A photographer has captured mages of the UK's most remote community, and its residents, which can only be accessed by boat or on a two-day hike on foot through the hills. Matt Porteous used a state-of-the-art phone and a drone to take pictures in Knoydart, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
Matt, who most recently snapped Prince and Princess of Wales’ official Christmas card, said: “This was the most challenging test because I've never before led a portrait session using a smartphone, much less one that is soaring through the air while I'm hundreds of miles away. However, the OnePlus 11 boasts an outstanding camera system that made it possible for me to capture DSLR quality images, even under challenging circumstances – incredible.
"The residents of Knoydart have incredible stories to tell – from Jayne Eddie, the Western Isle Cruises Skipper, to Finlay Greig the local Ranger – and I’m honoured to have been able to help share a visual snapshot of their way of life.”
Matt used the OnePlus 11 5G in one of the world’s most logistically challenging and extreme photoshoots. The OnePlus 11 was mounted to a drone and flown into the peninsula and the smartphone was able to capture the landscape’s natural beauty in true-to-life colours and deliver DSLR quality photography.
With zero network connectivity to contend with, OnePlus connected Matt via satellite technology to enable him to expertly guide the locals from his studio over 500 miles away, whilst shooting their portraits using the smartphone.
Knoydart is home to just over 100 residents.
The collection of portraits will be featured across OnePlus’s social channels, sharing the treasures of this community as well as celebrating their unique way of life. People will also be able to learn more about Knoydart, like the fact that it is home to the most remote pub in mainland Britain, The Old Forge.
It is also home to off-grid businesses like Doune Knoydart, a remote restaurant and lodges where guests can be at one with nature as families of seals, dolphins and Orcas regularly visit the bay, which offer spectacular views of the Isle of Skye, and in winter the Northern Lights.
Celina Shi, Chief Marketing Officer, Europe at OnePlus added: "With the OnePlus 11, we've created the best mobile portrait photography ever. Using the Hasselblad Portrait Mode, you can capture portraits with the quality, look and feel that you'd expect from a professional camera. To showcase our camera’s portrait capabilities, we channelled our ‘Never Settle’ spirit and partnered with Matt to make great portraits accessible to everyone, even if people are sitting miles away.
Community is at the heart of OnePlus and it's been so wonderful to experience the community spirit in Knoydart. Therefore it's natural for us to appreciate and empower that. We’re delighted that with the OnePlus 11, we’re able to share the story of a remote place like Knoydart that might not get the attention it deserves.”
