The
Banff National Park is Canada’s first park. Nestled in the Canadian
Rockies, Banff is truly one of Canada’s greatest treasures. In the
1880’s the Transcontinental Railway was stretching her way across Canada
and mountain towns were being settled for their national resources.
Banff however was settled with the tourist in mind from the very
beginning. Tucked away in the bow valley and surrounded by hot springs,
glacial lakes, canyons, and the most majestic mountain ranges, it’s
difficult to narrow down all the photographic possibilities.
As
the railroad brought in the first adventurers, the hot springs at the
Cave and Basin were soon opened to the public and people lined up to
experience the healing powers of the warm waters.
Although
the Banff National Park is a popular destination for tourists from
around the world, the vast expanse of this national treasure will leave
you feeling as if you’re the only one enjoying the views.
Lake
Louise, originally named Lake of the Little Fishes by the First Nations
people and later named after Queen Victoria’s fourth daughter. The
alpine lake is a breathtaking iconic gem with emerald glacial waters
which are situated between glacial peaks. While the crowds may gather to
the shore of Lake Louise, the Valley of the Ten Peaks and it’s Moraine
Lake is a photographic opportunity not to be missed.
Due
to the massive contrast in lighting from the base of our mountains to
the peaks, we’ll learn tips on how to properly expose for each
situation. Photographing mountains of this magnitude can be an
overwhelming assignment, however we will discuss ways to tell the story
of the Rockies through your photographs.
This
adventure is designed not only to guide you to the most photogenic
locations carefully planned for the best light, but to aid you
in mentally visualizing a scene before capturing the decisive moment.
Our aim is to raise your awareness and spark your creativity so that you
not only go home with images to be proud of, but use your new found
skills to improve and expand your photographic technique in general.
Apart from the technical aspect of learning your camera settings and
capabilities, you will learn how to turn an ordinary image into an
extraordinary image by using your own creativity.
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