John Ellis Photography

John Ellis Photography John is based in Strathpeffer, Ross-Shire have had an interest in photography for many years. Unfortunately the results weren't always the best.

When I was about 7 or 8 I was given an old Kodak compact to take on holiday to the Isle of Harris in the Scottish Outer Hebridean Islands. My Grandparents lived on the Luskentyre peninsula and I spent many happy summers helping on the croft, playing on the beach and learning about nature. As my interest in photography grew I can remember the excitement of getting the photos back from the developer

s to see the results. I can remember the disappointment when my grandfather was only half in one of the pictures I had taken. Thankfully, things have improved since then! I was born in the Scottish Border town of Lanark and was raised and went to school in Biggar. At the .age of 20 I met my wife Debbie who at the time was moving to Spain with her parents and I had the opportunity to go along, and I wasn't going to turn it down. We lived in San Roque and La Linea on the Costa del Sol whilst commuting every day to work in Gibraltar. It was while living here I became more interested in photography and joined the Gibraltar Camera society which was a great learning experience. We moved back to Scotland in 1997 and headed North to Strathpeffer, in the Highlands where we have stayed ever since. Living where I do is a great central location for travelling to some of Scotland’s stunning scenery. After moving back to Scotland I had less time for photography while I concentrated on starting up a cleaning business and buying a home. It was only 5 years ago I decided to pick up the camera again and bought a Minolta 700si to help me along. That year I had bought my wife a digital compact for a birthday present, tried it out for myself and was instantly converted. As the Lens kit from the Minolta fitted Sony DSL’s it was the obvious choice so I purchased the Sony Alpha a100 and upgraded last year to the a550. I’m currently concentrating on upgrading my lenses and hopefully a pro spec camera body next year. For processing the images i use Photoshop elements 10 and occasionally i use Dynamic pro HDR.

Hopefully you enjoy looking through the galleries and something holds your interest. Why not add my site to your favourites so you can return in the future to see my new work as it is added? New images are added and the site is updated on a regular basis so please call again or I might see you out and about at one of the fairs and events I’ll be attending this year. Thank you for visiting

Wild waves hitting the seafront at St Monans, with the village and windmill standing against the storm.
10/12/2025

Wild waves hitting the seafront at St Monans, with the village and windmill standing against the storm.

Winter afternoon sun over the St Monans (The Blocks) breakwater, — soft light, wild waves, and pure coastal drama. ...
08/12/2025

Winter afternoon sun over the St Monans (The Blocks) breakwater, — soft light, wild waves, and pure coastal drama.

A peaceful scene in Plockton with calm water, seaweed-covered shores, and moody Highland skies. A beautiful and quiet co...
04/12/2025

A peaceful scene in Plockton with calm water, seaweed-covered shores, and moody Highland skies. A beautiful and quiet corner of the west coast.

New addition for next weekends event. Cufflinks in a nice presentation box.
09/11/2025

New addition for next weekends event. Cufflinks in a nice presentation box.

Northern Lights over Loch Kinellan, Strathpeffer ✨Captured this incredible display on 9th May 2024 — the sky came alive ...
29/10/2025

Northern Lights over Loch Kinellan, Strathpeffer ✨
Captured this incredible display on 9th May 2024 — the sky came alive with stunning purples and greens reflected perfectly on the still water. One of those magical Scottish nights I’ll never forget. 💜💚

Looking down from the viewpoint at Glen Docherty with Loch Maree in the distance
26/10/2025

Looking down from the viewpoint at Glen Docherty with Loch Maree in the distance

Colour or mono ?? I'm undecided.
20/10/2025

Colour or mono ?? I'm undecided.

One from a visit to Whitby a few years ago. I really must visit again. It's a lovey corner of the counrty
19/10/2025

One from a visit to Whitby a few years ago. I really must visit again. It's a lovey corner of the counrty

📸 You're Invited! 🛍️I'm having a small exhibition of my photography on the 15th and 22nd November — and you're very welc...
16/10/2025

📸 You're Invited! 🛍️

I'm having a small exhibition of my photography on the 15th and 22nd November — and you're very welcome to drop by!

I'll also have a selection of:
📷 Prints, cards, and various photo gifts
🎁 Personalised gifts
🛍️ Thoughtful shopping ideas

It's the perfect excuse to spend a couple of hours in the village, take a look around, and maybe find something special.

📅 Two busy weekends ahead – would love to see you!
Feel free to pop in, have a browse, and say hello!

Let me know if you’re planning to visit — it’ll be lovely to catch up!

Strathpeffer Station in The Goods Shed. 11am till 5

Disabled access and parking ♿️🚾

ICM image (Intentional Camera Movement)The vertically panned shot was taken looking down the snow-covered path that lead...
08/01/2025

ICM image (Intentional Camera Movement)
The vertically panned shot was taken looking down the snow-covered path that leads you through the pine forest and on to Rogie Falls.
Shutter speed 1/4 sec f18

I still have some clipboard calendars available. They've proved to be very popular.Clipboard is supplied, which has a sm...
27/11/2024

I still have some clipboard calendars available. They've proved to be very popular.
Clipboard is supplied, which has a small pop up hanging loop.

£12.50 plus p&p. If you're local I can deliver or you can collect if you prefer.

Just drop me a message or a comment and I'll get back to you.

Also available at the Strathpeffer Sweet Company and Station Trading Strathpeffer

Castle Leod taken from Knockfarrel Viewpoint. This was a few ago when the Autumn colours were at their best.
13/11/2024

Castle Leod taken from Knockfarrel Viewpoint. This was a few ago when the Autumn colours were at their best.

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