COUNTRY: Scotland PHOTO: Portrait LENGTH: 5 days DATTES: Oct. 29 – Nov. 2, 2025 NO. OFF PARTICIPANTS: 8/15
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY IN SCOTLAND’S MAGICAL LANDSCAPES
WITH PHOTOGRAPHER SANDRA HALLNOR
For me, Scotland is all about the contrast between the raw, dramatic landscape and the dreamy, almost fairy-tale-like feeling in the portraits I create. Stepping out onto the heather-covered moors, surrounded by towering mountains and rushing waterfalls, is truly exhilarating. Working with light, composition, and models in this incredible environment is an experience that not only inspires and challenges but also sharpens your eye and helps develop both your photographic style and yourself as a photographer.
Sandra Hallnor
Join us in the Scottish Highlands and photograph models in some of Scotland’s most iconic and atmospheric locations, from misty valleys to waterfalls, windswept moors, and ancient castle ruins. What makes the Scottish Highlands such a sought-after destination for photographers?
Perhaps it’s the Highlands’ mysterious and dramatic beauty—or the way the landscape isn’t just a backdrop but adds an extra dimension, power, and energy to every portrait. Here, you and your camera will be met with misty glens, towering mountains, legendary lochs, rushing waterfalls, and vast windswept moors. These locations invite both grand, cinematic scenes and intimate portraits.
Over the course of five intense and inspiring days, you’ll join portrait photographer and Sony ambassador Sandra Hallnor as she takes you to some of her favorite locations in the Scottish Highlands. Together, you’ll visit carefully selected sites where iconic views meet hidden gems—handpicked to provide you with the best opportunities to create outstanding portraits where human expression and nature harmonize.
Your journey will be based near Glencoe, Scotland’s most iconic valley—where dramatic landscapes and a rich, powerful history offer an experience that is both inspiring and deeply moving. With my guidance, you’ll learn how to make the most of your equipment and understand how preparation, lighting, landscape, and editing work together to create compelling images.
Sandra will guide you through everything—from optimizing your gear to understanding how preparation, lighting, landscapes, and post-processing shape an image. You’ll receive support in finding the perfect location, using light and composition to bring your ideas to life, and crafting compelling visual stories—whether you’re an experienced photographer or just beginning your journey.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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Portrait Photography in Spectacular Landscapes – Photograph models in some of Scotland’s most iconic and atmospheric locations, from dramatic valleys to waterfalls and moorlands.
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Handpicked Photography Locations – Explore a mix of iconic views and hidden gems, carefully selected to provide you with unique photographic opportunities.
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Practical Support Throughout the Shoot – Receive on-site guidance on camera settings, lens choices, creative tools, lighting techniques, composition, posing, and storytelling to maximize every shot and bring your vision to life.
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Working with Models in Grand Landscapes – Photographing a person in a dramatic landscape requires a different approach than shooting in a park back home. Here, you will learn not only how to pose and capture expressions but also how to position and integrate the model into the environment to create a strong connection between human and landscape.
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The Creative Process – Dive deep into the entire process, from concept to final image. We will cover the full workflow, from planning and preparation to shooting, posing, and editing, so you can continue creating unique images long after the trip.
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Image Editing – Learn how to enhance, adjust, or add atmosphere to your images through editing, from subtle refinements to more artistic expressions.
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Personal Feedback – Get concrete tips and individual feedback on your images to develop your style and photographic expression.
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Inspiration and Creative Exchange in a Small Group – Experience community, inspiration, and creative support from a small group of like-minded photographers.
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An Unforgettable Journey Where You Grow as a Photographer – Leave Scotland with a new level of confidence, images you’ll be proud to showcase in your portfolio, and an experience that will stay with you for a long time.
COUNTRY: Scotland PHOTO: Portrait LENGTH: 5 days DATTES: Oct. 29 – Nov. 2, 2025 NO. OFF PARTICIPANTS: 8/15
PHOTOGRAPHY IN SCOTLAND’S MAGICAL LANDSCAPES
WITH PHOTOGRAPHER SANDRA HALLNOR
For me, Scotland is all about the contrast between the raw, dramatic landscape and the dreamy, almost fairy-tale-like feeling in the portraits I create. Stepping out onto the heather-covered moors, surrounded by towering mountains and rushing waterfalls, is truly exhilarating. Working with light, composition, and models in this incredible environment is an experience that not only inspires and challenges but also sharpens your eye and helps develop both your photographic style and yourself as a photographer.
Sandra Hallnor
Join us in the Scottish Highlands and photograph models in some of Scotland’s most iconic and atmospheric locations, from misty valleys to waterfalls, windswept moors, and ancient castle ruins. What makes the Scottish Highlands such a sought-after destination for photographers?
Perhaps it’s the Highlands’ mysterious and dramatic beauty—or the way the landscape isn’t just a backdrop but adds an extra dimension, power, and energy to every portrait. Here, you and your camera will be met with misty glens, towering mountains, legendary lochs, rushing waterfalls, and vast windswept moors. These locations invite both grand, cinematic scenes and intimate portraits.
Over the course of five intense and inspiring days, you’ll join portrait photographer and Sony ambassador Sandra Hallnor as she takes you to some of her favorite locations in the Scottish Highlands. Together, you’ll visit carefully selected sites where iconic views meet hidden gems—handpicked to provide you with the best opportunities to create outstanding portraits where human expression and nature harmonize.
Your journey will be based near Glencoe, Scotland’s most iconic valley—where dramatic landscapes and a rich, powerful history offer an experience that is both inspiring and deeply moving. With my guidance, you’ll learn how to make the most of your equipment and understand how preparation, lighting, landscape, and editing work together to create compelling images.
Sandra will guide you through everything—from optimizing your gear to understanding how preparation, lighting, landscapes, and post-processing shape an image. You’ll receive support in finding the perfect location, using light and composition to bring your ideas to life, and crafting compelling visual stories—whether you’re an experienced photographer or just beginning your journey.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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Portrait Photography in Spectacular Landscapes – Photograph models in some of Scotland’s most iconic and atmospheric locations, from dramatic valleys to waterfalls and moorlands.
-
Handpicked Photography Locations – Explore a mix of iconic views and hidden gems, carefully selected to provide you with unique photographic opportunities.
-
Practical Support Throughout the Shoot – Receive on-site guidance on camera settings, lens choices, creative tools, lighting techniques, composition, posing, and storytelling to maximize every shot and bring your vision to life.
-
Working with Models in Grand Landscapes – Photographing a person in a dramatic landscape requires a different approach than shooting in a park back home. Here, you will learn not only how to pose and capture expressions but also how to position and integrate the model into the environment to create a strong connection between human and landscape.
-
The Creative Process – Dive deep into the entire process, from concept to final image. We will cover the full workflow, from planning and preparation to shooting, posing, and editing, so you can continue creating unique images long after the trip.
-
Image Editing – Learn how to enhance, adjust, or add atmosphere to your images through editing, from subtle refinements to more artistic expressions.
-
Personal Feedback – Get concrete tips and individual feedback on your images to develop your style and photographic expression.
-
Inspiration and Creative Exchange in a Small Group – Experience community, inspiration, and creative support from a small group of like-minded photographers.
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An Unforgettable Journey Where You Grow as a Photographer – Leave Scotland with a new level of confidence, images you’ll be proud to showcase in your portfolio, and an experience that will stay with you for a long time.
DESTINATION
GLENCOE
Glencoe is one of the most beautiful places in Scotland, and its spectacular landscape—featuring everything from vast open spaces and serene lochs to steep mountains and dramatic cliffs—has been featured in everything from the James Bond film Skyfall to several Harry Potter movies.
The deep valleys and towering peaks of this landscape were carved out centuries ago by icy glaciers and volcanic eruptions. The picturesque Glencoe Village serves as the gateway to this stunning scenery and is often referred to as the “Outdoor Capital” of the UK.
We explore the breathtaking scenery of Glencoe and its equally stunning surroundings.
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GLENCOE
Glencoe is one of the most beautiful places in Scotland, and its spectacular landscape—featuring everything from vast open spaces and serene lochs to steep mountains and dramatic cliffs—has been featured in everything from the James Bond film Skyfall to several Harry Potter movies.
The deep valleys and towering peaks of this landscape were carved out centuries ago by icy glaciers and volcanic eruptions. The picturesque Glencoe Village serves as the gateway to this stunning scenery and is often referred to as the “Outdoor Capital” of the UK.
ITINERARY
ITINERARY
OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Note! The program and the walk in the parks may change depending on the weather conditions, all in order to maximize the photography opportunities.
DAY 1 (29/10) – WELCOME TO SCOTLAND
We gather at Edinburgh Airport at 1:00 PM, where you will be met by Sandra Hallnor and a host from Zoom Fotoresor. This is where our adventure begins – leaving behind the bustling city as we travel through the vast Highlands, where misty mountains and mirror-like lochs slowly pass by outside the window. If the weather permits, we will make one or more photo stops along the way.
Upon arrival at The Caledonian Hotel****, located between Fort William and Glencoe, you will check in and have some time to settle before we meet for a welcome dinner. In the evening, we will go through the itinerary and discuss how to best work with models in these unique environments. The focus will be on understanding how the landscape can enhance the storytelling in an image and how to create a strong atmosphere through lighting, composition, and interaction with the model. (Dinner included)
DAYS 2-4 (30/10–1/11) – PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE HIGHLANDS
Over three intense and inspiring days, we will make the most of the best light, photographing during both sunrises and sunsets, as well as during moments in between when fog lingers or dramatic clouds filter the light.
We will explore portrait photography in some of Scotland’s most breathtaking landscapes—from dramatic mountain formations and rushing waterfalls to historic castle ruins and iconic views. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on how the model and the environment interact, and how light, composition, and surroundings can enhance the storytelling in your images.
Between photo sessions, we will combine practical guidance with individual feedback and a joint editing session, where you’ll gain insight into Sandra’s editing process in Lightroom and Photoshop. You will learn how to analyze and refine your images by adjusting colors, light, and shadows, as well as how to use more artistic techniques to enhance the dreamlike quality of your portraits.
Beyond photography, this trip is also an opportunity to grow creatively within a small group of like-minded photographers, where we will share experiences, inspiration, and knowledge.
On our final evening together, we will enjoy a farewell dinner, and Sandra will select the “Image of the Trip,” which will advance to the finals of the Photograph of the Year 2025, competing for prestigious prizes. (Breakfast & dinner included)
DAY 5 (2/11) – DEPARTURE
After a few intense, inspiring, and enriching days, it is time to head back towards Edinburgh. We will reflect on our experiences, taking one last look through the car window at the mystical and dramatic Highlands we have captured through our lenses.
Around 3:00 PM, we will arrive at Edinburgh Airport, where you will depart with a portfolio filled with unique images, new insights, and a creative energy that will stay with you long after the trip. (Breakfast included)
Our itinerary for the days we spend in Scotland.
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OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Note! The program and the walk in the parks may change depending on the weather conditions, all in order to maximize the photography opportunities.
DAY 1, (OCT. 29) – WELCOME TO SCOTLAND
We gather at Edinburgh Airport at 1:00 PM, where you will be met by Sandra Hallnor and a host from Zoom Fotoresor. This is where our adventure begins – leaving behind the bustling city as we travel through the vast Highlands, where misty mountains and mirror-like lochs slowly pass by outside the window. If the weather permits, we will make one or more photo stops along the way.
Upon arrival at The Caledonian Hotel****, located between Fort William and Glencoe, you will check in and have some time to settle before we meet for a welcome dinner. In the evening, we will go through the itinerary and discuss how to best work with models in these unique environments. The focus will be on understanding how the landscape can enhance the storytelling in an image and how to create a strong atmosphere through lighting, composition, and interaction with the model. (Dinner included)
DAYS 2-4, (OCT. 30 – NOV. 1) – PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE HIGHLANDS
Over three intense and inspiring days, we will make the most of the best light, photographing during both sunrises and sunsets, as well as during moments in between when fog lingers or dramatic clouds filter the light.
We will explore portrait photography in some of Scotland’s most breathtaking landscapes—from dramatic mountain formations and rushing waterfalls to historic castle ruins and iconic views. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on how the model and the environment interact, and how light, composition, and surroundings can enhance the storytelling in your images.
Between photo sessions, we will combine practical guidance with individual feedback and a joint editing session, where you’ll gain insight into Sandra’s editing process in Lightroom and Photoshop. You will learn how to analyze and refine your images by adjusting colors, light, and shadows, as well as how to use more artistic techniques to enhance the dreamlike quality of your portraits.
Beyond photography, this trip is also an opportunity to grow creatively within a small group of like-minded photographers, where we will share experiences, inspiration, and knowledge.
On our final evening together, we will enjoy a farewell dinner, and Sandra will select the “Image of the Trip,” which will advance to the finals of the Photograph of the Year 2025, competing for prestigious prizes. (Breakfast & dinner included)
DAY 5, (NOV. 2) – DEPARTURE
After a few intense, inspiring, and enriching days, it is time to head back towards Edinburgh. We will reflect on our experiences, taking one last look through the car window at the mystical and dramatic Highlands we have captured through our lenses.
Around 3:00 PM, we will arrive at Edinburgh Airport, where you will depart with a portfolio filled with unique images, new insights, and a creative energy that will stay with you long after the trip. (Breakfast included)
PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTOGRAPHER
Sandra Hallnor – Portrait photographer
Sandra Hallnor is a Nordic portrait photographer based in northern Sweden, near the Arctic Circle. Surrounded by vast landscapes, shifting light, and living legends, she draws her inspiration from the world around her. Her visual style balances the raw and wild with the soft and ethereal, where nature is not just a backdrop but an integral part of the story.
She has received multiple awards for her work, is an ambassador for Sony. For Sandra, photography is more than capturing a moment—it is a way to pause, marvel, and create something that flirts with imagination. This philosophy is evident not only in her imagery but also in her teaching.
She lectures and educates photographers worldwide, organizing photo tours and workshops in spectacular locations such as the Scottish Highlands and Swedish Lapland. Through her guidance, photographers develop not only their technical skills but also their ability to see, experience, and tell enchanting visual stories.
Discover more about Sandra Hallnor, a celebrated portrait photographer.
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PHOTOGRAPHER
Sandra Hallnor – Portrait photographer
Sandra Hallnor is a Nordic portrait photographer based in northern Sweden, near the Arctic Circle. Surrounded by vast landscapes, shifting light, and living legends, she draws her inspiration from the world around her. Her visual style balances the raw and wild with the soft and ethereal, where nature is not just a backdrop but an integral part of the story.
She has received multiple awards for her work, is an ambassador for Sony. For Sandra, photography is more than capturing a moment—it is a way to pause, marvel, and create something that flirts with imagination. This philosophy is evident not only in her imagery but also in her teaching.
She lectures and educates photographers worldwide, organizing photo tours and workshops in spectacular locations such as the Scottish Highlands and Swedish Lapland. Through her guidance, photographers develop not only their technical skills but also their ability to see, experience, and tell enchanting visual stories.
PRCE, FACTS & BOOKING
PRICE, FACTS & BOOKING
Price per person: USD 2 500:-
Price includes:
- Transportation as per the itinerary.
- Accommodation as per the itinerary, in shared double rooms.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (F = Breakfast, M = Dinner).
- Daily photography activities.
- Participation of Sandra Hallnor throughout the entire trip.
- Workshops and lectures by Sandra Hallnor during the journey.
- Presence of models for photography sessions.
- Hotel and other local taxes and fees.
- Travel documents and practical travel information..
Price does not include:
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- Round-trip flights to Edinburgh.
- Single room supplement: USD 490.
- Lunches to be paid individually on-site.
- Personal expenses such as beverage etc.
- Cancellation protection/travel insurance (not included).
- For more information, please visit our website under “Other Information.”
FLIGHT
Flights to Edinburgh are arranged independently. You should not arrive in Edinburgh later than 1:00 PM on October 29 and should not book your return flight earlier than 5:00 PM on November 2.
If you need assistance with booking your flight or if you plan to arrive a day earlier and require hotel accommodation in Edinburgh, we are more than happy to assist you.
Feel free to call us at +46 470 466 40, email us at info@zoomphototours.com, or let us know when making your booking.
FACTS
- Target audience: Photographers interested in developing their portrait photography skills.
- Minimum/maximum participants: 8/15.
- For more information about Zoom Fotoresor, terms of service, and other details, please visit our website under “Other Information.”
MEALS
Breakfast and dinner will be served at the hotel. Lunches will be enjoyed at local restaurants or pubs, depending on our location each day while photographing. Lunches are to be paid individually on-site.
EQUPIMENT
- Your camera
- Lenses ranging from wide-angle to mid-range telephoto.
- A tripod.
- A laptop with either Photoshop or Lightroom installed.
- A camera bag that can accommodate both your 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 +46 470-466 40 or email us at info@zoomphototours.com.
Foto: Sandra Hallnor
PRICE
Price per person: USD 2 500:-
Price includes:
- Transportation as per the itinerary.
- Accommodation as per the itinerary, in shared double rooms.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (F = Breakfast, M = Dinner).
- Daily photography activities.
- Participation of Sandra Hallnor throughout the entire trip.
- Workshops and lectures by Sandra Hallnor during the journey.
- Presence of models for photography sessions.
- Hotel and other local taxes and fees.
- Travel documents and practical travel information..
Price does not include:
-
- Round-trip flights to Edinburgh.
- Single room supplement: USD 490.
- Lunches to be paid individually on-site.
- Personal expenses such as beverage etc.
- Cancellation protection/travel insurance (not included).
- For more information, please visit our website under “Other Information.”
FLIGHT
Flights to Edinburgh are arranged independently. You should not arrive in Edinburgh later than 1:00 PM on October 29 and should not book your return flight earlier than 5:00 PM on November 2.
If you need assistance with booking your flight or if you plan to arrive a day earlier and require hotel accommodation in Edinburgh, we are more than happy to assist you.
Feel free to call us at +46 470 466 40, email us at info@zoomphototours.com, or let us know when making your booking.
FACTS
- Target audience: Photographers interested in developing their portrait photography skills.
- Minimum/maximum participants: 8/15.
- For more information about Zoom Fotoresor, terms of service, and other details, please visit our website under “Other Information.”
MEALS
Breakfast and dinner will be served at the hotel. Lunches will be enjoyed at local restaurants or pubs, depending on our location each day while photographing. Lunches are to be paid individually on-site.
EQUPIMENT
- Your camera
- Lenses ranging from wide-angle to mid-range telephoto.
- A tripod.
- A laptop with either Photoshop or Lightroom installed.
- A camera bag that can accommodate both your 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 +46 470-466 40 or email us at info@zoomphototours.com.
Foto: Sandra Hallnor