Summary -
John McKenna will provide guidance on landscape photography locations around Pitlochry for one photographer.
All locations will be relatively easily accessible with no location being more than a 20 minute-walk from the nearest parking spot and none more than 100m elevation from the roadside.
John McKenna will provide guide services to and from each location and will be on hand to offer photographic hints and tips.
No formal photography tutorials will be offered while on location.
Itinerary
The day will begin near a sunrise location (meet up approximately 08:00am / sunrise: 08:47am) - we will take a short walk to a nearby viewpoint where we will shoot the sunrise across a small loch. After this we will head towards The Hermitage, Dunkeld where we will work on a series of waterfall images, woodland photography and riverside locations.
After approx. 2hrs at The Hermitage we will take a short drive to a third location. (several options are available and each will be detailed in the final itinerary).
Our final location will be a sunset shoot at a viewpoint close to Pitlochry town centre (arrival approx. 3:00 - 3:15pm / sunset: 3:56pm)
Participants will be responsible for their own overnight accommodation (if required) and their own transport to and from each location.
Parking charges, lunch, snacks and any other non-specified expenses are not included in the workshop fee.
Participants will be responsible for their own insurance.
Total cost for guided workshop (8hr-day): £440 per person (including travel time)
Recommended footwear and protective clothing
Conditions in the Scottish Highlands in early January can be highly unpredictable. Rivers which are normally passable with care may become impassable at short notice, while snow falls and heavy rain pose a constant risk.
At all times the prevailing weather conditions will dictate the availability of each location. Shoots may be cancelled or cut-short should weather conditions deteriorate while on location.
Where shoots are cancelled due to weather conditions, attendees will receive a credit for use on future workshops.
No refunds will be given due to cancellation caused by poor weather.
Final value of credit will depend on when the cancellation occurs. (morning cancellation - 50% paid value credit / afternoon cancellation - 25% paid value credit)
It is recommended that all persons taking the workshop wear appropriate waterproof footwear for walking on wet, slippery and potentially icy rocks. Waterproof and thermal clothing is highly recommended as are accessories such as gloves, hat and snood / face protection.
Spare, dry clothing is recommended wherever possible.
Accessibility
While most proposed viewpoints are relatively close to the nearest parking areas, we will need to walk along unpaved and potentially slippery paths to get to the best views. One or two viewpoints at The Hermitage may also involve a little scrambling over rocks at the riverside. Please advise of any restrictions you have regarding accessibility at the time of booking so that alternative viewpoints can be selected.
Cancellation
Free cancellation of the trip is possible until December 8th. (Refund value: £440)
Cancellation of the trip after midnight (UK time) on December 8th shall incur a fee of £50 to cover incurred costs. (Refund value: £390)
Insurance
All insurance, including camera insurance, health insurance and travel insurance is the responsibility of workshop participants. John McKenna accepts no liability for accidental loss, injury or damage however caused.
For full terms and conditions, visit: www.jmckenna.net/terms-and-conditions