by Margaret Soraya | Oct 14, 2018 | Landscape
A few weeks ago I hand designed a “Quiet & Kind calendar 2019 ” – the images are from the Isle of Harris, Lewis, Loch Ness & Rassay. The most peaceful images I could find all photographed by myself during my travels. The calendar is now back...
by Margaret Soraya | Aug 2, 2018 | workshops
In this world of fast communication, high speed tech and high speed lives, it appears that listening is fast becoming a rare commodity. As I sit writing course outlines and thinking through what might go wrong on a photographic workshop, it seems to me that is a...
by Margaret Soraya | Jul 30, 2018 | Speaking engagements
I will be speaking at Harris Distillery on 13th August about my unusual lifestyle travelling solo and photographing remote Scottish landscape and how to pursue your own passions.You can book here: Guest speakers Here’s the talk description: Margaret has a...
by Margaret Soraya | Jul 28, 2018 | Recommended, Scottish Islands
Yesterday I decided to have a rare day off on the Isle of Harris. So I spent it with SurfLewis in some small, beautiful, crystal clear waves in my never ending quest to learn to surf properly! If you find yourself thinking how tempting those waters are and amazed at...
by Margaret Soraya | Jul 23, 2018 | Gear
Today I welcome a new Nikon into the current army of Nikon bodies. Yes – I really do have that many bodies! I am not at all someone who is concerned by kit but I know what is good and what I need for each job I take on. I work in a variety of genres so each one...
by Margaret Soraya | Jul 13, 2018 | retreats
I have teamed up with Paul Sanders to create a unique photographic retreat on the Outer Hebrides which will run in March 2019. Photography for both of us is about the artistic and personal journey rather than the technicalities. The focus is on your personal...
by Margaret Soraya | Jul 13, 2018 | Scottish Islands
https://www.margaretsoraya.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/5-Seasons-1-day-an-isle-of-harris-movie-filmed-april-2017-.m4v A memorable landscape photography trip over to the Isle of Harris in March saw every type of weather thrown at me – all in one day. The long...
by Margaret Soraya | Jun 22, 2018 | Speaking engagements
The Togcast is a photography podcast featuring interviews with top photographers, gear reviews, and much more brought to you by Sam Gregory and Paul Sanders. This bi-monthly podcast focuses on primarily on outdoor and landscape photographers. Regular conversations...
by Margaret Soraya | May 18, 2018 | Scottish Islands, Speaking engagements
I’m pleased to share that I’ll be part of this year’s Isle of Harris Mountain Festival in August. The festival celebrates the mountains and coast of Harris and features guided walks, water sports, taster sessions and photography workshops. Here are...
by Margaret Soraya | May 9, 2018 | Healing art, Scottish Islands
The big question that often comes up – how do you find time to do the work that you are passionate about when the urgent / commercial work / full time job takes up most of your days. It is a universal problem and applies to most of us who have a passion of any...
by Margaret Soraya | Apr 30, 2018 | Scottish Islands
Struan Beach, Isle of Coll I travel round the Scottish islands on a very regular basis. Each one I always fall in love with and want to re visit. The Scottish islands hold to key to breathtakingly beautiful scenes and it sometimes difficult to believe what you are...
by Margaret Soraya | Apr 25, 2018 | Scottish Islands
” It’s only 25 mins ” I said to Ewan, my oldest son as we looked up towards the Old Man of Storr from the roadside. It doesn’t look far and I remember reading an easy 25 min walk earlier that week. He argued with me, having walked up at the end...
by Margaret Soraya | Apr 20, 2018 | Astro Photography, Timelapse
There’s nothing like the complete lack of mobile signal and wifi on the Hebrides to make you sit back and just enjoy being. I have spent time on most of the Hebridean islands and work quite frequently on the Isle of Lewis and Isle of Harris. Mostly, I stay in Harris...
by Margaret Soraya | Apr 15, 2018 | Healthy eating
Aubergine, Tomato, Mozzerella & Basil stacks & Banana & Courgette Oatmeal Cups Having recently returned from Sri Lanka and having transformed my diet and thoroughly detoxed whilst out there, I have come home to a schedule which means a lot of time on the...
by Margaret Soraya | Apr 10, 2018 | Scottish Islands
We sit and watch seals all around us, their heads popping up and down through smooth waters as we gently glide across the Kylerhea narrows, heading towards the Isle of Skye on the Glenelg Ferry. The weather is incredibly sunny, warm and still. The journey to the ferry...
by Margaret Soraya | Apr 5, 2018 | Healing art, Well being
I always travel solo on my landscape trips. Living in the highlands of Scotland the landscape that surrounds me is relatively easy to access. A few years ago I undertook a tour of the Hebrides and haven’t stopped going back since. Travelling in my converted sprinter...
by Margaret Soraya | Apr 2, 2018 | Travel
The sun is yet to set as we sit quietly watching three hippos who have been languishing in the waterhole, barely moving and semi submerged for the best part of 24 hours. It’s early and there’s a quiet joy in simply sitting and watching and waiting. Almost...
by Margaret Soraya | Mar 31, 2018 | Scottish Islands
Nothing easy is ever truly incredible. The best things come with time, persistence and the honing of skills and ideas over time. I have an interest in the night sky and have been working towards learning to photograph it well over the years. Seeing the sky at night,...
by Margaret Soraya | Mar 30, 2018 | Recommended, Scottish accommodation
I’ve lived in the Highlands of Scotland for 20 years and driven through the Isle of Skye on countless occasions to catch the Calmac ferry over to the Isle of Harris. Breathtaking scenery greets you as you drive the long road that cuts through the Cuillins on the...
by Margaret Soraya | Mar 2, 2018 | Scottish Islands
The Isle of Muck is the smallest of the Inner Isles, with just 40 inhabitants and is only two miles in length by one mile wide. Electricity all day is relatively new on Muck. It was only a few years ago that having electricity available from 8am until 11 am and then...
by Margaret Soraya | Mar 1, 2018 | Recommended, Scottish accommodation
Once in a while I have a real holiday – one that actually involves relaxing as opposed to running around photographing everything! Inevitably these holidays are taken in the places that I love so much regardless – quiet places in remote areas amidst...
