Workshop Details
The Hike
Our hike begins at Lake Louise. We will arrange an exact meeting time and place closer to the day, but we expect to hit the trail at 5am. It’s absolutely worth getting up early for the larches – they are pure wonder and magic! A moderate fitness level is required for this adventure. The elevation to get to Lake Agnes is 400 m and 3.6 km distance through switch backs. It’s another 160 m elevation and 1.6 km to reach the Big Beehive. The Little Beehive is our backup option, 0.8 km and 75 m elevation.
At this time of year there is potential for snow (which is very beautiful with larches) and participants should be prepared for possible cooler conditions.
Guiding
Monika is a Professional IGA Hiking Guide with current Wilderness First Aid and extensive experience hiking in the Canadian Rockies.
Photography Techniques
For this workshop a variety of techniques and instruction can be covered. We will go over ISO, white balance, aperture choices, and shutter speeds. Different methods of focusing will be covered for each subject we will be shooting. We can go over focus stacking, bracketing, long exposures, depth of field, panoramas and more. Bring your questions and wish list of things to learn!
Safety & Leave No Trace
These are very important topics for photographers to be knowledge about in order to preserve the places we love to visit, keep wildlife wild and make sure you stay safe and (mostly) comfortable on your adventures.
- In-the-field photography instruction
- Professional hiking guide
- Editing session (TBD - virtual)
- Transportation to and from the trailhead
- Travel insurance
- Equipement/gear
- Park Pass
- DLSR or mirrorless camera, mobile phone with camera
- Tripod (lightweight only recommended)
- Remote/Intervalometer/Shutter Release
- Extra battery
- Extra memory card
- Len(es) - only bring what you can carry
- Wide angle for landscape shots (e.g. 14-24mm, 16-35mm)
- Versatile lens (e.g. 24-105mm, 28-300mm)
- Long lens (e.g. 70-200mm, 100-400mm)
- Snacks
- Water
- Appropriate clothing and layers for hiking
- Hiking boots, poles, hat/toque
- Gortex/rain jacket
- Gaiters
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Cash for Tea House
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.
