Although anyone who loves winter are welcome on this tour, we find that it is perfect for the avid photographer who wishes to learn more complex landscape photography techniques. We suggest having a wide angle lens such as a 10mm for cropped sensors and 16mm for full frame cameras in order to capture the depth and scale of Banff and Abraham Lake.

Fortunately, Banff National Park and Abraham Lake have excellent landscape photography opportunities very close to where we will park the tour van. We don't need to hike very far to get amazing landscape images! Please keep in mind that accessing Abraham Lake has many walking hazards including, uneven ground, slippery ice and snow drifts. We provide ice cleats for everyone.

No worries! We have tripods available for you to use during the session if you wish to use one. Although we highly recommend using a tripod, it is not necessary. If you are curious about how to best use a tripod, our photography guides can help you set up your tripod and instruct on how to best utilize one.

We want to make sure we are at our first location with enough time for you to get set up and be ready to photograph the sun rising. Sunrise is the most spectacular time to photograph in Banff and we don't want you to miss it!

We sure do! While we recommend you have a bite to eat before your pick up, we always have hot drinks and snack bars available. On this tour, we provide a vegetarian chili picnic to warm our bones about half way through the workshop. You’re also welcome to bring along nibblies should you feel you’ll need some extra fuel for this full day itinerary.

- Please note, at this time we are only offering a vegetarian hot lunch and are unable to accommodate specific dietary needs.

The Canadian Rockies is cold in winter. Be prepared for subzero temperatures that can feel like -20 degrees celsius or colder with the windchill. Factor in our start and finish times and you’ve got some potentially frigid temperatures. While we’ll have hand warmers, hot drinks and a hot lunch to help warm you up, you’ll need to dress for the weather. Wear base layers (including warm socks), a warm coat, snow pants, winter boots and be sure to bring your toque and gloves. Our van is nice and warm so you’ll have plenty of time to defrost between photo locations.

We have pick up locations in Banff and Canmore. *We will pick you up from your hotel or private residence if it is within the town of Banff or Canmore. 

Canmore Pick up: 6:30 AM *approx. depending on the hotel, town and date of the tour. Exact pickup times will be confirmed the day before your trip. Return: 7:30 PM

Banff Pick up: 7:00 AM *approx. depending on the hotel, town and date of the tour. Exact pickup times will be confirmed the day before your trip. Return: 7:00 PM

*We will try and have you back around 7:00 PM but please be flexible with times due to driving conditions and location of guests.