Five nights on the Isles of Harris and Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, co-led by Nigel Danson and Rhiannon Lawler, from 18th to 23rd February 2027. We will be based at the Harris Hotel, with a small group of six and plenty of time to slow down, look properly and take fewer, better photographs.

Price is £3,995 - a deposit of £500 is required

(If you book within 3 months of the start, the full price is due when you book)

Why Harris and Lewis in Winter?

Winter changes the islands. The light is low and clear, the weather moves quickly, and snow on the hills can sit above turquoise water and pale sand. It is a good time to be out with a camera, as long as you are wrapped up warmly.

Nigel spent 30 days photographing a single beach on Harris, Luskentyre, and found that the best images came from staying put and looking again. We will take the same approach, returning to places in different light and weather rather than rushing from one viewpoint to the next.

With two of us on the workshop, there is time for relaxed, one-to-one help. Nigel will guide you through composition, light and his way of working in the landscape. Rhiannon will help you slow down, see things differently and find angles you might have walked past. You are welcome, whatever your camera or experience.

A small group, a flexible plan

With six people and two of us, there is time for relaxed one-to-one help in the field. Most days we will shoot in two or three locations, including sunrise and sunset when the weather allows, and the plan will shift to suit the conditions. Nigel will guide you through composition, light and his way of working in the landscape. Rhiannon will help you slow down, see things differently and find new angles, with plenty of time to experiment and ask questions. In the evenings we review your images together.  

What is included

• 5 nights at the Harris Hotel, in a single en-suite room, breakfast included.

• Guidance from Nigel and Rhiannon throughout, with plenty of time for one-to-one help

• Shooting in two or three locations each day, including sunrise and sunset when the weather allows

• Help with Lightroom and post-processing in the evenings

• Evening image reviews

• Sharing and comments on your images after the workshop

Not included

• Lunch and Evening meals

• Travel to and from Harris and Lewis

• Travel insurance

Frequently asked questions

• What can I expect from the workshop?

  Time in the landscape, not a classroom. We shoot in two or three locations each day, including sunrise and sunset when the weather allows, and the plan changes to suit the conditions. Nigel and Rhiannon will be out with you, helping with composition, light and your camera settings. In the evenings we review your images together.

• Do I need to be an experienced photographer?

  No. Beginners and experienced photographers are both welcome, and we work at your level. With a maximum of six people, we have plenty of time for one-to-one help.

• How fit do I need to be?

  A moderate level of fitness. The walking is moderate and at a pace that suits everyone, but it could be windy, wet and very cold.

• What will the weather be like?

  Changeable. In February you can expect wind, rain and cold, and possibly snow on the hills. That is part of the appeal, as winter light and weather can make for atmospheric images. We follow the conditions, so the plan stays flexible.

• What should I bring?

  • Warm winter clothing, waterproofs and walking boots

  • Rubber boots if you’d like to stand in the surf to get wave photos. 

  • Camera and spare batteries, as they drain quickly in the cold

  • Tripod

  • Filters if you have them, though they are not essential

  • Lens cloths 

  • Head torch

  • Phone

• What lens and kit do I need?

  • A DSLR or mirrorless camera

  • A wide-angle lens in the 16-35mm range

  • A zoom lens in the 70-200mm range or more

  • A mid-range zoom in the 24-70mm range

• Can I bring a drone?

  Drones are welcome but not the focus of the trip, and are flown subject to weather conditions.  

• Will you help with editing?

  Yes. There is help with Lightroom and post-processing in the evenings, and we share comments on your images after the workshop.

• What is included in the price?

  Five nights in a single en-suite room, with breakfast, at the Harris Hotel, guidance from Nigel and Rhiannon, shooting in two or three locations a day, evening image reviews and the photo of the day competition. Lunch, Evening meals and travel insurance are not included.

• How do I get to Harris?

  Recommended flights and meeting points will be provided on booking.  Please do not book your travel until the trip is confirmed.