Canadian Wonders | Algonquin Slumber - Photo Workshop - March 2022

Chad Barry is an award winning photographer with a passion for nature, adventure, and discovery. This passion shines through in his landscape and nature images as well as his photo workshops. Based in Southwestern Ontario, he enjoys regular day hikes at local provincial parks, national parks, national wildlife areas and conservation areas. Having found a love for Algonquin Provincial Park he can be found backpacking, camping, canoeing and capturing breathtaking photographs in Algonquin throughout all the seasons. He has photographed all over Canada including Internationally, he has photographed landscapes and wildlife in Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Badlands National Park and Olympic National Park.Chad has an extensive background in teaching and coaching. He has taught martial arts and self defense for over 25 years ranging from weekly classes and monthly workshops to seminars of over 200 people. In his previous management jobs he has provided continuous mentoring of staff as well as developed and delivered adult oriented training programs for staff development and change management. A natural teacher and leader you will find Chad is fun and approachable and always willing to share his photographic knowledge with aspiring photographers.

Chad Barry

Canadian Wonders Photo Workshop Series

Fun photographic adventures curated to take your skills and knowledge to new heights.

Algonquin Park

<h2>Canadian Wonders Photo Workshop Series</h2>From coast to coast, and from the border to the high Arctic, Canada boasts some of the most beautiful places in the world.  The Canadian Wonders series is all about experiencing and photographing these special places.  We will explore nature at it&#x27;s best, quaint villages, large cities, unique wildlife and local culture.  Your guides will be Chad and Chanel Barry, a husband and wife team who thrive on outdoor adventure. An award-winning and nationally published career photographer, Chad will help you take your creative visions to new heights while Chanel adds her naturalist and historical expertise.  Together they will help you become a better photographer and story teller. The Canadian Wonder series includes locations in Ontario and Newfoundland with plans in the works for British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia and more!Algonquin Park Algonquin winters are spectacular!  When all the tourists have gone home Algonquin Park is a wonderland of every changing landscapes.  It&#x27;s also a great time to enjoy some of the animal inhabitants.  Located just a couple hours north of Toronto, Algonquin Park is a world full of beautiful natural scenery and ample wildlife.  We will bring you to some easily accessible shooting locations which will provide the landscapes and wildlife that you’re looking for.  This workshop is geared towards amateur photographers looking to build their confidence in the field.  Open to all ages and all levels of photography enthusiasts.  We recommend that you have a DSLR camera to get the best out of the workshop experience.  Please review our recommended gear list for more info.  Schedule of ActivitiesRegistered participants will receive a more detailed itinerary by email.  As we will be on nature’s schedule we will be keeping the plan flexible so we can adjust to weather conditions and wildlife opportunities as they arise.Day 1 – FridayOur adventures will begin<a target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> at </a>10am.  We will meet at the Mad Musher restaurant in Whitney, just a few minutes from the east gate of Algonquin Park.  The Mad Musher will be our home base for the classroom portion of the workshop. We will have a short classroom session when you arrive and get right out to shooting. Most of the classroom segments will be completed on Friday night so we can focus entirely on shooting all day Saturday and Sunday morning.  If the weather and skies permit, we will get some shooting in Friday evening/night as well. Day 2– SaturdayMorning - We will start out before sunrise, and meet at a pre-determined location to capture the morning light and see what animals might be wandering about. Winter mornings are a great time find animal tracks in the snow. Afterwards we will meet back in Whitney for brunch (optional).  Afternoon –  After brunch we&#x27;ll take another trip into the park to focus on beautiful landscape photos.  We will take a short break in the afternoon for rest and lunch.Evening – Meeting at pre-determined location for sunset photoshoot.  Locations to be discussed with the group and will be shared during our introduction.Day 3 – SundayMorning – We will continuing capturing winter landscapes beginning at sunrise.  Afterwards, we will be meeting back at the Mad Musher to discuss post-processing for late brunch (optional) and we will demonstrate how we edit our snowscape photos with live demos on a big screen.  Bring your laptops, if available, with Lightroom or your favourite editing software installed.  We will help you edit some of your favourite workshop photos.  Or you just follow along with our editing tutorials and bring your new knowledge home with you! Afternoon – We will share some of your favourite photos with the class and do a friendly group photo critique.  This is one of the most beneficial parts of the workshop experience!  We will present a slideshow showcasing all of your favourite photos and will offer some friendly suggestions.  This part of the workshop will leave you inspired to grow as better photographers.  We will wrap things up around 4pm.  We will say goodbye to new friends and get your on the winter roads while we still have some daylight!  !! Please note that the schedule is highly subject to change based on weather, shooting opportunities and the participants needs and interests. !! Recommended Equipment<ul><li>DSLR or Mirrorless Camera</li><li>At least one lens (bring more if you’ve got them)</li><li>Memory Cards</li><li>Extra Batteries - batteries die much faster in the cold</li><li>Headlamp (we will be doing some walking in low light)</li></ul>Recommended Personal Items<ul><li>Water bottle</li><li>Thermos for some hot beverage</li><li>Snacks</li><li>Warm, snuggly winter clothing - base layers, extra socks, waterproof outerwear</li><li>Hand Warmers</li><li>Crampons may be beneficial</li><li>Winter boots</li><li>Sunglasses</li><li>Snowshoes (if you have them)</li><li>*We’ll be adding to this list closer to the event date.</li></ul>Physical RequirementsThis workshop is intended to be fairly accessible.  However, we will be doing short to medium walks on uneven ground and varying elevations. Also, snow depth may vary greatly making hikes more strenuous. Some areas may be icy and very slippery.  We may need to use snowshoes to access some photo locations. We will be out in the cold for some prolonged periods of time. Participants should know their physical limitations and pace themselves accordingly.Meals, Accommodations and TravelThe Mad Musher has blocked off all their rooms for workshop participants.  The rooms are not available online.  You can call them directly at <a target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">1-866-551-5534</a> to book. All meals, accommodations and travel are the responsibility of each workshop participant and are not included in the workshop fee.  Once you’ve registered for the workshop we can help guide you in the directions of finding suitable accommodations.Park FeesPark fees for access to Algonquin Provincial Park will be included with your workshop fee.  We’ll hand out the park passes during the introductions on the first day. COVIDWe will be complying with Ontario’s regulations regarding Covid. This includes proving proof of full vaccination. Masks may be required during indoor portions of the workshop and while in a vehicle with others. Refunds Due to the pandemic, if a lockdown occurs or participants are unable to attend due to quarantine the workshop fees will be credited and can be applied to our other workshops in the next 24 months. Workshop fees are non-refundable. If for any reason, you are unable to attend the workshop you may sell you ticket to another party.Limited Spaces AvailableTo provide the best experience and one on one opportunities this workshop is limited to 8 participants. Your InstructorChad Barry<ul><li><a href="http://www.chadbarryphotography.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.chadbarryphotography.com</a></li><li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/chadbarryphotography" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.facebook.com/chadbarryphotography</a></li><li><a href="http://www.instagram.com/chadbarryphotography" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.instagram.com/chadbarryphotography</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/chadbarry" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.youtube.com/chadbarry</a></li></ul>

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