Private photography workshops are tailored to meet your unique needs and skill level. This immersive experience is designed for individuals or small groups seeking personalized guidance and hands-on instruction in the art of photography. These workshops are great for beginners who are just starting in photography and for intermediate or advanced photographers looking to expand their skill set or get a creative boost. 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 create a learning experience specific to your goals.
This personalized approach ensures that every question is answered, and every concept is thoroughly understood, allowing you to progress at your own pace. Many locations around Alberta can be chosen for your workshop, or inquire about Monika travelling to you.
Cost: $300 + GST
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 more than one location. Locations can include Vermillion Lakes, Two Jack Lake, Lake Minnewanka, Castle Mountain, Cascade Ponds, and some beautiful vantage points along the highways and roads.
Cost: $650 + GST
Head up one of the most beautiful drives in the world! The Icefields Parkway 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. Potential locations include Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Herbert Lake, Waterfowl Lakes, Mistaya Canyon
Cost $650 + GST
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. There are many spots along the length of the lake and I am keeping track of how each area is freezing throughout the season. 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.
Cost: $300 + GST
Banff 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), and if we are lucky, even Aurora Borealis. Moonlit scenes are stunning in the Rockies, as well. Locations can include Vermillion Lakes, Two Jack Lake, Lake Minnewanka, Castle Mountain, Cascade Ponds, and some beautiful vantage points along the highways and roads.
Cost: $380 + GST
Head up one of the most beautiful drives in the world! The Icefields Parkway 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. Potential locations include Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Herbert Lake, Waterfowl Lakes, Mistaya Canyon
Cost $475 + GST
The Icefields Parkway has amazing scenery and even better dark night skies. During this workshop we can visit 2-3 locations and practice night photography skills. There are many locations that work well for star trails, nightscapes, Milky Way, and if we are lucky even Northern Lights. Locations can include Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Herbert Lake, Waterfowl Lakes and selections locations off the highway known to your instructor.
Cost: $300 + GST
Banff 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), and if we are lucky, even Aurora Borealis. Moonlit scenes are stunning in the Rockies, as well. Locations can include Vermillion Lakes, Two Jack Lake, Lake Minnewanka, Castle Mountain, Cascade Ponds, and some beautiful vantage points along the highways and roads.
Starting at $925 + GST
Spend a full day exploring and photographing in nature! Having a full day gives lots of time for instruction, experimentation, observing and fun. This type of excursion is usually 8-9 hours and depending on the location(s) and subjects could be split into separate sessions within a 24 hour period. Full day sessions can be booked in Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay and Waterton National Parks.
Starting at $1650 + GST
Mutli-day photography workshops are a great way to explore many places or immerse yourself in an area, and spend a lot of time learning and practicing. Having more than one day in an area can allow for more options and more opportunities for certain condition or natural phenomena – there are no guarantees with nature, but the more you get out, the luckier you can be! Multi-day sessions can be booking in one or more park, including Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay and Waterton.
Recommended Gear
- Any body will be great to learn on for a photography workshop.
- DSLR
- Mirrorless
- Medium Format
- Mobile Phone
- If you will be renting a camera and/or lens for the workshop please make sure you familiarize yourself with it a little before meeting for the workshop, or book extra time to review the camera.
- Wide Angle Lenses: for landscapes, nightscapes.
- Range of 8-24mm recommended.
- Mid Range Lenses: for landscapes, portraits, wildlife, abstract/intimate.
- Range of 24-70 for example.
- Long Lenses: for landscape, detail, wildlife, portraits.
- Recommended range examples are 70-200mm, 100-400mm, 500mm.
- 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.
- Microspikes for winter sessions.
- Gloves, Mittens
- Handwarmers/toewarmers
- Warm layers (fleece, puffies)
- Windbreaker/rain jacket
- Down Jacket
- Hat/Toque
- Good shoes appropriate for season.
- Be mindful of the temperatures and that we will be standing around outside for extended periods of time