Macro (Little People) Photography Workshop

Get ready to start dreaming very, very small at this fun macro photography class in Glasgow.


David Gilliver
David Gilliver
Instagram followers 8k followers
Facebook likes 26k followers

4 hours Class size 1 to 15 guests       £135 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

1. Idea generation

1. Idea Generation

The first 20-30 minutes will be spent discussing the creative process; how we form creative ideas, looking at how we set up our cameras for a macro photography session of this nature.


2. Creating miniature worlds

2. Creating Miniature Worlds

We will then take a look at how to create foregrounds and backdrops for our miniature scenes. Then the real fun can begin! We will spend the remainder of the workshop creating miniature worlds using the props and figurines that I will be bringing along on the day. (I have a LARGE collection!)


3. Refining the shot

3. Refining the Shot

During the workshop, we will discuss various key topics such as: lighting (I have several approaches that I will share), depth of field and how this can help or hinder the final shot, and creative framing of the diorama.


Create a miniature world and photograph it beautifully in this macro photography workshop in Glasgow. You'll start with a 20-30 minute session exploring the creative process – how to develop ideas, set up your camera for macro shooting, and craft compelling foregrounds and backdrops for your tiny scenes. Then the real magic happens as you spend the rest of the workshop building your own miniature worlds using an incredible collection of props and figurines.
Your tutor is a specialist in this style of macro photography with over 25 years of experience, so you're in genuinely expert hands – and they're brilliantly welcoming to complete beginners. The workshop takes place in their home studio, a proper creative space with plenty of surface area to work on, excellent lighting throughout, and thousands of tiny figurines and props to play with.
If you'd like to bring your own camera, tripod and zoom lens, that's wonderful – there's real value in setting up your own gear and having that hands-on learning experience. But if you'd prefer to travel light, that's absolutely fine too. Either way, you'll leave with exciting, portfolio-ready photographs and the spark of confidence to keep exploring this style.
By the end of the session, you'll have created something entirely unique – miniature worlds brought to life through your lens.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 5 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.
What you'll get
  • Expert guidance on macro photography technique and creative composition.
  • Access to all the workshop's props, figurines and specialist lighting.
  • A collection of finished images ready for your photography portfolio.
  • New skills and ideas you'll want to keep using.
Knowledge required
No prior experience is needed - all levels of photographers are welcome.
What to bring
  • DSLR camera (or equivalent) and a spare battery.
  • Macro lens (or suitable zoom lens).
  • Tripod.
  • Packed lunch.
Location

My home studio - 55 Lochend Road, Gartcosh, Glasgow G69 8AB

Facing the Gartcosh Primary School, on Lochend Road

Macro (Little People) Photography Workshop location
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David Gilliver
David Gilliver

Instagram followers 8k followers
Facebook likes 26k followers

BACKGROUND:
My passion for photography started way back in the 1990’s, when I studied a Fine Art Photography degree at The Glasgow School of Art. Although I graduated in 2001, it took me another 15 years or so to launch my photography business (in a full-time capacity): David Gilliver Photography Ltd.
Around 15 or so years ago, I started receiving requests from other keen photographers to run Workshops. It was back in 2010 that I started running my popular Light Painting Photography Workshops, and then in 2021, I also launched my Macro Photography (Little People) Workshops. I adore sharing my passion for photography, and it’s a privilege to introduce others to these very niche creative outlets.
It’s funny – I never set out to teach. It is something that has unfolded organically for me over the years. As well as running my own Workshop events for other keen photographers, I now also travel the length and breadth of the UK delivering my Workshops to pupils in secondary schools across Scotland and England. I am lucky enough to have visited some of the most prestigious schools in Britain, e.g. Dollar Academy, Haberdashers Boys School, The Royal High School, The Glasgow Academy, Rugby School & Gordonstoun School (the school the King attended!).
Over the years, I have fallen in love with teaching, and I am excited to find out where this journey takes me next.
EXPERIENCE
I have over 25 years of experience as a photographer, and I have run private Workshop events for some very large companies that you are likely to have heard of (e.g. Lexus, WEX Photo Video, Samsung). I also deliver dozens of online presentations to Camera Clubs and Photographic Societies around the world every year.
My work has been featured in numerous magazines and published in many online press articles, including: The BBC, The Times, The Telegraph, Yahoo News, The Guardian, The Mail Online, Metro, Daily Telegraph, Entertainment Weekly, Digital Photography Magazine. This very welcome coverage has no doubt helped me work with some of the biggest names around: Adobe, SONY, Nikon, Qualcomm, Samsung, Honda, Lexus, to mention a few. I adore working on bespke commissions with big clients!
One of my proudest achievements is writing my eBooks. Back in 2020 during the pandemic, I dedicated several months to writing two extensive books about my creative approach to both my Macro Photography and Light Painting. My eBooks have gone on to sell over 1, 000 copies, and in early 2026 I published ‘Part 2’ of each series. My eBooks can be found on my website, and attendees of my Workshops also receive a copy of the relevant eBook at the end.
AWARDS:
I have a BA (Hons) Degree in Fine Art Photography, and I have won three national awards from The British Photography Awards (2022, 2023, 2024).

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