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As a photographer and artist living on the Isle of Harris and leading creative retreats, I love writing about my photography, art, writing and retreats and creative light festival that I run. As well as thoughts on the beautiful and remote locations I work in and how to find inspiration for your own creative life.
Authenticity and Self-Expression in Photography – Bill Ward Podcast
Margaret Soraya interviews Bill Ward about his approach to photography on the Creative Soundscapes podcast. Talking specifically about his use of intentional camera movement (ICM) and his connection to water. They discuss the importance of being...
Embracing a slower creative life, how to soothe the nervous system and find inspiration for creativity- a solo podcast episode
The transcript for my most recent podcast episode is below : Something that's affected me recently is the quiet I've had a month off in May where I was outside a lot because we had some lovely weather. And one of the things that I remember most...
Interview on The Photowalk Podcast
I was delighted to talk with Neala James from the Photowalk podcast recently. Neale is someone I admire and get on well with. His ability to interview and understand the heart of the matter means that his podcast is extremely popular. He has helped...
Surfing on the isle of Harris
Our creative retreat on the Isle of Harris took to the water again for a surfing session with Sorf Lewis & Harris. They came down to Harris to give a private session for the ladies and what a beautiful day we had. The waves were small and fun,...
Spring on the Isle of harris
May has been a spectacular month on the Isle of Harris with unseasonably warm weather and so much sunshine and calm winds. It has been wonderful to be outdoors so much and to see the beautiful colors of Harris in the sea. The bays area where I now...
Finding Healing and Clarity in India: A Journey of Reflection and Gratitude
On my podcast this week ,I share my journey to India - filled with thoughts, sounds, and emotions from my trip; yoga sessions, reflections on grief, and the profound impact of gratitude and creativity on my healing process. The podcast begins with...
Taking time out to relax at The Hebridean Spa, Isle of Lewis
Visiting the Hebridean Spa, where the essence of tranquility meets the beauty of the Scottish wilderness. Sit back, relax, and indulge in some much-deserved time for yourself. I visited in February 2024 when the wild weather just added to the cosy...
“Isle of Harris Creative Photography Retreat, Sept 11th-18th, 2024”
"Isle of Harris Creative Photography Retreat, Sept 11th-18th, 2024" A bespoke creative photography retreat on the Isle of Harris from September 11th to 18th, 2024. This retreat is designed for creatives and photographers seeking inspiration and...
Writing Retreat on the South Wales Coast with Sean Tucker
Writing Retreat on the South Wales Coast This writing retreat, nestled on the South Wales coast, offers a week of inspiration and creativity for like-minded individuals to gather, connect, and explore the depths of their artistic expression....
1-2-1 Photography sessions available on The Isle of Harris
1-2-1 Photographic and Creative sessions on the Isle of Harris Are you a photography enthusiast seeking a unique and personalized learning experience? Many visitors to the Isle of Harris in the summer months stay for a week and it is possible to...
Isle of Harris Women-Only Creative Retreat – June 12th-19th, 2024
Embrace Creativity and Serenity on the Isle of Harris Women-Only Creative Retreat - June 12th-19th, 2024 Escape the hustle and bustle of the modern world and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Isle of Harris with a bespoke women-only...
St Ives Creative Retreat June 1st-7th 2024
St Ives Creative Retreat - June 1st-7th 2024 Rediscover your creativity, and connect with like-minded individuals on the St Ives Creative Retreat, led by Margaret Soraya and Lesley Lintott in June 2024. A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in...
Women’s Art Retreat on the Isle of Harris with Ellis O’Connor
Women's Art Retreat on the Isle of Harris Escape to the breathtaking Isle of Harris for a rejuvenating women-only retreat, where tranquility, creativity, and nature intertwine to create a unique experience. Hosted by artists Ellis O'Connor...
A Creative Retreat in St Ives, Cornwall: Finding Inspiration, Connection, and Joy
As the sun sets over the town of St Ives in Cornwall, the echoes of laughter and the gentle lapping of waves serve as a testament to a transformative week of creativity, connection, and self-discovery. Joined by ten women, the creative retreat in...
The strengths of being a creative introvert documentary by Sean Tucker
https://youtu.be/m6p_lad3KME?si=c6pD14y9pyVvt3Dg Sean Tucker recently came to chat with me to talk about my move to the Isle of Harris, alonsgide my photography work on the coast of Harris, my underwater photography and painting. We spoke about...
Creative light photography festival
The First Creative Light Photography Festival in Scotland "I can't remember seeing more beautiful autumnal collect in Scotland. A lineup of excellent speakers and a deacon KJ Marion Salinas, Charlotte Bellamy, Justin Ritchie, an amazing group of...
The importance of not taking photographs
The Importance of not pressuring yourself to take photographs A photography trip up into the woods behind my house in Drumnadrochit recently saw some incredible conditions. I made a video about how I was feeling and why I hadn't photographed in a...
Creative Photography Festival in the Highlands of Scotland
Creative Photography Festival in the Highlands of Scotland I recently went out to make a video about the upcoming Creative Photography Festival which I organised in Drumnadrochit. You can see the website here: https://creative-light.co.uk/...
Benro Tripod Shoes for long exposure Seascape Photography
Benro Tripod Shoes for long exposure Seascape Photography I photograph mostly long exposures seascapes and generally I photograph right on the shoreline or in the water. Which means that my cameras and tripods are prone to sinking in the sand as...
Loch Ness photography book
Loch Ness Photography book released I have just released my Loch Ness photography book and it is available on my online shop now! The book is of photographs from around Loch Ness from around 5 years of heading out to capture the most atmospheric...
A Creative Retreat in Italy with Sean Tucker
Creative retreat in Italy with Sean Tucker Taking time out for yourselves and going somewhere outside your normal daily environment to allow yourself to rest and to be creative is so important. Along with many others, my best ideas and creative...
Underwater photography on the Isle of Harris
Underwater Photography On the Isle of Harris From the very first time I began to practice underwater photography on the Isle of Harris, I had a vision of wanting to capture an image in snowy conditions. Of the snow on the mountains. Still yearning...
Isle of Harris photography in March 2022
Isle of Harris photography in March 2022 Two weeks photographing on the Isle of harris I've enjoyed another fabulous two weeks photographing on the Isle of Harris, and I wanted to share with you all how wonderful it was to enjoy some unseasonably...
Harris photography workshop in February
Harris photography workshop in February I have just returned from my Harris Photography workshop in February 2022. I spent 3 weeks on the Isle of Harris prior to the workshop to get to know more intimately the land,new walks and observe even more...
Creative Photography festival
New creative photography festival in the Highlands of Scotland organised by Margaret Soraya. 3 days of workshops masterclasses and talks. Speakers include Marianthi Lainas, Mark Littlejohn, KJ Nasrul, Paul Sanders, Charlotte Bellamy, Lesley Lintott, Kim Grant, Bill Ward, James Kelly, Anna Deacon, Margaret Soraya, Justine Ritchie and Cassandra Baron