‘You don’t take a photograph, you make it.’

Ansel Adams

A picture of Dave Nelson - Photographer

I am a professional landscape, wildlife & nature photographer based in Central Scotland offering both group & bespoke photography workshops, tours and 1:1 tuition.

With a dedicated passion for travelling & photography, I have accessed & captured images from across the UK & internationally.

I thrive on finding hidden photographic gems, playing with angles & light to capture popular images from a different perspective.

Many of my photographic images have received awards - some of which have been published.

Previously, I have to supported small local charities & start-up businesses which have led to some interesting & challenging commissions from charity calendars to Gin Distillery marketing materials.

Recent Portfolio Uploads

  • Lupins Under the Midnight Sun - North Iceland

  • Aerial view of a crater in the Highlands of Iceland creating a colourful image.

    Martian Landscape - Highlands, Iceland

  • Lofoten Islands, Norway - Northern lights over snowy mountains and a lake

    Nature's Wonders - Henningsvær, Norway

  • Dramatic Cloudscape - North Iceland

  • Luskentyre, Harris - Coastal dune grasses with sandy beach, blue ocean, and distant mountain under a cloudy sky.

    Beach Life - Luskentyre, Outer Hebrides

  • Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland - Old house under green Northern Lights at night with starry sky in the background.

    Abandoned Aurora - Keflavik, South Iceland

  • Torridon, NW Scotland - Snow-covered mountain peak under a cloudy sky with a streak of sunlight illuminating the slope.

    Dappled Light - Leathach, Torridon, Scotland

  • Harris - The sun rises over the ocean with silhouettes of hills and islands, golden sky and reflection on water.

    Sepia Sunrise - Outer Hebrides, Scotland

  • West Iceland - Small waterfall cascading over rocks into a turquoise pool.

    Silky Veils & Turquoise Waters - Hraunfossar, West Iceland

  • Highland cow resting on grassy cliffs with ocean in the background.

    Coo on The Oa - Highland Cow, Islay, Scotland

Portfolio

Check out some of my reviews on Google

  • Dave made the trip thoroughly enjoyable; he has a great knowledge of all aspects of photography, nothing was ever too much trouble and he always went the extra mile to help wherever it was needed. This was all done with a smile and his great sense of humour. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dave.

    June F.

  • My photographic journey has just begun and I couldn't have been in better hands. Dave was always there with patient advice, tips and encouragement when it was needed. I was an absolute amateur and I never felt overwhelmed or that I couldnt progress. Dave explained the technicalities with great patience and never tired of having to repeat the guidance many times over the week.

    Maeve N.

  • He's a very knowledgable and experienced landscape photographer whose advice on composition was invaluable. I'm a complete beginner so he took time to explain to me about filters and ISO settings

    Susan D.

Google Reviews