SPONSORED: Get ‘snap happy’ and enter the 2020 Victorian Market calendar competition
Everyone is invited to get “snap happy” and enter the 2020 Victorian Market calendar competition.
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SPONSORED: Get ‘snap happy’ and enter the 2020 Victorian Market calendar competition
Everyone is invited to get “snap happy” and enter the 2020 Victorian Market calendar competition.
World renowned photographer to premier work in redeveloped Aberdeen Art Gallery
Work by Martin Parr, one of the world’s leading photographers, is to be the first special exhibition in the new BP Galleries at Aberdeen Art Gallery.
Keen snapper Kate named new patron of Royal Photographic Society
The Duchess of Cambridge has been named as the new patron of the Royal Photographic Society as she joined youngsters taking part in a workshop run by the prestigious organisation.
GALLERY: Unusually outgoing otter puts on a show for visitors at Moray park
An adventurous young otter has proved a hit with visitors to a Moray park after taking a liking to its pond.
World-renowned photographer’s exhibition will show the AWPR from start to finish
A world-renowned photographer's pictures of the AWPR will be displayed at a series of exhibitions across the north-east during the next few months.
Man named honorary president after 43 years at the helm of hobby group
Keen hobby photographer Andrew West first picked up a camera in 1945 to snap an image of his grandmother and her dog.
GALLERY: Photo of ‘cheeky’ squirrel taken by north eight-year-old wins top prize
Images of a red squirrel peeking between two branches in a Moray forest and a curlew with a crab clamped in its beak at a Highlands loch have won top photography awards.
Harris tragedy: Woman was taking photographs when waves swept her into the sea
A holidaymaker died after being swept into the sea by a wave while taking photographs from rocks at a Hebridean beauty spot.
Wildlife photographer captures spectacular images of owls at north-east nature reserve
A wildlife photographer has captured a series of spectacular shots of birds of prey at a north-east nature reserve.
IN PICTURES: A selection of the week’s best images
Despite us having a collection of exceptional photographers based in multiple Scottish regions, our readers continue to boast their very own picture taking skills. And with such picturesque scenery and an abundance of iconic landmarks around us, it’s certainly hard not to. Here’s a glimpse of our favourite pictures captured in the past week.
Making most of heavenly views as Dark Skies Festival launches with photography exhibition
Residents in the Western Isles are embracing the dark winter nights as they launch their first Hebridean Dark Skies Festival.
Sir David Attenborough’s top cameraman brings tour to north-east
A wildlife cameraman whose skills behind the lens have been called the most special in the world by Sir David Attenborough will visit Aberdeen to inspire audiences with tales of filming the world’s most awe-inspiring animals.
Life through a lens: are photography and social media robbing us of real experiences?
At 7am the fog was rolling in over the farms, so I rushed up my local hill to watch the sunrise. I spent a sublime two hours up above the fog watching the beautiful lightshow unfold.
Life behind the lens for award-winning wildlife cameraman Raymond Besant
You have to have a particular kind of patience to camp out at high altitude for 15 hours straight, in a bid to film the migration of a Tibetan antelope.
NESCol graduations: Anna’s snap decision to study photography pays off
After completely changing her career plans to study photography at North East Scotland College, Anna Horne said it was one of the best decisions she could ever have made.
Spectacular images capture moment golden eagle swooped on deer
An amateur photographer has captured one of nature's most spectacular sights on camera.
Time to turn the tide? Wildlife photographer Doug Allan on how climate change has affected the natural world
Doug Allan is one of the world’s best-known wildlife photographers and cameramen.
Accessible cafe for showcasing photography to open in Banff next month
A father-and-daughter duo are preparing to open a new cafe in the north-east which will have plenty of exposure to put customers in the picture.
Photographer captures white-tailed eagle swooping in for the kill on Isle of Mull
This was the moment a sharped-eyed photographer snapped a stunning white-tailed eagle catching a fish.
Watch this amazing sunrise as autumn sets in across the north-east
The beautiful sunrise was filmed this morning from Balmedie beach.
Photographer Rankin unveils portraits to stir creativity
Photographer Rankin has unveiled a portrait of model Erin O’Connor as part of a new set of images designed to inspire creativity across the nation.
Photography student wins international competition
A young woman from the north-east has won an international competition for a picture celebrating the visiting circus.
Piper Alpha: ‘The city was numb, it was in shock’
Photographer Sandy McCook was among those covering the unfolding Piper Alpha disaster – and remembers clearly the struggle to keep focused on the job as the city was plunged into grief.
Fraserburgh mum unravels family tree in photography exhibition
A mum-of-nine who travelled the globe to untangle her family tree has opened an art exhibition detailing her adventures.
North-east photographer uses vintage camera for modern RNLI project
A man who has combined his childhood passions of lifeboats and photography has captured a north-east rescue crew on a vintage camera.
Brexit Britain snaps to go on show at National Portrait Gallery
Photographs of Britain in the wake of the Brexit vote are to go on show at the National Portrait Gallery.
Dyce man’s vast photography collection purchased for the nation
A stunning collection of images of life in Scotland compiled by an Aberdeen photographer has been purchased for the nation.
V&A unveils details of photography centre following controversial Bradford move
The Victoria and Albert Museum has unveiled details of its new photography centre, featuring the controversial move of a world-famous collection from Bradford.
‘Snap decision took me from headteacher to head shots’
When Susan Renee became one of Aberdeenshire Council’s youngest headteachers at just 29 no one could have imagined she would eventually give up her hugely successful career in education to go it alone in the world of business.
13 tips to help you capture the perfect fireworks photograph
Firework displays are always fun and have people from all generations in awe when they light up the sky.
Revamped walking guide promotes wildlife and beauty spots along north-east coastline
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