HIKING WATERTON
WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK, ALBERTA
Designed as an add-on to the Lightchasers Conference (where I will be a speaker) the following three days, this workshop will be a great way to explore the wonderful Waterton Lakes National Park in early season, before it gets too crowded. We will split our time between the field, hiking and photographing landscapes, and the lecture room where I will be presenting my work, teaching best practices and doing (voluntary) group portfolio reviews.
With spring season and limited crowds, wildlife should be very active in the park. This won't be a specific focus of the workshop, but I expect there to be many opportunities for some good wildlife photography. We can expect to see bighorn sheep, elk and mule deer, as well as moose, marten and black bear if we are lucky (and even big cats if we are very lucky). We will brief everyone on safe wildlife practices, and require participants to carry bear spray at all times.
The hiking will be quite moderate so we can focus on getting the best images. Trails might still be quite snowy, which we will take into account when choosing itineraries.
DETAILS
Dates
May 23 - 24, 2023
Price
CAD $790
Participants
4 - 8
Base
Pincher Creek, Alberta
Languages
French or English
Physical Level
Moderate, can handle a half day hike with photo gear
Photography Level
From enlightened beginner to semi-pro
INCLUDED
Instruction with Alex Buisse, including lectures, in the field advice, editing sessions and group portfolio review
Lecture space with wifi, power, water and lots of coffee
NOT INCLUDED
Transportation to Pincher Creek and Waterton
Accommodation
Meals and drinks
Personal insurance
Camera equipment
Bear spray
ITINERARY
DAY 1
DAY 2
Introduction
The basics of hiking photography
Planning a shoot: timing, light, equipment, safety
Morning
Afternoon
Group hike
Evening
Sunset landscape shoot
(Optional) Night photography session
Morning
Sunrise landscape shoot
Group hike
Afternoon
Lecture on best digital practices
Mini-editing session
Group portfolio review and presentation of best images from the workshop
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
(in plain English)
CANCELLATION POLICY
A CAD $300 non-refundable deposit is required to book a spot on the workshop. The whole balance will be due 30 days before the start of the workshop.
Cancellations are possible for a full refund if requested more than 120 days before the beginning of a workshop. Between 30 and 119 days out, the deposit will not be returned. If less than 30 days out, no refund will be offered unless you find someone else to fill your spot.
Though very unlikely, we reserves the right to cancel the workshop at any time, for any reason, including not meeting the minimum number of participants. If the cancellation happens for reasons within our control, you will receive a full refund of all fees paid to us. In no situation will we compensate you for other damage (e.g. flight change fees, etc).
LIABILITY
By enrolling in the workshop, you understand that hiking can be a hazardous activity and the mountains an unpredictable environment. We will make every effort to ensure your safety but you agree not to hold us liable if something goes wrong.
FITNESS
You need to be in good health and have a fairly good fitness level to attend the workshop. We will not require you to disclose any medical information, but ask that you inform us of any health condition that might affect your ability to participate. We will do our best to accommodate specific needs you may have.
INSURANCE
You are required to have health insurance coverage which includes hiking. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance as well. It is also your responsibility to ensure you have the right to travel to Alberta.
