Winter Magic Photography Weekends
with Darwin Wiggett

Ew1: Thursday, 24th February 2011 to Sunday, 27th February 2011 - 3 nights

Ew2: Wednesday, 2nd March 2011 to Sunday, 6th March 2011 - 4 nights
       


North Saskatchewan River at dawn   

Join acclaimed photographer Darwin Wiggett and your host Alan Ernst in exploring some of the magnificent locations and photo opportunities in Bighorn Country.
This event is not a seminar style workshop but rather a field trip for like-minded nature lovers / photographers to get together and explore our winter wilderness in a small group. Your instructors / guides will be on hand at all times to answer questions, help you with specialized techniques, and show you some of their secret photo hotspots in the Kooteny Plains area and nearby Banff National Park. Madeleine will provide you with wonderful accommodation and hearty meals at Aurum Lodge (some guests return for this reason alone...!). In the evenings, we will share travel and photographic experiences and review participants images in the group.
For more information on Darwin Wiggett please visit www.darwinwiggett.com. It also includes images from 2009 workshop participants in his tour descriptions.
Also, check out Mac Danzig's blog about his impressions of the 2009 tour. His photos speak for themselves!

If you want to get great winter images of the mountains, without having to worry about where to go when - these are your tours (and you can always add on a day or two at the end, if you wish to spend more time in the area)!

Package includes:

  • Three nights accommodation at Aurum Lodge, single occupancy.
    (Ew2 includes an extra night  in Jasper and meals in a different location)
  • All dinners, breakfasts, lunches and beverages
  • Excursions in the area - we will carpool to reduce environmental impact
  • First night meeting to discuss the interests and expectations of the group. Introductory slide show.
  • Open portfolio review of participants work (everyone is encouraged to bring or pre-submit 12 digital images,  prints or slides for review and peer discussion).
  • Time permitting, Darwin will also provide some advice on post processing of digital images (In case of inclement weather, the back-up programme includes digital enhancement of pictures taken during the workshop or brought along by participants). However, please note that the event is a field trip where maximum amount of time will be spent outside, hopefully creating stunning images.
  • Personalized instruction and shooting experience with one of Canada's leading nature photographers. Darwin will be there at all times to guide and assist you in developing your personal photographic vision. Your image making is his priority.
  • No. of participants is 6 to 7.
    You should be able to hike short distances (1 - 2 km) with your camera gear. Participants will receive a list of equipment suggestions / questionnaire eight weeks before the event.
  • Workshops start at 5 pm on the first day and run until lunch (about 2 pm) on the Sunday. If you wish to arrive earlier or leave later to maximise your time in the area, extension nights are available at C$ 149 per night plus tax for room with meals (single occupancy), or C$ 94 plus tax per person for double occupancy.

Price:
Ew1: C$ 924 per person - All taxes, meals and workshop fees included.
Ew2: C$ 1,239 per person - All taxes, meals and workshop fees included.

For more information, to reserve your spot or to be placed on a wait list, contact Aurum Lodge. Deposit requirements are C$ 150 at the time of reservation, topped up to 50% ten weeks before the tour and 50% at the start of the tour.

 


Winterscene along Mistaya River