THE DRAMATIC LANDSCAPES OF SCOTLAND

Explore the Isle of Skye and Glencoe on this workshop visiting the best of Scotland

A DESTINATION EARTH PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

APRIL 27 - MAY 3, 2027

Scotland’s is a country of stunning natural landscapes including dramatic coastlines and impressive rock formations. The scenes are unmistakable and rugged, and the light can be something straight out of a dream. The Highlands are the epitome of this and will be our home for the duration of this workshop. Ancient castles, peaceful lochs, towering mountains, and cliffside vistas await! The sense of awe here is real and the potential for interesting weather only adds to the mystique of what can be created with a camera.

On this 7 day / 6 night photography workshop we will be aiming to capture the incredible, otherworldly scenery of Glencoe and the Isle of Skye. All lodging and transportation will be included. Throughout you will be provided with expert instruction from our professional photographer guides on how best to capture the light and interesting compositions. The goal of the workshop is to give you the ability to explore, learn, and fine tune those photography skills both in the field as well in post processing development to bring your images to life. Helping clients create a portfolio of images they are excited and proud of is priority number one on all of our workshops (along with having a good time).

INSTRUCTORS: CHRIS BYRNE & BERNARD GERAGHTY              

GROUP SIZE: 10 PARTICIPANTS

COST: $5950

INCLUDED: All Transportation and Lodging for 6 Nights (Single Occupancy)

NOT INCLUDED: Meals, International Flights, Camera Equipment, Travel Insurance

DEPOSIT: A 50% deposit is required to secure a spot. Final balance due 120 days prior to workshop.

Need a more flexible payment plan? Please Contact Us

ITINERARY

After arriving in Glasgow on April 27th you will be received at the airport and transported to our hotel in Glencoe. After getting to know our group over dinner we will head out to our sunset location. From there we move on to the Isle of Skye for four nights and then back to Glencoe for our last evening of the workshop. Each day we will be out early to photograph sunrise, have a midday break or drive to our next hotel location, followed by a sunset session. Potential locations along our journey include Blackrock cottage, Glen Etive, Glencoe, Kilchurn castle, Eileen Donan castle, Buachaille Etive Mor, Old man of Storr (45 minute hike), Fairy Pools (30 minute walk), Fairy Glen, Neist point lighthouse, Quiraing, Sligachan, Elgol, and some other hidden gems. There will be NO SET itinerary for this trip as we prefer to keep a close eye on weather forecasts throughout the tour to determine our destination and make sure we have the best possible weather that may suit a specific place.

All transportation and lodging is included for the nights of April 27 - May 2, with a transfer to the Glasgow Airport (GLA) on May 3rd. Lodging arrangements are Single Occupancy rooms.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

An adventure in the Scottish Highlands with scenes and vistas that will simply take your breath away. With a bit of good luck the weather will be on our side with stormy, drama filled skies to add to the power of the views in front of us. Whether it’s reflections on a lake, meandering creeks and cascades, or rock spires pointing to the heavens, there will always be something beautiful to photograph and our knowledgeable guides will do their very best to get you in the right place at the right time.

While there will be early days and some late nights, the field sessions are structured to not wear anyone out and get the most enjoyment of the surroundings and scenery. In the field techniques and tips will be provided to help capture images correctly "in camera" with the goal being that part becomes second nature and students can then focus on the creative aspects of landscape and nature photography. Post processing instruction will run the gamut of importing and organizing files into Lightroom to processing images in Lightroom and Photoshop and finally prepping images for the internet or for print. We are an open book and willing to share any tips or tricks we’ve learned to help you turn your photographs into wall hanging art!

MEET THE GUIDES

CHRIS BYRNE

Hello there! I’m Chris Byrne and I spent way too many years aimlessly wandering the earth and working for the man before finding my true passion in nature and landscape photography. My love of nature started very early in life as I would study the photographs in my dad’s huge collection of National Geographics, and also spend as much time as I could out exploring in the woods with my younger brother. Fast forward many years and after getting a finance degree in college I went to work in the stock market for over fifteen years (and didn’t get rich). During my time, I saw first hand two of the most devastating financial crises in our country’s history, and after the second go around I completely lost interest in my profession and desperately needed something more. I found myself in a place in life without any inspiration or excitement for what I was doing.

Then on a trip to Glacier, Montana I rediscovered my love of nature. However, the photographs I was trying to get just didn’t do the place any justice. It was then that I decided to get serious about photography and quickly poured all of myself into the craft, learning as much as possible as quickly as I could. I was a super sponge and had a new passion for life! As soon as I became proficient in my skills, I wanted to share my knowledge and began teaching others. Now I lead workshops to some of the best places on the globe.

Along the way I’ve won a few awards, but with so many contests out there, I wouldn’t claim that’s a good judge of a good teacher. Rather I am proud to be able to inspire others and spend as much time as I possibly can with each person in helping them connect with nature while teaching the techniques to capture the images that they want to create. Seeing people make breakthroughs in their art is something that I cherish. I truly believe that nature is good for the soul. The more you explore, the more you will be inspired. 

BERNARD GERAGHTY

As an introduction, let me explain my journey to you. Photography is a hobby that you can come to at any stage of your life. I personally arrived at this destination in October 2015. I had always been active, played gaelic and soccer, enjoyed my team sports and had relative successes, but felt that I needed a change. I always had an interest in hiking around Ireland. Until 2015, I never owned a camera so a friend suggested buying one for a hobby and I can honestly say that photography just grabbed me from the moment I took my first shot. It led me on a whirlwind journey around the world with a new appreciation of the wonderful sights around us all.

I live close to the centre of the most beautiful country in the world and I can reach the most fantastic places in less time than it takes most people to commute to work. Ireland is a stunning country and when I am behind my lens, the camera paints the landscape in the most vivid manner, I never fail to be amazed at the beauty that surrounds us.

Photography allows me to live the dream. I can be alone, at one with the world around me, and yet feel as though I am at the centre of the universe when I capture that split second in time. Photography is the gift that keeps on giving…

Since starting, I have travelled the world and seen it from both sides of the lens. I have met great people, shared amazing experiences, helped peoples dreams come true and have memories that will last a lifetime, all with like minded people. And now…as a natural talker, I have combined my hobbies to start a business and as the man behind Bernard Geraghty Landscape Tours.

CANCELLATION POLICY & TRAVEL INSURANCE - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

We reserve the right to cancel the workshop if minimum participants are not met or in the event of an emergency. In the event of emergency where Chris cannot personally attend, then a replacement guide will be the first option. If a cancellation does occur, participants may either use the fee towards a future workshop or receive a full refund. We are not responsible for travel expenses incurred and therefore strongly recommend getting travel insurance to cover such costs. Two companies that we recommend are Ripcord and Squaremouth.

A $200 change fee will be charged for changes or cancellations. Participants who cancel prior to 90 days before the workshop will receive either a full refund or credit to a future workshop minus the change fee. Any cancellations within 90 days of the workshop cannot be refunded under any circumstances. Only if we are able to fill the vacancy, will the participant will receive a credit to a future workshop minus the change fee. Workshop credits are good for one calendar year from the date of the missed workshop. If a desired replacement workshop is sold out, we will work with you on the credit.

Any cancellations within 30 days of the workshop (for any reason) will forfeit their entire registration fee as it is extremely difficult to fill the space on that short of notice. If a true emergency arises last minute we will do our best to work with you granting a partial credit towards a future workshop, but this is not guaranteed. Again travel insurance is strongly recommended.