Interview with Jamie MacPherson- PHOTOGRAPHER

Sally Wanless
Jul 10, 2017 · 3 min read

Thanks Jamie for doing this!

How did you get into photography? Was the interest always there?

JM: I bought my first dslr about 2 and a half years ago but I have almost always had a camera. I first started taking photographs of the night sky a couple of years back after witnessing a beautiful northern lights show right above my house on the Black Isle. Ever since then I have been well and truly hooked.

I know for myself, a lot of inspiration came from living in Scotland my whole life, have you found it to be a creative benefit to yourself?

JM: I think living in Scotland is a massive benefit creatively, especially so in the Highlands. A short drive from Inverness can have you in the middle of nowhere, and thats something I take advantage of and am very grateful for. My dad is a dedicated Munro bagger, who would from a young age take my sister and I into the hills. His love for the hills and Scotland itself has had a huge impact on me and the way I live my life. To be standing in a remote glen with mountains surrounding you, with no sound but the wind whistling passed is my idea of heaven — it really lets your mind run free.

What is your ultimate dream of a collaboration + project?

As for my dream project/collaboration — I really have no idea. I would like to do more underwater photography and a goal of mine is to swim with wild orcas, so combining the two of these would appeal to me. I think I will probably have to go back to Norway to swim with orcas, but if I was lucky enough to see them in Scotland I wouldn’t hesitate to jump in the water with them.

You’re currently looking at your dream home, what does it look like?

My dream home would be a relaxed space, close to nature and it would have to be as near to self sufficient as possible. I have no desire to own a great big house that I would be paying off for the rest of my life. I love the idea of living off-grid with as little effect on the environment as possible. A big greenhouse in the garden with a few chickens and goats running around, solar panels and a turbine for power and enough space inside to comfortably have friends over for dinner would do me nicely.

Are there any places in Scotland, you’d still love to photograph?

I would love to visit and photograph all of the Scottish islands, although I think it will take quite a while as there’s almost 800, so maybe not all of them. St Kilda is the top of my list but I’m unsure when I’ll be able to get there. I would love to sail there myself and hopefully will be able to in the not so distant future. My favourite place in Scotland is the far N/W Highlands. I don’t think I’ll ever tire of visiting there and there’s still plenty of places there for me to explore.

I love your Instagram feed, it always just oozes beautiful imagery, do you sell any of your work + if so, where can people find it?

I sell my photographs but my website is still getting the final touches. I mainly use Instagram, so if anyone is interested in purchasing any of my work that’s the easiest way to reach me, and you can take your pick from my gallery.

You can follow Jamie + his wonderful photography here: https://www.instagram.com/jamie__macpherson/

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Art Director & illustrator artist www.studiowanless.com

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