Workshop Details
Photography Techniques & Subjects
Our subjects include landscape (small scenes to grand vistas), wildlife, and the Milky Way/night sky. For this workshop a variety of techniques and instruction can be covered. We will go over ISO, white balance, aperture choices, and shutter speeds choices for our various subjects. 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!
The Hike
Our destination is Upper Rowe Lakes. The hike is moderately challenging on a maintained trail with 671 m elevation and 14 km distance round trip. It generally takes about 5 hours to complete, but we can expect to be out around 7 hours with all the photographic opportunities on the trail and at the upper lake. A small lightweight tripod could be useful for some water scenes, but is not necessary. A midrange lens, like 24-120mm could be sufficient, and is what most larch images were taken with (some were with a 100-400mm).
If the group is interested, we can add another hike to the workshop, Bear’s Hump. This is a short and steep hike, 21 7m elevation and 2.4 km round trip.
Guiding
Monika is a Professional IGA Hiking Guide with current Wilderness First Aid and extensive experience hiking in the Canadian Rockies.
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 instruction
- Photography guiding and hiking guiding
- Theory sessions (our goal is to be outside as much as possible)
- Virtual meet-up and editing session TBD
- Accommodations (there is everything from camping, to motels, to posh hotels available in Waterton)
- Transportation to and from Waterton Lakes National Pass
- Park pass
- Transportation during the workshop
- Travel insurance
- Meals
- DLSR or mirrorless camera
- Tripod (lightweight one for hiking)
- Remote/Intervalometer/Shutter Release
- Extra batteries
- Extra memory cards
- Laptop
- Off camera flash (not required)
- Variety of lenses
- Wide angle, fast lenses are ideal for Milky Way.
- Long lenses for wildlife
- Everything in between!
- Snacks
- Hot drinks in a thermos, water
- Appropriate clothing and layers for the weather
- Gortex/rain jacket
- Gaiters
- Gloves, mittens, hat, toque
- Hiking boots, pole, pack, etc.
- Headlamp
- Hand/toe warmers
- Sunscreen, sunglass, sun hat
This schedule is a tentative plan and can be expected to change. Changes may be made due to weather or other conditions that may affect the component we are shooting.
Friday:
- Meet and Greet after everyone has checked in (~4:30pm)
- Dinner and technique discussions
- Wildlife Drive + Sunset Shoot
Saturday:
- Sunrise
- Hike
- Break
- Dinner
- Wildlife and Sunset Session
Sunday:
- Sunrise
- Wildlife or intimate scenes
- Break
- Early Dinner
- Sunset and Night Session
Monday:
- Sunrise + Wildlife Drive
TBD:
- Virtual Meet up – for editing, review, photo sharing, and follow up questions.
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.
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