Back to Skye: Photographing Holiday Lets in Kyleakin & Broadford

I travel everywhere with my Tentbox - stunning view over to the 5 Sisters on Kintail

There are some places that never really leave you, no matter how far you roam. The Isle of Skye is one of those places for me.

I’m lucky enough to regularly travel over to Skye to photograph holiday lets for a company based in Aberdeen, capturing a mix of farmhouses, cosy cabins, and backpackers’ hostels around the Kyleakin and Broadford areas. Every trip feels like work and a homecoming rolled into one.

Photographing Spaces with a Sense of Place

Each property is different — from traditional farmhouses rooted in the landscape to small cabins tucked away from the road, and welcoming hostels designed for walkers, adventurers, and travellers passing through.

My approach is always the same:to photograph these spaces in a way that feels honest, inviting, and connected to their surroundings. It’s not just about rooms and layouts, but about how it feels to arrive, to settle in, and to look out at the land beyond the windows.

Light plays a huge role here — Skye light has a mind of its own — and timing is everything. Soft mornings, dramatic skies, and the quiet moments in between often tell the strongest story.

Glenelg - this was my home as a teen

A Place That Feels Like Home

Skye isn’t just another location for me. I used to live very close by and went to school locally in Plockton, so travelling back over the bridge always brings a familiar feeling.

There’s something special about working in a place where you already know the rhythm of it — the roads, the weather, the way plans sometimes change at the last minute. It makes the experience slower, more grounded, and more personal.

And of course, one of the biggest joys of these trips is getting the chance to catch up with friends who still live on the island. Workdays often blur gently into evenings spent reconnecting, sharing stories, and soaking up the atmosphere that makes Skye what it is.

Work, Wandering & a Little Adventure

I’ll admit it — I always leave a bit of room for a cheeky adventure or two. Whether it’s a spontaneous walk, a detour for a view I can’t resist, or some landscape photography squeezed in between shoots, Skye has a way of pulling you outdoors.

Those moments feed back into my work too. Being present in the landscape helps me photograph spaces more thoughtfully, with a stronger sense of place and calm.

Always Glad to Return

Every time I head back to Skye for work, I’m reminded how fortunate I am to do what I do — travelling, creating, and returning to places that mean something to me.

Photographing holiday lets here never feels routine. It feels like a privilege — one I’m always grateful for, and always happy to repeat.

If you're interested in my property photography for your own property or business please check out: Babeinthewood.com/property

Some of the Skye proprties: https://www.oldkylefarm.com/