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Hello! My name is Kathleen Smith and I would like to introduce you to my exclusive holiday packages.
My aim is to provide you with a unique holiday which will be enjoyable as well as informative. Through spending time with myself and other keen photographers you will develop your photography skills while having fun with like minded people.

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I have always been interested in photography as the photo on the right shows! This was taken when I was nine years old and even then the camera slung round the neck was a common sight.
I have come a long way since then having studied photography at Grays School of Art in Aberdeen where I developed many skills which I now regularly put into practice.
Of course the age of digital photography has totally changed our perspective on this art form and I have enjoyed continually developing my passion for this new medium .
My aim is to pass on some of my skills to you and to others through this holiday project. I am looking forward to meeting you and sharing this passion with you and with many other people.

Holidays are offered on a B&B basis of five, three or two night breaks for groups of 3-6 people.

During these breaks you will be driven to a selection of locations and given ample opportunity to capture the uniqueness of this diverse area on camera. The locations visited will be determined by the interests of the group as a whole but will be of varied content ensuring that the needs of every guest is met.
 
There will be no formal tuition but informal tuition will be available on location if required.
 
Facilities will be available for you to download your photos and discuss your results with each other at the end of each day. To allow time for this we will return late afternoon although these facilites will be available throughout the evenings as well.
 
Time will be allocated each day to allow for lunch stops at designated venues with restaurant and toilet facilites.
 
During all breaks a friendly relaxed atmosphere will be encouraged and there will be ample opportunity for discussion and sharing of knowledge.
 
What you will need

You should bring waterproof clothing and stout footwear, walking boots if you have them or sturdy trainers. Warm clothing, plenty of layers depending on the time of year. Cameras, lenses, filters, tripods etc. A limited amount of equipment will be available here for your use but if in doubt just ask.

5night breaks 

Arriving in Gardenstown on Monday afternoon our group will  dine in the evening at the Garden Arms, which is next door. This informal get together will enable you to get to know the other group members in a relaxed atmosphere where we will discuss the locations for our forthcoming photo shoots.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will be devoted to visiting selected locations determined by the interests of the group members.

On Friday evening we will once again dine at the Garden Arms as a group prior to departure on Sat. morning.                               

Please note the cost of these meals is included in the holiday price.

3night breaks
 
These short midweek breaks run from Monday through to Thursday.
Arriving on Monday afternoon you will enjoy an evening meal at the Garden Arms. Relaxing in the informal atmosphere of the local hotel you will spend some time getting to know other group members and discussing preferred locations for your forthcoming photo shoots.
 
The price of this meal is included in the cost of the holiday.
 
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning will be devoted to shooting on location leaving Thursday afternoon free to do your own thing/download your photos etc. before leaving.

2nightbreaks                                                      

These weekend breaks will see guests arriving on Friday afternoon and leaving on Sunday late afternoon, or early evening.

This will allow two days out on location, depending on the interests of the group members.

We will dine in the Garden Arms on Friday evening allowing you the opportunity to get aquainted with the other group members in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

This meal will be included in the holiday price.

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Caledonian Images

CALEDONIAN IMAGES
88 Main Street  Gardenstown  Banff  Aberdeenshire AB45 3YP