Nevispix Evening light oin Ben Nevis from Corpach Basin

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Workshops, Courses and Tours

Lochaber and The Great Glen have long been a magnet for the serious photographer. Nevispix offer a selection of workshops and courses to cater for the novice and guided trips for the more experienced. Most sessions start in South Laggan (see map) where we have a studio/workshop.

Gift Vouchers

The perfect complement to your gift of a camera is a Nevispix voucher. For a really special gift, why not buy your loved one a private lesson? To purchase vouchers securely on-line through the PayPal system simply click on the button. Alternatively you can phone with your credit card details or post a cheque, payable to Nevispix to the address on the Contact page

Groups

How about something completerly different for a group or family day out? Everyone has a digital camera these days, everyone loves taking picutres, but few really know how to get the best out of the camera. We'll show you what your camera can do and take you to some great locations to put the lessons into practice. Whether a family group on holiday, friends celebrating a birthday or a group of colleagues looking for something a little different to the normal works outing, Nevispix can provide it.

We have a 7 seater minibus, however larger groups can be accomodated by prior arrangement. Please call 01809 501355 or e-mail to discuss dates and prices for a day tailored to your requirements.

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We provide

Accessories such as tripods and reflectors are available for client use. Midge repellent is supplied free and midge hoods are available to purchase! Transport to locations is by comfortable VW minibus

Equipment hire

Are you considering upgrading your camera? Or perhaps you just fancy having a try with something a bit more advanced. Here's your chance to try before you buy.

We have Nikon D50 SLR's available to hire. Each kit includes an 18-55mm wide angle zoom and a 70-300mm telephoto lens with 1:2 macro facility. Only for clients on workshops or tours.

Cost: £20.00 per day - includes images burnt to souvenir CD

You provide

You can use any type of camera, film or digital. Stout footwear and warm, waterproof clothing are strongly advised.

Some trips may include short, easy walks of up to 20 minutes

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Workshops

These one day workshops focus on specific aspects of photography. If you don't see what you are looking for, please ask and we may be able to include your request at a later date. Alternatively, why not book a private session where you can dictate the content of your lesson.

At the end of each day we return to base to view and evaluate your days shooting (digital users only). Maximum of six people, so expect plenty of individual attention.

1 day workshops:

Cost: £75 per person/day

Composition

No matter how basic your camera you, the photographer, are in charge of how the image is composed. We'll introduce you to the "rules" of composition with a view to completely changing the way you approach your photography.


Composition Workshops 2010 14th Sept 18th Oct	Availability Spaces Spaces

Macro photography

Have you ever marvelled at those incredible close ups of a fly's eyball or the stamen of a beautiful flower? Modern digital cameras put stunning macro shots within reach of even relative newcomers. The day focuses on macro techniques and dates are specially chosen to give us plenty of interesting subject matter. The July workshop will focus on insects and wild flowers, The September one on Fungi.


Macro Workshops 2010 13th Sept	Availability Spaces

Exposure Modes

Would you like to take your photography to a more creative level with silky waterfalls, beautifully blurred backgrounds or freeze a bird in flight? Then this workshop is for you. We'll help you understand how to achieve these effects with your camera priority modes, using the local landscape and fauna and flora to try out the techniques.


Exposure Mode Workshops 2010 25th September	Availability Spaces

Open Workshops

These workshops have no set programme but are intended to give you the opportunity to join a group of like minded people led by a professional photographer. The days content will be decided at the start of the day and dictated by weather, time of year, experience of group and your equipment.


Open workshops 2010 4th Sept 30th October	Availability Spaces Spaces

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on location in Glen Etive

Sunset at Ardnamurchan Lighthouse

Highland darter dragonfly

The Witches cauldron, Cia-aig waterfall

Sunset at Bunacimb near Arisaig

The map of Scotland, Loch Garry

A fine 10 pointer

Derelict boat, Lochailort

Courses

The Basics 2 days

£150 course only

Specifically aimed at the novice photographer, this course will help to familiarise you with your camera and it's controls. The course includes a handout of the techniques covered.

Day one

We’ll introduce you to the “rules” of composition and start you thinking creatively about your shot. We’ll also look at exposure and shutter speeds, showing you how to avoid common mistakes and improving your photo's using simple techniques and inexpensive accessories.

Day two

Today we'll be "on tour" looking for great locations to put the lessons into practice, perhaps heading to Glencoe or following the Road to the Isles to photograph iconic Scottish images such as the Buachaille Etive Mhor, Island of Eigg or Caledonian Canal. Throughout the course we'll be looking at the other camera controls and exposure modes to give you a better understanding of what your camera can (and can't) do

Available Dates


Dates 2010 9th - 10th October	Availability Spaces

Further dates may be added if demand dictates. If you do not see a course that suits, please ask and we will try to accommodate

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Ben Nevis from Clunes on Loch Lochy

Rum from Bunacaimb, Arisaig

The Cuillins from Elgol

Pap of Glencoe from Ballachuillish

Stags by Loch Quoich

Photo Tours

West Highland Icons: 4 days

Cost: £420 including 4 nights Dinner, B&B* (dinner on nights 2, 3&4), £260 course only.

This tour takes in many of the famous iconic images of the West Highlands, such as Eilean Donan Castle, Buachaille Etive Mhor, Island of Eigg and the Skye Cuillin. The programme will vary depending on weather and time of year but the following is a typical schedule.

Day 1

We start off in The Great Glen photographing the Caledonian Canal, Commando Memorial and some of the tranquil bays around Clunes on Loch Lochy, then onto the wild and remote Loch Arkaig where we can expect to find herds of red deer.

Day 2

We're following the Road to the Isles today, starting with views of Ben Nevis across Loch Linnhe, before moving onto the Glenfinnan Viaduct with the Jacobite Steam Train, Glenfinnan Monument. Then on to Lochailort, Arisaig and Mallaig. After a bar meal in Mallaig we'll take in a sunset over the Western Isles before returning to South Laggan.

Day 3

An early start today as we are off to the mystical isle of Skye. Our photography starts off in Glen Shiel with views of the Five Sisters, then we move on to romantic Eilean Donan Castle before heading for Skye and the Cuillins.

Day 4

Glencoe today to shoot some of the most famous views in Scotland such as the Buachaille, Pap of Glencoe and Rannoch Moor plus other lesser known but equally stunning views.

*Accomodation is at the3 star Forest Lodge Guest House which is conveniently located less than 100 yards from the Nevispix base in South Laggan. Evening meals will be at the Great Glen Water Park, 1 mile along the road and return transport is provided to the restaurant. A single occupancy supplement of £8.00 per night applies.


Dates 2010 11th - 14th October	Availability Spaces

Private Lessons

Half day (3 hours); Full day (6 hours)

Cost: Half day £90, full day £165 Max two persons. larger groups please contact Nevispix for a quote.

If you want to focus on a specific technique, can't find dates that suit in the programmes above or simply prefer the learning opportunity offered by a one to one session, a Nevispix private lesson may be the answer. These sessions are available throughout the year and can be arranged at a time and date to suit you. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

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Red Deer Photo' Safaris

Cost: £75 per person/day

As featured on BBC1's Countryfile, September 2007

In winter when the hills are covered in snow the herds of wild red deer descend to lower levels in search of easier feeding. At this time of year we can almost guarantee getting close to these magnificent creatures and we can often photograph them from the comfort of the minibus. Golden eagles are regularly seen soaring high above the glens and even if the deer don't put in an appearance, we can guarantee the most magnificent scenery.

On safari in Glengarry


Dates 2010l 9th October (Rutting) 30th October (Rutting) 6th November 21st Novenber	Availability Spaces Spaces Spaces Spaces

For information on how and where to photogprah red deer and other species read the article in the current (spring) edition of Sotland Outdoors, written by Ian MacLeod of Nevispix. Click here to see a PDF copy of the article or go to Scotland outdoors website to find how you can get a copy of the nmagazine

. Bookings are essential for workshops and courses.

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All trips start from South Laggan at 09.30 .