Canadian Wonders

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's best, quaint villages, large cities, unique wildlife and local culture. Your guide and instructor will be Chad Barry, an award-winning and nationally published career photographer. He will use his extensive knowledge and experience to 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!

Gros Morne

Gros Morne National Park hosts some of the most unique geological features in Canada and the world. Mountains and fjords will surround you as you walk on ancient oceanic floors that truly appear to be other-worldly.

While many of the iconic images we are familiar with require endurance hikes into the backcountry, many of the features can be enjoyed with less physically demanding excusions. I will guide you to many of the more accessible "must see locations" as well as hidden gems you have to talk to locals to find.

We will also explore and photograph surrounding villages, harbours and lighthouses. We will take a boat cruise on Western Brook Pond (fare included). Here we will photograph the spectular glacier formed fjords and 2,000 foot high waterfalls.

This workshop will be about taking everything in- experiencing both the natural landscapes as well as the human impact and culture. I will help each of you get the most out of your camera equipment and learn to "see" beyond the obvious.

This workshop is geared towards both amateur and professional photographers who want to take their landscape photography and storytelling up a notch. A DSLR or SLR camera is recommended get the most out of the workshop experience. Please review our recommended gear list for more info.

Schedule of Activities

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 – Thursday

Morning – We will start in the classroom with discussions on composition and creating images that tell a story. I will also discuss specific techniques I use in the field.

Afternoon and Evening – After lunch, we are off to shooting for the remainder of the day and will wrap up after dark.

Day 2 – Friday

Morning – We will get an early start and be shooting before sunrise. After our early morning shoot we will break for breakfast and do our longest drive. We'll get at least one more location in before lunch.

Afternoon – Shooting will continure after lunch followed by the return drive and more shooting until dinner.

Evening – After dinner we will meet for another sunset and blue hour shoot.

Day 3 – Saturday

Morning – Guess what? That's right, another sunrise shoot followed by breakfast. We'll get one more location in before lunch..

Afternoon – After lunch we are back to the classroom for editing demos and individual editing time. Each participant will be asked to share a couple photos for critique as well a couple favourites to celebrate all the hard work of the past few days. Critiques are one of the most beneficial parts of the workshop experience. Don't worry, critiques are meant to be an encouraging thing and delivered in a constructive manner. After showing off your best images we'll open the floor up to questions and answers in case as few things have popped into mind that you haven't had a chance to ask yet.

Evening – We’ll wrap up by 4:00pm. We'll make dinner reservations for anyone interested (optional) and can arrange for newcomers to Newfoundland to get Screeched In!

Recommended Equipment

DSLR or SLR Camera
Wide angle lens for landscape (24mm or wider)
Telephoto Lens for wildlife (200mm or longer, 400mm is better)
Tripod and Ballhead (Gimbal would be a bonus)
Filters – Polarizer, ND filters (if you have them)
Memory Cards
Extra Batteries
Cable Release
Headlamp (we will be doing some walking in low light)
Rain protection for your camera gear
Laptop for editing

Recommended Personal Items

Water bottle
Snacks
Hiking shoes or boots
Sunblock, hat, sunglasses
A jacket – temperatures may vary significantly with the weather
Raincoat and pants
Towel
*We’ll be adding to this list closer to the event date.

Physical Requirements

This workshop is intended to be fairly accessible however it will include stairs, short climbs, and navigating over rocky beach terrain. We will be doing short walks on ground that may be uneven and varying elevations. Our longest hike is about 3.5km (45 minutes) and will be on a flat, level roadway.

Meals, Accommodations and Travel

All meals, accommodations and travel are the responsibility of each workshop participant and are not included in the workshop fee. Carpooling to shooting locations is also recommended.

Western Brook Pond Tour

We will be joining a public tour of Western Brook Pond. Fare is including in the workshop fees.

Facebook Group

After registering, you will be added to a private Facebook group for this workshop. This will allow you to ask questions, meet other partiicpants, arrange shared accomodations, etc... It will also be a place to share portraits and behind the scenes images with the group after the workshop.

Cost
The fee for this workshop is $850 plus HST and EventBrite fee. You can pay in full or a $450 deposit with the remainder due by May 15th.

Refunds

Workshop fees are non-refundable. Please be sure that you are able to attend prior to purchasing your ticket. If for any reason, you are unable to attend the workshop you may sell you ticket to another party.

Your Instructors

Chad Barry

Canadian Wonders | Gros Morne Photo Workshop with Chad Barry

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