Photography for Beginners

Wanting to break out of Auto Mode with your own camera, or to try photography but don’t have your own gear yet? This is the course for you.

Landscape Photography showing Schiehallion and Loch Rannoch
Drone Photography of Ardvreck Castle
Landscape photography of Bluebell woods
Glen Lyon and Fortingall in the late afternoon sunbeams
Autumn Woods glowing in the golden hour
Reflections on a Lochan by Loch Rannoch
Macro photography of an orchid on black
Macro photograph of snakeskin brownie fungi
Macro photograph of Wildflowers taken at Mike Hay Photography Studio

You don’t need to have prior knowledge of photography or to own a camera to come on this course, as we will cover all of the basics of photography and, if you don’t have your own camera equipment yet, I will lend you whatever you need for the day.

A photograph using Frame in Frame composition to shoot through fir trees in winter with Schiehallion shining in golden hour light in the distance. The Mike Hay Photography watermark is in the bottom right.

  • Camera kits and recommended equipment

  • Camera settings to get the most out of your camera

  • Focussing

  • The light triangle balancing exposure

  • Composition

  • Understanding White Balance

Hands on experience in beautiful Highland Perthshire covering introductions to macro, landscape and general nature photography.

Course Content

A landscape photograph of a line of trees in the mist at sunrise. The Mike Hay Photography watermark is in the bottom right.

Course Duration

As with all of my courses, you can book it as a 1:1 course or for you and your partner (at no extra cost).

This is a two day course that will give you the best foundations for your future photography and gives us plenty of time to shoot on location to hone your skills.

The two days can be booked to run on consecutive days or, as many of my clients choose, you can opt to complete the first day and come back at a later date for the second day once you have had a chance to practice with your camera. Please get in touch to discuss your needs before booking if you’d like to learn more about what can be included.

A macro photograph of three Porcelain Mushrooms on a branch of a Beech tree with autumnal leaves in the background. The Mike Hay Photography watermark is in the bottom left.