Six days, just four guests, one van, and the beautiful Moray Coast with the Cairngorms on our doorstep.
At a glance:
Dates: 15th to 20th March 2027 (six days)
Price: £1,195 per person (£350 deposit to secure your place)
Group size: just 4
Level: some experience needed, comfortable shooting in manual
Getting there: pick-up from Norwich available, or meet at mine and park up
This is a residential landscape photography workshop through one of Scotland's most wonderfully varied corners. Rugged coastline, harbours, sea stacks and lighthouses along the Moray Coast, with the option to head inland to the Cairngorms, Dava Moor and the open moorland beyond. Six days gives us proper time to build a genuinely varied set of images: coastal light one day, mountains and moorland the next.
March in Scotland means quiet locations as not even the midges are out, low light and real atmosphere, with a good chance of dramatic, changeable conditions and even snow on the higher ground.
Just 4 places, and here's why
I keep these trips deliberately small. Four guests means everyone gets proper, personal attention, nobody's jostling for space at the good spots, and, practically, you all fit in my van, so I can chauffeur you from location to location for the entire workshop. The van's kitted out too; there's 240V mains power on board, so if your batteries start running low through the day you can top them straight back up, which is a real lifesaver for drone batteries especially, and I've got a camping stove in the back for tea and coffee, so there's always a hot brew on the go between shoots. No convoy, no getting lost, no white-knuckle drives down unfamiliar Highland roads before dawn. You turn up, hop in, and shoot.
Who this trip is for
This one's a step up from my day workshops. It's for photographers who've got the basics under their belt, a working understanding of the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed and ISO) and how to shoot in manual. If you're comfortable there, you're ready. Everything beyond that- composition, filters, long exposures, reading the conditions, editing back at base- is exactly what we'll build on together over the six days.
(Brand new to your camera? My one-day workshops are the better place to start; drop me a line, and I'll point you the right way.)
Where we'll shoot
The Moray Coast offers a brilliant mix of seascape, landscape and characterful coastal locations, beaches, harbours, cliffs, sea stacks, lighthouses and smaller coastal details. Depending on the weather and how the week's shaping up, we may also head inland towards the Cairngorms and Dava Moor, opening things up to moorland, woodland, rivers and big mountain backdrops. One day will likely see us push further east along the coast towards Rattray Head Lighthouse, with the chance to take in one of the castles along the North Aberdeenshire coastline too, adding a different flavour again to the mix. It's this variety, coast, castle, mountain and moor, that makes the trip so rewarding.
March is a genuinely brilliant time for this part of Scotland, quieter locations, low light, changeable conditions and plenty of atmosphere. As always, exact locations are chosen around the weather, light, wind direction and road conditions, not a fixed plan.
A typical day
Monday: Meet and greet early afternoon, check in, head out for a sunset shoot, then a dinner outing or food stop depending on timing.
Tuesday to Friday: Up for sunrise, shooting through the day, back for breakfast or a stop en route depending on conditions, then out again through to sunset, likely including a day pushing further east towards Rattray Head and the Aberdeenshire coast. Evenings bring the option to eat back at the accommodation, relaxed and unhurried.
Saturday: One last sunrise shoot, then check out and head home.
Sunrise to sunset, we'll chase the light, but at a friendly, unhurried pace, with plenty of time to actually take it all in.
Where you'll stay
You'll have your own private room in well-located accommodation, chosen to give us good access to the Moray Coast while keeping the Cairngorms, Dava Moor and the surrounding area within easy reach. A light breakfast is provided each morning: cereal, toast, orange juice, tea and coffee, to set you up before a sunrise start. Lunches and dinners aren't included, which keeps the price down and the days flexible. Most evenings we'll eat back at the accommodation to keep things relaxed and costs sensible, or head out if the group fancies it, we decide as we go.
Sharing? Two of you travelling together can book straight in using the Twin Room option at checkout, no need to email.
Getting there, the easy bit
Coming from Norfolk? You've got two easy options: meet at mine and leave your car, or I'll arrange transport from Norwich to the accommodation and back. Either way, during the main workshop days, Tuesday to Friday, you're chauffeured between locations in my van, with fuel included, so there's no need to drive yourself unless you'd rather. It genuinely takes the stress out of the whole thing: no long solo drive to somewhere unfamiliar, no navigating dark roads before dawn. Prefer to make your own way and meet us there? That's absolutely fine too, and you're still welcome to travel with the group throughout the workshop days.
What's included
Accommodation with your own private room
Light breakfast each morning
All transport during the main workshop days (Tuesday to Friday), fuel included
Transport from Norwich, there and back, if you'd like it
Collection and drop-off at the start/end of the workshop from Inverness or a local train station
Loan of landscape filters and a tripod if you need them
Hands-on, personal photography tuition from start to finish
What's not included
Lunches, dinners, meals out, snacks and alcoholic drinks; travel to and from Norwich if you're making your own way; and your own camera equipment, personal accident and travel insurance, plus vehicle breakdown cover if you choose to drive yourself.
A bit about me
I'm a full-time landscape photographer based in Norfolk, with a BA and a Master's degree in photography, and I've been running workshops since 2013. I'm a proud ambassador for five photography brands, I've won and been shortlisted for several awards, and my images have featured in publications and exhibitions. But honestly, what people tend to remember from these trips isn't the CV; it's the relaxed, no-pressure, no-egos atmosphere, and coming home with photographs they're genuinely proud of.
What about the weather?
Let's be honest, it's Scotland in March, and the weather will play its part. That's the point. Changeable skies, atmospheric light and the chance of rain, wind, cold conditions and even snow on higher ground are exactly what make these images special, and we'll get out and make the most of them. Between the coast and the mountains there's always another option if one spot isn't working, with locations chosen around the weather, light and road conditions as we go. Safety always comes first, with dynamic risk assessments throughout.
Fitness & what to expect
You'll want to be generally fit; the furthest walk from the van is around 40 minutes. Some locations involve uneven coastal paths, beaches, rocky terrain, woodland paths, moorland tracks and exposed spots, so sturdy footwear and proper all-weather clothing are essential.
Dates, price & booking
Secure your spot with your £350 deposit, payable by BACS (preferred, as it keeps transaction fees down) or through the website checkout. The balance is due 28 days before we set off. Two of you sharing? Just choose the Twin Room option when you book.
Places on these small-group trips go quickly, so if a varied week of Scottish coast and mountains is calling, I'd love to have you along. Any questions about the trip, booking, kit or travel, email me at info@dibsphotography.com, always happy to help.
What to bring
DSLR or mirrorless camera, spare batteries and memory cards, a range of lenses (wide, mid and zoom), a sturdy tripod, lens cleaning kit, camera bag, warm waterproof clothing, sturdy footwear, umbrella, torch and a bath towel. I've got spare landscape filters you're welcome to borrow, and I'm happy to advise if you're thinking of buying your own.
Six days, just four guests, one van, and the beautiful Moray Coast with the Cairngorms on our doorstep.
At a glance:
Dates: 15th to 20th March 2027 (six days)
Price: £1,195 per person (£350 deposit to secure your place)
Group size: just 4
Level: some experience needed, comfortable shooting in manual
Getting there: pick-up from Norwich available, or meet at mine and park up
This is a residential landscape photography workshop through one of Scotland's most wonderfully varied corners. Rugged coastline, harbours, sea stacks and lighthouses along the Moray Coast, with the option to head inland to the Cairngorms, Dava Moor and the open moorland beyond. Six days gives us proper time to build a genuinely varied set of images: coastal light one day, mountains and moorland the next.
March in Scotland means quiet locations as not even the midges are out, low light and real atmosphere, with a good chance of dramatic, changeable conditions and even snow on the higher ground.
Just 4 places, and here's why
I keep these trips deliberately small. Four guests means everyone gets proper, personal attention, nobody's jostling for space at the good spots, and, practically, you all fit in my van, so I can chauffeur you from location to location for the entire workshop. The van's kitted out too; there's 240V mains power on board, so if your batteries start running low through the day you can top them straight back up, which is a real lifesaver for drone batteries especially, and I've got a camping stove in the back for tea and coffee, so there's always a hot brew on the go between shoots. No convoy, no getting lost, no white-knuckle drives down unfamiliar Highland roads before dawn. You turn up, hop in, and shoot.
Who this trip is for
This one's a step up from my day workshops. It's for photographers who've got the basics under their belt, a working understanding of the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed and ISO) and how to shoot in manual. If you're comfortable there, you're ready. Everything beyond that- composition, filters, long exposures, reading the conditions, editing back at base- is exactly what we'll build on together over the six days.
(Brand new to your camera? My one-day workshops are the better place to start; drop me a line, and I'll point you the right way.)
Where we'll shoot
The Moray Coast offers a brilliant mix of seascape, landscape and characterful coastal locations, beaches, harbours, cliffs, sea stacks, lighthouses and smaller coastal details. Depending on the weather and how the week's shaping up, we may also head inland towards the Cairngorms and Dava Moor, opening things up to moorland, woodland, rivers and big mountain backdrops. One day will likely see us push further east along the coast towards Rattray Head Lighthouse, with the chance to take in one of the castles along the North Aberdeenshire coastline too, adding a different flavour again to the mix. It's this variety, coast, castle, mountain and moor, that makes the trip so rewarding.
March is a genuinely brilliant time for this part of Scotland, quieter locations, low light, changeable conditions and plenty of atmosphere. As always, exact locations are chosen around the weather, light, wind direction and road conditions, not a fixed plan.
A typical day
Monday: Meet and greet early afternoon, check in, head out for a sunset shoot, then a dinner outing or food stop depending on timing.
Tuesday to Friday: Up for sunrise, shooting through the day, back for breakfast or a stop en route depending on conditions, then out again through to sunset, likely including a day pushing further east towards Rattray Head and the Aberdeenshire coast. Evenings bring the option to eat back at the accommodation, relaxed and unhurried.
Saturday: One last sunrise shoot, then check out and head home.
Sunrise to sunset, we'll chase the light, but at a friendly, unhurried pace, with plenty of time to actually take it all in.
Where you'll stay
You'll have your own private room in well-located accommodation, chosen to give us good access to the Moray Coast while keeping the Cairngorms, Dava Moor and the surrounding area within easy reach. A light breakfast is provided each morning: cereal, toast, orange juice, tea and coffee, to set you up before a sunrise start. Lunches and dinners aren't included, which keeps the price down and the days flexible. Most evenings we'll eat back at the accommodation to keep things relaxed and costs sensible, or head out if the group fancies it, we decide as we go.
Sharing? Two of you travelling together can book straight in using the Twin Room option at checkout, no need to email.
Getting there, the easy bit
Coming from Norfolk? You've got two easy options: meet at mine and leave your car, or I'll arrange transport from Norwich to the accommodation and back. Either way, during the main workshop days, Tuesday to Friday, you're chauffeured between locations in my van, with fuel included, so there's no need to drive yourself unless you'd rather. It genuinely takes the stress out of the whole thing: no long solo drive to somewhere unfamiliar, no navigating dark roads before dawn. Prefer to make your own way and meet us there? That's absolutely fine too, and you're still welcome to travel with the group throughout the workshop days.
What's included
Accommodation with your own private room
Light breakfast each morning
All transport during the main workshop days (Tuesday to Friday), fuel included
Transport from Norwich, there and back, if you'd like it
Collection and drop-off at the start/end of the workshop from Inverness or a local train station
Loan of landscape filters and a tripod if you need them
Hands-on, personal photography tuition from start to finish
What's not included
Lunches, dinners, meals out, snacks and alcoholic drinks; travel to and from Norwich if you're making your own way; and your own camera equipment, personal accident and travel insurance, plus vehicle breakdown cover if you choose to drive yourself.
A bit about me
I'm a full-time landscape photographer based in Norfolk, with a BA and a Master's degree in photography, and I've been running workshops since 2013. I'm a proud ambassador for five photography brands, I've won and been shortlisted for several awards, and my images have featured in publications and exhibitions. But honestly, what people tend to remember from these trips isn't the CV; it's the relaxed, no-pressure, no-egos atmosphere, and coming home with photographs they're genuinely proud of.
What about the weather?
Let's be honest, it's Scotland in March, and the weather will play its part. That's the point. Changeable skies, atmospheric light and the chance of rain, wind, cold conditions and even snow on higher ground are exactly what make these images special, and we'll get out and make the most of them. Between the coast and the mountains there's always another option if one spot isn't working, with locations chosen around the weather, light and road conditions as we go. Safety always comes first, with dynamic risk assessments throughout.
Fitness & what to expect
You'll want to be generally fit; the furthest walk from the van is around 40 minutes. Some locations involve uneven coastal paths, beaches, rocky terrain, woodland paths, moorland tracks and exposed spots, so sturdy footwear and proper all-weather clothing are essential.
Dates, price & booking
Secure your spot with your £350 deposit, payable by BACS (preferred, as it keeps transaction fees down) or through the website checkout. The balance is due 28 days before we set off. Two of you sharing? Just choose the Twin Room option when you book.
Places on these small-group trips go quickly, so if a varied week of Scottish coast and mountains is calling, I'd love to have you along. Any questions about the trip, booking, kit or travel, email me at info@dibsphotography.com, always happy to help.
What to bring
DSLR or mirrorless camera, spare batteries and memory cards, a range of lenses (wide, mid and zoom), a sturdy tripod, lens cleaning kit, camera bag, warm waterproof clothing, sturdy footwear, umbrella, torch and a bath towel. I've got spare landscape filters you're welcome to borrow, and I'm happy to advise if you're thinking of buying your own.
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