Based in Kenmare · Kerry · Wild Atlantic Way
Private photography experiences along the Wild Atlantic Way — led by a working professional photographer who knows this coastline intimately. Skellig tours, portrait sessions, wildlife photowalks and Kerry day trips, all departing direct from Kenmare.
What makes these different
Every experience here is led personally by Nick Cavanagh (ABIPP), a working commercial and portrait photographer based in Kenmare. Groups are kept deliberately small — typically one to three guests — so the pace suits you and the guidance is genuinely useful, whether you’re shooting on a professional camera or a phone.
These are not tours with guides who happen to carry cameras. They’re working photography sessions in some of Ireland’s most extraordinary locations.
All tours depart direct from Kenmare — no need for guests to arrange their own transport to Portmagee or elsewhere. We work directly with hotels in the area to offer these experiences to their guests. If you’re arranging experiences for guests, please get in touch to discuss arrangements.
The Full Range
All departing from Kenmare. All led by Nick.
full Day · Boat landing
Combine the half day Skellig Michael Landing Tour with a light lunch stop in Caherdaniel before continuing on to Derrynane — one of the finest beaches on the Wild Atlantic Way.
From
€550
per person
Half Day · Boat landing
Land on Skellig Michael and photograph the puffin and razorbill colonies on the ancient stone steps. A morning departure from Kenmare with a scenic drive along the Ring of Kerry to the harbour.
From
€390
per person
Half Day · Boat
A circumnavigation of Skellig Michael and Little Skellig by boat. Close-up seabird photography from the water — puffins, gannets and guillemots at the world’s finest Atlantic seabird colony. No landing required.
From
€295
per person
Half Day · Boat
An afternoon departure from Kenmare for guests who want the seabird experience without a full day or island landing. Tour through the Bull Rock tunnel and photograph the seabird colonies from the water.
From
€295
per person
half day · full day
Scenic coastal photography along the Ring of Beara or Ring of Kerry, guided by someone who has photographed the area extensively. Half day and full day options from Kenmare. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
From
€350
per person
portrait · guided walk
A family portrait session at a Kerry location of your choosing, or a guided two-hour wildlife photowalk through Reenagross Park. Both available on hotel grounds where facilities allow.
From
€180
per session
Half Day · kenmare
Bespoke one-to-one photography tuition, half or full day. All genres, ages and abilities — learn to use your camera confidently, shoot on location around Kenmare, or explore studio lighting and composition from scratch.
From
€220
per session
six weeks · kenmare
Structured small group workshop, one hour per week. Runs seasonally at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels — covering camera fundamentals, composition, light, and genre-specific techniques.
From
€360
per person
TIDES photography · tool
A free tool for planning the perfect shot on the Kerry coast— check golden hour, tide times and weather for key coastal locations, all in one place. No account needed.
FREE
BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY · TOOL
A 30-day tidal and light forecast tool for Kenmare Bay, built for wildlife photographers. Optimal shoot windows, species activity by tide & season, field notes, and live weather.
FREE