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Spring Scottish Photography Experience

3 days of wildlife photography in the scottish Highlands

The Mission: Why We’re Here

Join fellow wildlife photographers and me for 3 fun-packed days of wildlife photography, photographing the beautiful White-tailed Eagles, Ospreys and Pine Martens. You'll leave with not just great photos, but also great memories and a wild experience to look back on for years to come.

  • Suitable for all photographers

  • Small groups and individuals welcome

  • Gift voucher options available

3 Days of Wildlife

White-tailed Eagles experience

Spend the day on the water photographing the amazing and beautiful white-tailed eagles as they fly over your head, swoop down for fish from the water and perch in an old dead tree for that perfect portrait photo

Spend a morning photographing ospreys diving.

Spend a morning in a hide photographing the amazing birds as they dive into the water for live fish, then head to another location to photograph the birds in the wild.

Spend a day in the Pine Marten Hide. 

Exclusive access to a daytime pine marten hide that also features many other wildlife species that could enter the hide locations at any time, from red squirrels to sparrowhawks

Workshop Details

  • Where: Highlands Scotland

  • When: checkin 4pm 8th June 2027

  • Checkout: 10 am 12th June

  • Fitness: Average, very little walking

  • Cost: £975 - £250 deposit

  • Availabilty: 3 spaces
  • Duration: 4-night accommodation, 3 days of photography
What's Included
  • 6-Hour Boat Trip Loch Shiel
  • Osprey and Pine Martin Hide
  • Guidance and support
  • 4 nights accomodation
  • Breakfast and Packed Lunch
  • Transport to all locations.
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What's Not Included
  • Insurance
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Evening meal

Arriving by train

If you don't have transport to get to Aviemore and you're thinking about coming up on the train the day before, then I can pick you up on the Friday morning from Aviemore train station

Technical Masterclass: Getting the Shot

  • The Shutter Speed Secret: To freeze a diving eagle, 1/2000s is your baseline. If the light allows, push to 1/3200s to ensure the water droplets from the splash are tack-sharp.
  • Exposure Compensation: Loch Shiel’s weather is... "variable." When shooting an eagle against a bright sky, you may need to overexpose by +1.0 or +2.0 stops to avoid the eagle becoming a silhouette. If they are flying against the dark, moody hills, watch your highlights!
  • Focus Modes: Use Animal Eye-AF (if your camera has it) or Zone AF. These birds are huge, but they move surprisingly fast once they tuck their wings to dive.

Recommended Gear List

Pro Tip: Since we have the whole boat, tell your clients they don't need to choose just one lens! They have the room to bring a "long" setup and a "wide" setup.

  • Lenses: * Primary: 400mm to 600mm or 100-500mm (for the eagles).
  • Wide: 16-35mm (for those stunning Highland vistas).
    • Support: Monopods are recommended over tripods. On a boat, tripods can be cumbersome and pick up engine vibrations. Handholding is best for fast action if your gear isn't too heavy.
    • Protection: High-quality rain covers for both the camera and the photographer. This is Scotland; "liquid sunshine" is a real possibility.

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    Spring Scottish Wildlife Experience