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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.
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
Paul sanders mindful photography on my podcast
Paul Sanders speaking on my podcast about mindful photography Paul Sanders is a photographer who has a very special way of seeing the world. I recently interviewed him on my Quiet Landscapes podcast about his life and work. His beautifully calm B...
Isle of Harris Photography workshop
Photography workshop on the Isle of Harris, November 2021 Another really successful photography workshop on the Isle of Harris has ended and I'd like to share with you some of the wonderful experiences I've been lucky enough to capture in five...
Seascape Photography on Tiree
I recently spent a week photographing seascapes on the Isle of Tiree which is in the Inner Hebrides. Tiree is a very small, remote island that feels very much back to nature.
Landscape photography workshop on the Outer Hebrides
Landscape photography workshop on The Outer Hebrides led by Margaret Soraya and Paul Sanders
Photographing on the Isle of Harris
Three weeks photographing on the Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides. Photographing waves, wild weather and even the aurora.
Creativity & Wild Swim Retreat in the Highlands
My first wild swim and creative retreat in the Highlands saw a group of ladies join me swimming in some of Scotlands finest lochs.
Shimoda Camera backpack review
I am delighted to be an ambassador for Shimoda camera backpacks. Their bespoke camera bags, built for outdoor photographers, are perfect for me to manage my kit whilst photographing on beaches.
Photographs of the Isle of Harris beaches
I am delighted to be an ambassador for Shimoda camera backpacks. Their bespoke camera bags, built for outdoor photographers, are perfect for me to manage my kit whilst photographing on beaches.
Quiet Landscapes photography podcast; I am woman
Quiet Landscapes solo podcast recording Here is the transcript of the solo podcast I recorded if you prefer to read it. Also available on Apple podcasts if you'd like to subscribe I would be delighted! "Someone recently described me...
Online monthly photography community round up, July
This has been a busy month in the online photography community, Creative Haven. We have been looking at sequencing and…
Wild swimming and creative retreats
Introducing a new style of retreat for me: wild swimming and creativity in the Scottish Highlands. When you take a deeper look at the inspiration behind your art, you will discover the most genuine and authentic work comes from what you love personally love
Where to stay and eat on the Isle of Harris
Where to stay, eat and how to get to the Isle of Harris A guide to the Isle of Harris There are two ways of getting to the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides. Caledonian MacBrayne ferry or by plane. On the ferries, you can travel as a foot...
Orkney photography workshop
Orkney landscape photography workshop which took place on Orkney and Hoy.
Quiet Landscapes podcast – simplifying choices
Quiet Landscapes podcast - simplyfying choices In a recent episode of the Quiet Landscapes podcast, I talk solo in "Quiet Moments" about simplifying choices and the impact it can have on our happiness. Below is the transcript: In today's world we...
What’s been happening in my online membership – Creative Haven
I thought it might be nice to have a look at what’s been happening in the membership since we started out in November last year and what there is to look forward to in the coming months
Spiders webs – Fujifilm GFX 50s, 250mm lens + macro extension tube
I spent the whole day at Loch Leven yesterday, basking in the calm sunshine. The loch was flat calm which is a rare occurrence in the Highlands of Scotland in November. So rare that is a shame to …
The Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides
I have an affinity with the Isle of Lewis that is different from the Isle of Harris. I have spent almost 12 years now going back and forth to the island to photograph weddings…
Taunus Gallery Exhibition
I am delighted to announce that my solo photographic exhibition ‘Quiet” is now open at Taunus Foto Gallerie in Bad Homburg, Frankfurt.
Stillness of the Isle of Harris
My first trip back over to the stillness of the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides since last year. In fact, my first trip anywhere since returning from running a landscape photography workshop in Glencoe in March.