The Scottish Photography Experience
The Scottish Photography Experience
The Scottish Photography Experience
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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I provide quality photography tours around Scotland: Outlander Photography Tour; Clanlands Photography Tour; Whisky Distillery Tour; Custom / Bespoke Photography Tours of Scotland; Edinburgh Photography Tour and my new "Mary Was Here Tour" I have been a professional photographer for 44 years and published in every major newspaper and magazine in the world. I had the honour to work with the late and great David Bowie on many occasions over a 27-year timeframe. My tours are all original and established. I go the extra mile to ensure that your Scottish Photography Experience is the best!
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Cityslicker561
Palm Beach Gardens, FL248 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Excellent experience for amateur to enthusiast level photographers who want to see Edinburgh from eyes of a professional. James is an extremely experienced professional who has shot rocks stars, sports hero’s, and Anselesque landscape. I’m experienced enthusiast level photographer but learned so many tips and tricks from him. He’s patient, passionate and funny. Don’t miss this tour, educational workshop and experience. I’ll take away many of his suggestions and use to improve my techniques and images .
Written 25 July 2023
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Steve Nava
4 contributions
May 2023
Booked the Edinburgh Photography tour, wow what a great experience. His knowledge of the city, coupled with his mastery of photography made this both great cultural experience and an outstanding photography experience. He not only showed the landmarks to photograph, he explained the how's and why's of composing a compelling photograph, as well as how to leverage and understand the camera's functionality to a great photo.
Written 19 May 2023
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Thank you Steve for your fantastic review and recommendation. I'm very happy that you enjoyed the photography lesson and tour of Edinburgh.
James
Written 22 June 2023
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Damian H
Kirkcaldy, UK1 contribution
Feb 2023 • Solo
As a native of Fife, I thought I knew a little about Edinburgh but James' encyclopaedic knowledge of the best spots in Edinburgh to shoot, and the history that goes with them, put my knowledge to shame. The trip was part photography coaching and part history lesson, sprinkled with fascinating anecdotes of James' time as a well-travelled music photographer. I greatly enjoyed my day spent under James' tutelage, not just because I managed to grab some 5-star shots but also because it gave me increased confidence to get out there and (to paraphrase James) "take some damn pictures!"
Written 15 April 2023
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Thank you Damian,
I truly appreciate you taking the time to write this 5 star review. I am very hppy that you learned so much from the experience.
James
Written 14 July 2023
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Stephoni C
Yukon, OK9 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
James’ gave us the tour of a lifetime in Scotland! We took the 6 night, 7 day tour and it was perfect! We loved the Roslyn Inn and his driving and plans for our daily schedule was great fun and not too slow and not too fast — just right! James was delightful and personable. If I ever go back, he is my first call!
Written 29 December 2022
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Hello Stephoni,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review and your custom. You, Jenny and Julie were absolutely fantastic company and highly entertaining. In short, we had a fun trip. I wish the three of you the very best for 2023 and if you ever decide to come back to Scotland, I and the people of Scotland will be waiting to welcome you with open arms.
Thank you again.
James
Written 30 December 2022
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Adventurer80313
1 contribution
Aug 2022
I took Mr Christie's Outlander tour this summer with my two girlfriends: part of a much anticipated tour of Scotland. We were not disappointed! In fact, from Day 1 until the day we left, our expectations were exceeded in every way.
It was clear from the outset that the itinerary of the tour was meticulously planned. This meant that we got to see not just the stand-out locations in Outlander, but also the beautiful scenery of Scotland in ways that made both even more unforgettable. But the best part of our trip was Mr Christie himself. It's one thing to tour a country, another thing to really 'see' it, and James made sure that we did just that! His knowledge of Scottish history, culture and - of course - photography enlivened with week with stories and technical inspiration, and made for a magical experience.
Although I'd describe myself as an amateur photographer at best, James was always patient and respectful in helping me to improve my techniques and get the best from every shot. We all came home with beautiful, evocative pictures that will be memories of a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
It was clear from the outset that the itinerary of the tour was meticulously planned. This meant that we got to see not just the stand-out locations in Outlander, but also the beautiful scenery of Scotland in ways that made both even more unforgettable. But the best part of our trip was Mr Christie himself. It's one thing to tour a country, another thing to really 'see' it, and James made sure that we did just that! His knowledge of Scottish history, culture and - of course - photography enlivened with week with stories and technical inspiration, and made for a magical experience.
Although I'd describe myself as an amateur photographer at best, James was always patient and respectful in helping me to improve my techniques and get the best from every shot. We all came home with beautiful, evocative pictures that will be memories of a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Written 11 December 2022
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Thank you for your fantastic review Debbie. It makes me very happy to know that you thoroughly enjoyed your Outlander tour of Scotland. It was very evident that you wanted to improve your photography skills and in the space of just 6 days, the progress was remarkable. You did my Edinburgh Photography Tour prior to the Outlander tour and it was clear, to me, that you had mastered the basic skills of shooting in manual mode on that tour too. I have added more tours to my repertoire, so hopefully we will meet again.
Thank you
James Christie
Written 12 December 2022
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elaine b
Key West, FL5 contributions
Nov 2022
Just finished the Outlander Tour, in November 2022.
Mr. Christie's tour showed Myself, and Family, Magical Places. With no photography experience, he was extremely helpful and patient with us all. All expectations were met, as Mr. Christie took us to places of such beauty and History, that we left with expectations of visiting again.
Being Fans of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander Books and the Series, this tour hit ALL the check marks, as well as some special places. (Chapel where Clarie and Jamie were Wed)
I would recommend the James Christie tour, for a truly wonderful experience.
ebuckheit
Mr. Christie's tour showed Myself, and Family, Magical Places. With no photography experience, he was extremely helpful and patient with us all. All expectations were met, as Mr. Christie took us to places of such beauty and History, that we left with expectations of visiting again.
Being Fans of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander Books and the Series, this tour hit ALL the check marks, as well as some special places. (Chapel where Clarie and Jamie were Wed)
I would recommend the James Christie tour, for a truly wonderful experience.
ebuckheit
Written 12 November 2022
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Thank you, Elaine, for your fantastic review of my Outlander Tour. I am extremely pleased that all your expectations were met. It was a privilege to show you and your wonderful family around this very special country that I am lucky enough to call home.
Thank you for your patronage and support.
James
Written 18 November 2022
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Elizabeth B
1 contribution
Nov 2022
My family (5 people) and I just finished the Outlander 5 day tour with James on November 6, 2022. We have never been to Scotland and had no professional training with Photography. This was one of the best trips I have ever been on. James was very kind and patient with our lack of photography knowledge. Looking back at our pictures, James was a great teacher.
We are all Outlander fans and the tour did not disappoint. James showed us filming spots that are closed to the public (Chapel where Claire and Jamie were wed). His knowledge of both Outlander and Scotland were amazing and we left Scotland ready to plan out next trip back. I highly recommend James Christie for your tour. You will have a wonderful, memorable experience.
We are all Outlander fans and the tour did not disappoint. James showed us filming spots that are closed to the public (Chapel where Claire and Jamie were wed). His knowledge of both Outlander and Scotland were amazing and we left Scotland ready to plan out next trip back. I highly recommend James Christie for your tour. You will have a wonderful, memorable experience.
Written 9 November 2022
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Thank you, Liz, for your wonderful review of my Outlander Tour.
I am thrilled that you enjoyed the locations so much, even tho' a couple were closed due to off-season. Nonetheless, I think it is fair to say, we all had a fantastic experience. You have an amazing family and by the end of the tour, I felt like I was part of your family - so friendly and welcoming. Your Outlander tour was my last one for 2022 and what a way to finish the year!
Thank you again, not only for this fabulous review, but for your custom too. Coming out of a 2-year pandemic has been a challenge for everyone in Scotland, involved in the tourism industry and I can't thank you and your family enough for choosing to book with me. Greatly appreciated.
With thanks
James
Written 9 November 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Trails4me
7 contributions
Oct 2022
CHANGES TO LODGING LOCATIONS
With little or no prior notification or discussion, our lodging type and locations were changed from Edinburgh to Stirling; from Glencoe to Fort William, from Inverness to Dingwall (revised back to Inverness after we objected).
INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
We arrived in Fort William on Oct 7, for a four night stay at a three bedroom cottage, at which point Mr Christie, to our horror, placed his luggage inside the cottage and informed us he would be sharing our lodging! This is highly inappropriate and unprofessional. We (three women) emphatically stated he could not share our lodging. He responded by saying I was overreacting and tried to convince us to let him stay. Mr. Christie finally left after much protest and found other accommodations. The tension created from this incident remained for the duration of the trip.
POOR PLANNING
I confirmed with the Fort William cottage host that the lodging was booked on Sept 28, 2022 for four people (just four days before our tour was to begin). Yet, we paid a 50% non-refundable deposit in November 2021! Our afternoon tea was to be at the Signet Library however, this was changed due to unavailability. The itinerary was not optimized, resulting in backtracking and eliminating proposed Outlander locations. In total, we saw 55% of the Outlander locations and 75% of the Clanlands locations on the itinerary.
LACK OF ATTENTION TO DETAIL
On multiple occasions we arrived at a location that was closed for filming or we missed the opening or last entry time time because our guide failed to check websites ahead of time. When I discovered that Diana Gabaldon was appearing at an event in Inverness, Mr. Christie responded, “It’s sold out.” It was not sold out and the event was the highlight of our trip, no thanks to Mr. Christie.
SMOKING
Mr. Christie is a smoker which was not disclosed ahead of time. While he did not smoke in the car, you cannot escape it.
SCOTTISH HISTORY/OUTLANDER KNOWLEDGE The conversations mostly centered around himself, his personal life and modern day politics. At Dunure castle, Mr. Christie stated, “read the plaque, it explains it better than I can” and walked away. At Doune Castle, for some unknown reason, he was adamant that we not take the free audio devices, yet left us to wander on our own. I later went back for the device and was delighted to hear Sam narrate the Outlander portions of the castle tour.
TOO MUCH TIME IN THE CAR
On many days we spent half, if not more, of our day driving and/or stopping for lunch with no opportunities for short walks or hikes.
EXPERIENCE NOT COMMENSURATE WITH COST
Our three person tour cost £898 (over $1000) per day, yet we incurred additional expenses that were included in our tour price but not provided. Mr. Christie cut corners, altered itinerary and changed accommodations for his own financial benefit.
GASLIGHTING
The most obvious example is telling me that I was overreacting when he tried to insert himself into our lodging and convince us it was no big deal. He will no doubt, gaslight this review and attack me personally, in complete denial of his own actions. He has already done so in an email accusing me of abusing his kindness and hospitality while threatening to extort additional money from us. He forgets we paid him for a service; the relationship was transactional not that of “friends” vacationing together.
The Scottish Photography Experience website promotes “a once in a lifetime Outlander experience.” In my lifetime, I hope I never experience a tour like this again.
With little or no prior notification or discussion, our lodging type and locations were changed from Edinburgh to Stirling; from Glencoe to Fort William, from Inverness to Dingwall (revised back to Inverness after we objected).
INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
We arrived in Fort William on Oct 7, for a four night stay at a three bedroom cottage, at which point Mr Christie, to our horror, placed his luggage inside the cottage and informed us he would be sharing our lodging! This is highly inappropriate and unprofessional. We (three women) emphatically stated he could not share our lodging. He responded by saying I was overreacting and tried to convince us to let him stay. Mr. Christie finally left after much protest and found other accommodations. The tension created from this incident remained for the duration of the trip.
POOR PLANNING
I confirmed with the Fort William cottage host that the lodging was booked on Sept 28, 2022 for four people (just four days before our tour was to begin). Yet, we paid a 50% non-refundable deposit in November 2021! Our afternoon tea was to be at the Signet Library however, this was changed due to unavailability. The itinerary was not optimized, resulting in backtracking and eliminating proposed Outlander locations. In total, we saw 55% of the Outlander locations and 75% of the Clanlands locations on the itinerary.
LACK OF ATTENTION TO DETAIL
On multiple occasions we arrived at a location that was closed for filming or we missed the opening or last entry time time because our guide failed to check websites ahead of time. When I discovered that Diana Gabaldon was appearing at an event in Inverness, Mr. Christie responded, “It’s sold out.” It was not sold out and the event was the highlight of our trip, no thanks to Mr. Christie.
SMOKING
Mr. Christie is a smoker which was not disclosed ahead of time. While he did not smoke in the car, you cannot escape it.
SCOTTISH HISTORY/OUTLANDER KNOWLEDGE The conversations mostly centered around himself, his personal life and modern day politics. At Dunure castle, Mr. Christie stated, “read the plaque, it explains it better than I can” and walked away. At Doune Castle, for some unknown reason, he was adamant that we not take the free audio devices, yet left us to wander on our own. I later went back for the device and was delighted to hear Sam narrate the Outlander portions of the castle tour.
TOO MUCH TIME IN THE CAR
On many days we spent half, if not more, of our day driving and/or stopping for lunch with no opportunities for short walks or hikes.
EXPERIENCE NOT COMMENSURATE WITH COST
Our three person tour cost £898 (over $1000) per day, yet we incurred additional expenses that were included in our tour price but not provided. Mr. Christie cut corners, altered itinerary and changed accommodations for his own financial benefit.
GASLIGHTING
The most obvious example is telling me that I was overreacting when he tried to insert himself into our lodging and convince us it was no big deal. He will no doubt, gaslight this review and attack me personally, in complete denial of his own actions. He has already done so in an email accusing me of abusing his kindness and hospitality while threatening to extort additional money from us. He forgets we paid him for a service; the relationship was transactional not that of “friends” vacationing together.
The Scottish Photography Experience website promotes “a once in a lifetime Outlander experience.” In my lifetime, I hope I never experience a tour like this again.
Written 8 November 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
I have been providing quality photography tours of Scotland for 13 years and 99% of my reviews are outstanding. I work hard to provide great experiences for all of my clients. I'm sorry that your tour didn't live up to your expectations.
You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time.
Written 9 November 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Anne F
1 contribution
Oct 2022
After extensive research, two friends and I booked James’ combined Outlander / Clanlands tour and added two extra days to explore the Isle of Skye and participate in the Dramathon (a race in the Highlands).
Photography: James more than met my expectations regarding photography. He explained the relationship & interplay between f-stop, shutter speed and ISO and talked about the economy of the shot. Throughout the two weeks, I got much more comfortable with my camera through repetition and practical tips on composition and settings. Constructive criticism was delivered respectfully and always helpful. We photographed interesting places from unique perspectives.
Logistics: Unfortunately the logistics fell far short of my expectations.
•What we agreed to and paid $15,900 for:
--14 nights in hotels with full Scottish breakfast
--1 night at James’ home due to a long last day on the Isle of Skye and proximity to the airport when he drops us at EDI for our journey home.
--Transportation to / from EDI on arrival and departure
•What he changed it to (without our prior knowledge):
--4 nights in hotel with full Scottish breakfast - in a different city (Stirling instead of Edinburgh)
--9 nights in vacation cottage that he planned to share with us (unprofessional and unacceptable)
--2 nights at his 1BR apartment (cost savings for James)
•What we received:
--13 nights in hotels or vacation cottages (4 of which included a full Scottish breakfast; 9 of which we purchased our own groceries)
--1 night at his apartment - one of us had to sleep on his couch
Unfortunately, we had to pay for our final night at a hotel, breakfast and transportation to the airport (all was supposed to be included in the price we paid for the trip) because he would not provide it nor reimburse us for it.
Lodging:
•We know that James made at least one reservation on Sep. 28 (we arrived in Scotland Oct. 1).
•We did not agree to stay at his small 1BR apartment for more than 1 night. We were complimentary of his hospitality, polite and flexible but it was a very uncomfortable situation - we were just trying to make the best of a bad situation. After the 1 night, we considered our agreement fulfilled and would never do that again.
•Upon arrival in Ft. William, we learned he planned to share our accommodations with us. We had a direct discussion with James to reset expectations. As a result, he found a separate place to stay - and the tenor of the entire trip changed. One morning we thanked him for the comfortable accommodation. He tersely replied that he had to sleep in a place that housed the overflow for homeless people. Very unprofessional behavior.
Planning & Professionalism:
•My expectation is that James would double-check closures in advance (save time & petrol). On two occasions, we arrived at locations and found that they were closed (either for filming or the opening hours had changed as of Oct. 1). Both times the location’s websites clearly stated closures / hours so my friends and I started checking websites in advance (not our job!).
•We learned that Diana Gabaldon was speaking at a theatre in Inverness while we were there. We brought the opportunity to James’ attention (he said it was sold out - it wasn’t) and asked him if we could fit that evening program into our schedule (we did). This was one of the highlights of our trip. We learned more about the way of life in the Scottish highlands in the 18th century by speaking with people at the theatre who were dressed in period costume and sharing history with us.
•Smoking: James smokes - never in the car but the smell of cigarette smoke permeates. I’m a non-smoker and this really matters to me.
•On several occasions I was extremely uncomfortable with the “oversharing” of information about James’ personal life. I repeatedly steered the conversation back to photography and history.
While the photography portion of the tour was practical and the scenery was BEAUTIFUL, it was outweighed by all that I described above and by the discomfort and tension my travel companions and I experienced on this trip for which we had such high hopes.
Lesson learned - if I take a tour in the future, it will be with an established, professional tour operator with an experienced team behind them.
Photography: James more than met my expectations regarding photography. He explained the relationship & interplay between f-stop, shutter speed and ISO and talked about the economy of the shot. Throughout the two weeks, I got much more comfortable with my camera through repetition and practical tips on composition and settings. Constructive criticism was delivered respectfully and always helpful. We photographed interesting places from unique perspectives.
Logistics: Unfortunately the logistics fell far short of my expectations.
•What we agreed to and paid $15,900 for:
--14 nights in hotels with full Scottish breakfast
--1 night at James’ home due to a long last day on the Isle of Skye and proximity to the airport when he drops us at EDI for our journey home.
--Transportation to / from EDI on arrival and departure
•What he changed it to (without our prior knowledge):
--4 nights in hotel with full Scottish breakfast - in a different city (Stirling instead of Edinburgh)
--9 nights in vacation cottage that he planned to share with us (unprofessional and unacceptable)
--2 nights at his 1BR apartment (cost savings for James)
•What we received:
--13 nights in hotels or vacation cottages (4 of which included a full Scottish breakfast; 9 of which we purchased our own groceries)
--1 night at his apartment - one of us had to sleep on his couch
Unfortunately, we had to pay for our final night at a hotel, breakfast and transportation to the airport (all was supposed to be included in the price we paid for the trip) because he would not provide it nor reimburse us for it.
Lodging:
•We know that James made at least one reservation on Sep. 28 (we arrived in Scotland Oct. 1).
•We did not agree to stay at his small 1BR apartment for more than 1 night. We were complimentary of his hospitality, polite and flexible but it was a very uncomfortable situation - we were just trying to make the best of a bad situation. After the 1 night, we considered our agreement fulfilled and would never do that again.
•Upon arrival in Ft. William, we learned he planned to share our accommodations with us. We had a direct discussion with James to reset expectations. As a result, he found a separate place to stay - and the tenor of the entire trip changed. One morning we thanked him for the comfortable accommodation. He tersely replied that he had to sleep in a place that housed the overflow for homeless people. Very unprofessional behavior.
Planning & Professionalism:
•My expectation is that James would double-check closures in advance (save time & petrol). On two occasions, we arrived at locations and found that they were closed (either for filming or the opening hours had changed as of Oct. 1). Both times the location’s websites clearly stated closures / hours so my friends and I started checking websites in advance (not our job!).
•We learned that Diana Gabaldon was speaking at a theatre in Inverness while we were there. We brought the opportunity to James’ attention (he said it was sold out - it wasn’t) and asked him if we could fit that evening program into our schedule (we did). This was one of the highlights of our trip. We learned more about the way of life in the Scottish highlands in the 18th century by speaking with people at the theatre who were dressed in period costume and sharing history with us.
•Smoking: James smokes - never in the car but the smell of cigarette smoke permeates. I’m a non-smoker and this really matters to me.
•On several occasions I was extremely uncomfortable with the “oversharing” of information about James’ personal life. I repeatedly steered the conversation back to photography and history.
While the photography portion of the tour was practical and the scenery was BEAUTIFUL, it was outweighed by all that I described above and by the discomfort and tension my travel companions and I experienced on this trip for which we had such high hopes.
Lesson learned - if I take a tour in the future, it will be with an established, professional tour operator with an experienced team behind them.
Written 7 November 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
I have been providing quality photography tours of Scotland for 13 years and 99% of my reviews are outstanding. I work hard to provide great experiences for all of my clients. I'm sorry that your tour didn't live up to your expectations.
You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time.
Written 9 November 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Christine H
2 contributions
Jul 2022
The tour was all that was advertised. We saw so many fantastic Outlander sites and were able to explore Scottish history as well. I think we saw most of Scotland during the week we were there. Our hotel in Stirling also gave us the opportunity to explore Stirling Castle on our own.
As far as photography, James was very helpful with suggestions about lighting and composition. Seeing Scotland/Outlander sites was our main focus, and that was fine with James. In fact, he used his iPhone so that he could experience what we were doing.
As far as photography, James was very helpful with suggestions about lighting and composition. Seeing Scotland/Outlander sites was our main focus, and that was fine with James. In fact, he used his iPhone so that he could experience what we were doing.
Written 27 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you, Chris, for a fabulous review of my Outlander Tour. I am very happy that you and your daughter, Emma, enjoyed it so much.
It was an absolute pleasure to be in your company and show you not just the Outlander sites, but the overall beauty of Scotland.
I hope you will visit again someday.
James
Written 9 November 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Millie L
Newtonhill, UK7 contributions
Hi, Have you any availability on the 21st of July?
James C
Milton Bridge, UK11 contributions
Hello Millie,
Thank you for your enquiry. We do have availability for Saturday, July 21. Please use Google and search for James Christie Photography and you will see our web site listed and you can make your on-line booking there. Thank you.
lesleymcdonald2016
Glasgow, UK3 contributions
Hi, I have a friend from USA who is looking for someone to take some photographs of them whilst in Edinburgh on holiday. Can you give me a price for around a 2 hour shoot?
James C
Milton Bridge, UK11 contributions
Hello Lesley,
I can do that for £200. Google James Christie Photography and you will get my email address there.
Many thanks!
James
priya_ban
Kolkata (Calcutta), India4 contributions
Would like to visit Edinburgh for 2 nights.... What are the must sees. I will drive down from Birmingham. Thanks PRIYA ( from india)
James C
Milton Bridge, UK11 contributions
Can you please be more specific Priya? Our tours take in everything you should see in Edinburgh. If you are going to be travelling throughout Scotland, I would need to know where you are going? If you have any further questions, please email me (My email address is on our web site) and will assist to the best of my ability.
Sincerely
James Christie
Amanda H
Royal Oak, MI12 contributions
This looks like an amazing tour! My mom, sister and I will only be in Edinburgh for one day and we want to be sure we hit some of the must-sees. Do you have a general list of the sights that you visit?
James C
Milton Bridge, UK11 contributions
Thank you for your question. If you visit our website you can view all the details there, sadly TripAdvisor will not allow me to publish a hyperlink here
Suka W
Edinburgh, UK1 contribution
Hi there, I am going to this tour tomorrow, yet James still haven't responded to my email. I am just wondering where everyone is going to meet up. Thank you!
James C
Milton Bridge, UK11 contributions
Hello Suka,
Your confirmation e-mail has been sent. Check your e-mail in-box.
Look forward to meeting you tomorrow
elianabragam
Fortaleza, CE71 contributions
hi
I am very interested in this tour.
1- where to reserve?
2- how much?
3- can i rent a tripod?
edinburgh at 26 to 26 of april 2015
thanks very much
James C
Milton Bridge, UK11 contributions
Hello elianabragam,
TripAdvisor will not let me answer your questions...due to their technical ineptness. Please go back to our listing and click on the web site link.
Marvin G
Boulder, CO11 contributions
I am interested in your tour. If my wife, not a photographer, joins me, is there a charge for her?
James C
Milton Bridge, UK11 contributions
Hello,
Thank you for your enquiry.
The charge is the same for photographers and non-photographers. We have been accredited by VisitScotland, Scotland's National Tourist Board with a rating of "Excellent" because there is significant historically correct content to the tour as well as the photographic elements. Some of the reviews on TripAdvisor state that the reviewer was not a photographer but thoroughly enjoyed the tour for the historic content.
I hope this answers your question.
Sincerely
James Christie
Managing Director
Edinburgh Photography Tours Limited