Autumn Wonders at Abraham Lake
Photography Workshop
Capture beautiful and unique fall photos in the unforgettable mountain location of Abraham Lake in David Thompson Country, approximately 2 hours west of Red Deer, Alberta.
This area of the Canadian Rockies, away from the crowds of the National Parks, is a true gem and provides stunning photo opportunities especially in the fall. From awe-inspiring vistas and glacial blue waters, to vibrant foliage, intimate details, and dark skies, there will be no shortage of photographic subjects and inspiration.
We will meet in Nordegg in the morning and then head out to explore various locations along Abraham Lake throughout the day. After a dinner break we will go out for sunset and a night shoot and hope for clear starry skies! You can expect a late evening and then an early morning as we capture the sunrise together. You will receive expert and personalized guidance throughout the entire workshop to improve your technical and creative photography skills. You will go home with fresh inspiration, new knowledge, beautiful images, and great memories.
WORKSHOP OPTIONS:
1. Full workshop, all day and nighttime sessions
2. Partial workshop, daytime only
Techniques we may cover and practice:
composition and assessing a scene
colour theory - complementary colours, analagous colours
colour vs monochrome
grand lanscapes vs intimate scenes
ICM - Intentional Camera Movement
daytime long exposures
using polarizing and ND (Neutral density) filters
manual mode and night settings
night shooting tips and techniques
…and more
Recommendation: All levels of photographers are welcome, however a beginner photography class or basic knowledge of camera settings is helpful. If you feel like you need a brief refresher or are uncertain if this is for you, please contact me.
Equipment you will need: camera, lenses, tripod, polarizer and/or neutral density filters (optional but highly recommended), extra batteries and memory cards, flashlight and headlamp for night shooting, shutter cable release (optional but recommended), rubber boots or hip waders (optional), good walking shoes, appropriate clothing for the weather
Included Bonus: Virtual image review and editing session following the workshop.
Group Size: maximum of 8
DATE: Coming September 2025
LOCATION: Nordegg and Abraham Lake, Alberta
