PORTRAITPHOTO IN
SCOTLAND

WITH PHOTOGRAPHER SANDRA HALLNOR

PORTRAITPHOTO IN SCOTLAND

WITH PHOTOGRAPHER SANDRA HALLNOR

COUNTRY: Scotland   PHOTO TYPE: Portrait   LENGTH: 5 days   DATES: Nov. 3-7, 2026   PARTICIPANTS: 7/8   

For me, Scotland is all about the contrast between the raw, dramatic landscape and the dreamy, almost fairytale-like feeling in the portraits I create. Stepping out onto the heather-covered moorlands, surrounded by towering mountains and roaring waterfalls, fills you with awe. Working with light, composition, and models in this extraordinary environment is an experience that not only inspires and challenges you, but also sharpens your eye and helps you grow, both in your visual style and as a photographer.

Sandra Hallnor

Perhaps it is the Highlands’ mysterious and dramatic beauty—or the way the landscape is not merely a backdrop, but adds an extra dimension, power, and energy to every portrait. Here, you and your camera are met by misty valleys, towering mountains, legendary lochs, rushing waterfalls, and wind-swept moors. Places that invite both grand scenes and intimate portraits.

Over five intensive and inspiring days, you will join portrait photographer and Sony Ambassador Sandra Hallnor as she takes you to some of her favorite locations in the Scottish Highlands. Together, you will visit carefully selected spots where iconic views meet hidden gems—handpicked to give you the best possible conditions to create outstanding portraits in which people and nature interact.

The journey begins in Glencoe, Scotland’s iconic valley, which—with its dramatic landscapes and powerful history—offers an experience that both inspires and moves you. With Sandra’s guidance, you will learn how to make the most of your equipment and understand how preparation, light, landscape, and editing work together to create a strong image.

Sandra will guide you in everything from using your gear effectively to understanding how preparation, light, environment, and post-processing shape an image. You will receive support in finding the right locations and using light and composition to bring your ideas to life and tell compelling stories—whether you are an experienced photographer or just beginning your journey.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Portrait Photography in Spectacular Landscapes – Photograph models in some of Scotland’s most iconic and atmospheric environments, from dramatic valleys to waterfalls and sweeping moorlands.

  • Handpicked Photo Locations – Explore a mix of iconic viewpoints and hidden gems, carefully selected to offer unique photographic opportunities.

  • Practical Guidance Throughout the Shoot – Receive hands-on support on location with camera settings, lens choices, creative tools, use of light, composition, posing, and storytelling to maximize every image and bring your vision to life.

  • Working with Models in Grand Natural Settings – Photographing a person in a dramatic landscape requires a different approach than shooting in a local park. Here, you will learn not only how to pose and capture expression, but how to place and integrate the model into the environment to create a strong connection between subject and landscape.

  • The Creative Process – Dive into the entire journey from idea to finished image. We cover the full workflow—from planning and preparation to shooting, directing, and editing—so you can continue creating unique images long after the trip.

  • Photo Editing – Learn how to enhance, refine, or add mood to your images through editing, from subtle adjustments to more artistic expressions.

  • Personal Feedback – Receive concrete tips and individualized feedback on your work to help you develop your style and photographic voice

  • Inspiration and Creative Exchange in a Small Group – Experience a supportive community, inspiration, and creative collaboration within a small group of like-minded photographers.

    An Unforgettable Journey Where You Grow as a Photographer – Leave Scotland with renewed confidence, a portfolio of images you’re proud to showcase, and an experience that will stay with you long after you return home.

BOKNING

COUNTRY: Scotland   PHOTO TYPE: Portrait   LENGTH: 5 days   DATES: Nov. 3-7, 2026   PARTICIPANTS: 7/8   

For me, Scotland is all about the contrast between the raw, dramatic landscape and the dreamy, almost fairytale-like feeling in the portraits I create. Stepping out onto the heather-covered moorlands, surrounded by towering mountains and roaring waterfalls, fills you with awe. Working with light, composition, and models in this extraordinary environment is an experience that not only inspires and challenges you, but also sharpens your eye and helps you grow, both in your visual style and as a photographer.

Sandra Hallnor

Perhaps it is the Highlands’ mysterious and dramatic beauty—or the way the landscape is not merely a backdrop, but adds an extra dimension, power, and energy to every portrait. Here, you and your camera are met by misty valleys, towering mountains, legendary lochs, rushing waterfalls, and wind-swept moors. Places that invite both grand scenes and intimate portraits.

Over five intensive and inspiring days, you will join portrait photographer and Sony Ambassador Sandra Hallnor as she takes you to some of her favorite locations in the Scottish Highlands. Together, you will visit carefully selected spots where iconic views meet hidden gems—handpicked to give you the best possible conditions to create outstanding portraits in which people and nature interact.

The journey begins in Glencoe, Scotland’s iconic valley, which—with its dramatic landscapes and powerful history—offers an experience that both inspires and moves you. With Sandra’s guidance, you will learn how to make the most of your equipment and understand how preparation, light, landscape, and editing work together to create a strong image.

Sandra will guide you in everything from using your gear effectively to understanding how preparation, light, environment, and post-processing shape an image. You will receive support in finding the right locations and using light and composition to bring your ideas to life and tell compelling stories—whether you are an experienced photographer or just beginning your journey.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Portrait Photography in Spectacular Landscapes – Photograph models in some of Scotland’s most iconic and atmospheric environments, from dramatic valleys to waterfalls and sweeping moorlands.

  • Handpicked Photo Locations – Explore a mix of iconic viewpoints and hidden gems, carefully selected to offer unique photographic opportunities.

  • Practical Guidance Throughout the Shoot – Receive hands-on support on location with camera settings, lens choices, creative tools, use of light, composition, posing, and storytelling to maximize every image and bring your vision to life.

  • Working with Models in Grand Natural Settings – Photographing a person in a dramatic landscape requires a different approach than shooting in a local park. Here, you will learn not only how to pose and capture expression, but how to place and integrate the model into the environment to create a strong connection between subject and landscape.

  • The Creative Process – Dive into the entire journey from idea to finished image. We cover the full workflow—from planning and preparation to shooting, directing, and editing—so you can continue creating unique images long after the trip.

  • Photo Editing – Learn how to enhance, refine, or add mood to your images through editing, from subtle adjustments to more artistic expressions.

  • Personal Feedback – Receive concrete tips and individualized feedback on your work to help you develop your style and photographic voice

  • Inspiration and Creative Exchange in a Small Group – Experience a supportive community, inspiration, and creative collaboration within a small group of like-minded photographers.

  • An Unforgettable Journey Where You Grow as a Photographer – Leave Scotland with renewed confidence, a portfolio of images you’re proud to showcase, and an experience that will stay with you long after you return home.

BOKNING

GLENCOE

GLENCOE

For a photographer, Glencoe is more than just a destination—it is a place where light, form, and history merge into pure works of art. The landscape is dramatic yet serene, with open expanses, mirror-like lochs, and steep mountains rising from the valleys like ancient guardians. Everything shaped by glaciers and volcanic activity millions of years ago.

Light is the key here. In the morning, mist lies thick over the moorlands and streams, creating an enchanting, almost magical atmosphere. When the sun breaks through, everything changes—the colors deepen, the mountains cast long shadows, and the reflections in the water come alive. It is a landscape that demands patience, but rewards you with moments you will never forget.

It is no coincidence that films such as Skyfall and Harry Potter were filmed here. Glencoe carries a visual power found in few other places—every view feels like a cinematic frame, rich with emotion and story.

Discover more about the breathtaking landscape of Glencoe here.

GLENCOE

For a photographer, Glencoe is more than just a destination—it is a place where light, form, and history merge into pure works of art. The landscape is dramatic yet serene, with open expanses, mirror-like lochs, and steep mountains rising from the valleys like ancient guardians. Everything shaped by glaciers and volcanic activity millions of years ago.

Light is the key here. In the morning, mist lies thick over the moorlands and streams, creating an enchanting, almost magical atmosphere. When the sun breaks through, everything changes—the colors deepen, the mountains cast long shadows, and the reflections in the water come alive. It is a landscape that demands patience, but rewards you with moments you will never forget.

It is no coincidence that films such as Skyfall and Harry Potter were filmed here. Glencoe carries a visual power found in few other places—every view feels like a cinematic frame, rich with emotion and story.

ITINERARY

ITINERARY

3-7 NOVEMBER 2026

PLEASE NOTE: The program and hiking within the parks may be adjusted depending on weather and wind conditions, in order to maximize photographic opportunities.

DAY 1, (3/11) – WELCOME TO SCOTLAND
We meet at Edinburgh Airport at 10:00 AM, where you will be welcomed by Sandra Hallnor and a host from Zoom Fotoresor. This is where our adventure begins—we leave the bustle of the city behind and travel through the vast Highlands, with mist-covered mountains and mirror-like lochs slowly passing by outside the window. If the weather allows, we will make one or several photo stops along the way.

Upon arrival at The Isles of Glencoe Hotel****, located by the lake Loch Linnhe and near to Glencoe, you will check in and have some time to settle in before we gather for a shared dinner. During the evening, we will go through the program for the trip and talk about how to best work with models in these unique environments. The focus will be on understanding how the landscape can enhance the story within an image, and how we create strong atmosphere through light, composition, and interaction with the model. (D)

DAY 2-4, (4-6/11) – PHOTOGRAPHING IN THE HIGHLANDS
Over three intensive and inspiring days, we take advantage of the best light and photograph during both sunrise and sunset, as well as in between—when mist hangs low or the light is filtered through dramatic clouds.

We explore portrait photography in some of Scotland’s most impressive landscapes—from dramatic mountain formations and rushing waterfalls to historic castle ruins and iconic viewpoints. You will have the opportunity to work with the interaction between model and environment, and learn how light, composition, and surroundings can strengthen the narrative in your images.

Between shoots, we combine hands-on guidance with individual feedback and a joint editing session, where you will gain insight into Sandra’s workflow in Lightroom and Photoshop. You will learn how to analyze and refine your images by adjusting color, light, and shadows—as well as how to use more artistic approaches to enhance the fairytale-like mood in your portraits.

Beyond the photography itself, this is also an opportunity to grow creatively within a small group of like-minded photographers, sharing experiences, inspiration, and knowledge.

On our final evening together, we enjoy a farewell dinner. Sandra will also select the “Image of the Trip”, which will advance to the final of Årets Bild 2026 and compete for attractive prizes. (B, D)

DAY 5 (7/11) – DEPARTURE / RETURN HOME
After a few intense, inspiring, and rewarding days, it is time to head back toward Edinburgh. We reflect on our experiences and, through the car window, take one last look at the mysterious and dramatic Highlands we have captured through our lenses.

We arrive at Edinburgh Airport at approximately 3:00 PM, and you travel home with a portfolio full of unique images, new insights, and a creative energy that will stay with you long after the journey. (B)

 

Sandras SM-guld bild

Here you will find the program for our days in Scotland.

3-7 NOVEMBER 2026

OBS! Programmet och vandringen i parkerna kan ändras med utgångs- punkt från väder och vind, allt för att maximera fotomöjligheterna.

DAY 1, (3/11) – WELCOME TO SCOTLAND
We meet at Edinburgh Airport at 10:00 AM, where you will be welcomed by Sandra Hallnor and a host from Zoom Fotoresor. This is where our adventure begins—we leave the bustle of the city behind and travel through the vast Highlands, with mist-covered mountains and mirror-like lochs slowly passing by outside the window. If the weather allows, we will make one or several photo stops along the way.

Upon arrival at The Isles of Glencoe Hotel****, located by the lake Loch Linnhe and near to Glencoe, you will check in and have some time to settle in before we gather for a shared dinner. During the evening, we will go through the program for the trip and talk about how to best work with models in these unique environments. The focus will be on understanding how the landscape can enhance the story within an image, and how we create strong atmosphere through light, composition, and interaction with the model. (D)

DAY 2-4, (4-6/11) – PHOTOGRAPHING IN THE HIGHLANDS
Over three intensive and inspiring days, we take advantage of the best light and photograph during both sunrise and sunset, as well as in between—when mist hangs low or the light is filtered through dramatic clouds.

We explore portrait photography in some of Scotland’s most impressive landscapes—from dramatic mountain formations and rushing waterfalls to historic castle ruins and iconic viewpoints. You will have the opportunity to work with the interaction between model and environment, and learn how light, composition, and surroundings can strengthen the narrative in your imag

Between shoots, we combine hands-on guidance with individual feedback and a joint editing session, where you will gain insight into Sandra’s workflow in Lightroom and Photoshop. You will learn how to analyze and refine your images by adjusting color, light, and shadows—as well as how to use more artistic approaches to enhance the fairytale-like mood in your portraits.

Beyond the photography itself, this is also an opportunity to grow creatively within a small group of like-minded photographers, sharing experiences, inspiration, and knowledge.

On our final evening together, we enjoy a farewell dinner. Sandra will also select the “Image of the Trip”, which will advance to the final of Årets Bild 2026 and compete for attractive prizes. (B, D)

DAY 5 (7/11) – DEPARTURE / RETURN HOME
After a few intense, inspiring, and rewarding days, it is time to head back toward Edinburgh. We reflect on our experiences and, through the car window, take one last look at the mysterious and dramatic Highlands we have captured through our lenses.

We arrive at Edinburgh Airport at approximately 3:00 PM, and you travel home with a portfolio full of unique images, new insights, and a creative energy that will stay with you long after the journey. (B)

 

PHOTOGRAPHRER

PHOTOGRAPHER

Sandra Hallnor – Portrait photographer  

Sandra Hallnor is a Nordic portrait photographer based in northern Sweden, close to the Arctic Circle. Here, among vast landscapes, shifting light, and living legends, she finds her inspiration. Her visual style balances the raw and the wild with the soft and ethereal, where nature is not merely a backdrop but an integral part of the story.

She has received several awards for her work, is a Sony Ambassador, and a close collaborator with CyberPhoto. For Sandra, photography is more than capturing a moment—it is a way to pause, to wonder, and to create something that gently flirts with imagination. This philosophy is evident both in her imagery and in the way she approaches teaching.

She lectures and teaches photographers around the world and organizes photography tours and workshops in spectacular locations such as the Scottish Highlands and Swedish Lapland—helping photographers not only develop their technical skills, but also learn to truly see, experience, and tell stories that captivate.

Read more about Sandra Hallnor, acclaimed portrait photographer. (

Läs mer om Sandra Hallnor, hyllad porträttfotograf.

Sandra Hallnor – Portrait photographer 

Sandra Hallnor is a Nordic portrait photographer based in northern Sweden, close to the Arctic Circle. Here, among vast landscapes, shifting light, and living legends, she finds her inspiration. Her visual style balances the raw and the wild with the soft and ethereal, where nature is not merely a backdrop but an integral part of the story.

She has received several awards for her work, is a Sony Ambassador, and a close collaborator with CyberPhoto. For Sandra, photography is more than capturing a moment—it is a way to pause, to wonder, and to create something that gently flirts with imagination. This philosophy is evident both in her imagery and in the way she approaches teaching.

She lectures and teaches photographers around the world and organizes photography tours and workshops in spectacular locations such as the Scottish Highlands and Swedish Lapland—helping photographers not only develop their technical skills, but also learn to truly see, experience, and tell stories that captivate.

HOTEL

THE ISLE OF GLENCOE HOTEL****

PRICE, FACTS & BOOKING

PRICE, FACTS & BOOKING

FLIGHTS 

Price per person: USD 3.050

The price includes:

  • Transportation according to the itinerary.

  • Accommodation according to the itinerary in a shared double room.

  • Meals according to the itinerary (indicated as B = Breakfast, D = Dinner).

  • Daily photography activities.

  • Participation of Sandra Hallnor throughout the entire trip.

  • Workshops and lectures by Sandra Hallnor during the trip.

  • Participation of models.

  • Hotel and other local taxes and fees.

  • Travel documents and practical travel information.

Price does not include:

  • Round-trip flight to Edinburgh.

  • Single room supplement: USD 550

  • Lunches are paid directly on site by each participant.

  • Personal expenses such as beverages with meals, etc.

  • Cancellation protection / travel insurance.

  • For more information, please see our website under “Other Information”.

FLIGHTS 

Flights from to Edinburgh are arranged independently. You should not arrive in Edinburgh later than 10:00 on November 3, and you should not book your return flight earlier than 17:00 on November 7.

If you would like assistance with booking flights, or if you plan to arrive one day earlier and would like help arranging a hotel in Edinburgh, we will be happy to assist you. You are welcome to call us at +46 70 180 90 99, email us at info@zoomphototours.com, or let us know when making your booking.

 FACTS 

Target group: Photographers interested in developing their skills in portrait photography.

Minimum/maximum number of participants: 8 / 14.

For more information about Zoom Photo Tours, terms of delivery, etc., please see our website under “Other Information”.

MEALS 

Breakfast and dinner will be served at the hotel. Lunch will be eaten at local restaurants/pubs depending on where we are photographing on the different days. Lunches are paid individually by each participant directly on site.

CAMERA EQUPIMENT 

  • Your camera.

  • Lenses ranging from wide-angle to medium telephoto.

  • A tripod.

  • A laptop with either Photoshop or Lightroom installed.

  • A camera bag that can accommodate both your camera equipment and a packed lunch.

  • Battery charger, extra memory cards, and a cleaning kit.

BOOKING 

You can book the trip by clicking the button below. You are also welcome to call us at +46 70 180 90 99 or email us at info@zoomphototours.com.

Foto: Sandra Hallnor