Isle of Skye Photography Workshop – Amazing 5-day Landscape Photography Workshop

£2,495 private tour (choose your dates) – Elgol Bay, Quiraing, Old Man of Storr & Eilean Donan Castle

The Isle of Skye is like no other place in the UK. A landscape that has captivated photographers from all over the world, it is the perfect location for a landscape photographer to hone their skills. From the Cuillin Mountains to Fairy Pool, the Isle of Skye is the perfect place for any photographer.

This 5-day landscape photography workshop starts in the vibrant city of Glasgow before the drive to the Isle of Skye. There will so much variety that you will wish you were there longer.

Early in the morning one day, you might be photographing beautiful rock formations. Then immerse yourself in spending the day shooting an iconic location like the Sligachan Bridge, Fairy Glen or Neist Point. After a few days of stunning landscape photography, not only will you improve your photography skills, but also come back with stunning images.

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Why you should come to our Isle of Skye photography workshop

Scotland is one of the world’s best landscape photography locations. Our Isle of Skye workshop is designed to guide you to the most photogenic locations at the best time to visit. That’s one of the reasons we avoid running these workshops in the summer months.

We will teach you how best to utilise the light available and to aid you in visualising and preparing a scene. We will teach you how to use filters in difficult lighting conditions and work with you to improve your composition.

On this workshop, our expert tutors Kav Dadfar or Jordan Banks will help you train yourself to see and harness your creativity. You will learn how to survey the landscape, and utilise your environment. Not only will you take home an amazing set of images from Skye, but continue to put your new skills to use. Our time together will include individual discussions, inspiring ideas, and some world-class scotch.

Professional service by pro photographers

There are lots of Isle of Skye photography workshops out there. So why should you choose us?

Unlike many other photography tour providers, our tutors are professional photographers. Not only by title but in practice. They are working photographers who have spent years honing their skills. Their work has appeared across the globe in the likes on National Geographic, Wanderlust Travel Magazine and Lonely Planet.

Private tours

We have always believed that small groups are best for travelling. Not only are they safer to run and manage. But they are also much more sustainable and responsible. This is even more important for a photography course where learning is key.

For this reason, we run all our UK workshops as private tours. This means workshops can be tailored to exactly what you want to achieve. Whether it’s a night photography tour or landscape photography, imagine how much you could learn in a few days with a private instructor to guide you!

*Private tours are open to groups should you already be two or more people looking to attend the workshop.

Whatever level you are at, we can help

You may have only recently decided to take up photography and find it all overwhelming. Or you may have some knowledge but struggle to capture the sort of photos that you dream of. Or you could be a serious amateur with years of experience but want to take your photography to the next level. Whatever level you are at, we can help you achieve your photography goals.

So why not join us on our next Isle of Skye landscape photography workshop? If you are unsure if you would benefit from this workshop or would like us to plan your trip privately, feel free to email us at info@thatwildidea.co.uk

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Isle of Skye Landscape Photography Workshop Tentative Itinerary

Day 1 – Eilean Donan Castle => Isle of Skye

Our meeting point for this workshop will be Eilean Donan Castle. We will meet late afternoon in time for sunset. After a brief discussion and some pointers from the tutor, we dive straight into our first shoot of this magical castle. We will hang around and capture the blue hour when the castle is lit up.

After our shoot, we will continue onto our hotel on the Isle of Skye.

Day 2 – Talisker Bay => Sligachan Bridge => Elgol Bay (B)

Our itinerary on the Isle of Skye will be somewhat flexible to take advantage of the best conditions for the various locations we will be photographing.

On day 2 we will be aiming to photograph Talisker Bay early in the morning. This beautiful beach has a waterfall at one end and a sea stack at the other end. The stone and sand beach looks very photogenic during low tide. We will then make a stop at the Talisker Distillery to sample some of the famous Scottish whiskey.

In the afternoon we will stop by the picturesque Sligachan Bridge before driving on one of the most beautiful roads in Scotland to Elgol Bay for sunset.

Day 3 – Quiraing => Fairy Glen => Portree => Loch Fada => Old Man Of Storr (B)

Today we will cover two of the most stunning photographic location in the whole of the United Kingdom. We start with the magnificent landscape of the Quiraing at sunrise. The backdrop to many Hollywood movies, it is quite possibly the finest landscape photography location in Scotland. We then make our way to Fairy Glen – often described as a miniature Quiraing.

We’ll spend a little while exploring the pretty town of Portree before snapping some shots of the Old Man of Storr from Loch Fada. It’s then time to hike up to capture photos of the Old Man of Storr at sunset.

Day 4 – Neist Point => Dunvegan Castle => Fairy Pools (B)

We will get to Neist Point for sunrise when the early morning light illuminates the cliffs and lighthouse. It’s a beautiful location that offers lots of different compositions. On our way back to our hotel we’ll stop at Dunvegan Castle to capture this charming castle from across the water. If the conditions are right there will be a lovely reflection in the water.

In the afternoon it’s all about the iconic Fairy Pools. These series of waterfalls do seem like they are from a fairytale. This is a fantastic location that deserves a whole afternoon.

Day 5 – Eilean Donan Castle => Glenfinnan => End of Tour (B)

It’s our last day together so this morning we will either go back to somewhere that we didn’t have the right conditions for previously or we’ll go to Eilean Donan Castle for a sunrise shoot to get a different shot.

We will then make the drive to Glenfinnan with its famous viaduct to hopefully capture a photo of the steam train going over. There are also photo opportunities of Loch Shiel, so plenty to keep us occupied.

Once we have finished photographing in this area we’ll have a final catch up and look over some images before we say our goodbyes and go our separate ways.

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What's included on our Glencoe Photography Workshop

Includes

– Professional photographer

– Photography tuition and learning material

– Accommodation for the duration of the tour

– Breakfast only during the tour as indicated in the itinerary

Excludes

– Meals are not included on this workshop (except breakfast as indicated)

– Soft or alcoholic drinks

– Personal purchases such as souvenirs

– Additional activities such as spas or massages

– Personal travel or medical insurance

– Medical expenses

– Gratuities for hotel porters, local guides or driver

– Transport to Glasgow for the start of the tour

Isle of Skye Photography Workshop Dates: various dates - BOOK NOW

Prices Quoted

Prices quoted are for single occupancy in a single room. There is no single supplement charge for this workshop.

£500 per person to reserve your spot. The total cost of this workshop is £2,495 per person. The balance will be due 60 days prior to the trip.

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Or if you can’t attend these dates, add your name to our waiting list for our Isle of Skye photography workshops and we will inform you of any future dates.

Photography courses Isle of Skye and more

We also run workshops in Dorset, Glencoe, Cornwall, Lake District, London, Yorkshire and Cotswolds.

Additional Information

Tour Leader: Kav Dadfar / Jordan Banks

Your tour leaders on these workshops will be either Kav Dadfar or Jordan Banks. Kav and Jordan have a combined 40 years experience shooting high-end assignments in both the editorial and commercial sectors and have travelled to over 100 countries. Their work has been used by clients ranging from Microsoft to Qantas and Nat Geo to Lonely Planet and many more.

Group Size

Our workshop are run on a private basis, so the group size will be your own party only.

Experience

This photography workshop is ideal for beginner, amateur, enthusiast and semi-pro photographers.

Difficulty

Although for most locations there will be some walking involved, these will be short and easy so if you are in good health and fitness level, you will be fine. This tour is NOT recommended for people with mobility issues.

Equipment

You don’t need expensive or professional equipment for this photo tour. We would recommend DSLR or mirrorless cameras, a range of filters and a tripod for this tour.

Schedule

Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the schedule, as we are photographing outdoors we will occasionally have to change our plans depending on the weather. This is a big part of being a landscape photographer.