab on the Isle of Muck to be our home for the week and set off to explore this tiny, but fascinating, island. That and take a much-needed break! What we found was archaeology,…
Welcome to my latest website and associated blog all about the life and times of a full time working photographer in the Highlands of Scotland. An area of outstanding natural and cultural beauty, but also a challenging place to live and work, particularly in a creative field such as photography. I am a commercial photographer…