Winter Magic Photography Weekends
with Darwin Wiggett

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

Ew2: Wednesday, 24th February 2010 to Sunday, 28th February 2010 -4 nights
          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. Darwin will be on hand at all times to answer questions, help you with specialized techniques, and show you some of his secret photo hotspots in both the Kooteny Plains area and in nearby Banff National Park. Alan will also share with you some local beauty spots and Madeleine will provide you with wonderful accommodation and meals at Aurum Lodge. In the evenings, we can share travel and photographic experiences and participants are encouraged to bring along some of their own photos / portfolios to share with the group. For more information on Darwin Wiggett please visit www.darwinwiggett.com.

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 and lunches
  • 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 about three weeks before the event.
  • Workshops start at 5 pm 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.


Winterscene along Mistaya River