Kootenay Paradise   

   

    Photography Tours and Workshops

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           Photo Tours

               

            Small Group Photo Safaris.

“I thoroughly enjoyed this special time in the Kootenays and Doug’s photography tour. Exploring the region with a resident professional photographer was a great opportunity. The light hiking and comfortable touring by van was fun, and the area is unforgettably beautiful. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this to anyone seeking a unique Canadian photographic experience.”
-Wendy Sprung, Business Banking Manager and President of Don Mills Camera Club.     Toronto, Canada

 

2009 Tour Season Starting Soon!

Details and Prices: info@dougpyperphoto.com

 

Spring is rapidly approaching in southeastern BC and that means WATERFALLS!!  This region truly is the "Great Canadian Watershed" with winter alpine snowpack often in excess of 4 meters (16 ft). In the spring the creeks swell and waterfalls rage fed by melting snowpack and run-off from surrounding glaciers. Now Accepting Bookings.

  

    Nature - Wildlife - Landscape - History

                     

 For Photographers the Kootenays has it all.

You'll tour the mountain backroads and high alpine in the comfort of an eight passenger all-wheel drive van with plenty of room for gear and day luggage.

                   

Tours Offered Daily - May thru October

Peak season for WATERFALLS  May to June

Peak season for ALPINE WILDFLOWERS is July to August (varies)

Peak season fot AUTUMN COLOURS  September to October

Kaslo has been dubbed "The Prettiest Town in Canada" and is known as "the Switzerland of the Americas."  From the hub of this picturesque little village you'll explore the surrounding mountains encompassing more natural beauty and regional historic sites than one could imagine.

      Amateur - Advanced - Expert - Professional

You'll be guided by internationally published professional photographer and photojournalist Doug Pyper, a twenty-year resident of the Kootenay region.

                      

                          About Doug (click here)

 

Full Day Safari

From Kaslo Return Daily  (includes prepared lunch)

Six hours till Sunset. 

Waterfalls, raging creeks, small emerald lakes, majestic mountain peaks, glaciers, bears and white-tailed deer, eagles, ospreys, loons and vast alpine meadows all define the solitude and wonder of this pristine region. Marvel at the beauty of 100 km long Kootenay Lake (largest natural lake in BC) nestled between two spectacular mountain ranges.

Our goal is to have you return home with the very finest photographs possible.  Doug will be there 'always' to answer questions, offer suggestions, and supply technical advice as desired.  These are small-group oriented tours LIMITED TO SIX  PHOTOGRAPHERS. Relaxed, personal and informative.

 

Two Day Safari    

(Includes overnight accommodation with a discussion style WORKSHOP in the evening)

So much to see and photograph, so little time in just one day....why not savour your moments in paradise for a day longer.

Informative group discussions and intimate workshop offered in the evening of the first day with critiquing of your digital images if you have a laptop.

 

Kokanee Glacier Park Excursion

From Kaslo to Kokanee Glacier Park Return    

For the photographer that really wants to get out there!

We transport you 17 km up a mountain access road to world-famous backcountry Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park. We'll spend 4-5 hours (return) hiking to Kokanee, Kaslo and Garland Lakes. Photo opportunities are endless!

*Backpack, hiking boots, and good level of fitness required for this particular tour.

 

We support and practice Ecotourism.

We encourage the conservation and preservation of our wilderness heritage through "ecosystem protection" in all our activities. Minimum impact on the environment while providing education and awareness in this regard is our utmost concern.

 www.ecotourism.org

                          

For information and prices Click Here

We'll get back to you as quick as the click of a shutter.

or call 1-800-759-2456 (Canada or NW USA)

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   Creative Pro Workshops  

 

TAKE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY TO THE NEXT LEVEL.      

"Although subject matter and composition are important elements in creating a photograph,

if you aspire to be a great photographer you must be a student of light"  

 

Without exception it is the quality of natural or controlled light that creates the drama, emotion and visual appeal of an image. Subject matter and composition are secondary.  

Photography truly is the "art of seeing" or better stated the art of recognizing the sometimes dramatic, but more often subtle and infinite diversities and changeability in the quality of light. A camera is merely a tool, for a true photographer "light is the medium".   These workshops offered in both studio and natural settings will enlighten and excite you, and will change the way you look through your viewfinder forever. You'll begin to create the images you really desired and envisioned.    

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Professional Development Clinic

For Portrait, Wedding, Commercial and Other Interested Photographers     

We will work hands-on with various studio lighting arrangements such as high and low key, wrap-around lighting, and different lighting ratios for effect etc. We'll then move outdoors to deal with aspects of location shooting by addressing environmental light recognition, introducing use of additive and subtractive lighting for portraiture, subject placement, and control of natural light by using metered fill-flash, relectors, scrims, and gobos.  Locations: Nelson, BC

                                                                           Kaslo, BC

Date: TBA    

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For Nature and Landscape Photographers

Have you often wondered why your photographs don't appear as wondrous as the scene looked to you? This workshop is about learning to "see the light" in the natural world to create dramatic images suitable for framing, competiton, or publication. It's a incomparable opportunity for hands-on field work, exploring and exchanging visual ideas with other photographers. and receiving personal mentoring from a seasoned instructor.  Location: Nelson, BC

                                                   Kaslo, BC

Date: TBA     

To Register or for more information and details on courses CLICK HERE or call us toll-free at 1-800-759-2456

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    Individual Mentoring

Personal customized one-on-one learning tailored to your specific interests and needs.

Length of instruction and topics of focus are pre-arranged to suit your needs through a free informative consultation.  You design the course!

Topics may include digital or film photography in general, previsualization and composition, natural and studio lighting techniques, editing and file management software, understanding image files, digital darkroom techniques and more.

Location: Optional

 

For more information and details on mentoring CLICK HERE or call us toll-free at 1-800-759-2456

 

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