Paul McDougall
Wildlife Photographer and Tour Guide
Learn Wildlife Photography – Trying to Improve your wildlife photography?
If you don’t have a plan…
- You spend money on trips of a lifetime and don’t get the results you want.
- You waste time struggling on your own.
- You guess instead of following a process.
And that leads to frustration and feeling constantly overwhelmed. Paul McDougall has given hundreds of new photographers advice, mentoring and tutoring to improve their photography. A workshop with Paul will work for you too.
Featured Workshop
Trossachs Osprey Hide
Photograph Diving Ospreys, Perched Ospreys, Otter and Kingfisher. All possible from one hide!!!!
Although the hide does not give you the eye level viewpoint of some of the Osprey Hides in the UK it does give you some nice natural backdrops, some excellent views of Ospreys and non stop action.
On top of this Kingfisher are regularly seen and photographed from the hide and otters are seen every day.
If anyone is interested in photographing Osprey at an affordable price then this would be a great workshop for you to try.
In addition to that you have a great chance of getting all 3 species in one workshop.
Ospreys dive incredibly quickly and often the whole sequence from dive and exit from the water is over in seconds, so therefore booking more than one slot will give you a better chance of achieving successful images.
It will also give you more opportunity to see the other species that visit the hide.
Most Osprey Photography Workshops in the UK have a very high price point so I believe that this workshop gives great value and will give you fantastic opportunities to capture these incredible birds along with a very impressive supporting cast!!!
£85pp for late morning and afternoon time slots (10am and 2pm)
£95pp for early morning and evening time slots. (5pm)
20th July - Limited Spaces Available. 24th July - Spaces Available. 1st August - Spaces Available. 8th August - Spaces Available
Featured Workshop
Beginners Workshops
My popular Wildlife Photography for Beginners workshop is designed for people who are new to wildlife photography and for those people who just want to understand how their camera works and how they can maximise the equipment that they have to get better images.
Many people have attended this workshop with NO photography knowledge and often attendees have basic camera equipment.
Throughout the workshop I will set your camera up with you to ensure that you are simplifying the camera settings as much as possible and making you comfortable with adjusting minimum settings to get maximum results.
The focus of the workshop is on capturing images of common species in a different way, so we will be photographing swans, ducks and other water birds. I will also explain a little about the behaviour of the birds so that you can look for specific shots.
By the end of the workshop you will be confident in using your camera and adjusting settings to achieve the results that you want.
Location: Glasgow
Duration: 6 hours
Equipment Needed: Bridge Camera, DSLR Camera or Mirrorless Camera
Any lens can be used here.
The Price
The price is £50pp.
The price includes the hide bookings exclusively for our group.
6th August- 2 Places available.
September - Places Available. New Dates just added
Featured Tour
Exclusive jaguar safari experience – Brazil Jaguar Photo Safari
1st - 8th August 2026
This is a small group Exclusive jaguar safari experience. Embark on a unique jaguar safari in the Pantanal wetlands of Brazil, this tour offers an unparalleled opportunity to observe and photograph wild jaguars in one of the highest concentrations of these magnificent big cats in the world. One of our key objectives will be to capture the thrilling moment of a jaguar launching itself into action, targeting a caiman with remarkable precision. The Pantanal is known for its dramatic wildlife interactions, where the jaguar’s fierce hunts create an adrenaline-fueled spectacle. The sheer bravery of these cats as they confront such formidable prey will leave you in awe!
Throughout this Brazil Jaguar Photo Safari tour (apart from Jaguars), you can expect to encounter numerous wildlife species, including capybaras, giant river otters, Red Brocket, Grey Brocket, different bats, Marsh Deer, Collared Peccary, Giant Anteater, and a variety of birds and reptiles, making every moment an unforgettable adventure in the heart of nature.
Around the lodges, we can enjoy feeders frequented by a wide variety of native birds, including piping-guans, toucans, finches, macaws, parrots, and mammals such as Azara’s Capuchin, Crab-eating Fox, South American Coati and Azara’s Agouti.
A post trip extension is available for Argentina or it can be combined with the Chile Pumas of Patagonia Tour
All images used to advertise this tour are provided by A.W.E
Places on Tour 5 Places Available 2
Price £6750pp
Featured Tour
Kenya - Samburu, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha
2nd - 12th May 2026
Join me in searching for and photographing Kenya's amazing wildlife..
We will visit Lake Nakuru for Flamingos, Black Rhino, White Rhino, Leopard and Tree Climbing Lions. We will then travel North to the semi-desert landscape of Samburu National Reserve, this will be the main focus of the trip and we will be looking to capture unique and different images of the many elephant, lion, cheetah and leopard in this stunning landscape. The habitat of Samburu is beautiful and so different from anything else. As well as the main species we will look to capture images of Gerenuk, Grevy's Zebra, Oryx, Somali Ostrich and Reticulated Giraffe. All rare elsewhere but found in large numbers here. In addition Samburu always throws up surprises, on previous tours we have seen Caracal, Striped Hyena and Wild Dog. Our Final stop will be Lake Naivasha where we will photograph the stunning African Fish Eagle catching Fish metres from our boat.
The photographic opportunities in May are excellent and the light is superb.
If you want to experience Kenya and a safari that is something different then this is the tour for you.
Full tuition and guidance throughout the tour.
6 participants - 3 Places Available.
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About
LEARN WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY IN MANY DIFFERENT WAYS
Beginners Workshop
Glasgow
Start with the basics. Learn everything you need to know to get started in wildlife photography. The workshop covers camera set up, basic settings, basic understanding of light and composition and much more. The aim of the workshop is to introduce you to wildlife photography and get you comfortable adjusting settings to achieve different images of common subjects.
Species Specific Workshops
Throughout Scotland
Is there a species that you have always wanted to photograph? Whether it be Pine Martens, Ospreys, Red Kites, Red Squirrels, Otters, Badgers, Dippers, White Tailed Eagles or something else. There is a workshop for you. Choose from any of my species-specific workshops that are either hide based or at a location that is renowned for that species. 1, 2, 3 and 4 day workshops available. Full tuition and guidance throughout the workshop.
Species Specific Tours
Worldwide
Whether it be trekking gorillas in Uganda, a Kenyan safari, getting up close to brown bears in Finland or searching for the elusive and rare Red Panda in Nepal. There is a tour for you. Choose from any of my species-specific tours to a destination that is a hot spot for that species. All tours are small group trips and are fully guided with expert photographic advice given throughout so you go home with images to be proud of.
Read my bestselling book
and learn all the skills you need
My book the Ultimate Beginners Guide to Wildlife Photography – from taking a shot to capturing a moment gives you all of the information that you need to start taking great images. The book is easy to read and simplified. It takes you through every step of wildlife photography and what you need to know. There are also 11 easy to follow assignments to give you some practical experience after each section. Available now on Amazon. It is the perfect place to start on your photographic journey.
Complete my online
training course and learn
all the skills you need
If reading the book is not for you then sign up for my online training course – Each section is pre-recorded and fully illustrated with images and diagrams. There are 11 modules packed full of information and hints and tips to help you become a better photographer. There are also assignments after each section so that you can put in to practice what you have learnt. It is the perfect course to give you all of the foundation knowledge and practical experience to start you on your photographic journey.
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Book a portfolio review
or online mentoring session
Do you just need a bit of advice or some help with reviewing your portfolio in a different way? Or do you just want some pointers on how your images can be improved? A Portfolio or Mentoring Session is your time to discuss exactly what you want to remotely or face to face. I will spend the time reviewing your images and give some hints and tips of how you can take your photography to the next level.
