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April has a bit of a reputation, doesn’t it? It’s the month people complain about. Too wet, too grey, not quite spring, not quite winter. And I’ll be honest—I’ve spent many long, soggy days out with the camera this month. But here’s the thing… I wouldn’t swap it. There’s something about photographing in the rain that changes how you see. You stop chasing the “perfect” conditions and start noticing what’s actually in front of you. Looking a Little Closer Rain has a way of pull

We often talk about the joy of discovering beauty in the everyday world around us, so we thought it might be worth expanding on this idea—and hopefully inspiring some of you to give it a go. Let’s start by thinking about why we take photographs. It sounds like a simple question, but the answer is often more complex than we expect. One reason might be that we simply enjoy the process—the act of getting out, looking for images, and capturing what we see in our own way. But some

We’re incredibly excited to introduce a brand new collection of photography holidays for 2026 — and we’d love you to be part of them from the very beginning. These are our ‘Pioneer Trips’ : one-off departures designed to test new itineraries, refine new ideas, and explore fresh locations. As one of our valued guests, this is your opportunity to experience them first. To thank you for your support — and your trust in trying something new — we’re offering these inaugural trips

We've had another great year at the photography show and thought we would reshare this blog from last year. After an exhilarating yet exhaustive four-day stint at The Photography Show, we were taken aback by the flood of inquiries regarding tripods – which one would be the best fit and for what purpose. So, we figured it was high time to address this seemingly straightforward question in a blog post.   Now, the immediate and somewhat incorrect response might be to opt for the

If you’ve ever joined us on a workshop, visited the lodge, or followed along online, you’ll know that we love sharing photography—not just the finished images, but the process behind them. Over the past few years, more and more of you have asked for something a bit more in-depth—something you can dip into from home, at your own pace, but that still feels personal and connected. So… we’ve finally created it. What is our Patreon? Our Patreon is a space for those who want to go

After months of planning, photographing, writing, and building, we’re delighted to finally welcome you to the brand-new  Wild Arena website . Wild Arena brings together everything we do here in the far north of Scotland — photography, learning, and hospitality — all in one place. For those who already know us through Forsinard Lodge or our photography workshops, you’ll find everything you’re used to here, just organised in a much clearer way. And if this is your first time di