The emphasis of this instructional photography tour is on nature photography of Prince Albert National Park landscapes and waterscapes. We will spend a weekend in one of the most spectacular places at the southern edge of the boreal forest at the peak of fall colours. You will harness your guide’s knowledge of the area to take you to first-class photographic locations to capture stunning images. As a participating instructor, Branimir will always be around to provide insightful tips and suggestions. You will be able to share your knowledge and experience with the group, and learn from other photographers during evening overview and photo critique sessions.
When: September 19-21, 2014
Photography tour highlights
We will have a short photography program after dinner with introduction to the area (see a gallery of images from Prince Albert NP). Evening photography session on Friday will include capturing sunset and full moon only 20 minutes apart – the photographic potential is huge and you will be in just the right place for it!
After the Saturday morning on-location photography, we will depart after lunch for Anglin Lake (approximately 25 min drive) to do a bit of action photography; a photogenic dog sled team pulling dryland carts will be provided by Sundogs Sled Excursions. A model release from participating mushers will be secured and a copy given to each participant. If you do not wish to take part in this exercise, the surrounding area has a lot to offer for landscape photography.
Following the photography session on Sunday morning, we will go for an optional guided nature hike on a National Park trail with the Sundogs interpretive naturalists. And your camera, of course.
Trip itinerary and daily schedule are flexible, allowing us to adapt to environmental conditions and take advantage of rare opportunities that are presented to us.
Cost: $535 per person (based on double occupancy), $675 single
What is included: the photo tour fee includes photography guide, two nights accommodation at the Hawood Inn in Waskesiu, light breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning – we will go for a brunch after the morning photography session, and a local tourism improvement fee (sorry, not my choice). A block of rooms at the Hawood will be kept until June 1st, 2013 so please register early.
What is not included: cost of remaining meals and Prince Albert NP entrance fee are not included in the photo tour fee. Participants are responsible for their own transportation. Car-pooling is possible and encouraged.
For participants who wish to arrange for their own accommodation, the ‘photography tour only’ fee is $375 per person
A deposit of $100 is required to keep your spot. This deposit is not refundable, although it can be used towards registration fee for any other tour such as the Grasslands National Park and Great Sand Hills photo tours in 2014. The remainder of the registration fee is due two weeks before the tour (September 5, 2014). If you send us the full amount, your registration fee is refundable if you have to cancel up to two weeks before the photo tour (minus the $100 deposit fee, see details listed above).
Registration for this photo tour is processed by the Sundogs Sled Excursions. Please contact them directly to register and arrange for the fee payment. You can also make an on-line payment for the photo tour deposit fee here.
Please note: you do not need a PayPal account to submit the registration fee on-line – you can pay with your credit card. After you start the checkout process by clicking on the ‘Pay Now’ button, you will be redirected to the secure PayPal web site to complete the transaction.
Process the deposit payment with your Pay Pal account or select the second option “Pay with Credit Card or Visa Debit”. When prompted, enter the credit card information. You will receive a confirmation e-mail with the receipt as soon as the transaction is processed by PayPal.
