Loon Photography Workshop (and other wildlife)

Lac Le Jeune, British Columbia, Canada

Presented by The Burwell School of Photography

Itinerary for the Loon Photography Workshop

• June 22nd – Get yourself to Lac Le Jeune in beautiful British Columbia, Canada where you’ll check into your comfortable room
  • We’ll have a short orientation meeting and then head right out to start photographing the Loons
  • After dinner we’ll get together for a dinner with a chance to get to know each other a bit more.
• June 23rd – 25th
  • Early Mornings – We’ll be out on the water, first thing in the morning, looking for the Loons and their chicks.  We’ll be photographing close down to water level so your shots will have that intimate look
  • Later Morning – Breakfast at the lodge before we head out into the area around Lac Le Jeune for other wildlife photography opportunities
  • Lunch – We’ll be brown bagging our lunches as we’re out and about in the area surrounding Lac Le Jeune finding other photography opporunities
  • Afternoon – A chance to review and download images and discuss workflow and Photoshop techniques
  • Early Evening – We’re back out on the water for some more Loon photography
  • Later Evening – We’re back at our resort for a wonderful dinner
• June 26th
  • Early Morning – We’ll be out for our early morning Loon excursion, followed by breakfast
  • Later Morning – A final breakfast opportunity with the group
  • Noon – Checkout time

Cost for the Loon Photography Workshop

• $2,195 Canadian Dollars (Click hereto convert to your local currency) plus tax
  • Includes 4 nights accommodation and all your meals from dinner on the 22nd to breakfast on the 26th before you check out
• $400 Single supplement for non-shared sleeping accommodations (limited availability) plus tax
• $300 deposit required upon reservation with balance due by March 22, 2012

Policies and payment information available here.

Instructional Wildlife Photography Workshops

Monument Valley 2012

Presented by the Burwell School of Photography

Download the workshop pdf here.

April 13th – 16th, 2012

We are very proud to be the exclusive company leading an instructional Wildlife Photography Workshop in conjunction with the Triple “D” Game Farm in Monument Valley during April 2012.

Large rock formations in the Navajo park Monument Valley

Imagine a Mountain Lion posing for your with the unbelievable Monument Valley landscape as a background. The sand dunes, buttes, grand arches and unique rock formations are internationally recognized as iconic symbols of the American West. For the first time ever, the Triple “D” Game Farm will be bringing a selection of their fantastic trained wildlife models to the Monument Valley during these special wildlife photography workshops.

Register early and join Outdoor Photography Canada’s contributing editor, Paul Burwell, for a full featured wildlife photography workshop.

Monument Valley

This unique venture will be held on Lorenz and Barbara Holiday’s Moonlight Springs Ranch, ten miles west of Goulding’s Lodge. Triple “D” has been granted the rare opportunity to base their operations on a traditional Navajo homestead and through our respected host and Navajo guides, Burwell School of Photography participants will have the chance to witness and experience the history, culture and challenges of the local residents.

Photography sites have been selected in various locations throughout Monument Valley to include Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and Moonlight Springs Ranch. This includes back country locations which allow access only to those with a Navajo Nation guide. Some of the selected sites include spectacular stone arches, rocky outcrops using the “Mittens” or other monuments of archeological significance, and locations with cultural intrigue.

About the Three Day Wildlife Events

Tentative plans include the following species: Black Bear, Mountain Lions, Bobcat, Siberian Lynx, Coyote, Wolves, Grey Fox, Cross Fox, Red Fox, Badger and Porcupine with the possibility of a Grizzly Bear cub and a Tiger cub. Some additions or changes may be necessary prior to the workshop.

Red Fox posing on the red rocks

The objective is to offer the opportunity for participants to photograph the animals from Triple “D” in settings only common to the unique Monument Valley. Those images could never be obtained any other way.

Badger posing on top of a red rock formation

Participants will be guaranteed eight photo sessions during the three day event with an option to attend additional sessions. The group size for each event will be limited to 12 photographers.

How to Get THERE and Where to STAY

Monument Valley is a Navajo Tribal Park and located on the border of Utah and Arizona and all filming sites are within the 16 million-acre Navajo Reservation. Participants MUST plan quickly to reserve lodging or camping locations. It is also recommended participants make arrangements to travel to, and from, the various filming locations in a high clearance vehicle, with four wheel drive preferred. Goulding’s Lodge and The View offer comfortable lodging and a restaurant and are both located at or near Monument Valley. Goulding’s also offers a full service campground. Mexican Hat, UT and Kayenta, AZ are both within 25 miles of Monument Valley, and offer only a few hotels. Tourism begins to peak in April, and lodging is extremely limited, with no other options available to our clients. We strongly suggest lodging arrangements be made early.

Major air access is also limited with commutes required from various locations to include Salt Lake City, UT, Flagstaff, AZ or Phoenix, AZ. The “Four Corners” area is a photographers dream! While en route to Monument Valley, you are near so many breathtaking and unique parks and adventures to include Arches and Canyon Lands National Parks, the Grand Canyon, and numerous other scenic and historical byways, state parks and recreation sites.

Navajo Mustang Roundup / Introduction to the Navajo Culture (Optional Session)

Two wild horses, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Monument Valley, Arizona, USA

Arrangements are being made with local Navajo families to conduct photography sessions of early morning mustang horse drives. This includes a herd of mustangs running toward the photographer accompanied by a Navajo wrangler(s) in local attire. Locations have been selected to highlight the glow of the soft early morning light against the spectacular rock formations and utilize the famous monuments as a background.

The Burwell School of Photography Mustang Roundup Event will be held April 13th 2012.

After the Mustang Roundup participants will travel with our Navajo guide to locations within the park and step back in time to photograph various Navajo exhibits to include the Hogan, or hexagon-shaped domed regarded as sanctuary for the family. Many families in the area still live without electricity or running water and embrace the traditions of the Navajo way of life to include rug making and weaving, tending of goats, sheep and other local live stock, bread making and open fire cooking or baking.

The cost is $700 to attend the Mustang Roundup and the Navajo Culture.

Participants will have the afternoon to enjoy the park or retreat to the motel to relax after four days of intense photography.

More, on the Moonlight Springs Ranch

Moonlight Springs Ranch is operated by our hosts, Lorenz and Barbara Holiday and is located approximately 10 miles from Goulding’s or 15 miles from Monument Valley Tribal Park. Lorenz grew up in the area and from childhood was raised in the traditions of the Navajo way of life. As his guests, he offers us the opportunity to learn more about his culture. The Ranch provides many spectacular sites and offers views of various monuments throughout the valley. While at Moonlight Springs, it is not uncommon to see many wild mustangs roaming free.

Guided Tour (Optional Event)

The Triple “D” has also made arrangements with two professional Navajo guides to conduct escorted vehicle tours within Monument Valley Tribal Park. Our guides know the area and its history and will take clients to some of the most sought after, and remote areas. These tours will be conducted in the soft light of early morning or late afternoon depending on weather conditions.

Petroglyph - Monument Valley

The tour guide will provide transportation and participants can expect that a portion of their tour will include the restricted areas of the park, known as the “Back Country”. The back country areas are only accessible with high clearance, four wheel drive vehicles. These tours are optional. Participants can reserve a tour the day prior to, or the day after, the wildlife photography sessions. Cost per participant is $125.00 per day.

The guided tour for participants in the Burwell School of Photography is scheduled for April 14th 2012.

Itinerary

• April 13th OPTIONAL - Wild Horse Roundup/Navajo Culture Photography Sessions
• April 14th – 16th Mornings: The morning of each day will feature photography sessions with the wildlife models at various shooting locations.
• April 14th – 16th Afternoons: This time will be available for instruction as well as free time to work on images.
• April 16th – 5:00PM – Workshop comes to an end
• April 17th – OPTIONAL - Tour with two Navajo guides

Workshop Costs

• Wildlife Photography Workshop AND Wild Horse Roundup/Navajo Culture Photography Session
• $2,565 US Dollars
• $500 NON_REFUNDABLE US Dollars deposit required upon reservation
• Remainder due January 12, 2012
• Wildlife Photography Workshop
• $2,200 US Dollars
• $350 NON-REFUNDABLE US Dollars deposit required upon reservation
• Remainder due January 12, 2012
• Wild Horse Roundup/Navajo Culture Photography Session
• $650 US Dollars
• $150 NON_REFUNDABLE US Dollars deposit required upon reservation
• Remainder due January 12, 2012
• Optional Wildlife Photography Sessions
• $150 per photographer per session
• Accompanying non-photographer $75 per day
• Optional Guided Tour with two Navajo Guides
• $125 per person

Policies and payment information available here.

Winter Wildlife 2013 Instructional Photography Workshop

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 25th -January 28th, 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
• 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 24th Evening: Orientation meeting at the Triple D offices.
• January 25th – 28th Mornings: The morning of each day will feature photography sessions with the wildlife models at various shooting locations.
• January 25th – 27th Afternoons: This time will be available for instruction as well as free time to work on images.
• January 28th – 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 October 25, 2012
• 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

October 5th – 8th, 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 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
• 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 4th Evening: Orientation meeting at the Triple D offices.
• October 5th – 8th Mornings: The morning of each day will feature photography sessions with the wildlife models at various shooting locations
• October 5th – 7th 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 8th – 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 4, 2012
  • 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

Summer 2012 Wildlife Instructional Photography Workshop

Triple D Game Farm, Kalispell, Montana

Presented by Paul Burwell Photography

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, 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
• 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 26th Evening: Orientation meeting at the Triple D offices.
• July 27th – 30th Mornings: The morning of each day will feature photography sessions with the wildlife models at various shooting locations.
• July 27th – 29th 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.
• July 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 May 26, 2012
  • 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

Wildlife Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques

Intensive Weekend Workshop

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

May 5 – 6, 2012

Pair of goslings swimming in a pond

September 16 – 18, 2011

Itinerary

• Saturday, May 5th 9:00am – 5:00pm: Classroom instruction
• Sunday, May 6th 7:00am – 10:30am: Wildlife Photography field trip that we’ll car pool to
• Sunday, May 6th 12:00pm – 5:00pm: Classroom instruction along with image critiques
  

  Male Grizzly standing and watching

Workshop Costs

• $240.00 Canadian Dollars (plus tax). Current currency exchange information between the Canadian dollar and your local currency is available here.

Policies and payment information are available here.

Phone Toll-free: 1-877-778-1745

Wildlife Photography Class Edmonton

Intensive Weekend Workshop

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Pair of goslings swimming in a pond

Join Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine contributing editor and professional wildlife photographer, Paul Burwell, for our Wildlife Photography Class Edmonton.  This class 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 and the technical skills necessary to produce captivating images.  We’ll talk about finding wildlife photography opportunities and developing a creative vision to separate your photos from the average.  And we will discuss 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.  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 for the Wildlife Photography Class edmonton

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 for the Wildlife Photography Class Edmonton:

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 Wildlife Photography Class Edmonton includes:

• 9 hours of classroom instruction
• a field trip to a specially selected location for a wildlife photography session
  • your instructor, Paul Burwell, 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
• 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

Location of the Wildlife Photography Class Edmonton

• Providence Renewal Centre - 3005 119 Street, Edmonton, Alberta
• Field trip locations are a short drive out of Edmonton and will be discussed during the class
• We try to car pool to minimize our impact on the environment

Cost of the Wildlife Photography Class Edmonton

• $266.67 Canadian Dollars (plus tax). Current currency exchange information between the Canadian dollar and your local currency is available here.

Male Grizzly standing and watching

Policies and payment information are available here.

For additional information on our Wildlife Photography Class Edmonton, please contact us electronically.
Phone 780-669-1261 or toll-free: 1-877-778-1745

Loon Photography Workshops (and other wildlife)

Lac Le Jeune, British Columbia, Canada

Presented by The Burwell School of Photography

Join top wildlife shooter and Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine contributing editor, Paul Burwell, for one of our full-featured Loon Photography Workshops in beautiful Lac Le Jeune, British Columbia. These Loon Photography Workshops allow you to get close to Common Loons, young and old, from our floating photography stations. Depending on seasonal conditions, we hope to have the opportunity to photograph nesting loons along with loons with chicks.

We will also go on safari at various points during our time together to seek out other photography opportunities for species like Mountain Bluebirds, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers, Flickers, Grebes and Ducks.

Common Loon swimming on some colourful water

These Loon Photography Workshops include:

• Paul’s undivided attention during the photo sessions to help you get the most out of your investment
  • Unlike many workshop leaders, Paul does not photograph during the sessions
  • The benefit of Paul’s years of experience photographing wildlife in many different situations.
• Lodging and all meals at the Lac Le Jeune Resort and Conference Centre
  • Use of the conference centre’s facilities including their numerous boats
• Small group size to a maximum of 4 participants allows for maximum flexibility
• The opportunity to learn techniques for preparing images with Photoshop, developing a managed workflow and archival strategies
• The ability to bring at least 20 images with you for critiquing
• The opportunity to submit up to 10 photographs from this workshop for a detailed written critique of each submitted photograph
  

  Common Loon swimming with a chick on its back

This workshop will get you closer to loons and their chicks than you ever imagined possible.  Because the loons have become so accustomed to anglers on the lakes surrounding Lac Le Jeune, they’ve grown incredibly tame.  Often the problem is getting too close instead of not being able to get close enough.  We’ll have access to boats and accessories from a larger pontoon boat to smaller outboard fishing and rowboats, canoes and kayaks.

When we’re not photographing Loons, we’ll head into the surrounding countryside around Lac Le Jeune to look for other wildlife  photography experiences.  Previous years have yielded Mountain Bluebirds, Yellow-bellied Marmots, Red-necked Grebes, Red-naped Sapsuckers and Northern Flickers, all within a 30 minute drive of our lodge.

About the leader for the Loon Photography Workshops

Paul Burwell is a professional 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. Paul 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. It is a full featured workshop offering a complete educational experience.

Cost for the Loon Photography Workshops

• $2,195 Canadian Dollars (Click hereto convert to your local currency) plus tax
  • Includes 4 nights accommodation and all your meals from dinner on the 22nd to breakfast on the 26th before you check out
• $400 Single supplement for non-shared sleeping accommodations (limited availability) plus tax
• $300 deposit required upon reservation with balance due by March 22, 2012

Policies and payment information available here.

For additional information on our Loon Photography Workshops, please contact us contact us electronically
Phone 780-669-1261 or toll-free: 1-877-778-1745

Wildlife Photography Workshops

Presented by:

the Triple D Game Farm

and the Burwell School of Photography

Dates and Days	Course Format	More Information
2012 • Jan 27 – 30 • Winter Wildlife	All day, ending at noon last day	Click here to register
2012 • Apr 13 – 16 • Monument Valley	All day, ending at noon last day	Click here to register
2012 • Jun 15 – 18 • Spring Wildlife	All day, ending at noon last day	Click here to register
2012 • Jul 27 – 30 • Summer Wildlife	All day, ending at noon last day	Click here to register
2012 • Oct 5 – 8 • Fall Wildlife	All day, ending at noon last day	Click here to register
2013 • Jan 25 – 31 • Winter Wildlife	All day, ending at noon last day	Click here to register

Join Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine contributing editor, Paul Burwell, for full-featured wildlife photography workshops held in conjunction with the Triple D Game Farm headquartered in Kalispell, Montana. Our Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter wildlife photography workshops are all held in Kalispell, Montana while our April workshop is alternately held in California or Utah.

These wildlife photography workshops help you create stunning images of wildlife animals from the Triple D Game Farm. These animals are in top physical condition and are placed into scenery representative of environments in which they live in the wild. During the 4 days of the workshop you can amass a tremendous portfolio of animal photographs while learning the tips, tricks and techniques that will help you create truly captivating images.

Spring and Summer wildlife photography workshops generally feature a selection of young baby animals along with some adult animals. The fall and winter workshops primarily focus on the adult animals. Species available for photography vary, but can include: Bobcat, Coyote, Lynx, Red Fox, Grey Fox, Badgers, Cougars, Siberian Tiger, Grey Wolves, Grizzly Bear, Black Bears amongst others. Final choices of species are made by your instructor in collaboration with the animal trainers at Triple “D” to select the animals that are working the best at the time of your workshop.

You can view a set of images made in conjunction with the Triple “D” Game Farm by clicking here.

Wildlife Photography Workshop - Red Fox (Silver variation) standing on a hill - CA

These wildlife photography workshops include:

• The opportunity to photograph extremely healthy and happy wildlife surrogates in natural surroundings from 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
• The option to submit up to 10 photographs from this workshop for a detailed written critique of each submitted photograph

Snow Leopard looking over its shoulder while snarling - CA

Notes from the Instructor for the Wildlife Photography Workshops

My Wildlife Photography Classes and 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.

Baby Black Bear standing in a hollow log - CA

The staff members at Triple D are excellent 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 extremely generous hosts who provide a terrific service to wildlife photographers.  They and their staff are well-known for their humane and respectful treatment of their animals.

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.

Policies and payment information available here.

For additional information, please contact us electronically
Phone 780-669-1261 or toll-free: 1-877-778-1745

Dates and Days	Course Format	More Information
2012 • Jan 27 – 30 • Winter Wildlife	All day, ending at noon last day	Click here to register
2012 • Apr 13 – 16 • Monument Valley	All day, ending at noon last day	Click here to register
2012 • Jun 15 – 18 • Spring Wildlife	All day, ending at noon last day	Click here to register
2012 • Jul 27 – 30 • Summer Wildlife	All day, ending at noon last day	Click here to register
2012 • Oct 5 – 8 • Fall Wildlife	All day, ending at noon last day	Click here to register
2013 • Jan 25 – 31 • Winter Wildlife	All day, ending at noon last day	Click here to register

 

Meet Casey, the Black Bear Cub

Casey, Black Bear Cub - CA

Happy Spring!!! I recently returned from Utah, just outside Zion National Park, where I hosted a workshop (that was held in conjunction with the folks at the Triple “D” Game Farm) with a tremendous group of students. As spring is the time of year when a lot of animals have their youngsters, we had the good fortune of photographing Casey, a black bear cub, who is triple “D”s newest addition to their well cared for menagerie.

I’ve photographed a lot of black bears and their cubs throughout the years, and I can tell you beyond a shadow of a doubt, that Casey is the cutest little black bear cub I’ve had the pleasure of photographing and he is really a star.

So, if you’ve been pondering visiting Triple “D” and taking a photography workshop there, my Spring Wildlife Photography Workshop in Kalispell, Montana will give you the opportunity to meet Casey amongst other new youngsters. I’m confident that Casey will remain a star with his amazing personality, but that super cute factor, only lasts for so long.

If you have any interest in maybe selling your photography or even if its for your own pleasure, people LOVE cute!

A New Home For Our Edmonton Workshops

Providence Conference Centre

While our Edmonton based photography workshops have previously been held out of a local hotel, we’ve been searching for a new location to better compliment the sort of workshops and teaching we do while still being able to offer our courses at affordable rates. It took a lot of searching, but we eventually found a real gem of a facility. Providence Centre offers sunny, large classroom space, tasty meals, ample free parking and is located on 20 acres of landscaped gardens, all within city limits, and minutes away from major hotels for those who are traveling.

Our new home for our Edmonton based workshops is the Providence Centre, located at 3005 – 119 Street in Edmonton. This south side location is easily accessible to people coming from all quadrants of the city and surrounding areas via the Whitemud Drive and Anthony Henday Drive.

Students at a recent class

My DSLR Fundamentals Workshop held this last weekend, was my first workshop at the new facility and I couldn’t be happier with it. In addition to being a wonderful, quiet facility we can now include lunches with our workshops. This means that participants no longer have to scurry off at lunch time to find somewhere to grab a quick bite and can instead enjoy a leisurely stroll down the hall to the Providence Centre’s cafeteria. The cafeteria always has at least two main courses (one of which is always chicken), a couple of salad options, soup, side dishes and dessert. Special diets like vegetarian or celiac can be accommodated with advance notice. In the warmer months students can dine outside or chose to relax in the gardens on their lunch break.

The Providence Centre is really a jewel and the people there are tremendous to work with. If you decide to join us for a workshop, I am quite confident that you’ll really enjoy the Providence Centre.

*NOTE-for those students enrolled in May’s Wildlife Intensive Workshop on May 13-15/2011, this workshop will be held at our previous location at the Ramada Hotel in downtown Edmonton for scheduling reasons. All other workshops before and after this are now offered at the Providence Centre. (All workshops have locations and directions listed when you register online).

DSLR Fundamentals and Photography Fundamentals Workshops

I’ve now had a few groups of students graduate from my DSLR Fundamentals Workshop. This course helps students become familiar with their DSLR cameras and enhances their understanding of how the camera ‘works’. Students become empowered to venture away from strictly automatic shooting. I help students learn how the automatic modes may do an “okay” job, but it’s when we put ourselves in command of the camera and begin making our own decisions about the sort of pictures that we want to make that we can start making photographs instead of snap shots. Strict beginners as well as those somewhat familiar with their cameras features are welcome to take this course.

The DSLR Fundamentals course is a technical course. It’s all about the cameras, their features and how to use them in the manual modes. The Photography Fundamentals Workshop is all about the art of photography and learning to make creative photographs that help tell a story. Like the DSLR Fundamentals course, this is a hands-on course with the students getting plenty of opportunity to practice the concepts talked about in the classroom. Many students choose to take the DSLR Fundamentals Workshop first, and then take the Photography Fundamentals Workshop afterwards to further develop their skills.

The Photography Fundamentals Workshop runs the weekend of June 4th and 5th and there still a few openings available. If you’re interested, you can find more details on the course here.

Wildlife Intensive Workshop

We still have several spaces open in our Wildlife Intensive Weekend Workshop running in Edmonton the weekend of May 13-15/2011. This enjoyable workshop gives you tips and tricks on how to make great wildlife shots, and includes a field trip where we photograph different animals in their natural habitat and then return to the classroom for discussion and critiquing. This class sold out last fall and we think it will probably sell out again. A great time was had by all!

Prairie dog biting its' nails

Courses and Workshops

We thank you for your continued support and would love to see you at an upcoming workshop. Our workshops continue to receive great reviews and we enjoy putting them on as much as our clients are enjoying their participation.

Based on the support and feedback we’ve received, we’ve added a number of new workshops based on our intensive weekend format from our central Edmonton location. Whether you’re new to photography or looking to get a handle on your software to process your images, we’ve got a course for you. We’ve also added a new week long course in August for the serious amateur photographer who is passionate about outdoor photography to find ways of making income from that photography.

One of our new courses, DSLR Fundamentals, has been very popular and we have received many requests to hold a part 2 , or a ‘where do we go from here?’ course. Have a look at our Photography Fundamentals Workshop, designed for those who have completed our DSLR Fundamentals course, or another course like it, or have equivalent experience. You can find more details under the course listing.

Stay tuned for course listings for the remainder of 2011 in our upcoming newsletter!

As always, if you’d like to see a course offered that isn’t listed here, please let us know. If there’s enough interest we can make it happen! Also, if a course or workshop you want to take is sold out, we encourage you to put your name on the waiting list. Just click on the course heading you want and the button “add to wait list” and we will contact you if a space becomes available. If there’s enough folks on the waiting list we can always run another course if possible.

Photography Tip-Keep Your Eye On The Prize

Coyote leeping for prey - CA

On the surface, this tip seems really simple; if you don’t want to miss shots, keep your eye on the viewfinder.

However, in practice, it can be really easy to get distracted when you’re photographing. It’s all too simple to get distracted reviewing previous shots, admiring the dust up in the cup of your viewfinder or contemplating some wonderful cloud formations.

But, when you’re waiting for a specific shot, even a moment of distraction can contribute to missing a great photo opportunity. In the photograph above of the pouncing coyote, I had reasonable expectations (based on previous experience) that this behaviour would occur. And eventually, my patience and perseverance paid off. I’d made sure my camera was setup the way I wanted to ensure a sharp capture and when the moment came, I was ready.

Another trick I use is that I watch what’s happening around me with both eyes. I have my right eye glued to my viewfinder while my left eye is open as well. This allows me to keep a bit of a watch on what is happening outside the scope of the viewfinder. After all, you never know when Bigfoot is going to wander by…..

Thoughts of Spring….Again

Sweetpeas in Red

Will spring ever truly arrive? Although the animals seems to think it is spring, as evidenced by the arrival of Robins to our neighbourhood and Casey, the black bear cub’s arrival to the Triple “D”, the snow on the ground in my backyard is making a tenacious fight. In places the snow is still over three feet deep and the weather has been very unspring like.

Don’t get me wrong. I love winter and all it brings but at some point I get a little tired of the whole thing. And although I’m usually convinced that each year is the beginning of a new ice age, I’m sure that if I’m patient, eventually spring will actually arrive and I’ll be able to see my lawn without looking around piles of snow.

I was searching through my archives of images and found the following photograph of a Sweet Pea that I made last summer. I love the reds and nothing makes me more hopeful than knowing that it really won’t be too long until these flowers will again decorate the fence between us and our neighbours.

To make this shot, I used my 24-70mm F2.8 lens on my Canon 5D Mark II camera. The image was made at F2.8 from close to the minimum focusing distance for the lens so my depth-of-field on this shot was about 6 millimetres or about .02 feet and that is what helps give it that wonderful sharp, yet dreamy appearance.

If you have any questions or comments about anything you’ve read in this newsletter or any questions about photography in general, please don’t hesitate to drop us a line.