Harris and Lewis Photography Workshop
Landscape Training Course with Pro Photographer Gary Gough
Harris and Lewis Photography Workshop
Objectives: Landscape Photography throughout the Isle of Harris & Lewis. Photograph stunning locations from East to West, North to South and everything in between.
Includes my complete Post-Processing Workflow!
Course Duration: 5 Days
Max Attendees: 5
£895 (No Accommodation)
£1395 (Price includes 7-nights luxury lodge accommodation)
WORKSHOP DATES:
2024
Mar 25th (Mon) - Mar 29th (Fri)
Nov 4th (Mon) - 8th (Fri)
BOOK HERE - For questions or to Book, call Paula 07941 003683 (Anytime up to 21:00)
or drop us an Email
Harris & Lewis Photography Workshop & Courses
Just reflecting on the 5 day workshop I attended with Gary here on Harris and Lewis. I came to improve my photography and gain an insight into how he took the images he posts on his YouTube channel.
I was not disappointed. We were taken to several of the sites and the best "A1" shooting angles given and explained. Along the way, he taught how to use the exposure triangle our histogram and the ND filters.
I'll be honest at 68 and unfit. I would have happily on day 3 become a "lazy photographer" but Gary took all my moans in his stride and pulled me along with the rest of the group.
Would I do it again? In a heartbeat...
By the way, he only takes 5 folk on the workshop, so get in there if you fancy it.
Ian Wallace
The Isle of Harris and Lewis is a small picturesque Island located North of Skye in the Outer Hebrides. The word picturesque is an understatement here! The island boasts an ever-changing scenery. A mixture of mountainous and rugged coastlines and rolling hillsides are a feast to behold.
White sandy beaches feature on so many top 10 world ranking lists. Compliment them with clear turquoise seas. You'd be forgiven if you thought you were in the Caribbean! This is enough to get any photographer excited and heading straight to their camera bag.
Topping this with a mixture of lunar-like terrain and moorlands, you'll soon realise you'll never have enough time on your hands no matter how long you stay!
As if that wasn't enough to get the juices flowing, the Island is full of wonderfully preserved derelict buildings abandoned from yesteryear. Who doesn't like the thrill of exploration?
I'm guessing you could say it's a photographer's paradise!
Harris & Lewis Photography Workshop
At the moment, the Island is only explored by the adventurists out there, but with easy travel and plenty of reasonably priced places to stay, it won't be long before this outstanding area of beauty becomes the pride of place on every photographer's wish list!
How do I get there?
Travel to Harris & Lews is fairly straightforward and painless.
Car & Ferries - Ferries run daily from Skye and Ullapool
Fly - Several companies, including Flybe, fly from numerous UK destinations directly into Stowaway. Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham, and London, to name a few.
This website will help your search
Bus - Glasgow to Stornoway is a great route.
This website will help your search
Training: I’m keeping the group size down to only 5; this way, It’ll allow me to spend the maximum amount of time with each attendee.
Below are a few videos I created last year for my YouTube channel. If you’re not saying WOW to at least 80% of my pictures, then you’ll have to go elsewhere 🙂
This is a valuable tips video I created on Harris & Lewis
You will learn…
- How to choose the right settings for each shot.
- How to Shoot in Manual
- How to meter and expose correctly
- How to focus properly
- How to compose your shot
- How to use fast and slow shutter speeds to be creative
- How to use Filters
- How to Post Process your pictures correctly in Photoshop
(This includes an introduction to Photoshop Plugins) - Basic and advanced Photoshop tuition given (Catering for all levels)
FAQ's
Included accommodation
You will be staying in a luxury Lodge on the south of the island. Each lodge has three bedrooms, all with ensuite facilities. You will have the bonus of having a comfortable lounge and a full kitchen to prepare your meals, which is a welcome haven after a busy day of shooting. All lodges are located next to each other.
The lodges are just 10 miles out of Tarbert. Lodges are situated directly on a small loch. Here, you can see the seals swimming and basking on the rocks most of the day.
What skill level do I have to be?
All skills are welcome, beginner to advanced. With such a small group, I can cater to all levels. It’ll almost be like a 1-2-1 for the week. Group training will also be given, of course!
How many Attendees?
5 - We restrict the numbers to five to ensure you get as much tuition as possible. It'll feel like a full-on 1-2-1 for a whole week. You can also have as much space as you like!
How do I get there?
Travel to Harris & Lewis is fairly straightforward and painless.
Car & Ferries - Ferries run daily from Ullapool (Ferries from Uig are not sailing between October & April due to building work on the port).
Fly - Several companies, including Flybe, fly from numerous UK destinations directly into Stowaway. Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham, and London are a few. This website will help your search
Bus - Glasgow to Stornoway is a great route.
This website will help your search
How fit do I need to be?
Not fit at all – All areas are accessible by vehicle and then a short walk.
Is my camera good enough?
Is it an SLR Camera? Then yes – all of the images displayed on this page could have been taken on a £250 DSLR the results would have been the same, GUARANTEED!
Pro Camera available to rent for £10 per day (inc. lens)
What Equipment will I need?
Your Camera – Sturdy Tripod – ND filters (these aren't expensive, and I can advise the right ones to buy)
What if the weather is bad?
As a Landscape Photographer, inclement weather is just something we cannot predict. The best planning in the world can't allow for adverse weather conditions, especially when planning so far in advance. The weather is just something that we, as photographers, must be prepared for. Because of this, we DO NOT GUARANTEE that we will be able to visit all the planned locations. We'll certainly try our best, though!
How much is the deposit, and when do I pay the balance?
£200 deposit is required to secure your place on the course – the balance is due six weeks before the 1st day of training.
MORE INFO on Harris & Lewis?
I discovered this brilliant article entitled 9 REASONS TO VISIT THE ISLES OF LEWIS AND HARRIS, OUTER HEBRIDES. It was written by travel blogger Lucy (On the Luce). It's an excellent blog and very much worth a look INFO
SEE MORE HARRIS & LEWIS IMAGES
Sand Art or Sand Angels
Questions or to Book, call the studio (07941 003683) or drop us an Email
Requirements:
• Any DSLR (Pro Camera available to hire for £10 per day)
• Sturdy Tripod
• Neutral Density Filters (They're not expensive, and I'm happy to advise)
•Memory Card(s): (at least 32GB of memory cards for each full day shooting)
• Spare batteries/Charger.
You might also consider the Isle of Skye Workshop.