Private One-to-One · Full Day
Tailored Photography Workshop in Scotland
Landscape, Woodland & Coastal Photography Across Eastern Scotland
A private day to explore the photography that interests you and spend time on the things you'd like to develop. We'll look more closely at what draws you to a scene, experiment with composition and light, and work through photographic choices together. Based in Angus on Scotland's east coast, I offer these workshops across Tayside, Perthshire, Fife and Aberdeenshire.
Key Information
Format
Private one-to-one photography tuition
Duration
Full day; multi-day by arrangement
Subjects
Landscape, woodland, coast and intimate details
Locations
Angus and eastern Scotland
Private Groups
Up to four photographers by arrangement
Price
£395 · Private full day
Shaping Your Day
Your Photography, Your Focus
One of the things I value about photographing eastern Scotland is the variety. From wooded glens and rivers to open landscapes and quieter stretches of coastline, there are plenty of places to explore away from the better-known photographic viewpoints.
There's no fixed route to follow. We can concentrate on one subject, explore a mixture or spend time somewhere you've always wanted to photograph.
Explore One Subject
Whether it's woodland, waterfalls, coastal photography or intimate details, we can give a particular subject the time it deserves, without rushing between locations.
A Day of Variety
If you'd rather explore a mixture, we can combine woodland, coastline and wider landscapes, choosing locations around the weather, light and time available.
Your Location or My Suggestions
Have somewhere in mind you'd like to photograph or get to know better? We can plan around it. Otherwise, tell me what interests you and I'll suggest places worth exploring.
Photographing Together
How We'll Work Together
From our first conversation to the guidance you take away afterwards.
Before We Meet
We'll arrange a chat by phone or Zoom to talk about the photography you enjoy, anything you'd like help with and the subjects or locations you're keen to explore. That gives me a starting point for planning our time together.
Out in the Field
We'll look at what draws your attention to a scene, refine compositions and explore how lens choices, camera settings and changing light affect the result. We can try different approaches, compare photographs and talk through the decisions together. I'll explain and demonstrate where useful, while making room for your own ideas. We can also discuss how you might approach editing your images.
After the Workshop
Afterwards, I'll send you a detailed field report covering what we've worked on, giving you something useful to refer back to. And if questions come up later, you're welcome to get in touch for further advice.
A Closer Look
Explore a Particular Interest
Woodland photography has become an important
part of my work, while Scotland's east coast
is somewhere I've known since childhood.
Both can be part of your Tailored workshop,
whether you'd like to concentrate on one
subject or explore a mixture. These two
pages offer a closer look.
Woodland Photography Workshop
Explore the character of Scotland's trees, the relationships between them, and the shapes, textures and quieter details that make woodland photography so absorbing.
East Coast Photography Workshop
A curated photography day along the Angus and Aberdeenshire coast, with locations chosen around the tides, light, weather and access.
From the Workshops
What Workshop Clients Say
Duncan is extremely personable and the day was packed with advice and tips to get the most from manual settings. Great access to varied locations throughout the day in the beautiful Angus countryside.
He was never looking over our shoulders, but offered excellent advice and guidance when we were struggling. He encouraged me to make compositions that I otherwise would not have considered.
His assessment of my skill set and suggestions for improvements was relaxed and informative - I feel I have improved my composition and camera skills thanks to Duncan's advice.
Arranging Your Workshop
Practical Details & Booking
Private One-to-One · Full Day
A private day of photography tuition shaped around your interests, including a planning conversation beforehand and a detailed field report afterwards.
£395
More Time, or Coming with Friends?
Multi-day one-to-one workshops and private small-group bookings of up to four photographers are available by arrangement. These are planned individually and quoted separately.
What's Included
Your private full-day workshop includes a planning conversation by phone or Zoom, a day photographing together and a detailed field report afterwards.
The tuition follows what you'd like to develop. We might work on recognising compositions, simplifying a scene, responding to light, choosing lenses and camera settings, or experimenting with techniques such as longer exposures. We'll look at your photographs and discuss what works and what you might try differently.
I'll demonstrate where it's helpful, and you're welcome to get in touch with questions after the day.
Dates, Locations & Travel
Dates are arranged individually. I offer these workshops mainly across Angus, Tayside, Perthshire, Fife and Aberdeenshire.
We'll discuss the subjects or locations you're interested in, where you'll be travelling from and what suits the time of year. You can suggest somewhere yourself, or I can recommend locations and a suitable route.
We'll confirm the meeting point, daily timings, transport arrangements and any additional travel costs before agreeing your booking.
Equipment & Access
Bring your camera, charged batteries, spare memory cards and clothing and footwear suitable for a day outdoors. A tripod can be useful for waterfalls, longer exposures and considered landscape compositions.
If you're unsure what equipment would be useful, let me know what you already have and we can discuss it before the workshop. There's no need to buy anything without checking first.
Please mention any mobility or access requirements when you enquire, so we can discuss suitable locations, terrain and walking distances.
Weather & Conditions
We don't need perfect weather to make worthwhile photographs. Mist, cloud, rain and changing light can all offer interesting possibilities, depending on what we're photographing.
I'll consider the forecast and local conditions when planning the day. We can adjust locations or the order in which we visit them when that makes sense photographically.
Safety always comes first. If conditions become unsuitable for the planned workshop, we'll discuss the options. The applicable arrangements for weather-related changes will be confirmed as part of your booking terms.
Tell me a little about the photography you'd like to explore, any dates you have in mind and where you'll be staying or travelling from. I'll get back to you personally to discuss the arrangements.
Plan Your Tailored Workshop