Chasing the Elements - July 2021

MEET THE TEAM
Behind Sassenach Photography
Sassenach Photography was started during the global pandemic to
create engaging content that not only showcases the beauty that
Mother Nature has blessed us with, but also as an escape from the
reality of Covid-19.
Nature is pure, but also incredibly fragile. As Landscape
Photographers, we strive to display this message in our images. We
go above and beyond with our work by creating a story with our
photography. We chase the elements to capture the extraordinary
lighting and weather conditions we are lucky enough to witness.
Our goal is to inspire people to spend time outdoors, exploring and
respecting the awe-inspiring landscape this world has to offer. No
matter how many times you visit a location, parts of it are always
changing.
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BEHIND THE CAMERA
Andrew Smith, Landscape and Fine Art Photographer (top image)
"I started off my photographic life utilising 35mm film cameras at school.
I learnt my first skills working on drama projects in the late 1980's taking
the image from the set to the darkroom. Later I furthered my skills in
photography and my knowledge to create media for marketing and digital
distribution during my time at university. Now I work with a 35mm full
frame digital camera setup to create various different types of images
from landscapes to portraits, in whatever locations fit the purpose of the
shoot."
Melissa Smith, Landscape Photographer (middle image)
"I decided to become a landscape photographer because I love to show
people the things I enjoy. I am a history buff, which means there will be a
LOT of historical buildings featuring in my photography. Photography
has allowed me to grow in confidence and push myself to do things I
normally wouldn't do. When I am not wandering the outdoors, I am busy
raising my 5 year old boy, Noah."
Lisa Smith, Brains Behind the Business (bottom image)
"My main role in the business is behind the scenes looking after the
finances and sourcing the equipment needed so our two photographers
can create stunning images for everyone to enjoy. I also find locations
and subjects that are exciting to pair with upcoming weather
phenomenon so we can get the best from our images. It has come to that
time in my life when it's more important to enjoy living rather than
existing, and Sassenach Photography allows me time to do that"
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SHOOT,
EDIT,
SLEEP,
REPEAT.
P H O T O G R A P H Y W O R K S H O P S

LETS EXPLORE
Photography Workshops
T H E B E N E F I T S O F P H O T O G R A P H Y W O R K S H O P S
We provide workshops for aspiring
photographers who want to learn all
the aspects that go into creating an
awe-inspiring photograph and a
piece of art. But why are
photography workshops important?
Surely you could teach yourself,
right?
Workshops are perfect for observing
and learning techniques. They give
you the chance to discuss your own
ideas with professional
photographers, and mix with other
aspiring photographers.
Yes, you could teach yourself
how to use a camera and edit
photos, but the advice and
knowledge you gain from a
workshop is second to none. If
you struggle for inspiration,
witnessing epic events with
other like-minded
photographers will definitely
kickstart your creativity.
"witnessing epic events will
definitely kickstart your
creativity."
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S H O O T
B E C O M E I N S P I R E D
Every photographer suffers from
'writer's block'. We have ideas that
we want to make a reality, When
you don't achieve that perfect
image you have conjured up in your
head, you're left uninspired. Being
part of a workshop feeds your
creative flow due to the exposure
of what interests you as a
photographer. When you are out in
the field with a group of people,
this can give you a fresh
perspective or even help you find a
new subject to practice shooting.
T O U R T H E I C O N I C
Scouting for potential shots
takes a lot of time and work.
When you are part of a
workshop, that hassle is made
easy by having a professional
photographer show you 'top
spots' of a location. All you have
to do is get your camera out and
find a composition that you enjoy
in that spot. With a history buff
on our team, chances are you
will also leave knowing more
about the location that you did
before.
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S L E E P
E D I T
G R E A T M I N D S
Workshops are the perfect
environment to mix with other
like-minded aspiring
photographers. You can
contribute ideas and knowledge
amongst people who share the
same love for photography as
you do. It is a chance to learn
new skills, or brush up on old
knowledge.
G U I D A N C E
As a beginner, sometimes you
feel lost with all the technical
jargon. Being able to visualise
your image whilst gaining
advice from an experienced
photographer is the a huge
help. Learning all the aspects
that go into creating an aweinspiring
photograph and a
piece of art is a hard process to
learn, But with the guidance
and experience, you can be
unstoppable.
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THE SECRET GARDEN
Tread lightly on my ground
" A N D T H E S E C R E T G A R D E N B L O O M E D A N D
B L O O M E D A N D E V E R Y M O R N I N G R E V E A L E D N E W
M I R A C L E S . "
F r a n c e s H o d g s o n B u r n e t t
The rich scent of Wild Garlic was I entered the woodland, walking
the first thing to hit me when down a sloped incline. the
travelling along a winding road that ground was spongy and covered
carved through Scotland's
with the decaying
impressive countryside. The
strongest scent of Wild Garlic I
have ever smelled. The road led me
through a canopy of towering Pine
trees, either side of the road was a
sea of white.
My curiosity took a hold of me, this
was a natural beauty that I just had
to look at. As I started to walk
alongside the edge of the woodland,
the first thing I noticed wasn't
'natural beauty', but human
destruction. This woodland is
alongside a main road, it obviously
became a rubbish bin for passerby's.
A thought entered my head.
"Do we take existence for granted?"
E X I S T E N C E
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" W E H A V E F O R G O T T E N H O W T O B E
G O O D G U E S T S , H O W T O W A L K
L I G H T L Y O N T H E E A R T H A S I T S
O T H E R C R E A T U R E S D O . "
B a r b a r a W o o d