RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

IMPORTANT: Please read the Terms and Conditions before you book any Workshop

For all Workshops and Tours - Please bring suitable outdoor clothing for walking along coastal paths and in the countryside. We recommend –

Good Quality Walking Boots - waterproof if possible.
Long trousers – there will be times when we may walk through undergrowth.
Wet weather gear – this is Scotland after all. Be prepared for changes in the weather.
A FREE REUSABLE STAINLESS STEEL WATER BOTTLE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL ONE DAY WORKSHOPS** AND WILL BE YOURS TO KEEP AT THE END OF THE WORKSHOP - CLICK HERE for more information

**Free water bottles are not provided on the Back to Basics or Getting Started in Mobile Phone Photography 2-hour workshops.

The items listed below are the minimum requirement for each of the workshops. Please remember that you must be able to carry the equipment you bring during the workshops. So only bring what you will need.

For all our workshops we recommend that you bring at least one spare battery for your camera / drone. Make sure the battery in your camera is fully charged before travelling - remember in cold weather batteries do not last as long as they do when it is warm.

Also bring a spare memory card should you think you will need one.

Finally bring a camera bag that will protect your gear should the weather turn to rain.

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AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO

A suitable Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) / drone, which is clearly marked with a CAA Operator ID Number. Please inform us of the make and model of the drone you will be using on this workshop.
Spare batteries for your drone. We recommend bringing at least two spare batteries. Please bring your charging hub if it is powered from a USB power source as we will have a Power Delivery Power Bank available, which should enable us to recharge a battery while on the workshop.
Memory Card - if your drone uses a memory card please ensure you bring it. We recommend bringing a spare card if you have one, just in case you need it.
Recommended - ND filters for your drone. These are useful for shooting videos with a drone but do not worry if you don’t have these items.
Dress for the conditions. Warm clothes, walking boots and wet weather clothing (We won’t be able to fly if it is raining but if it is just a shower then we will wait it out and resume when the rain has stopped).
PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (ESPECIALLY POINTS 5 and 17) AS THIS WORKSHOP IS VERY WEATHER DEPENDANT.

LONG EXPOSURE LANDSCAPES

A DSLR or Compact System Camera with manual control over shutter and aperture and a ‘Bulb’ setting to allow the photographer to keep the shutter open as long as the shutter release is pressed.
We recommend bringing lenses that cover wide angle to mid range telephoto (24mm to 200mm).
ESSENTIAL ITEM: A Sturdy Tripod (we do have some tripods available for our guests).
ESSENTIAL ITEM: A cable release or a remote release that allows the shutter to be kept open until the photographer decides to close it.
ESSENTIAL ITEM: A Neutral Density filter of at least 6 stops. If you wneed to buy one before the workshop we are happy to advise our clients.
ESSENTIAL ITEM: A stop watch or timer. If your camera doesn’t have a timer, most smart phones are equipped with a timer function or a wrist watch with a second hand.
Dress for the conditions. Warm clothes, wet weather clothing (this is Scotland) and waterproof walking boots or wellington boots as we may go into the surf on the beach to capture moving water.

BLACK & WHITE LANDSCAPES

ESSENTIAL ITEM: A camera that allows you to shoot in Mono / Black and White
For DSLR / CSC users we recommend bringing lenses that cover wide angle to mid range telephoto (24mm to 200mm).
A Sturdy Tripod (we do have some tripods available for our guests)
ND Graduate Filters and a Polariser are useful but do not worry if you don’t have these items.
Dress for the conditions. Warm clothes, wet weather clothing (this is Scotland) and walking boots.

BACK TO BASICS

Any camera - from budget compact camera to Pro spec DSLR
Dress for the conditions. Warm clothes, wet weather clothing (this is Scotland) and comfortable shoes or boots for walking.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO WITH YOUR PHONE CAMERA

Any mobile phone with a good built in camera.
Any additional equipment you have such as additional lenses, small tripod or mobile phone gimbal.
Dress for the conditions. Warm clothes, wet weather clothing (this is Scotland) and comfortable shoes or boots for walking.
Make sure your phone is charged up. If you have a power bank bring it along. If you don’t have a power bank please bring a power lead as we will have a power bank available should you need to recharge your phone.

SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY

A DSLR or Compact System Camera with manual control over shutter and aperture.
A long telephoto lens - minimum 200mm but 300mm is better for frame filling shots.
We recommend bringing lenses that cover wide angle to long range telephoto (24mm to 300mm).
A monopod is useful if using a long telephoto lens.
Dress for the conditions. Warm clothes, wet weather clothing (this is Scotland) and walking boots.

NOTE: For all our workshops please remember to bring a spare battery for your camera if you have one (make sure the battery in your camera is fully charged before travelling) and a spare memory card should you think you will need one. Also bring a camera bag that will protect your gear should the weather turn to rain.