Workshop Details
There are so many options for photography in this area! A large part of this workshop will be on focus stacking to create shots of bubbles and mountains that are sharp from front to back. Other concepts and techniques we can work on:
- Manual focusing
- Compositions and Seeing
- Bracketing
- Long exposure photography
- Not so long exposure photography (capturing waves, movement, etc.)
- Seeing with your long lens
- Abstract and detail shots
- If the weather is favourable for night photography and participants are interested, the group may go for a night shoot.
- In-the-field instruction
- Editing session (TBD - online)
- Accommodations
- One group dinner at the cabins (Usually first night)
- Transportation to and from Nordegg
- Transportation during the workshop
- Travel insurance
- Meals
Accommodations:
Our base camp will be a set of cozy cottages near Nordegg, Alberta. The cottages are heated with electric heat and have a wood-burning stove. They are all equipped with a full-sized and fully stocked kitchen and BBQs. There are four-piece bathrooms with towels, a hairdryer, toilet paper, soap, shampoo, and conditioner. Each has one bedroom with a queen-size bed and a pullout couch in the living room if you would like to share a cabin with a friend. If you are bringing a non photographer partner, select the Single Occupancy Ticket.
Each cottage will require a $150 damage deposit upon check-in. It is the participants’ responsibility to pay for this deposit (cash or credit card). Guests are responsible for cleaning and maintaining their own cottage and area.
- DLSR or mirrorless camera
- Tripod
- Remote/Intervalometer/Shutter Release
- Extra batteries
- Extra memory cards
- Laptop
- Variety of lenses (from wide to long, we'll use it!)
- Filters: Polarizers, ND, Graduated ND
- Food and beverages (Cottages have kitchens)
- Hot drinks + thermoses for shoots, Water
- Snacks
- Appropriate clothing and layers for the weather
- Good footwear, backpack, etc
- Microspikes or crampons
- Headlamp
- Hand/toe warmers
The workshop plan is tentative and will be adaptive to conditions and weather. Participants should expect this schedule to change.
Day 1:
- 2pm meet up TBD
- Golden hour/sunset shoot
- Check in
- Dinner
- Campfire chats
Day 2:
- Sunrise + Morning Light Shoot
- Breakfast
- Break
- Early Evening Shoot + Sunset
- Dinner
Day 3:
- Sunrise + Morning Light Shoot
- 11am check out
Optional:
- Night shoot – Weather dependent and if all the group is interested
The Fine Print:
By registering for this event you agree that you have read and understand the following.
Registration is non-refundable but is transferrable. If you can find someone to take your spot and buy your ticket from you, this is acceptable. Email monika@monikadeviatphotography.com to confirm a transfer.
If the remaining balance is not paid in full, your spot will be forfeit without any refund of deposits or payments already made.
Participants understand that weather and conditions are unpredictable or difficult to forecast. There is no guarantee that we see specific natural phenomena. You acknowledge that travel with a group involves compromise to accommodate goals, desires, personalities, abilities, and physical capabilities. Itineraries are planned, but flexible, and no part of the schedule can be guaranteed. You understand that no discounts or refunds will be given in the event of any changes.
Only in the event that the country or the venue is unable to host the workshop (such as a lockdown situation), participants will be given the option to postpone or receive a refund.
Please ensure you can travel and abide by all health and safety travel recommendations for Alberta and your home location if you are booking a spot. It is your responsibility to ensure you can make the workshop. Participants must have travel and medical insurance.
Monika Deviat Photography reserves the right to cancel the workshop at any time. The cancellations could occur for a variety of reasons, such as a minimum number of participants is not met, family emergency, unforeseen circumstances impact the worksop, etc. In the event of cancellations that are under the control of Monika Deviat Photography, participants will receive a full refund for the workshop. No compensation would be made to participants for any other associated costs such as, but not limited to, travel, hotels, etc. Participants should have travel insurance.
You, for yourself, your heirs, executors or anyone else who may claim on your behalf, hereby waive, release and forever discharge, Monika Deviat/Monika Deviat Photography, assistants, and affiliates, representatives, executors, and all others from any and all responsibilities or liability from personal injury, death, damage to property or loss of any kind resulting from participation in a photography workshop event.
This release extends and applies to, and also covers and includes all unknown, unforeseen, unanticipated and unsuspected injuries, damages, loss and liability. You are responsible to research the event and bring the proper gear. You are also responsible for selecting activities that are appropriate your physical abilities and interests.
Your attendance at any event confirms that you have read and accept the terms of this liability waiver. By signing up for this event you understanding that you are attending at your own risk.
