A novel Christmas gift for those interested in improving their photographic skills is a voucher for photographer Barry McCall's workshops, which start in February. The weekend courses are aimed at beginners and keen amateurs. Participants will have an opportunity to learn from one of the country's top fashion and portrait photographers, whose recent book for the ISPCC, Pho20graphy, is a 20-year retrospective of some of his best-known work. See barrymccallphotographer.comor tel: 01-416 6888