Workshop: Rockies, Jasper & Banff National Parks, Canada, 21 – 29 September 2013
Price: £ 1695 (£110pp discount for room sharing)
Availability: Only 4 places left
Location information
From a young age I wanted to travel the world. One reason could be the fact that I was born in a small village and always wanted to see what else there was out there. Another is my love for nature and landscape. I have a very long list of places to visit, unfortunately though, I will not manage to visit them all, not enough time within a lifetime.
So, when the opportunity arose for visiting the Canadian Rockies, there was no way I would let it pass me by. Jasper and Banff national parks are two of my all time favourites places in the world. With countless emerald colour lakes and mountains as high as the heavens, as well as glaciers and icebergs, one can’t fail to see why these regions attract millions of visitors every year.
Obviously I was all over the moon when visited the two national parks and I must admit that, I was a bit overwhelmed the first couple of days. There is so much to see in such little time that it feels like you are in constant trance. Once there, you can’t believe your eyes and once back home, you can’t believe you have been. The place is magical and every landscape photographer should visit it at least once.
Among the locations we will visit are: Lake Pyramid, Edith Cavell Glacier Lake and Horseshoe Lake. Athabasca Falls, Tangle Creek Falls and Saskatchewan river. Vermilion Lakes, Emerald Lake and Lake Louise. Bow, Peyto and Moraine Lakes and…I better stop here before I give you a heart attack.
As we will spend around a week at the Rockies, I have hand picked all locations in our itinerary, in order to make sure we get to visit the top spots. It’s impossible to visit all prime location in the two National Parks, it would take us weeks or even months.
Why end of September? Because we want to combine the stunning views of the Rockies and lakes with Fall (Autumn) colours. As you can see from the pictures, there is abundance of golden foliage at this time of year, Aspen trees could not look nicer.
Who is this course for:
All beginners entering landscape photography and could do with help. Intermediates looking to improve their skills. Advanced level looking for some inspiration or new and exciting places to visit. This workshop is for everyone, especially nature lovers and romantic characters.
What you should bring with you:
Warm and weatherproof clothing and walking boots is a must, as the weather at the Rockies can be unpredictable in September, cold in the morning and warm during the day. All your photography gear (check with airline allowances for back packs) and a few prints or digital files of your previous work for constructive feedback.
What is included in the price:
Eight days (seven nights) accommodation on a non sharing basis and with no single supplement and all breakfasts and lunches. Transport from Calgary airport to Jasper and from Banff to Calgary airport plus, all transport during the course. One to one and group tuition on all photographic subjects. Extensive technical notes to take with you and also, after course advice via phone/email.
What is excluded:
Cancellation insurance, travel insurance, flights, dinners and drinks.
Course times:
The course starts on Sat 21 September and ends on Sat 29 September. Arrival in the UK on Sunday 30 September 2013.
We will let you know of flight availability in due time.
Finally
All beginners should feel comfortable booking this workshop. As we will have enough days to our disposal, there will be plenty of time for one to one tuition. Besides, the relaxed tuition method Dimitri is using, will have you making superb images in no time.
All our workshops are designed with tuition and inspiration in mind and our repeat bookings are testament to this. Please allow five minutes to take a look at the feedback page, our clients usually say more about us than we do.
This course is slightly intensive and some of the walks can be a bit strenuous, a reasonable level of fitness will be required. However, our walks will be no longer than 15min long. Our aim is for you to leave the course with a much better knowledge and understanding of the subject and also, with a great experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life. And most importantly, with a few very good images that you will be proud of.
We will be staying in Jasper for 2 nights in traditional wooden chalets and 5 nights in Banff at the Juniper hotel.
A deposit of £100 is required for booking this course, the remaining balance will be paid 3 months before the course date.