Spirit Bear 2010 Photography Tour

Along the coast of the Great Bear Rain Forest, British Columbia, Canada

Kermode "Spirit" Bear

September 8th – 15th, 2010

Join Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine contributing editor, Paul Burwell, for a full-featured photography tour in search of the Spirit or Kermode Black Bear along the coast of the Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada. Spirit Bears are Black Bears with a recessive gene that causes their furs to be white. They are not albinos and are not Polar Bears. About 10% of the Black Bears in the region are Spirit Bears. In addition to Spirit Bears, we’ll look for opportunities to photography Grizzlies, Black Bears, Humpback Whales and, if we’re lucky an elusive coastal Grey Wolf.

Our hosts originated Spirit Bear tours into this rain forest, and still offer professionally guided bear tours. They have had 100% finding Spirit Bears for their clients the last couple of years but since we are dealing with nature and wildlife, there are no guarantees that we’ll find a Spirit Bear.

This tour includes:

• Accommodation and meals aboard a 71′ sailing ketch whose crew have over 25+ years of experience guiding Spirit Bear tours
  • Meals will occasionally be eaten picnic style during shore excursions
• Shore excursions on the boat’s motorized inflatable
• Full use of the boat’s equipment including kayaks
• Opportunity to visit a remote native village along the coast.
  • There are no roads to the village and therefore all visitors arrive by boat
  • We’ll have the opportunity to learn of the history and ecology of the area from the natives
• A small group size, limited to 8 participants
• A tour for photographers by photographers
• All meals from lunch on the first day to breakfast on the last day.
• Exploration of the spectacular BC coast with its inlets, rivers, waterfalls, old-growth forests and wildlife.
• Healthy, hearty food including seafood, fresh salads, fruit, home-made soups and fresh baked breads and goodies
• Opportunity to become one of the tiny percentage of people who have viewed this amazing part of the coast and this unique bear.
• Prices will increase for 2011

Kermode "Spirit" Bear chasing a salmon

Notes from the Tour Leader…

The group size is being limited to 8 participants to maximize comfort aboard the boat and minimize any crowding that might occur at shooting locations. This will help make sure participants go home with the best photos possible.

Individuals interested in a trip like this are often stuck in a tour with a mixture of vacationers, sight-seers and photographers. This can cause conflicts in the tour activities due to the differing levels of interest. By limiting the trip to serious photographers we can concentrate on photographic opportunities.

I was the President of an Internet services company for over 10 years where I developed an extensive history of working with and educating adults. I am currently a contributing editor for Outdoor Photography Canada magazine and a professional nature photographer. In addition to photography tours, I also conduct a number of full-featured photography workshops each year.

Itinerary

• September 7th: Arrive from home in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada. Flight to Prince Rupert and overnight accommodation at a bed & breakfast is NOT included in the tour pricing.
• September 8th: We depart Prince Rupert, British Columbia via float plane to rendezvous with the boat
• September 8th – 15th: We’ll be cruising, photographing, sleeping and eating on our comfortable home for the trip, a 71′ sailing ketch.
• September 15th: Arrive in Bella Bella, British Columbia our final destination. Overnight accommodation at a bed & breakfast is NOT included in the tour pricing.
• September 15th: Depart for home. Cost of the flight from Bella Bella is NOT included in the tour price.

Tour Costs

• $3,800 Canadian Dollars (plus tax). Current currency exchange information between the Canadian dollar and your local currency is available here.
  • $1000 Canadian dollar deposit required upon reservation
  • Remainder of $2,800 Canadian dollars due by June 7, 2010

Policies and payment information are available here.

For additional information, please contact us at:
E-Mail: Contact us Electronically
Phone Toll-free: 1-877-778-1745

Intensive Weekend Workshop

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

October 1 – 3, 2010

Pair of goslings swimming in a pond

October 1 – 3, 2010

Join Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine contributing editor and professional wildlife photographer, Paul Burwell, for a many-faceted workshop that will immerse you into the world of wildlife photography.  We’ll spend the entire weekend together helping you learn about the aspects of wildlife photography necessary to produce compelling images.  We’ll discuss the equipment the pros use, technical skills necessary to produce captivating images, learning to find wildlife photography opportunities, developing a creative vision to separate your photos from the average, choosing the right digital darkroom tools and techniques for selling your images.

During this intensive weekend, Paul will spend classroom time educating you about wildlife photography and once you’ve received a firm grounding in techniques, we’ll head into the field for a wildlife photography session at a specially chosen location.  Paul will be with you every step of the way to help you come away with the best possible images.

Once you’ve captured some images with the new techniques and skills you’ve learned, we’ll come back into the classroom where you can digitally process your images.  Each participant will have the opportunity to choose 4 – 6 images to have critiqued by the instructor with a focus on what’s good and what could have been done differently.

Porcupine wide-angle portrait

About your instructor

Paul Burwell is a professional outdoor photographer, writer and educator.  His images have appeared in numerous magazines, greeting cards, advertisements and calendars. He is a contributing editor for Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine where he has a regular column called “Let’s Go Digital!”  In addition to the wildlife photography workshops and tours he hosts worldwide each year, he also teaches a number of photography classes at Edmonton’s Metro Community College.  Paul has been a finalist in both the 2009 and 2010 Worldwide Veolia Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and has been named by Popular Photography magazine as a “top shooter” of wildlife photography in their March 2010 issue featuring a two-page spread of Paul’s photo of a Snow Leopard.

Paul facilitates his workshops and tours in a cooperative and constructive environment and does not photograph for his own portfolio when he’s teaching.  He is strictly there to help you learn.

Pair of Red Fox kits play-fighting in some tall grass

Equipment Required:

To get the most out of this workshop, you DO NOT require the latest and greatest digital SLR camera with a monster telephoto lens.  However, there are a few pieces of equipment that you’ll require to help maximize your experience.

At a minimum, you’ll want to have…

• A digital SLR camera manufactured in the last 5 years
• A telephoto lens in the range of 70-200mm or 70-300mm.
• Memory card(s) that can hold 200-300 images.
• A computer to process the images made during the workshop.

Some optional equipment to consider includes…

• a tripod capable of supporting your camera and telephoto lens
• a laptop with current photo editing software installed on it like Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Photoshop or Apple Aperture.
  • Most software manufacturers make 30-day trial versions of their software available for download from their web sites.
    

    Snowy Owl perched in an old tree

This workshop includes:

• 9 hours of classroom instruction
• a field trip to a specially selected location for a wildlife photography session
  • your instructor, Paul Burwel, will be onsite with you to help you make the best possible images
• Wildlife Photography course book
• CD with numerous articles pertinent to wildlife photography
• Wildlife Photography Academy t-shirt or ball cap
• Wildlife Photography Academy certificate of completion
• Delicious snacks during coffee breaks
• Small group size, limited to 12 participants

Snow Leopard watching intently from the down-side of a snowy hill - CA

Itinerary

• Friday, October 1st 7:00pm – 9:00pm:  Orientation meeting and slideshow.
• Saturday, October 2nd 9:00am – 5:00pm: Classroom instruction
• Sunday, October 3rd 7:00am – 10:30am: Wildlife Photography field trip that we’ll car pool to
• Sunday, October 3rd 12:00pm – 5:00pm: Classroom instruction along with image critiques
  

  Male Grizzly standing and watching

Workshop Costs

• $225 Canadian Dollars (plus tax). Current currency exchange information between the Canadian dollar and your local currency is available here.
  • $100 Canadian dollar deposit required upon reservation
  • Remainder due by September 15, 2010

Policies and payment information are available here.

For additional information, please contact us at:
E-Mail: Contact us Electronically
Phone Toll-free: 1-877-778-1745

October 29 – November 4, 2010

ABOUT THE TOUR

During the fall of each year, thousands of Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) congregate along the shores of Hudson’s Bay in Canada while they await the formation of sea ice.  They swam for shore the previous summer, when the sea ice finally melted.  The bears haven’t eaten since.  Now they’re patiently and not-so-patiently waiting along the shores of the bay for the ice to return so they can return and indulge in their favorite meal; seal.

The Wildlife Photo Academy is teaming up with a fantastic lodge, situated north of Churchill, Manitoba, CANADA, and its experienced guides, to offer you an unforgettable photo experience.  We’ll primarily focus on photographing Polar Bears, but there are also opportunities for capturing images of other animals like Caribou, Ptarmigan, Arctic Fox, Arctic Hares and even an occasional and elusive wolf.

Unlike many adventures to photograph Polar Bears, we won’t be photographing from the heights of a Tundra Buggy (approximately 12 – 14 feet (4 to 5 meters) above the ground). Instead, along with our guides; we’ll be down at ground-level with the bears, for some incredible eye-level photography with these mammoth carnivores.  Don’t worry, we’ll be completely safe.  Our guides have many years of experience working with all kinds of bears including Black, Brown, Grizzly and Polar Bears.  They’ve never had any safety incidents and have never had to fire a shot in anger from the rifles they carry.

Polar Bear resting along the shores of the Hudson Bay

The end of October and beginning of November is a perfect time of year to visit this part of Northern Canada.  The insects are long gone and there is a very good chance we’ll have some snow on the ground to photograph the Polar Bears against.  It should also be early enough in the fall that we don’t risk the chance of the bay freezing up early and the bears departing for their hunting grounds before we’re even there.  Traditionally, the bay freezes up around the third week of November.

Another photographic opportunity our guides watch for are the Northern Lights (also known as the Aurora Borealis).  This astonishing display of light and motion is a photographic opportunity not to be missed.  Guests who are interested in photographing the Aurora Borealis can expect a knock on their door at any time of the night alerting them of the display going on.  This gives them an opportunity to get dressed, get their gear in order and rush out into the fenced yard where you’re protected from the curious bears while free to photograph the spectacle playing out in the sky above you.

You’ll be taken care of on this trip like few others.  Your guides are personable with years of experience getting photographers into the right positions to find and photograph wildlife.  The meals are out of this world.  You’ll start each day at the lodge with a hearty breakfast preparing you for a morning of hiking and photography.  Lunches can be taken ‘on the run’, or you can enjoy a sit-down lunch in the dining room before the afternoon’s hike and photography.  Dusk comes early this time of year and we’ll be back at the lodge by about 5:00 in the afternoon.  Cocktails and appetizers are generally served around 5:30 and dinner is served at 7:00.  The award winning food at the lodge is always healthy, home-made, delicious and plentiful.  After dinner you’re free to sit around the lodge and catch-up with your peers or catch a lecture or presentation.

Polar Bear sitting amongst some bushes

ITINERARY

Oct. 29 – Arrive in Winnipeg for your overnight stay

Arrive in Winnipeg where you will enjoy a relaxing stay at our choice hotel. You’ll need your rest for your early morning departure to Churchill.

Oct. 30:  An Arctic Arrival and Aerial Tour

Arrive in Churchill by air where one of our staff will meet you at the airport and will provide you with an orientation to the tour including a clothing check (in order to crosscheck your “What to Bring” list as provided to you in your Adventure Album). You will then be transferred by helicopter or fixed wing aircraft to the lodge at approximately 11:30 a.m. This exciting flight takes you out over the historic Churchill River, and then northwest up the rugged Hudson Bay coast to Canada’s most exclusive Polar Bear viewing locations. Keep a sharp eye out en route for caribou, moose, seals, wolves and of course the great Polar (Ice) Bears.

Upon your arrival, your hosts, a true Churchillian family, will provide a tour of the Lodge and get you settled into your room. A thorough orientation on travel in polar bear country will be provided prior to any outings. This day includes a guided hike on our rugged and starkly beautiful coastline, an interpretive slide show featuring the wildlife of Hudson Bay, and hopefully a clear night for viewing the Aurora Borealis. All this will be topped off with a gourmet lunch and dinner where your hosts and guides will regale you with tales of life and adventures in Canada’s Arctic.

Oct 31 to Nov 2 – Tundra Trekking, Polar Bears and Priceless Photography

The Lodge is wildly rugged and remote. This location is great for disconcerting photographers. We are able to dedicate longer hours in the field to get up close and personal with the arctic wildlife. Ground level photo opportunities are offered for arctic wildlife including polar bears in a pristine wilderness setting. We ARE in the heart of polar bear country! Your photos will have stunning backdrops with the seascapes and landscapes surrounding the Lodge. The shoreline location is ideal for photographing bears on snow and ice. Polar bears are also known to saunter by our Lodge on a regular basis so you can often view them from the warmth and comfort of one of our lounges through the massive picture windows. We also have an exceptional number of clear nights for Northern Lights photography.

Lunches will be held at the Lodge each day with some time to relax. There will likely be wildlife around the lodge during this time that you can photograph at your leisure from the lodge or out the large viewing windows. We are back out in the field approximately by 2:30pm and usually return to the lodge by 5:00 pm for hot or cold drinks and appetizers. Your full course delectable dinners are served at 7:00 p.m. after which, the fireplace is almost always central. Award winning photo ops are the priority so expect many a meal to be interrupted. Your guide team will give informative lectures and beautiful slide presentations as well as initiate a discussion about the activities for the following day. Bedtime is at your leisure. The entire lodge area is patrolled for polar bears all night by one of our night watchmen so if you wish,  be prepared to have a nocturnal opportunity by one of the great Polar (Ice) Bears (or by one of our dazzling displays of northern lights!).

Nov. 3 – Say Goodbye to the Lodge…But not to the bears!

After another hearty breakfast it’s time to pack for the flight back to Churchill, say our good-byes and snap a few more pictures! After another exciting aerial tour, you’ll arrive in Churchill. Your bags will be stored for you until your flight back to Winnipeg later in the day. You are then free to explore and wine & dine in this frontier community at your leisure. We recommend Nature 1^st Tours and Transportation (www.nature1sttours.ca/) should you prefer a guided tour of the area. Local places such as Cape Merry, the Port of Churchill, the Eskimo Museum, the Polar Bear Holding Compound (otherwise known as the Polar Bear Jail), as well as the Parks Canada exhibit are all of great interest. Dog sledding and helicopter charters fit nicely into this afternoon if you’re so inclined. For dog sledding, contact Blue Sky Mushing at 204-675-2001 for details and Hudson Bay Helicopters can be reached at info@hudsonbayheli.com or by phone at 204-675-2576. You will have your choice of Churchill’s restaurants for dinner. After dinner you will meet up with our guide and you will be transferred to the airport in preparation for your flight back to Winnipeg.

Nov. 4 – Darn it!  Back to reality….

After a restful sleep at your Winnipeg hotel, you will pack your bags in preparation for your flight home. You will also enjoy a complimentary breakfast at your hotel before your trip back to reality.

THE LODGE

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

Included in the price of the trip:

• Lunch and Dinner on October 29^th
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner from October 30^th to November 1^st
• Breakfast on November 2^nd
• Breakfast on November 3^rd
• Shared hotel accommodations in Winnipeg and at the lodge
• Return flights from Winnipeg to Churchill and then from Churchill to the lodge
• Outstanding guide service
• Wholesome, delicious, and mostly-organic food while in the wilderness.
• An amazing opportunity to photograph Polar Bears from eye-level

Not included in the price of the trip:

• Transportation to and from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
• Personal clothing and footwear rated for arctic conditions
• Camera Gear
• Gratuity for lodge staff and guides

WEATHER

Temperatures vary dramatically in the Arctic.  It could be warm, but it isn’t likely to be much above freezing.  Average temperatures for November hover between 32 degrees Fahrenheit and 12 degrees Fahrenheit (0 Celsius and -11 Celsius), but like all averages, those are composed of temperatures well above and below those ranges as the record high temperature for November is 52 degrees Fahrenheit (10 Celsius) and the record low is -33 Fahrenheit (-36 Celsius).  Snow and or sleet are also a possibility so you’ll want to consider bringing along some protection for your camera gear.

Polar Bear holding a branch in its mouth

TRANSPORTATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS

Getting to Winnipeg

You’ll want to fly into Winnipeg International Airport (YWG). The airport is located close to the city centre and a short taxi ride will deliver you to your pre-trip lodging.

EQUIPMENT

Upon reservation or request, we will send a Polar Bear Trip Equipment List

As far a photography gear, we recommend that you bring the following with you on our Polar Bear tour:

• Digital SLR with back up camera that will fit your lenses
• Lots of extra batteries in case it is very cold outside and you need to swap batteries to deal with the cold.
• More memory cards then you imagine you’ll need
• A device to download and store your images- Paul uses two Hyperdrive memory card backup drives. That way his images are always backed up on two drives.

Lenses

• A super-telephoto in the range of 300 to 500mm with teleconverters
• A wide-angle for the landscape shots
• A lens in the range of 70-200mm for those other opportunities
• Polarizing filter(s)
• Lens hoods for all lenses
• Lint-free cloth to clean lenses and air blower for dust

Other

• Tripod
• Cable release
• Small headlamp or flashlight
• Photo backpack or bag
• Camera manual
• Hand and toe warmers, not just for you but for your equipment too

LEADER

Paul Burwell is an internationally renowned professional photographer, writer, educator and enthusiastic naturalist with over twenty years experience working with and educating adults. He has been a finalist in the international Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition for 2009 and hosts photography workshops and tours throughout North America to rave reviews.

Paul’s foray into photography began during high school when he constructed a dark room in his bedroom clothes closet where developer spills stain the floor to this day. Once an adult, Paul chose to pursue a computer career professionally although he maintained his love and practice of wildlife photography.    Paul woke up some years ago to discover the Internet company he’d built from the ground up for 20 years had been sold and it was time to find something else to do with his life. While working on new business plans he investigated becoming a professional nature photographer and quickly discovered that it was almost impossible to make a living as one. Naturally, he immediately dropped his plans for internet dominance, sold his house and most of his earthly possessions and decided to dive in to become a full time nature photographer, and he’s never been happier.

Now Paul has built a career in the world of nature photography with a passion for wildlife. He is a contributing editor and regular columnist with Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine and a photography instructor at Metro Continuing College. In addition to his courses at Metro, Paul conducts a number of worldwide photography workshops and tours each year.

Paul currently resides with his wife and a spoiled cat in the beautiful prairie city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada which is nicely situated between the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains and the Boreal Forest.

View more of Paul’s work at www.PaulBurwell.com and check out his wildlife photography blog at www.WildShots.ca

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This trip requires a minimum of 6 photographers in order to run.  If that minimum number cannot be realized the tour will be cancelled and any monies collected, including deposits, will be refunded.

TOUR COSTS

• $7,895 Canadian Dollars (Plus Tax)- Check out our currency converter located here.
  • $1,500 Deposit Required Upon Reservation
  • Additional $1,500 Deposit Required by June 30, 2010
    
  • Remainder of $4,895 due by August 29, 2010

Policies and payment information are available here.

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Triple D Game Farm, Kalispell, Montana

Presented by Paul Burwell Photography

Download the workshop pdf here.

Snow Leopard standing on the top of a hill in the snow - CA

January 28th -January 31st, 2011

Join Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine contributing editor, Paul Burwell, for a full-featured photography workshop at the Triple D Game Farm in Kalispell, Montana. This workshop will help you create stunning images of wildlife animals at the Triple D Game Farm. A winter workshop provides the opportunity to add a suite of wildlife images with the animals in their finest coats of the year. In 3 days you can amass a tremendous portfolio of animal photographs while learning the tips, tricks and techniques that will help you create truly captivating images.

Winter wildlife models usually include: bobcat, coyote, wolf, lynx, mountain lion, marten, snow leopard and fox.

This workshop includes:

• The opportunity to photograph extremely healthy and happy wildlife surrogates in natural surroundings at the Triple D Game Farm in Kalispell, Montana
  • A minimum of 8 sessions photographing the animals over 3 days
  • The benefit of Paul’s years of experience photographing at Triple D and scouting the locations
  • You will be safely closer to animals like Cougars, Lynx and Snow Leopards than you ever imagined possible
• A copy of Paul’s book, Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques
• Small group size to a maximum of 9 participants allows for maximum flexibility
• The opportunity to bring at least 10 images with you for critiquing
• A CD to take home containing an electronic version of the workshop material
• Paul’s undivided attention during the photo sessions to help you get the most out of your investment
  • Paul has an extensive history of working with and educating adults from his prior experience as the President of an Internet firm
• The opportunity to learn techniques for preparing images with Photoshop, developing a managed workflow and archival strategies
• A Wildlife Photography Academy t-shirt or ball cap
• The option to submit up to 10 photographs from this workshop for a detailed written critique of each submitted photograph

Grey wolf and a shadow watch intently through the falling snow - CA

Notes from the Instructor…

My Triple D workshops are limited to 8 participants. This small group size allows for maximum flexibility in obtaining all types of shots including portraits, behavior, close-ups and special requests where possible. You’ll also have the flexibility to easily move to different positions to get the shots you are looking for. You will be able to benefit from my years of experience photographing at Triple D and scouting the various shooting locations. This will help make sure you go home with the best photos possible.

I was the President of an Internet services company for over 10 years where I developed an extensive history of working with and educating adults. I am currently a contributing editor for Outdoor Photography Canada magazine and a professional nature photographer. Some individuals seem to run workshops in order to subsidize their own photography shoots. But, unlike those workshop leaders, I am exclusively there to help you get the best shots. You won’t need to worry about interrupting my photography to ask a question or get advice. This workshop is more than just a series of photo sessions with the wildlife models. It is a full featured workshop offering a complete educational experience.

The staff members at Triple D are simply tremendous and they’ll work with us to help get you a tremendous series of shots. Jay and Kim Deist, the owners of the Triple D, are tremendously generous hosts who provide a terrific service to photographers.

Each participant will receive a copy of my book, Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques. Familiarizing yourself with the book in advance of your trip to the Triple D is an excellent way of preparing for your visit. The Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques book forms the basis for the educational portion of the workshop.

If you are wondering where to stay in Kalispell, options range from the very affordable Triple D Guest Cabin to one of the hotels that offer discounts for Triple D guests. Please contact me for more information.

Young Puma sitting on a snowy ledge - CA

Itinerary

• January 27th Evening: Orientation meeting at the Triple D offices.
• January 28th – 30th Mornings: The morning of each day will feature photography sessions with the wildlife models at various shooting locations.
• January 28st – 30st Afternoons: This time will be available for instruction as well as free time to work on images.
• January 31st – Weather day, or can be used to add additional sessions
• January 31st – Noon – Workshop comes to an end

Workshop Costs

• $1395 US Dollars
  • $200 US Dollars deposit required upon reservation
  • Remainder of $1195 US dollars due by November 27, 2010
• Time and weather permitting, additional sessions may be added for $150 per session
• Accompanying non-photographer $50 per day

Policies and payment information available here.

For additional information, please Contact us Electronically
Phone Toll-free: 1-877-778-1745

(All images Copyright and courtesy of Joe Browning)

Utah April 2011 Wildlife Instructional Photography Workshop

Near Hurricane, Utah just outside Zion National Park

Presented by the Wildlife Photo Academy

Download the workshop pdf here.

Mountain Lion on the red rocks in Utah

April 8th – 10th, 2011

Join Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine contributing editor, Paul Burwell, for a full-featured photography workshop in stunning red rocks just outside Zion National Park near Hurricane, Utah.

In conjunction with the Triple “D” Game Farm, this workshop will help you create stunning images of the wonderful wildlife transported to Utah set amongst crystal clear stream, majestic red rock cliffs, and the red rock arches, famous for that part of the country.

In 3 days you can amass a tremendous portfolio of animal photographs while learning the tips, tricks and techniques that will help you create truly captivating images.

The workshop dates have been selected to take advantage of the cooler spring conditions.

Wildlife models can include:  bobcats, coyotes, wolves, otters, grizzly bear, black bear, mountain lions, grey fox, cross fox, red fox, badger, raccoon and porcupine.

Consider spending an optional extra day for a Birds of Prey session.  We have contracted with several local rapture centers to acquire a good compliment of birds and professional handlers.  Participants have the option of joining this optional session, the day before the three day wildlife event or the day after.

Badger in Utah

The wildlife workshop includes:

• The opportunity to photograph extremely healthy and happy wildlife surrogates in natural surroundings on private land near Hurricane, Utah.
  • A minimum of 8 sessions photographing the animals over 3 days
  • The benefit of Paul’s many years of experience photographing Triple “D” wildlife models
  • You will be safely closer to animals like Cougars, Wolves and Bears than you ever imagined possible
• A copy of Paul’s book, Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques
• Small group size to a maximum of 12 participants allows for maximum flexibility
• A CD to take home containing an electronic version of the workshop material
• Paul’s undivided attention during the photo sessions to help you get the most out of your investment
  • Paul has an extensive history of working with and educating adults from his prior experience as the President of an Internet firm
• A Wildlife Photography Academy t-shirt or ball cap.
• The option to submit up to 10 photographs from this workshop for a detailed written critique of each submitted photograph

Grey Wolves on the red rocks of Utah

Notes from the instructor…

Our Utah Triple D workshops are limited to 12 participants.  This group size allows for maximum flexibility in obtaining all types of shots including portraits, behavior, close-ups and special requests where possible.  You’ll also have the flexibility to easily move to different positions to get the shots you are looking for.  You will be able to benefit from my years of experience photographing the Triple D wildlife models.  This will help make sure you go home with the best photos possible.

Paul Burwell was the President of an Internet services company for over 10 years where he developed an extensive history of working with and educating adults.  He is currently a contributing editor for Outdoor Photography Canada magazine and a professional nature photographer.  Some individuals seem to run workshops in order to subsidize their own photography shoots.  But, unlike those workshop leaders, he is exclusively there to help you get the best shots.  You won’t need to worry about interrupting his photography to ask a question or get advice.  This workshop is more than just a series of photo sessions with the wildlife models.  It is a full featured workshop offering a complete educational experience.

Each participant will receive a copy of Paul’s book, Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques.  Familiarizing yourself with the book in advance of your trip to the Triple D is an excellent way of preparing for your visit.  The Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques book forms the basis for the educational portion of the workshop.

If you are wondering where to stay in Hurricane, we can provide you with recommendations for local accommodation.  Please contact us for more information.

Triple D Game Farm, Kalispell, Montana

Presented by Paul Burwell Photography

Download the workshop pdf here.

Playful Bobcat kitten on top of a rocky hill - CA

June 17th – 20th, 2011

Join Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine contributing editor, Paul Burwell, for a full-featured photography workshop at the Triple D Game Farm in Kalispell, Montana. This workshop will help you create stunning images of cute baby wildlife animals at the Triple D Game Farm. Photographs of cute baby animals are amongst the easiest to sell images. In 3 days you can amass a tremendous portfolio of baby animal photographs while learning the tips, tricks and techniques that will help you create truly captivating images.

Spring wildlife models can include: bobcat kittens, coyote pups, wolf pups, lynx kittens, mountain lions cubs, raccoons, skunks, bear cubs and fox kits.

This workshop includes:

• The opportunity to photograph extremely healthy and happy wildlife surrogates in natural surroundings at the Triple D Game Farm in Kalispell, Montana
  • A minimum of 8 sessions photographing the animals over 3 days
  • The benefit of Paul’s years of experience photographing at Triple D and scouting the locations
  • You will be safely closer to animals like Cougars, Lynx and Siberian Tigers than you ever imagined possible
• A copy of Paul’s book, Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques
• Small group size to a maximum of 10 participants allows for maximum flexibility
• The opportunity to bring at least 10 images with you for critiquing
• A CD to take home containing an electronic version of the workshop material
• Paul’s undivided attention during the photo sessions to help you get the most out of your investment
  • Paul has an extensive history of working with and educating adults from his prior experience as the President of an Internet firm
• The opportunity to learn techniques for preparing images with Photoshop, developing a managed workflow and archival strategies
• A Wildlife Photography Academy t-shirt or ball cap
• The option to submit up to 10 photographs from this workshop for a detailed written critique of each submitted photograph

Snow Leopard kitten walking - CA

Notes from the Instructor…

My Triple D workshops are limited to 10 participants. This small group size allows for maximum flexibility in obtaining all types of shots including portraits, behavior, close-ups and special requests where possible. You’ll also have the flexibility to easily move to different positions to get the shots you are looking for. You will be able to benefit from my years of experience photographing at Triple D and scouting the various shooting locations. This will help make sure you go home with the best photos possible.

I was the President of an Internet services company for over 10 years where I developed an extensive history of working with and educating adults. I am currently a contributing editor for Outdoor Photography Canada magazine and a professional nature photographer. Some individuals seem to run workshops in order to subsidize their own photography shoots. But, unlike those workshop leaders, I am exclusively there to help you get the best shots. You won’t need to worry about interrupting my photography to ask a question or get advice. This workshop is more than just a series of photo sessions with the wildlife models. It is a full featured workshop offering a complete educational experience.

The staff members at Triple D are simply tremendous and they’ll work with us to help get you a tremendous series of shots. Jay and Kim Deist, the owners of the Triple D, are tremendously generous hosts who provide a terrific service to photographers.

Each participant will receive a copy of my book, Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques. Familiarizing yourself with the book in advance of your trip to the Triple D is an excellent way of preparing for your visit. The Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques book forms the basis for the educational portion of the workshop.

If you are wondering where to stay in Kalispell, options range from the very affordable Triple D Guest Cabin to one of the hotels that offer discounts for Triple D guests. Please contact me for more information.

Itinerary

• June 16th Evening: Orientation meeting at the Triple D offices.
• June 17th – 20th Mornings: The morning of each day will feature photography sessions with the wildlife models at various shooting locations.
• June 17th – 19th Afternoons: This time will be available for classroom  instruction as well as free time to work on images.
• During the workshop and on the final day, weather permitting, additional animal species may be photographed (beyond the eight guaranteed sessions) for a fee of $150/session.
• June 20th Noon: Workshop comes to an end.

Workshop Costs

• $1395 US Dollars
  • $200 US Dollars deposit required upon reservation
  • Remainder of $1195 US dollars due by April 16, 2011
  • Time and weather permitting, additional sessions may be added for $150 per session
  • Accompanying non-photographer $50 per day

Policies and payment information available here.

For additional information, please Contact us Electronically
Phone Toll-free: 1-877-778-1745

Triple D Game Farm, Kalispell, Montana

Presented by Paul Burwell Photography

Download the workshop pdf here.

July 22nd – 25th, 2011

Join Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine contributing editor, Paul Burwell, for a full-featured photography workshop at the Triple D Game Farm in Kalispell, Montana. This workshop will help you create stunning images of the wonderful wildlife at the Triple D Game Farm. Summer is the most popular time of year to travel to Triple D. You’ll be photographing a combination of mature and cute baby animals. In 3 days you can amass a tremendous portfolio of animal photographs while learning the tips, tricks and techniques that will help you create truly captivating images.

Over the intensive workshop period you will feel like you have absorbed the foundation of most photography online degrees, especially when it comes to nature photography. We are very lucky to be taking photos at Triple D Game Farm in Kalispell, Montana. The scenery is absolutely beautiful and animals abound. Wildlife models can include: bobcats, coyotes, wolves, otters, lynx, mountain lions, raccoons, skunks, tigers, bears and foxes.

This workshop includes:

• The opportunity to photograph extremely healthy and happy wildlife surrogates in natural surroundings at the Triple D Game Farm in Kalispell, Montana
  • A minimum of 8 sessions photographing the animals over 3 days
  • The benefit of Paul’s years of experience photographing at Triple D and scouting the locations
  • You will be safely closer to animals like Cougars, Lynx and Siberian Tigers than you ever imagined possible
• A copy of Paul’s book, Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques
• Small group size to a maximum of 10 participants allows for maximum flexibility
• The opportunity to bring at least 10 images with you for critiquing
• A CD to take home containing an electronic version of the workshop material
• Paul’s undivided attention during the photo sessions to help you get the most out of your investment
  • Paul has an extensive history of working with and educating adults from his prior experience as the President of an Internet firm
• The opportunity to learn techniques for preparing images with Photoshop, developing a managed workflow and archival strategies
• A Wildlife Photography Academy t-shirt or ball cap
• The option to submit up to 10 photographs from this workshop for a detailed written critique of each submitted photograph

Siberian Lynx kitten lying on an old log - CA

Notes from the Instructor…

My Triple D workshops are limited to 8 participants. This small group size allows for maximum flexibility in obtaining all types of shots including portraits, behavior, close-ups and special requests where possible. You’ll also have the flexibility to easily move to different positions to get the shots you are looking for. You will be able to benefit from my years of experience photographing at Triple D and scouting the various shooting locations. This will help make sure you go home with the best photos possible.

I was the President of an Internet services company for over 10 years where I developed an extensive history of working with and educating adults. I am currently a contributing editor for Outdoor Photography Canada magazine and a professional nature photographer. Some individuals seem to run workshops in order to subsidize their own photography shoots. But, unlike those workshop leaders, I am exclusively there to help you get the best shots. You won’t need to worry about interrupting my photography to ask a question or get advice. This workshop is more than just a series of photo sessions with the wildlife models. It is a full featured workshop offering a complete educational experience.

The staff members at Triple D are simply tremendous and they’ll work with us to help get you a tremendous series of shots. Jay and Kim Deist, the owners of the Triple D, are tremendously generous hosts who provide a terrific service to photographers.

Each participant will receive a copy of my book, Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques. Familiarizing yourself with the book in advance of your trip to the Triple D is an excellent way of preparing for your visit. The Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques book forms the basis for the educational portion of the workshop.

If you are wondering where to stay in Kalispell, options range from the very affordable Triple D Guest Cabin to one of the hotels that offer discounts for Triple D guests. Please contact me for more information.

Itinerary

• July 21st Evening: Orientation meeting at the Triple D offices.
• July 22nd – 25th Mornings: The morning of each day will feature photography sessions with the wildlife models at various shooting locations.
• July 22nd – 24th Afternoons: This time will be available for classroom  instruction as well as free time to work on images.
• July 23rd Morning: Weather Day – If not required as a weather day extra sessions can be added for $150/session.
• During the workshop and on the final day, weather permitting, additional animal species may be photographed (beyond the eight guaranteed sessions) for a fee of $150/session.
• July 25th Noon: Workshop comes to an end.

Workshop Costs

• $1395 US Dollars
  • $200 US Dollars deposit required upon reservation
  • Remainder of $1195 US dollars due by May 21, 2011
  • Time and weather permitting, additional sessions may be added for $150 per session
  • Accompanying non-photographer $50 per day

Policies and payment information available here.

For additional information, please Contact us Electronically
Phone Toll-free: 1-877-778-1745

Fall 2011 Wildlife Instructional Photography Workshop

Triple D Game Farm, Kalispell, Montana

Presented by Paul Burwell Photography

Download the workshop pdf here.

October 7th – 10th, 2011

Join Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine contributing editor, Paul Burwell, for a full-featured photography workshop at the Triple D Game Farm in Kalispell, Montana. This workshop will help you create stunning images of wildlife models at the Triple D Game Farm. The cooler temperatures of fall signal the animals that it is time to start building those fur coats for the coming winter. In 3 days you can amass a tremendous portfolio of animal photographs while learning the tips, tricks and techniques that will help
you create truly captivating images.

Fall wildlife models can include: bobcat, bear, coyote, wolf, lynx, mountain lion, snow-leopard, porcupine, raccoon, skunk, otter and fox.

This workshop includes:

• The opportunity to photograph extremely healthy and happy wildlife surrogates in natural surroundings at the Triple D Game Farm in Kalispell, Montana
  • A minimum of 8 sessions photographing the animals over 3 days
  • The benefit of Paul’s years of experience photographing at Triple D and scouting the locations
  • You will be safely closer to animals like Cougars, Lynx and Snow Leopards than you ever imagined possible
• A copy of Paul’s book, Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques
• Small group size to a maximum of 10 participants allows for maximum flexibility
• The opportunity to bring at least 10 images with you for critiquing
• A CD to take home containing an electronic version of the workshop material
• Paul’s undivided attention during the photo sessions to help you get the most out of your investment
  • Paul has an extensive history of working with and educating adults from his prior experience as the President of an Internet firm
• The opportunity to learn techniques for preparing images with Photoshop, developing a managed workflow and archival strategies
• A Wildlife Photography Academy t-shirt or ball cap
• Professionally designed, printed and bound coffee-table book of the group’s achievements during the workshop
  • Participants have an opportunity to submit images they’ve made during the workshop for inclusion in the book.
  • One copy of the book will be distributed to each participant
• The option to submit up to 10 photographs from this workshop for a detailed written critique of each submitted photograph

Badger brandishing a claw outside of den - CA

Notes from the Instructor…

My Triple D workshops are limited to 8 participants. This small group size allows for maximum flexibility in obtaining all types of shots including portraits, behavior, close-ups and special requests where possible. You’ll also have the flexibility to easily move to different positions to get the shots you are looking for. You will be able to benefit from my years of experience photographing at Triple D and scouting the various shooting locations. This will help make sure you go home with the best photos possible.

I was the President of an Internet services company for over 10 years where I developed an extensive history of working with and educating adults. I am currently a contributing editor for Outdoor Photography Canada magazine and a professional nature photographer. Some individuals seem to run workshops in order to subsidize their own photography shoots. But, unlike those workshop leaders, I am exclusively there to help you get the best shots. You won’t need to worry about interrupting my photography to ask a question or get advice. This workshop is more than just a series of photo sessions with the wildlife models. It is a full featured workshop offering a complete educational experience.

The staff members at Triple D are simply tremendous and they’ll work with us to help get you a tremendous series of shots. Jay and Kim Deist, the owners of the Triple D, are tremendously generous hosts who provide a terrific service to photographers.

Each participant will receive a copy of my book, Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques. Familiarizing yourself with the book in advance of your trip to the Triple D is an excellent way of preparing for your visit. The Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques book forms the basis for the educational portion of the workshop.

If you are wondering where to stay in Kalispell, options range from the very affordable Triple D Guest Cabin to one of the hotels that offer discounts for Triple D guests. Please contact me for more information.

Itinerary

• October 6th Evening: Orientation meeting at the Triple D offices.
• October 7th – 10th Mornings: The morning of each day will feature photography sessions with the wildlife models at various shooting locations
• October 7th – 9th Afternoons: This time will be available for instruction as well as free time to work on images.
• During the workshop and on the final day, weather permitting, additional animal species may be photographed (beyond the eight guaranteed sessions) for a fee of $150/session.
• October 10th – Noon: Workshop comes to an end

Workshop Costs

• $1395 US Dollars
  • $200 US Dollars deposit required upon reservation
  • Remainder of $1195 US dollars due by August 6, 2011
  • Time and weather permitting, additional sessions may be added for $150 per session
  • Accompanying non-photographer $50 per day

Policies and payment information available here.

For additional information, please Contact us Electronically
Phone Toll-free: 1-877-778-1745

Triple D Game Farm, Kalispell, Montana

Presented by Paul Burwell Photography

Download the workshop pdf here.

Snow Leopard standing on the top of a hill in the snow - CA

January 27th -January 30th, 2012

Join Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine contributing editor, Paul Burwell, for a full-featured photography workshop at the Triple D Game Farm in Kalispell, Montana. This workshop will help you create stunning images of wildlife animals at the Triple D Game Farm. A winter workshop provides the opportunity to add a suite of wildlife images with the animals in their finest coats of the year. In 3 days you can amass a tremendous portfolio of animal photographs while learning the tips, tricks and techniques that will help you create truly captivating images.

Winter wildlife models usually include: bobcat, coyote, wolf, lynx, mountain lion, marten, snow leopard and fox.

This workshop includes:

• The opportunity to photograph extremely healthy and happy wildlife surrogates in natural surroundings at the Triple D Game Farm in Kalispell, Montana
  • A minimum of 8 sessions photographing the animals over 4 days
  • The benefit of Paul’s years of experience photographing at Triple D and scouting the locations
  • You will be safely closer to animals like Cougars, Lynx and Snow Leopards than you ever imagined possible
• A copy of Paul’s book, Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques
• Small group size to a maximum of 9 participants allows for maximum flexibility
• The opportunity to bring at least 10 images with you for critiquing
• A CD to take home containing an electronic version of the workshop material
• Paul’s undivided attention during the photo sessions to help you get the most out of your investment
  • Paul has an extensive history of working with and educating adults from his prior experience as the President of an Internet firm
• The opportunity to learn techniques for preparing images with Photoshop, developing a managed workflow and archival strategies
• A Wildlife Photography Academy t-shirt 0r ball cap
• The option to submit up to 10 photographs from this workshop for a detailed written critique of each submitted photograph

Grey wolf and a shadow watch intently through the falling snow - CA

Notes from the Instructor…

My Triple D workshops are limited to 8 participants. This small group size allows for maximum flexibility in obtaining all types of shots including portraits, behavior, close-ups and special requests where possible. You’ll also have the flexibility to easily move to different positions to get the shots you are looking for. You will be able to benefit from my years of experience photographing at Triple D and scouting the various shooting locations. This will help make sure you go home with the best photos possible.

I was the President of an Internet services company for over 10 years where I developed an extensive history of working with and educating adults. I am currently a contributing editor for Outdoor Photography Canada magazine and a professional nature photographer. Some individuals seem to run workshops in order to subsidize their own photography shoots. But, unlike those workshop leaders, I am exclusively there to help you get the best shots. You won’t need to worry about interrupting my photography to ask a question or get advice. This workshop is more than just a series of photo sessions with the wildlife models. It is a full featured workshop offering a complete educational experience.

The staff members at Triple D are simply tremendous and they’ll work with us to help get you a tremendous series of shots. Jay and Kim Deist, the owners of the Triple D, are tremendously generous hosts who provide a terrific service to photographers.

Each participant will receive a copy of my book, Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques. Familiarizing yourself with the book in advance of your trip to the Triple D is an excellent way of preparing for your visit. The Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques book forms the basis for the educational portion of the workshop.

If you are wondering where to stay in Kalispell, options range from the very affordable Triple D Guest Cabin to one of the hotels that offer discounts for Triple D guests. Please contact me for more information.

Young Puma sitting on a snowy ledge - CA

Itinerary

• January 26th Evening: Orientation meeting at the Triple D offices.
• January 27th – 30th Mornings: The morning of each day will feature photography sessions with the wildlife models at various shooting locations.
• January 27th – 29th Afternoons: This time will be available for instruction as well as free time to work on images.
• January 30th – Noon – Workshop comes to an end

Workshop Costs

• $1395 US Dollars
  • $200 US Dollars deposit required upon reservation
  • Remainder of $1195 US dollars due by November 26, 2011
• Time and weather permitting, additional sessions may be added for $150 per session
• Accompanying non-photographer $50 per day

Policies and payment information available here.

For additional information, please Contact us Electronically
Phone Toll-free: 1-877-778-1745