Favourite Photographers
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Bruce Percy
Scottish Landscape Photographer
"I was born in 1967 to Scottish parents from Sutherland. My father is from Golspie while my mother is from Embo. I now live in Edinburgh.
I've always been drawn to the arts: drawing and painting as a kid, music composition as a teenager and photography as an adult. My Photography interest was born out of an introduction in the late eighties by a friend that I've known since high school when he purchased a brand new Pentax ME Super. The same friend introduced me to Ansel Adams work and his enthusiasm for what Adams had created drew me in. I was hooked.
As I've grown older, I've found that I'm much more attracted to the wilderness and the people that live on the edges of it. Photography is a great way of getting closer to the land and the cultures that inhabit it.
My images have been published throughout the world in travel literature publications and on the front cover of various books. I've written occasionally for some of the photography magazines in the past, about the process of photography which is an emotional art that connects the photographer to the land, not a fascination with equipment.
I now prefer to focus my efforts on teaching photography through my own workshops here in Scotland and by running photographic tours in Iceland, Norway and South America."
http://www.brucepercy.co.uk/
"I was born in 1967 to Scottish parents from Sutherland. My father is from Golspie while my mother is from Embo. I now live in Edinburgh.
I've always been drawn to the arts: drawing and painting as a kid, music composition as a teenager and photography as an adult. My Photography interest was born out of an introduction in the late eighties by a friend that I've known since high school when he purchased a brand new Pentax ME Super. The same friend introduced me to Ansel Adams work and his enthusiasm for what Adams had created drew me in. I was hooked.
As I've grown older, I've found that I'm much more attracted to the wilderness and the people that live on the edges of it. Photography is a great way of getting closer to the land and the cultures that inhabit it.
My images have been published throughout the world in travel literature publications and on the front cover of various books. I've written occasionally for some of the photography magazines in the past, about the process of photography which is an emotional art that connects the photographer to the land, not a fascination with equipment.
I now prefer to focus my efforts on teaching photography through my own workshops here in Scotland and by running photographic tours in Iceland, Norway and South America."
http://www.brucepercy.co.uk/
Ian Cameron
Scottish Landscape Photographer
"The essence of good landscape photography seems to boil down to three things: composition, timing and light and I believe that this final ingredient, light, its colour, quality and strength is the single biggest influence on the success or otherwise of the final image. Scotland more than any other country I have tackled, challenges the photographer's patience and skill; it toys with you, teases you with amazing light, then laughs at you as you struggle in shrieking wind and rain to record that rapidly fading moment of magic.
I liken it to trying to land a feisty salmon on a fishing line too thin to hold it. In photographic terms if the timing, elements, lighting and subject material are not persuaded into coherency, then, as with fishing, the hook is slipped, the line breaks and the moment of triumph passes.
Transient Light perfectly describes that moment. I search both the wide and intimate landscape for those magical seconds when all the elements align. These extraordinary moments pass all too rapidly and subside back to the mundane."
http://www.transientlight.co.uk/
"The essence of good landscape photography seems to boil down to three things: composition, timing and light and I believe that this final ingredient, light, its colour, quality and strength is the single biggest influence on the success or otherwise of the final image. Scotland more than any other country I have tackled, challenges the photographer's patience and skill; it toys with you, teases you with amazing light, then laughs at you as you struggle in shrieking wind and rain to record that rapidly fading moment of magic.
I liken it to trying to land a feisty salmon on a fishing line too thin to hold it. In photographic terms if the timing, elements, lighting and subject material are not persuaded into coherency, then, as with fishing, the hook is slipped, the line breaks and the moment of triumph passes.
Transient Light perfectly describes that moment. I search both the wide and intimate landscape for those magical seconds when all the elements align. These extraordinary moments pass all too rapidly and subside back to the mundane."
http://www.transientlight.co.uk/
Billy Currie
Scottish Landscape Photographer
"Born in a small mining village in Ayrshire, I later relocated to Central Scotland to pursue a career in IT and currently live in Stirlingshire with my wife and son. Having had an interest in landscape photography for some time it was the DSLR age that turned my interest into an obsession, my computing background combined with digital technology has resulted in far less restrictions and much more creative freedom for me as a photographer.
Already having an extensive knowledge of computers, photography and my camera, I completed an advanced Photoshop course a couple of years ago and have continued my education of this vast product ever since as I believe these skills are crucial to a digital photographer."
Billy specialises in landscape photography of all types, including colour, black & white, low light and minimalist genres.
http://www.billycurriephotography.co.uk/
"Born in a small mining village in Ayrshire, I later relocated to Central Scotland to pursue a career in IT and currently live in Stirlingshire with my wife and son. Having had an interest in landscape photography for some time it was the DSLR age that turned my interest into an obsession, my computing background combined with digital technology has resulted in far less restrictions and much more creative freedom for me as a photographer.
Already having an extensive knowledge of computers, photography and my camera, I completed an advanced Photoshop course a couple of years ago and have continued my education of this vast product ever since as I believe these skills are crucial to a digital photographer."
Billy specialises in landscape photography of all types, including colour, black & white, low light and minimalist genres.
http://www.billycurriephotography.co.uk/
Gordon C Harrison
Scottish Landscape Photographer
"Originally from Gourock on the Scottish west coast, I am a self-taught photographer whose passion for the art began in my early teens. During a busy career, for ten years as a ship's draughtsman, including two years working in Denmark, followed by almost 25 years designing and writing computer software for a Glasgow based company, my enthusiasm for photography only ever found expression as a leisure pursuit.
Moving to one of Scotland's areas of great natural beauty in 1993 with my wife Isabel, we settled in the village of Laide in Wester Ross with its sweeping sea and mountain views. Our home in the village of Laide is looking over Gruinard Bay to one of Scotland's greatest mountains, An Teallach, below which, on the far shore, are the beautiful pristine beaches at Little Gruinard.
The main themes of my photography are concerned with the landscapes in which the people of Scotland's North-west Highlands live and work, and capturing the almost magical quality of Scotland's West Highland light. Many of my landscapes feature the tiny remote communities that live in this magnificent wilderness area. They are not only making a living, but successfully, in a growing local economy, and people living here know that they are fortunate to be living in one of the most extraordinarily beautiful places on planet Earth."
http://www.gordon-c-harrison.co.uk/
"Originally from Gourock on the Scottish west coast, I am a self-taught photographer whose passion for the art began in my early teens. During a busy career, for ten years as a ship's draughtsman, including two years working in Denmark, followed by almost 25 years designing and writing computer software for a Glasgow based company, my enthusiasm for photography only ever found expression as a leisure pursuit.
Moving to one of Scotland's areas of great natural beauty in 1993 with my wife Isabel, we settled in the village of Laide in Wester Ross with its sweeping sea and mountain views. Our home in the village of Laide is looking over Gruinard Bay to one of Scotland's greatest mountains, An Teallach, below which, on the far shore, are the beautiful pristine beaches at Little Gruinard.
The main themes of my photography are concerned with the landscapes in which the people of Scotland's North-west Highlands live and work, and capturing the almost magical quality of Scotland's West Highland light. Many of my landscapes feature the tiny remote communities that live in this magnificent wilderness area. They are not only making a living, but successfully, in a growing local economy, and people living here know that they are fortunate to be living in one of the most extraordinarily beautiful places on planet Earth."
http://www.gordon-c-harrison.co.uk/
Jonathan Chritchley
Ocean/Seascape Monochrome Photographer
Born in London, England, Jonathan became infatuated with the sea after moving to the famous sailing town of Lymington on the country's south coast at the age of 14. Having studied photography and assisted various marine and travel photographers, Jonathan moved to the coast of south west France in 1998, and now lives in a renovated fisherman's cottage close to the beaches near the town of Biarritz, where the formidable Bay of Biscay, the Pyrenees Mountains and the mighty Atlantic swell provide a dramatic backdrop to his photographs.
He also spends much of his time travelling to some of the best water locations in the world working in and around the ocean to create his trademark dramatic, ethereal images. Passionate about the sea and sailing boats, Jonathan attempts to perpetuate through his work the beauty and purity of our all too fragile environment and celebrate the stunning grace and architecture of classic sailing vessels.
Jonathan’s images are seen around the world in exhibitions, galleries, home decor stores, magazines and books, and form part of many fine art collections internationally. He also writes for many different photography magazines and talks and presents his work at photography and sailing events worldwide.
http://www.jonathanchritchley.net/
Born in London, England, Jonathan became infatuated with the sea after moving to the famous sailing town of Lymington on the country's south coast at the age of 14. Having studied photography and assisted various marine and travel photographers, Jonathan moved to the coast of south west France in 1998, and now lives in a renovated fisherman's cottage close to the beaches near the town of Biarritz, where the formidable Bay of Biscay, the Pyrenees Mountains and the mighty Atlantic swell provide a dramatic backdrop to his photographs.
He also spends much of his time travelling to some of the best water locations in the world working in and around the ocean to create his trademark dramatic, ethereal images. Passionate about the sea and sailing boats, Jonathan attempts to perpetuate through his work the beauty and purity of our all too fragile environment and celebrate the stunning grace and architecture of classic sailing vessels.
Jonathan’s images are seen around the world in exhibitions, galleries, home decor stores, magazines and books, and form part of many fine art collections internationally. He also writes for many different photography magazines and talks and presents his work at photography and sailing events worldwide.
http://www.jonathanchritchley.net/
Leeming & Paterson
Traditional, Abstract and Impressionist Landscape Photographers
Based in the Galloway Hills in rural south west Scotland, photographers Ted Leeming and Morag Paterson have been working collaboratively for six years capturing the beauty of the natural world in their striking and evocative photographic images.
The photographers work closely together throughout the creative process, from initial concept and image capture to jointly signing each print, with either one eventually capturing the single image that expresses their shared vision. This collaborative approach, while unusual in the photographic field, adds depth and dynamism to their work, encouraging evolution of style and exploration of different techniques and approaches.
Their work includes traditional, abstract and impressionist photography styles with the wild outdoors their inspiration and focus. Season, colour, light, texture, movement and atmosphere are all explored in imagery ranging from wide mountain vistas to close ups of intimate detail.
http://www.leemingpaterson.com/section522368.html
Based in the Galloway Hills in rural south west Scotland, photographers Ted Leeming and Morag Paterson have been working collaboratively for six years capturing the beauty of the natural world in their striking and evocative photographic images.
The photographers work closely together throughout the creative process, from initial concept and image capture to jointly signing each print, with either one eventually capturing the single image that expresses their shared vision. This collaborative approach, while unusual in the photographic field, adds depth and dynamism to their work, encouraging evolution of style and exploration of different techniques and approaches.
Their work includes traditional, abstract and impressionist photography styles with the wild outdoors their inspiration and focus. Season, colour, light, texture, movement and atmosphere are all explored in imagery ranging from wide mountain vistas to close ups of intimate detail.
http://www.leemingpaterson.com/section522368.html
Kathy White
Landscape Photographer specialising in the Jurassic Coast
Kathy’s photographic experiences started underwater several years ago whilst living on the beautiful island of Koh Tao in Thailand. After moving back to England, the cold UK waters were not as appealing as the warm, tropical ones she was used to so she took up landscape photography to keep her photography skills up to date in between overseas dive trips. This rapidly became just as much of a passion as underwater. Her love for the ocean has had a huge influence on her land photography; you will often find her out photographing the dramatic coastline of the UK.
“ I love to be outside regardless of the weather. Some of my favourite images have been made during stormy, wet weather so black clouds generally do not deter me! My favourite time to photograph is late in the day, catching the last golden glow of the sun, watching the light transform from day to night and capturing the movement in the water and the skies above. Unfortunately that magical light is gone all to quickly but it’s a good excuse to go back again tomorow.."
http://www.kathywhitephotography.com/gallery.html
Kathy’s photographic experiences started underwater several years ago whilst living on the beautiful island of Koh Tao in Thailand. After moving back to England, the cold UK waters were not as appealing as the warm, tropical ones she was used to so she took up landscape photography to keep her photography skills up to date in between overseas dive trips. This rapidly became just as much of a passion as underwater. Her love for the ocean has had a huge influence on her land photography; you will often find her out photographing the dramatic coastline of the UK.
“ I love to be outside regardless of the weather. Some of my favourite images have been made during stormy, wet weather so black clouds generally do not deter me! My favourite time to photograph is late in the day, catching the last golden glow of the sun, watching the light transform from day to night and capturing the movement in the water and the skies above. Unfortunately that magical light is gone all to quickly but it’s a good excuse to go back again tomorow.."
http://www.kathywhitephotography.com/gallery.html
Guy Edwardes
Landscape, Travel and Wildlife Photographer based in South West England
"I have been a professional nature and landscape photographer for fourteen years. My career began straight after graduating from a degree in photography, following various courses in nature conservation. I have been highly commended in both the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition and the Landscape Photographer of the Year Competition.
Although my main interest is photographing the wildlife and wild places of the British Isles, I also make many foreign trips each year. Wherever I am working I try to capture subjects in new ways, often working on new techniques in order to produce a unique image. Living in South West England I have a variety of beautiful landscapes and interesting habitats to work in. Many of my most successful images have been taken within a few miles of my home. I live in Dorchester with my wife Cat, who often accompanies me on my photographic adventures around the world.
I have always used Canon camera equipment, starting with an EOS650 back in the late eighties. I now use an EOS 5Dmk2 as my main landscape camera and an EOS1Dsmk3 for all my natural history work, along with a variety of Canon lenses from 16mm to 600mm."
http://www.guyedwardes.com/gallery.php
"I have been a professional nature and landscape photographer for fourteen years. My career began straight after graduating from a degree in photography, following various courses in nature conservation. I have been highly commended in both the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition and the Landscape Photographer of the Year Competition.
Although my main interest is photographing the wildlife and wild places of the British Isles, I also make many foreign trips each year. Wherever I am working I try to capture subjects in new ways, often working on new techniques in order to produce a unique image. Living in South West England I have a variety of beautiful landscapes and interesting habitats to work in. Many of my most successful images have been taken within a few miles of my home. I live in Dorchester with my wife Cat, who often accompanies me on my photographic adventures around the world.
I have always used Canon camera equipment, starting with an EOS650 back in the late eighties. I now use an EOS 5Dmk2 as my main landscape camera and an EOS1Dsmk3 for all my natural history work, along with a variety of Canon lenses from 16mm to 600mm."
http://www.guyedwardes.com/gallery.php
Lorne & Fergus Gill
Multi Award Winning Natural History & Wildlife Photographers based in Perthshire
Lorne Gill
Lorne has been a professional environmental photographer for over twenty years, firstly with the Countryside Commission for Scotland and latterly with Scottish Natural Heritage; he presently works within the SNH Publishing Unit at Battleby near Perth. Lorne was born and raised in rural Perthshire where he still lives to this day, he is married with two children.
His first encounter with photography came when he won a Polaroid camera as a youngster, the magic of instant photography was life changing and he has been taking photographs ever since. He studied photography for two years at Napier College in Edinburgh in the 1980’s. His early years as a professional photographer were spent working with medium and large format cameras primarily photographing the Scottish landscape in both black and white and colour.
He has been a category winner and five times commended in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and in 2009 won the Urban Wildlife category in the British Wildlife Photography Awards and had a highly commended landscape image in the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. He has been the organiser of the Scottish Nature Photography Fair since 1996, it's now in its twentieth year. Lorne has a rounded photographic style and is interested in all aspects of natural history photography from macro to wildlife and landscape. He is well versed in the environmental issues of the day and his work has been published widely throughout the UK.
Fergus Gill
"I started photography at the age of nine. In 2004 my interest in photography developed into a passion. I won the 11-14 year old category in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, with a photograph of the Aurora Borealis. Since then I've also had a highly commended and won the 11-14 category again in 2007. In 2008 I was the Young Garden Photographer of the Year with an image of a Partridge staring at a window. I've also received several awards in the Focus Environment competition.
In 2009 and I was named the Veolia Environment Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year. The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is the most prestigious of its kind in the world, in 2009 attracting 43,135 entries from 94 countries. I was the winner of the 15-17 year old category with my photograph, "Clash of the Yellowhammers." I had no idea I was the overall winner until it was announced at the awards ceremony at the Natural History Museum in London. This was the highlight of my photographic career and had been my dream ever since I started wildlife photography all those years ago. In 2010 I was named Veolia Environnement Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year for the second year in a row with my image "The Frozen Moment." To win the award again was a huge surprise but nonetheless a very welcome one!
The village where I live is surrounded by arable farmland, conifer plantations and is a short distance from the Sidlaw hills, hence the entire area is teeming with wildlife. Living here is ideal for nature photography as there are many opportunities."
http://www.scottishnaturephotography.com/
Lorne Gill
Lorne has been a professional environmental photographer for over twenty years, firstly with the Countryside Commission for Scotland and latterly with Scottish Natural Heritage; he presently works within the SNH Publishing Unit at Battleby near Perth. Lorne was born and raised in rural Perthshire where he still lives to this day, he is married with two children.
His first encounter with photography came when he won a Polaroid camera as a youngster, the magic of instant photography was life changing and he has been taking photographs ever since. He studied photography for two years at Napier College in Edinburgh in the 1980’s. His early years as a professional photographer were spent working with medium and large format cameras primarily photographing the Scottish landscape in both black and white and colour.
He has been a category winner and five times commended in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and in 2009 won the Urban Wildlife category in the British Wildlife Photography Awards and had a highly commended landscape image in the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. He has been the organiser of the Scottish Nature Photography Fair since 1996, it's now in its twentieth year. Lorne has a rounded photographic style and is interested in all aspects of natural history photography from macro to wildlife and landscape. He is well versed in the environmental issues of the day and his work has been published widely throughout the UK.
Fergus Gill
"I started photography at the age of nine. In 2004 my interest in photography developed into a passion. I won the 11-14 year old category in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, with a photograph of the Aurora Borealis. Since then I've also had a highly commended and won the 11-14 category again in 2007. In 2008 I was the Young Garden Photographer of the Year with an image of a Partridge staring at a window. I've also received several awards in the Focus Environment competition.
In 2009 and I was named the Veolia Environment Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year. The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is the most prestigious of its kind in the world, in 2009 attracting 43,135 entries from 94 countries. I was the winner of the 15-17 year old category with my photograph, "Clash of the Yellowhammers." I had no idea I was the overall winner until it was announced at the awards ceremony at the Natural History Museum in London. This was the highlight of my photographic career and had been my dream ever since I started wildlife photography all those years ago. In 2010 I was named Veolia Environnement Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year for the second year in a row with my image "The Frozen Moment." To win the award again was a huge surprise but nonetheless a very welcome one!
The village where I live is surrounded by arable farmland, conifer plantations and is a short distance from the Sidlaw hills, hence the entire area is teeming with wildlife. Living here is ideal for nature photography as there are many opportunities."
http://www.scottishnaturephotography.com/