This photo tour is centered on the largest bald eagle migration in
Canada. Between 2000 to 8000 bald eagles find their way to this area beginning
in October to feed on the spawning salmon.
Your guide for this tour will guide you to the best locations for
photographing the eagles in the Fraser Valley that is surrounded by the Cascade
Mountain range. This is the fourth year we have returned to this location and
Kevin lived within 30 miles of this location for three years prior to running
workshops here.
You will be provided detailed instruction on how to capture landscape
photos of lakes surrounded by mountains and large waterfalls, but we are there
to focus on the eagles early each morning and later each day.
White trumpeter swans also converge on the productive Harrison region
every winter. These birds migrate to the Harrison Valley during the cold winter
months, feeding mostly on corn left over from the fall harvest. Trumpeter swans
are often spotted swimming in the region’s many sloughs or feeding in the corn
fields along the roads we drive on during the workshop.
Dates of Workshop: November 26 to November 30, 2016
The cost for the five day workshop is $2750CAD.
To reserve a spot, a $1000CAD deposit per reservation. The final installment of $1750CAD must be
made 90 days prior to the start of the workshop.
Guides for these workshops: Kevin Allen Pepper
The Maximum attendees per session are 5, the minimum attendees per
session are 3. Bring your non-photographer spouse for $595 as there is a spa in
Harrison with many sightseeing opportunities. (includes their accommodation and
the same meals that are included in your workshop)
The tour cost includes all the following: Single accommodation at
Ramada Inn. A welcome meeting/dinner with your fellow photographers and your
guides. All breakfasts, Daily snack lunches and drinks while on location,
dinners, Instruction in the field with your photographer guides with a maximum
of 3 photographers per guide, Image critique (optional)
The tour cost does not include: International or domestic airfare.
Travel Insurance, Alcohol, Items of personal nature, Anything not outlined as
included. We begin the tour with a welcome meeting in the afternoon of day one
as we get to know everyone and discuss the plans for the coming days. For the
next five days we will make frequent visits to the different viewing grounds.
Once on site, your instructors will utilize their knowledge of the area and the
eagles; then guide you to that perfect location for obtaining your “once in a
lifetime” shot in the picturesque British Columbia scenery.
We will also head out to some of BC's pristine landscape and waterfall
photography locations in the lower mainland of British Columbia.
The tour size is limited to six photographers so you can count on
minimal interruption throughout your journey in British Columbia.
What you will learn: We will focus on planning for a successful bird of
prey shoot... from clothing, to gear, to positioning and planning techniques.
When we are out photographing raptors we will discuss camera settings,
holding your camera properly and what settings to consider using to maximize
the number of shots that you consider a "keeper". We will also
discuss bird habits to watch for to increase your success.
When we return to the hotel we will then open up our laptops and
discuss editing techniques to achieve sharper images, composition from cropping
and introduce you to some techniques we use to create more appealing images.
Day One Events - Pick Up attendees from the Abbotsford Airport in
Abbotsford, British Columbia and transported to our Hotel in Harrison Hot
Springs. You should arrive to be picked up before 11am.
Meet and Greet Lunch for group at resort (included) after a photography
shoot session with the eagles along the shores of the rivers.
Day Two Events - Morning shoot of the Bald Eagles/ Possible waterfall drive up towards Sasquatch
Provincial Park / Late Afternoon shoot of the Bald Eagles
Night time editing session to look at your photos and help you make
adjustments to capture better photos in the coming days
Day Three Events - Morning shoot of the Bald Eagles/ Possible Mid-day trip to Hope, BC / Afternoon
shoot of the Bald Eagles
Night time editing session to look at your photos and help you make
adjustments to capture better photos.
Full Breakfast / juice and snacks during the day and dinner is included
Day Four Events - Morning shoot of the Bald Eagles/ Possible Mid-day trip to Hope, BC / Afternoon
shoot of the Bald Eagles
Night time editing session to look at your photos and help you make
adjustments to capture better photos.
Full Breakfast / juice and snacks during the day and dinner is included
Day Five Events - Schedule your departures after 3pm and you will be
transported to airport after one last morning photographing the eagles along
the flats of the river’s edge.
Full Breakfast is included
If you are ready to see Canada's largest Bald Eagle Migration, or have
some questions, please contact us here, http://northof49photography.com/contact-us/
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