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As a photographer living in the Highlands of Scotland and leading creative retreats, I share all kinds of posts about photography, beautiful and remote locations and how to find inspiration.
The strengths of being a creative introvert documentary by Sean Tucker
https://youtu.be/m6p_lad3KME?si=c6pD14y9pyVvt3Dg Sean Tucker recently came to chat with me to talk about my move to the Isle of Harris, alonsgide my photography work on the coast of Harris, my underwater photography and painting. We spoke about...
Creative light photography festival
The First Creative Light Photography Festival in Scotland There's a quote from Natalie sharing who was at the festival, and she wrote on Instagram. "I can't remember seeing more beautiful autumnal collect in Scotland. It was a privilege to attend...
The importance of not taking photographs
The Importance of not pressuring yourself to take photographs A photography trip up into the woods behind my house in Drumnadrochit recently saw some incredible conditions. I made a video about how I was feeling and why I hadn't photographed in a...
Creative Photography Festival in the Highlands of Scotland
Creative Photography Festival in the Highlands of Scotland I recently went out to make a video about the upcoming Creative Photography Festival which I organised in Drumnadrochit. You can see the website here: https://creative-light.co.uk/...
Benro Tripod Shoes for long exposure Seascape Photography
Benro Tripod Shoes for long exposure Seascape Photography I photograph mostly long exposures seascapes and generally I photograph right on the shoreline or in the water. Which means that my cameras and tripods are prone to sinking in the sand as...
Loch Ness photography book
Loch Ness Photography book released I have just released my Loch Ness photography book and it is available on my online shop now! The book is of photographs from around Loch Ness from around 5 years of heading out to capture the most atmospheric...
A Creative Retreat in Italy with Sean Tucker
Creative retreat in Italy with Sean Tucker Taking time out for yourselves and going somewhere outside your normal daily environment to allow yourself to rest and to be creative is so important. Along with many others, my best ideas and creative...
Underwater photography on the Isle of Harris
Underwater Photography On the Isle of Harris From the very first time I began to practice underwater photography on the Isle of Harris, I had a vision of wanting to capture an image in snowy conditions. Of the snow on the mountains. Still yearning...
Isle of Harris photography in March 2022
Isle of Harris photography in March 2022 Two weeks photographing on the Isle of harris I've enjoyed another fabulous two weeks photographing on the Isle of Harris, and I wanted to share with you all how wonderful it was to enjoy some unseasonably...
Harris photography workshop in February
Harris photography workshop in February I have just returned from my Harris Photography workshop in February 2022. I spent 3 weeks on the Isle of Harris prior to the workshop to get to know more intimately the land,new walks and observe even more...
Creative Photography festival
New creative photography festival in the Highlands of Scotland organised by Margaret Soraya. 3 days of workshops masterclasses and talks. Speakers include Marianthi Lainas, Mark Littlejohn, KJ Nasrul, Paul Sanders, Charlotte Bellamy, Lesley Lintott, Kim Grant, Bill Ward, James Kelly, Anna Deacon, Margaret Soraya, Justine Ritchie and Cassandra Baron
Paul sanders mindful photography on my podcast
Paul Sanders speaking on my podcast about mindful photography Paul Sanders is a photographer who has a very special way of seeing the world. I recently interviewed him on my Quiet Landscapes podcast about his life and work. His beautifully calm B...
Isle of Harris Photography workshop
Photography workshop on the Isle of Harris, November 2021 Another really successful photography workshop on the Isle of Harris has ended and I'd like to share with you some of the wonderful experiences I've been lucky enough to capture in five...
Seascape Photography on Tiree
I recently spent a week photographing seascapes on the Isle of Tiree which is in the Inner Hebrides. Tiree is a very small, remote island that feels very much back to nature.
Landscape photography workshop on the Outer Hebrides
Landscape photography workshop on The Outer Hebrides led by Margaret Soraya and Paul Sanders
Photographing on the Isle of Harris
Three weeks photographing on the Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides. Photographing waves, wild weather and even the aurora.
Creativity & Wild Swim Retreat in the Highlands
My first wild swim and creative retreat in the Highlands saw a group of ladies join me swimming in some of Scotlands finest lochs.
Shimoda Camera backpack review
I am delighted to be an ambassador for Shimoda camera backpacks. Their bespoke camera bags, built for outdoor photographers, are perfect for me to manage my kit whilst photographing on beaches.
Photographs of the Isle of Harris beaches
I am delighted to be an ambassador for Shimoda camera backpacks. Their bespoke camera bags, built for outdoor photographers, are perfect for me to manage my kit whilst photographing on beaches.
Quiet Landscapes photography podcast; I am woman
Quiet Landscapes solo podcast recording Here is the transcript of the solo podcast I recorded if you prefer to read it. Also available on Apple podcasts if you'd like to subscribe I would be delighted! "Someone recently described me...
Online monthly photography community round up, July
This has been a busy month in the online photography community, Creative Haven. We have been looking at sequencing and…
Wild swimming and creative retreats
Introducing a new style of retreat for me: wild swimming and creativity in the Scottish Highlands. When you take a deeper look at the inspiration behind your art, you will discover the most genuine and authentic work comes from what you love personally love
Where to stay and eat on the Isle of Harris
Where to stay, eat and how to get to the Isle of Harris A guide to the Isle of Harris There are two ways of getting to the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides. Caledonian MacBrayne ferry or by plane. On the ferries, you can travel as a foot...
Orkney photography workshop
Orkney landscape photography workshop which took place on Orkney and Hoy.
Quiet Landscapes podcast – simplifying choices
Quiet Landscapes podcast - simplyfying choices In a recent episode of the Quiet Landscapes podcast, I talk solo in "Quiet Moments" about simplifying choices and the impact it can have on our happiness. Below is the transcript: In today's world we...