June.1-6th 2024
$4,500 CAD
Min 4, Max 6 Participants
The Canadian Rockies are like no where else on the planet! Banff National Park is one of Canadas most beautiful places to explore. From the breath taking colours of glacier fed lakes to the astonishing mountain peaks, Banff National Park is filled with adventures waiting for you.
On our 6 day adventure we will explore the best locations the park has to offer. Seeing locations like Vermilion Lakes, Mt Rundle, Castle Mountain, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Lake and even venturing as far as Emerald Lake and Takakkaw Falls just over the Alberta/BC boarder.
We will make the townsite of Banff our home base for the first few days of our adventure, accessing some of the most incredible spots in the area. Then we will head west and stay in the town of Lake Louise where you will see some of the most incredible lakes anywhere.
The night sky is always a stunning sight to behold, we will be diligant in keeping up to date with any potential aurora activity, this time of year can be challenging for aurora due to the short/bright nights but anything is possible.
During this adventure we will keep our eyes pealed for wildlife, everything from elk, deer, moose, bears, wolves and even bald eagles and ospreys.
Keep in mind with landscape, astro and wildlife nothing is ever a guarantee. We work on mother natures timeline and get what she gives us.
What You Will Learn:
- Pre Planning and Location Scouting
- How to create compelling landscape compositions.
- How to find your story.
- How to branch out and use a variety of lenses
- How to see and understand the light and take advantage of it in all conditions.
- How to photograph the night sky
- Post Processing Basics in (Photoshop or Lightroom)
- Long exposure photography
- Panoramic photography
- Bracketing
- Timelapse Photography
What is Included:
- 5 Nights accommodation based upon double occupancy. (single occupancy available for a fee).
- Photography Instruction
- Local Guide
- Guided access to all locations.
- Fees and Commercial Permits
What’s Not Included:
- Airfare to and from Calgary Ab Canada
- Transportation to Banff National Park & during workshop (including fuel)
- Meals and Beverages
- Visas
- Travel insurance (proof of insurance will be required)
- Spare camera equipment
What You Will Need:
A DSLR camera body (second body recommended if first fails)
Variety of lenses. A wide angle is a must have 14-24mm range, mid 24-70mm range and a long lens such as a 70-200mm is suggested. (camera gear is the sole responsibility of the participants)
If you are a wildlife enthusiast addition lenses are recommend, ranging from 70-200mm, 100-400mm, 200-600mm and long primes like 400mm, 500mm, 600mm. A addition of a teleconverter (1.4x or 2x) never hurts to have.
A sturdy tripod
An intervalometer
A headlamp or flashlight
Hiking boots (high top recommended)
Rain jacket and rain bag for your camera
Multiple batteries and their charger, they drain quickly in the cold
A 10 or 6 stop neutral density filter for your wide angle lens
Polarizer Filter for water reflections
An up-to-date passport (*note: depending on your country of residence, a visa may be required)
Laptop with back up drive and power
extra memory cards and readers
lens cloths
camera bag
North American plugs
Appropriate clothing is a must, in the summer a variety of quick dry hiking pants, hiking socks and tops are required. Remember the temps change quickly so a base, mid and top layer are always a good idea.
Outer waterproof/windproof jacket and pants for the wet
A warm but compact down jacket for the cold days
Rain boots or waders are suggested for places that composition work best in the water.
If you have any questions about the items you will need to bring feel free to email me.
DAY ONE:
MEET UP IN BANFF
SUNSET AT TWO JACK LAKE
WELCOME DINNER!
DAY TWO:
SUNRISE AT VERMILION LAKES
SUNSET AT LAKE LOUISE.
DAY THREE:
SUNRISE AT EMERALD LAKE
SUNSET AT PEYTO LAKE.
DAY FOUR:
SUNRISE MORAINE LAKE
SUNSET AT BOW LAKE.
DAY FIVE:
SUNRISE AT CASTLE MOUNTAIN
SUNSET AT LAKE MINNEWANKA
DAY SIX:
SUNRISE AT THREE SISTERS.
FAREWELL BREAKFAST
EACH DAY WE WILL SET ASSIDE TIME IN MID DAY TO WORK ON POST PROCESSING.
POST SUNRISE AND PRE SUNSET WILL BE USED FOR ANY WILDLIFE SIGHTINGS & EVENINGS WILL BE TBD FOR ANY ASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY.
NOTE: THIS ITINERARY IS APPROXIMATE AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Where are we staying?
We will be lodging at a variety of hotels throughout our stay. A full itinerary with locations and accommodations will be provided closer to the workshops date.
Physical Requirements:
This workshop will include some moderate hikes on uneven ground and loose gravel and ice. You are required to be able to hike 2 miles (round trip) with moderate elevation gain, with you camera gear unassisted. If you are un able to do so I will do my best to suggest alternative vantage points while the group is shooting from the main location.
Getting to Banff:
You will need to fly into Calgary Alberta Canada. From the airport you will need to rent a car and head west to our first meeting point Maps and exact itinerary will be provided prior to our workshop.
June.1-6th 2024
$4,500 CAD
Min 4, Max 6 Participants