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Private Instruction

Get 20% off all private and semi private workshop bookings made in November!

I believe that when you take a workshop or a class from someone you are looking to learn about their style, how they think, what information they use and have accumulated about a topic so you can apply it to your own photos. My workshops can be customized for small groups and individuals. Private instruction lets us figure out exactly what you need or want to work on. Whether you are new to photography, or want to develop more advanced skills, we can develop a learning experience specific to your goals.


Some of examples of in the field workshop configurations and topics we can work are listed below. We can of course build any kind of itinerary you would like, and completely customize an experience for you. Email me to start planning!

Currently Camera Basics and Editing sessions can be done virtually. Email me to inquire about these types of private workshops.


Note: Due to the current situation, transportation will not be provided during workshops

Popular Private Workshop Booking Requests:

Banff Sunrise Private Photography Workshop

Banff NP – Sunrise

Capture the icon locations around the town of Banff at Sunrise. From brilliant colours to moody conditions, the area does not disappoint. There is so much to photograph and the creative opportunities are endless. During this type of workshop we can visit 2-3 locations.

Recommended time:
4 hrs (including travel between locations) | $350 + GST

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Banff Night Photography Workshop

Banff NP – Night

Banff NP is a wonderful place to shoot at night. During this type of workshop we can visit 2-3 locations and practice night photography skills. There are many locations around the town of Banff that are great for nightscapes, Milky Way (time of year dictates when and if we see the galactic core).

Recommended time:
4 hrs (including travel between locations) | $350 + GST

Booking Enquiry
Yoho National Park Night Photography Workshop at Emerald Lake

Yoho NP – Night

Yoho National Park offers many interesting elements for night photography. From the Natural Bridge to Emerald and some of my own little favourite spots, we can find something unique during any season.

Recommended time:
4 hrs (including travel between locations) | $450

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Abraham Lake – Winter, Methane Bubbles

This is one of my most requested workshops for private bookings. The methane bubbles at Abraham Lake are some of the best in Alberta, and photographing them is just simply fun.
The bubble season can run from mid November to the end of February, but we can never guarantee what you will see. The lake always offers interesting options for photography though.

Recommended time:
4 hrs (including travel between locations) | $425

Booking Enquiry

Icefields Parkway Photography Workshop

The Icefields Parkway is a stunning drive and has many locations that work wonderfully for landscape, long lens shots, wildlife, marco/detail images, and night photography of course. A trip up the Icefields can be combined with Banff Photography workshops. A half day to full day of exploration can be planned.

Recommended time:
Half Day Standalone Icefields Adventure | $550

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Potential Private Instruction Topics

The Technical:

  • Balancing ISO, aperture and shutter speed.
  • Using semi-automatic and manual modes.
  • Understanding concepts like depth of field, focus stacking, blending, etc.
  • Composition and planning.
  • Night photography techniques:
    • The 500 (ish) rule.
    • Methods for focusing in the dark.
    • Milky Way, Star Trails, Aurora
  • Image critique.

The Processing:

  • Lightroom Flows:
    • As a precursor to Photoshop editing.
    • As a standalone editing flow.
  • Photoshop Flows:
    • Understanding how to make a basic flow and what tools to consider for different images.
    • Understanding different styles, methods, techniques and how to make an image your own.
  • Blending.
  • Star Trail editing methods.
  • Masking.
  • Panorama stitching and editing.
  • Noise reduction.

The Field

  • Leave no trace.
  • Compositions and perspective.
  • “Seeing”
  • “Rules” and Guidelines.
  • Capturing a great foreground along with the stars/milky way/etc.
  • Focusing and composing your image in the dark.
  • Light painting.
  • Camera settings and dealing with high ISO noise issues, light pollution, etc.
  • Headlight/flash light etiquette – how to preserve your night vision and be mindful of your fellow shooters.
  • Shooting panoramas.
Jasper Photography Workshop, 22 Degree Halo with mist and clouds at Malign Lake
Icefields Photography Workshop, Steve and the Picket Fence over Peyto Lake
Icefields Parkway Photography Workshop, Sunrise at Bow Lake

Gear Requirements/Recommendations:

  • DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
    • If you will be renting a camera and/or lens for the workshop please make sure you familiarize yourself with it prior to going out at night.
  • Lenses:
    • Wide Angle Lenses: for landscapes, night scapes. Range of 8-24mm recommended.
    • Mid Range Lenses: for landscapes, portraits,
    • Long Lenses: for landscape, detail, wildlife, portraits. Recommended range examples are 70-200mm, 100-400mm.
    • Prime Lenses: lenses with fixed focal length.
    • It is recommended to remove all filters (including UV) for night photos but it is not necessary if you are concerned about your glass.
  • Timer/Remote/Intervalometer.
  • Sturdy Tripod:
    • Generally for workshops we will not be walking very far from our vehicles so weight is not a concern.
  • Batteries:
    • Take extras for your camera(s), headlamps, remotes, etc.
  • Extra memory cards.
  • Headlamp:
    • Flashlights are ok, but a hands free light will be useful.
  • Snacks, water, hot beverages, etc.
  • Bug spray depending on the season.
  • Gloves, warm layers, hats, etc. Be mindful of the temperatures and that we will be standing around outside for extended periods of time. (Note: stay warm by your tripod workouts are free 🙂 ).
Jasper Sunset Athabasca River Photography Workshop
Morants Curve Train Light Trail
Icefields Parkway Photography Workshop, Mountain Ridge with Snow
Milky Way Reflecting in Herbert Lake
Sunset Abraham Lake Photography Workshop

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Upcoming Workshops

December 8,2020 - Night Photography Virtual Seminar.
March 19-20,2021 - Milky Way March Banff Photography Workshop.
Sept 16-20,2021 - Nothern Lights Photograpy Workshop - Andrew Lake.
Jan 3-10,2022 - Polar Night and Aurora – Utsjoki (Finland)
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