Workshops & Retreats
Workshops & Retreats
Workshops & Retreats
Group workshops and creative photography retreats based in Scotland.
1-2-1 Tuition
Workshops & Retreats
Workshops & Retreats
1-2-1 Tuition focussing on the beautiful art of ICM photography with Shona Perkins.
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Serene and magical coastal impressions from all over Scotland.
LET YOUR CREATIVITY FLOURISH
Workshops & Retreats
We run residential workshops and retreats across Scotland and the UK, specialising in Seascape and intentional camera movement (ICM photography).
Spend time with like-minded creatives with a considered focus on expressive photographic techniques using ICM, multiple exposure, long exposures and a variety of different abstract techniques.
Expect to switch off from the world and immerse yourself in the quiet solitude
and tranquillity one gets from spending time by the sea.
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Coming soon
Quiet Light Retreats
Connect & Create
I’m absolutely delighted to share that the wonderfully talented Wendy Bagnall and I are super excited to introduce the very first Creative Photography Workshop from Quiet Light Retreats.
This collaboration has grown from a shared love of photography and a desire to create workshops that offer something a little more meaningful than simply taking pictures. We wanted to design an experience where creativity, connection and time to slow down sit at the heart of every retreat.
Quiet Light Retreats are for photographers who want to pause, reconnect with their creativity and elevate their craft in a supportive, inspiring environment. Keeping our groups intentionally small, allowing plenty of one-to-one mentoring, thoughtful conversations and the space to develop your own unique way of seeing.
You will stay in beautiful, comfortable accommodation with a little touch of luxury, enjoy carefully curated local experiences, and spend time photographing some truly special landscapes. Whether it's greeting the sunrise with your camera, sharing ideas over coffee, or telling stories around the dinner table, you will leave feeling inspired, refreshed and more connected to your photography and with yourself.
And our very first retreat will take us to Lofoten, Norway, one of the world's most spectacular places!
We can’t wait to welcome you to Quiet Light Retreats and share this first (and one of many) adventures with you.
New website launching in the new year.
Co-founded by Shona Perkins and Wendy Bagnall
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What our customers are saying..
With over 150 5 star reviews, it is clear that Shona delivers an enriching and inspiring experience for all.
This was my 3rd workshop with Shona
and it didn't disappoint - as it never does!
Wonderful beaches, great experiences and patient tuition - cannot recommend Shona enough!
Her knowledge of the local beaches and techniques to suit the conditions is boundless!
Definitely improving my techniques and vision with each wonderful workshop I do!
I just keep coming back for more!
Her knowledge of the local beaches and techniques to suit the conditions is boundless!
I joined Shona for a trip to Harris
An island I know from previous family holidays - but our week was a revelation.
Shona’s organisation in terms of knowing the weather, the different states of the tides and when to be where was invaluable. Returning to a beach a few times gave very different results and was a great learning experience.
Shona has a gift for quietly instructing and knowing what each client needs, boosting confidence as we all learn new techniques and allowing everyone the space to play and learn at their own pace.
I look back on the week with profound gratitude
And excitement about all our experiences. Thank you so much for creating a space where I could try and explore your painterly methods to create images I have always dreamed of making. Your patience and continual assistance with me to learn how to use my camera as a paintbrush is greatly appreciated. A new form of creativity was unleashed and it was glorious. I learned so much from everyone in our group and found their images inspiring. And we laughed and laughed…such fun!
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