Our e-books

photographic inspiration for anyone dreaming of the scottish hebrides

The Scottish Western Isles are close to Niall and Charlotte’s hearts and with dozens of visits between them, they’ve come to know some of the islands very well. The ebook focuses on their favourites - Harris, Lewis, Mull, Lunga, Islay and Jura - the ones that have produced the most last memories, many of which were made while hosting groups there.

This is a book of lived dreams. Live them for yourself, with us.

As with other books in our FOLIO series, this one is designed to be viewed on a large screen so you can see the pictures at their best. And it’s all for free.

(Since this ebook goes through the same check-out as paid-for ones, you may think you are going to be asked for credit card details - but you won't be: it is 100% gratis)

English language • 246 Mb • 134 spreads • 2560 x 1600 pixels • PDF format • 6100 words • 188 images

Niall showcases his urbex photography from the last decade and reflects on how this field of photography might provide, unwittingly, a window into the future - and events yet to unfold.

Part of the FOLIO series, you can view the pictures in this PDF LARGE! Enjoy the detail, the lighting, the colour grading, the complexity of the compositions and the commentaries. And like other FOLIO e-books, this one is yours to enjoy, gratis.

(Since this ebook goes through the same check-out as paid-for ones, you may think you are going to be asked for credit card details - but you won't be: it is 100% gratis)

English language • 115 Mb • 93 spreads • 2560 x 1600 pixels • PDF format • 5300 words • 114 images

NIALL SHOWS YOU HIS and Charlotte’s “HOME PATCH” IN rural, central france, in 100 pages, to whet your appetite and inspire you own creative work.

If you would like to book a Chez-nous Retreat with us - or even just enjoy discovering a new area, this e-book gives you a good idea of what you can expect to see and photograph.

Organised by season, with a section about the Chez-nous Retreats, this free publication will offer you a window on a region you may know only for its wines and cheese. And yet, there is SO much more. Dive in!

English language • 138 Mb • 100 spreads • 2560 x 1600 pixels • PDF format • 3300 words • 109 images

A BRILLIANT STORE OF IDEAS, INSPIRATION AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO WANT TO FIND THEIR OWN VOICE IN A CHANGING WORLD.

In Making Art with your Camera, Niall Benvie describes the thought processes behind some of his signature work, such as “Objectographs”, “Quilting”, “Colour Transects” and “Chocolate Bars” and suggests how you can use these ideas to develop your own creative practice. Written in a lively, accessible style, Niall also expands on the methods used to make his images, all the time encouraging you to follow suite and make your own distinctive work. Numerous links in the text clarify references, making for a more rounded learning experience.

Whether you work with an iPhone or a high end camera, you’re sure to find something to think about in this beautiful and thought-provoking eBook. At 2560 x 1600 pixels, it’s truly a coffee-table book for the digital age.

English language • 130 Mb • 119 spreads • 2560 x 1600 pixels • PDF format • 21 000 words • 135 images.

On nature and photography. selected essays 2000 - 2020

a highly readable, informative and thought-provoking illustrated collection of published essays.

RETROSPECTIVE. THIRTY YEARS OF PHOTOGRAPHY.

A LAVISHLY-ILLUSTRATED STORY OF LIVING ON YOUR WITS - WITH A CAMERA.

How to create perfect portraits of nature on white.

the definitive guide to photographing nature, on white, in the field

 “I’ve been lost in your e-book since 4 am this morning. It is the antidote to coronavirus and once I get hold of some kit and dust off my rusty clamps I shall be exploring my little garden during my isolation. Your words, explanations and teachings are inspiring.”

| Monty T |

the definitive guide to photographing nature, on white, in the field

This beautiful, 60 spread PDF eBook is the completely revised edition of Niall’s popular 2013 eBook, The Field Studio. At 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution, you can zoom in to see incredible detail in the images. It contains all the information you need to make these extraordinary images, from: equipment selection to exposure; processing to compositing; inspiration to engagement. Featuring profiles of three leading field studio photographers: Mark Barrett; Clay Bolt; and Lily Kumpe. Here is a taste of the contents:

eBook terms and conditions

• Text, photographs and design © Niall Benvie 2020, except for additional text and photographs by Clay Bolt, Lily Kumpe and Mark Barrett, where shown, whose work is their copyright. All rights reserved.

• The right of Niall Benvie to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, sections 77 and 78.

• This publication may not be distributed in print or electronic form by the purchaser nor made accessible for others to download without the express written permission of the publisher: it may not be shared at will.

• This publication is sold subject to the condition that all designs are copyright and are not for commercial reproduction without the permission of the publisher. The publisher can accept no legal responsibility for any consequences arising from the application of information, advice or instructions given in this publication. Specifications of products featured in this book may be changed by the manufacturer without notice and service marks, trademarks, trade names or product features are assumed to be the property of their respective owners. No endorsement is implied for any of the products described here.|

Retrospective. Thirty Years of Photography.

A lavishly-illustrated story of living on your wits - with a camera.

This candid account of the career of one of Europe’s leading outdoor photographers is an essential, as well as entertaining, read for aspiring and established photographers everywhere. Over 160 pictures and an 8000 word text in this 137 spread PDF eBook  provide inspiration, ideas and insight into Niall’s highly individual work. Beautifully designed, and with an interactive caption index, this “electronic coffee-table book” brings the full beauty and detail of the photographs to your computer screen or tablet.

The late editor of Outdoor Photography, Steve Watkins, provided a foreword for the book months before his sudden death.

“…in a market saturated with lovely photographs of pretty much everything it is Niall’s ideas, his unique perspective on life, that stands him and his work apart…He has consistently pushed the limits of what we perceive to be outdoor photography and how it can be used to communicate powerful and thought-provoking messages.”

137 spreads, 2560 x 1600 pixels, PDF format, suitable for all platforms but wasted on a ‘phone screen!

Here’s a preview.

eBook terms and conditions

• Text, photographs and design © Niall Benvie 2020. All rights reserved.

• The right of Niall Benvie to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, sections 77 and 78.

• This publication may not be distributed in print or electronic form by the purchaser nor made accessible for others to download without the express written permission of the publisher: it may not be shared at will.

• This publication is sold subject to the condition that all designs are copyright and are not for commercial reproduction without the permission of the publisher. The publisher can accept no legal responsibility for any consequences arising from the application of information, advice or instructions given in this publication. Specifications of products featured in this book may be changed by the manufacturer without notice and service marks, trademarks, trade names or product features are assumed to be the property of their respective owners. No endorsement is implied for any of the products described here.

On nature and photography. selected essays 2000 - 2020

a highly readable, informative and thought-provoking illustrated collection of published essays.

As a companion volume to Retrospective, On Nature and Photography showcases Niall's wide ranging writing that ushers the reader into a fascinating exploration of all facets of outdoor photography. From how we might critique images to finding your style, from being an effective communicator to creating a legacy - every one of the 22 fully-referenced essays will lead you to a more complete understanding of your art. The prose is clear, simple and the content substantial.

With 92 images (and over 170 links) this eBook is not only an absorbing read but also visually beautiful and will take you down many intriguing byways. In common with his other eBooks, this one can be enjoyed on a large screen - truly a "coffee-table" book for the digital age.

“ I wrote the majority of these essays because I wanted to put down a marker, to represent things as I understood them. I did this not with a cast-iron conviction that I was right but simply because in any conversation, someone needs to begin”.

“I write so that I don’t forget what the camera doesn’t record. But mainly I write to help me make sense of the things it does”.

English language • 151.8 MB • 147 spreads • 2560 x 1600 pixels , PDF format suitable for all platforms • 27 000 words • 92 images

Here’s a preview:

eBook terms and conditions

• Text, photographs and design © Niall Benvie 2021. All rights reserved.

• The right of Niall Benvie to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, sections 77 and 78.

• This publication may not be distributed in print or electronic form by the purchaser nor made accessible for others to download without the express written permission of the publisher: it may not be shared at will.

• This publication is sold subject to the condition that all designs are copyright and are not for commercial reproduction without the permission of the publisher. The publisher can accept no legal responsibility for any consequences arising from the application of information, advice or instructions given in this publication. Specifications of products featured in this book may be changed by the manufacturer without notice and service marks, trademarks, trade names or product features are assumed to be the property of their respective owners. No endorsement is implied for any of the products described here.

Webinar terms and conditions

• We do everything we can to ensure a good internet connection at our end, including having a back-up, router on a different network, but can accept no responsibility for the consistency of signal and connection. Nevertheless, if you lose connection with us or we with you, there will be a video of the webinar available to allow you to “fill in the gaps” and you can also ask, via the webinar’s Chat function, to have Niall repeat sections.

• Once you have registered for the webinar with Demio, your payment is non-refundable unless Niall cancels the event. If so, our liability ends at the refund of monies received by us from you.

• While Niall will openly provide up-to-date and detailed information, he can make no guarantees that your pictures will meet expectations straight away.

• The webinar and the intellectual property therein is owned by Charlotte and Niall Benvie, Food and Photography Retreats Ltd. www.niallbenvie.eu.