About : David Clerihew

With over 20 years of experience working across the world, David Clerihew is an award-winning photographer who believes the best images are born from vision, not just from a camera.

David has met the demands of the most challenging commissions — working under pressure for global brands such as Apple, Nike, American Express, and Hugo Boss, and delivering images that meet the exacting standards of high-profile clients. He has created portraits of icons, including David Beckham, Lionel Messi, Sir Michael Gambon, Karlie Kloss, Stanley Tucci, Ronaldo, Usain Bolt, and Foo Fighters — each requiring a blend of technical knowledge, creative instinct, and the ability to connect with people under intense time constraints.

While his commercial and celebrity work has brought him international recognition, it is David’s personal projects that have truly driven his success. His images have been exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery and the Royal Academy of Arts, London, and continue to influence his approach to every assignment.

Through The Skye Photography Retreat, David shares this creative process — moving away from the purely technical, and focusing on how to see, think, and create with intention. While Skye’s dramatic landscapes will be our backdrop, he’ll also explore the art of portraiture, revealing how both disciplines complement each other and how to capture people with the same depth, narrative, and emotional connection found in his landscapes.

Participants will also gain insight into grading, editing techniques, and the importance of drawing inspiration from other artists — helping refine their creative voice and bring images to life.

This is an invitation to step inside a working photographer’s mindset — and discover that when your vision leads, the images will follow.


A mountain with a cloud on top, seen through a hazy or blurred lens, with a gradient sky background.
A man with blonde hair and a beard sitting against a dark green wall, wearing a black shirt, looking contemplative.
Black and white portrait of a woman with short dark hair, wearing earrings, looking to her left with a serious expression.
A portrait of a middle-aged bald man with a serious expression, wearing a dark coat and a collared shirt, holding his coat with his right hand.
A serene landscape featuring a calm lake with a small island and a tree, surrounded by rolling hills and mountains in the background, under a cloudy sky.
A collage of black and white photos of a young man in various poses, dressing in a suit and ties, smiling and adjusting his clothing.
A woman with wet hair, screaming or exerting effort, wearing a sports top with a name tag, in a moment of intense emotion or physical activity.
A calm ocean under a pinkish-purple sky with some clouds at sunset or sunrise.
Mountain landscape with two large mountains under a sky with clouds, dark foreground with pools of water.
A black and white portrait of a man with short hair, wearing a black T-shirt, standing with arms crossed against a plain background.
Dark mountain landscape with rays of sunlight breaking through clouds.
Side profile of a man with tattoos on his neck and ear, wearing a black shirt, against a light gray background.
Close-up photo of an elderly man with gray, disheveled hair, wearing a brown sweater and a plaid collared shirt underneath, with a serious expression and blue eyes.
A black and white photo of a man with short hair and a beard, facing the camera with a serious expression. The photo features a double exposure effect, blending two images of the man in different positions.
Close-up black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression, short hair, and dark skin.
A shirtless man with tattoos on his shoulder and arm, looking thoughtfully to the side with his hand near his face, against a dark background.
Blurred landscape with a colorful sunset sky, streaks of purple, pink, and yellow, and indistinct land or water in the foreground.