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Breathtaking photography locations without the long hikes or endless planning

Discover epic landscape shots without the long hikes. Photography guide books designed to save you time, energy and guesswork, with field‑tested locations, accurate parking info, and real‑world shooting advice.

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A view of Buttermere and Crummock Water from Warnscale Bothy. The Lake District Natinal ark. Cumbria. UK

Why our guides are better!

Locations

We identify locations that are close to the roadside or only require a short walk. Making the outdoors accessible to everyone.

Never Get Lost

No faffing around with post codes or grid references. We use the what3words geocode system its accurate to within 3 meters so you'll never get lost!

Time Saving Information

We provide you all the information you need, inspiring locations, how to get there, where to park and best time to visit.

Quick reference guide

Every location personally scouted, shot, and refined into a quick reference guide giving you all the information you need to get the most out of your photography adventures.

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“If you’ve ever stood in a car park wondering where the viewpoint actually is…these guides are for you.”

Perfect for photographers who want stunning images without long hikes or complicated planning. Every guide focuses on accessibility — pinpointing roadside and short‑walk locations that deliver professional‑quality shots from easy‑to‑reach viewpoints.

Whether you’re short on time, prefer simpler routes, or just want to maximise your shooting opportunities, these guides take the guesswork out of finding great locations.

Current guides cover Anglesey & North Wales, Scotland’s South & Western Highlands, the Lake District, and Liverpool.

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Its less than 10 minute walk to The Quiraing, The Isle of Skye
Its just a short walk to the magnificent Aber Falls.
Know where to shoot the world famous Liverpool skyline
Hidden gems like Hodge Close Quarry
Famous locations such as The Duke of Portland Boathouse

These guides aren’t about cutting corners — they’re about cutting out the wasted time so you can focus on the joy of creating images.

Meet Ste, The Lazy Photographer

Ste has always believed that landscape photography should be about creating images — not losing hours to blog‑hopping, guessing where to park, or hiking miles only to watch the light disappear behind a ridge.

He spent years chasing light across the UK: early alarms, long drives, missed sunrises, and more wasted hikes than he’d ever admit. Like most photographers, he loved the adventure, but he hated the inefficiency — the vague directions, the “park somewhere around here” advice, and the locations that looked nothing like the photos online.

Too many spots were impossible to find, miles from the nearest parking, poorly described, photographed from angles nobody explained, or simply not worth the effort once you finally arrived.

So, he started keeping notes. Real notes. Field‑tested, easy‑to‑reach
locations with clear parking, simple access, and honest guidance about when they work — and when they don’t. Those notes became The Lazy Photographer Location Guides.

Today, every guide is built on the same idea: remove the faff, keep the adventure, and help photographers spend more time shooting and less time planning.

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ste maguire the author and creator of the lazy photographers location guides

Beautifully Presented 😍

The guide to Liverpool was much better than I was expecting for the price - beautifully presented and packaged with care. As a Liverpool native and obsessive photographers, I knew most of the places shown in the book, but I can't wait to go around to the exact places detailed and take my own pictures with fresh eyes. Thanks a million for producing such a definitive guide to my home town!

A B, Birkenhead, Eng
A comprehensive guide, well laid out and designed 😍

All the information that you needed and more! The delivery was slow, however, due to Royal Mail and not the vendors. The book will be in action next week as we visit Liverpool.

Martin H, Eastbourne, Eng
Remarkable! A little gem of a book 😍

I love everything about this book. It is well thought out, well written and beautifully illustrated with wonderful photographs. The design and layout is lovely and clear, the information is perfect, the quick reference guide easy to follow. It has immediately become my go to reference book for North Wales and I will be purchasing the Guide to Scotland next!

Victoria K, Aberystwyth, Wales
Marvellous! 😍

Excellent detailed instructions to help you find stunning locations for photography. Or even if you just wanted to see the locations for yourself. The only downside to this type of guide is that they are designed to be tucked away in the photographers camera bag which means that the authors own photographs are printed quite small. Personally I think that they would be more suited to a large format coffee table book, that you could share with guests. Excellent work!

Michael G, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Eng
Really useful book 😍

I bought this book (Scotland Guide) after being impressed with the Wales book. I've just got back from a five day trip in North Wales which I planned using the book. I was impressed with the depth of useful information and the what3words locations are invaluable. I definelty wouldn't have found some if the remote places in the guide without it.

Kevin W, Middlesborough, Eng
Terrific! 😍

The photos are superb. Very well written and exceptionally researched. Handy little book that will stay in my camera bag. Well done Ste.

Georgina K, Leicestershire, Eng

Featured Piece: The Lake District

Featured Piece: Liverpool: The City and Surrounding Area

Featured Piece: Scotland: The South and Western Highlands

Featured Piece: The Lake District

Hannah, Kent

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Wild Landscapes, Zero Guesswork

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Trusted by 1,000+ landscape photographers across the UK

| Sophie, MA

“This guide changed how I explore the Lakes. The directions were spot-on, the parking info saved me time, and I finally got the golden hour shots I’d been chasing. It’s like having a local photographer show you around. I won’t travel without it again.”

| James, Manchester

“This guide gave me a new lens to see Liverpool. I thought I knew the city, but it led me to spots I’d never even considered. The waterfront locations are especially stunning at sunrise.”

| Sophie, Glasgow

"Every location felt like something out of a postcard, but with clear parking, walk times, and exact GPS."

| Tom, Leeds

“I’ve been to the Lakes dozens of times, but this guide helped me see it in a whole new way."

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are these guides for beginners or professionals?

The guides are designed for all skill levels, from hobbyists with a smartphone to seasoned photographers with full-frame gear.

What kind of information is included in each guide?

Every location includes GPS coordinates, What3Words links, best times to shoot, parking info, walk distances, seasonal notes, and accessibility tips, so you can plan your shoot in minutes, not hours.

Do I need to be super fit or go on long hikes?

Not at all. We specialize in roadside and short-walk locations, ideal for those who want stunning results without a 4-hour trek. Most spots are accessible within 30 minutes or less.

How accurate and up-to-date is the information?

Every guide is field-tested by real photographers and reviewed regularly. We also include notes on seasonality and weather conditions, plus digital updates if locations change.

Is this just another tourist guide?

Definitely not. These guides are created by photographers, for photographers, focused on light, composition, elevation, and timing. It’s the kind of detail typical tourist books completely miss.

Is there a digital version or just print?

Each purchase includes a physical book designed to fit in your rucksack, and some guides include a digital bonus (PDF or link to updates). Check individual product pages for details.