PRIVATE WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDING IN THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS
Photograph the winter wildlife of the Cairngorms, Black Isle, and Northwest Highlands with an expert local photography guide.
Dates – I run these tours at any date suitable for you between 1st December and 15th March yearly.
Booking – Simply contact me using the booking form below with dates suitable for you and I will let you know my availability.
Location – Inverness and the surrounding area. We start from Inverness each day, but may visit locations up to 2 hours drive away, both in the Cairngorms National Park and on the West coast.
These tours are run on an individual basis – you will be guided privately, not as part of a group. Each tour is tailored to the individual’s needs, and will include as much or as little photographic tuition as required. It is equally common for us to guide for beginners as it is for semi-professionals. I can provide tuition and guidance in all aspects of winter wildlife photography, from first steps to advanced techniques.
We do not follow a strict schedule regarding which species we photograph – it is up to you.
I provide guiding for the following species.
– Mountain hare
– Ptarmigan
– Red deer
– Crested tit
– Red squirrel
– Red grouse
What’s included?
– Photographic tuition and fieldcraft guidance from a multi award-winning, full-time professional photographer.
– The full attention of a locally based guide with years of experience and local expertise. James Roddie is one of the most popular providers of wildlife photography guiding in the Scottish Highlands.
– Advice on image processing if required.
– Transport to and from your accommodation each day (so long as your accommodation is within Inverness).
We stay flexible so you can make the most of your time. If you wish to prioritise a particular species, then we will arrange things to suit your needs.
Spending a few days of intensive wildlife photography can really help you practice techniques, fieldcraft, and become acquainted with the behaviour of different species. We make sure we take opportunities to photograph any interesting or unusual species that may happen to be the area, if you so wish. It is quite common for us to stop to photograph waxwings whilst on the way to the mountain hares, or to spend a while with some otters before an afternoon photographing crested tits.
Essential information
PRICES
3 days – £595 per person
4 days – £725 per person
5 days – £870 per person
Number of people – A maximum of 2. I guide these trips for individuals or for individuals with a friend/partner/photography buddy.
Transport – day to day transport is provided to and from your accommodation, so long as it is within Inverness. Transport to and from the Highlands from your home location is not provided.
Accommodation – we do not provide accommodation, but can provide suggestions of quality, affordable accommodation in Inverness.
Meeting point – you will be collected from your accommodation each day.
Clothing – Full waterproofs, insulated jacket, woolly hat, gloves, thick socks and good walking boots are all essential. You may be in a winter mountain environment depending on the species we are photographing.
Food – bring plenty! Snacks shall be provided.
Suggested camera kit – A mirrorless or DSLR camera body with a telephoto lens of a minimum of 400mm focal length is essential. Common lens choices are 100-500mm, 200-600mm, or a 500mm prime.
BOOKING ENQUIRY
JAMES RODDIE PHOTOGRAPHY 