Learn with a Pro Mark is a superstar photographer. I’ve been shooting for 20 years and I thought I knew most of the technical knowledge but Mark helped me both on technical side and creative side. I learned a lot in the 3 days with him and highly recommend the tour for anyone looking to grow as a photographer and get great images of Banff. - 9/19/2023 

One-on-one Private Guided Tour Mark did a great job describing his approach to landscape photography and teaching me how to use my camera more efficiently. Not only did he help me get great photos during the session, he taught a repeatable process that I used to capture better photographs. Great instruction and a great tour! - 2/20/2023 

Banff Winter Landscape Photo Tour I did the Banff winter photography tour and Mark picked me up from the Canmore condo I was staying at. Dress warm!! Mark is a passionate photographer which showed through in his tour. His attention to detail and love of sharing his craft were inspirational, and he opened my eyes to the level of preparation required in scene composition and also to the many tweaks required to get the camera to mimic what your eye sees. Thank you so much for a fab (but chilly!) tour. - 1/05/2023 

Informative and Amazing I chose the Banff at First Light session and loved it. Mark was very informative and knowledgeable and I learned a great deal about my camera and composition. He was more than willing to answer any of my questions and his instructions were easy to follow. I highly recommend taking a session with them. - 6/07/2022 

One-on-one Private Guided Tour 5hrs Mark was so awesome! He really took the time to explain how certain compositions worked and why certain angles make better "eye appeal" photos. I enjoyed that he took the time to really show me why certain things worked better so that I can take this information on my own and capture stunning landscape photos myself. He is super outgoing and laid back that it was like talking to an old friend. - 2/16/2022 

One-on-one Private Guided Tour 5hrs Mark was so awesome! He really took the time to explain how certain compositions worked and why certain angles make better "eye appeal" photos. I enjoyed that he took the time to really show me why certain things worked better so that I can take this information on my own and capture stunning landscape photos myself. He is super outgoing and laid back that it was like talking to an old friend. - 2/01/2022 

Very enjoyable and informative tour Learned so much about how to get a good photo, Mark Unrau was really excellent. Knowledgeable about the area, the history, the best places to get a good shot and also lots of tips on setting up to shoot, composition tips, and what settings to use on the camera. I had a wonderful day and would certainly do another tour.

Two tips, take a spare camera battery (Mark was kind enough to offer his as a spare but I didn't need it as mine ran out on the last shot) and wear warm clothing/ something warm on your feet. - 12/09/2021 

Very enjoyable and informative tour Learned so much about how to get a good photo, Mark Unrau was really excellent. Knowledgeable about the area, the history, the best places to get a good shot and also lots of tips on setting up to shoot, composition tips, and what settings to use on the camera. I had a wonderful day and would certainly do another tour. Two tips, take a spare camera battery (Mark was kind enough to offer his as a spare but I didn't need it as mine ran out on the last shot) and wear warm clothing/ something warm on your feet. - 12/01/2021 

Amazing Photography Experience I was fortunate enough to have two private tours with Mark recently in the Banff area and can't say enough about the experience. Mark is knowledgeable about the art and craft of photography, His understanding of the techniques and technology of photography was outstanding and he knew the best locations to provide an opportunity to capture some outstanding landscape photos. I gained a lot of knowledge from Mark and he was immensely helpful and very personable and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I will definitely book more tours through RMPA when I'm back in the area next. - 6/20/2020 

Amazing Photography Experience I was fortunate enough to have two private tours with Mark recently in the Banff area and can't say enough about the experience. Mark is knowledgeable about the art and craft of photography, His understanding of the techniques and technology of photography was outstanding and he knew the best locations to provide an opportunity to capture some outstanding landscape photos. I gained a lot of knowledge from Mark and he was immensely helpful and very personable and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I will definitely book more tours through RMPA when I'm back in the area next. … - 6/01/2020 

Rockies Three Peaks Photo Tour Had a great full day of shooting iconic locations while in the Banff area with Mark Unrau. He knows the area well and knows photography. He helped me with composition, technique and he freely shared his experiences and knowledge with me. I highly recommend RMPA if you are looking to shoot beautiful landscapes and improve your skills! Mark is a great communicator, easy to talk to and very personable. - 2/07/2020 

Rockies Three Peaks Photo Tour Had a great full day of shooting iconic locations while in the Banff area with Mark Unrau. He knows the area well and knows photography. He helped me with composition, technique and he freely shared his experiences and knowledge with me. I highly recommend RMPA if you are looking to shoot beautiful landscapes and improve your skills! Mark is a great communicator, easy to talk to and very personable. … - 2/01/2020 

Great photo experience in the Canadian Rockies! Mark was great with finding me a terrific photographer (Nick Fitzhardinge) for the days that I was staying in Banff. Mark was patient, professional and very informative with all my questions. He is very knowledgeable with location scouting and knows how to set up a worthwhile tour. As for my actual guide, Nick did not come to the tour with his own camera, nor was he shooting his own content at the same time as the one on one lesson. I cannot say how important that was to me and it merits a lot of respect for his ability and professionalism to only focus on me and my learning. I would highly recommend rocky mountain photo adventures to everyone and anyone who wants to take advantage of their time in banff by photographing it in all of its beauty with a trusted company who will get you to the locations at the right times. Thanks so much for everything Mark! - 1/25/2020 

Great Day! We had a super exciting day together with Mark as our guide. The organization was excellent from the pick up to the whole tour.
Mark individually addresses the level of performance of each participant and gives valuable instructions. So every participant can improve his personal level in photography in his own way. Although we did not have optimal weather, everyone was able to get the maximum out of it. The tour offers something for every skill level and has no specific equipment requirements.
The catering of the participants during the whole tour was excellent.
Anytime again ! - 1/19/2020 

Canadian Rockies photo tour As an amateur photographer, having the opportunity to work with Mark Unrau was a terrific experience. His knowledge and expertise really made the tour so much more enjoyable than just stopping to take a few images. The stops were all spectacular, however, Mark's passion for photography and his willingness to share his talent helped me capture unique images and will change my approach to photography from this point forward. The Abraham Lake and Banff Winter tour provides a variety of settings in which to photograph and sharpen skills. It's also a great introduction to the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. I would hightly recommend this tour for photographers of all experience levels - anyone can improve their photography whether using a smartphone or more sophisticated camera equipment. - 1/18/2020 

Banff winter photography Very good advise received /Wheather was not great but still got good pictures .Recommend if you are interested in photography .Addaps advise to your level . - 1/13/2020 

Great photo experience in the Canadian Rockies! Mark was great with finding me a terrific photographer (Nick Fitzhardinge) for the days that I was staying in Banff. Mark was patient, professional and very informative with all my questions. He is very knowledgeable with location scouting and knows how to set up a worthwhile tour. As for my actual guide, Nick did not come to the tour with his own camera, nor was he shooting his own content at the same time as the one on one lesson. I cannot say how important that was to me and it merits a lot of respect for his ability and professionalism to only focus on me and my learning. I would highly recommend rocky mountain photo adventures to everyone and anyone who wants to take advantage of their time in banff by photographing it in all of its beauty with a trusted company who will get you to the locations at the right times. Thanks so much for everything Mark! … - 1/01/2020 

Canadian Rockies photo tour As an amateur photographer, having the opportunity to work with Mark Unrau was a terrific experience. His knowledge and expertise really made the tour so much more enjoyable than just stopping to take a few images. The stops were all spectacular, however, Mark's passion for photography and his willingness to share his talent helped me capture unique images and will change my approach to photography from this point forward. The Abraham Lake and Banff Winter tour provides a variety of settings in which to photograph and sharpen skills. It's also a great introduction to the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. I would hightly recommend this tour for photographers of all experience levels - anyone can improve their photography whether using a smartphone or more sophisticated camera equipment. … - 1/01/2020 

Great Day! We had a super exciting day together with Mark as our guide. The organization was excellent from the pick up to the whole tour. Mark individually addresses the level of performance of each participant and gives valuable instructions. So every participant can improve his personal level in photography in his own way. Although we did not have optimal weather, everyone was able to get the maximum out of it. The tour offers something for every skill level and has no specific equipment requirements. The catering of the participants during the whole tour was excellent. Anytime again ! … - 1/01/2020 

Amazing photography experience! I had a one-on-one photography trip with Mark in December 2019. The weather was not ideal but Mark was really knowledgable and enthusiastic; resulting in me getting some excellent shots! Even though I had a strong background in photography I learnt a lot and had a great day driving around in the rockies and taking pictures. I would definitely recommend Rocky Mountain Photo Adventures. - 12/29/2019 

Unforgettable Photography Workshop! When I was going to be in Banff for a conference, I arranged two consecutive private morning sunrise workshops with Mark Unrau, owner of Rocky Mountain Photo Adventures. Right from the start, I was impressed with Mark's communication-- prompt, professional, and friendly. He picked me up both mornings from my lodge at 5:30am and took me to THE most gorgeous spots. We didn't stay clumped up with the rest of the photographers, as he knows the best spots away from the others so you can really focus (and get unique shots). I'm a hobbyist photographer who knows the basics, but I came away with a new appreciation for taking time to properly compose an image, working with a variety of filters to manage morning light, and understanding the ins and outs of long exposure shooting. I've been on many photo workshops in the past, and oftentimes the teacher is distracted by their own camera and capturing their own images while also trying to teach. This is NOT Mark. He does not bring out his camera (although he has ALL the equipment you could ever need) and gives you his 100% undivided attention. Mark is a truly gifted and passionate teacher who takes the time to learn about his student and their level of expertise, meets them where they are, and then extends their skills to improve their photography far beyond what I could have imagined. He's also an all around nice guy, who remains available to you after the workshop for questions, follow-up etc. I truly enjoyed my time with him and couldn't recommend him highly enough. Oh, and the shots I captured were truly breathtaking-- Thanks Mark! - 10/03/2019 

Great Experience Mark is an excellent teacher and is very knowledgeable in his craft. The one-on-one workshop allows for more personal instruction. I learned a lot of new techniques and learned about camera functions that I did not know about. I would recommend this workshop to any photographer regardless of their skill level - 9/16/2019 

Best photography experience! Max was an amazing guide and took us to some excellent venues; his tips were so valuable and were very helpful! We went to many different spots around Banff even after sunrise and spotted a few mountain goats as well! This was a trip highlight for me! So worth the time and money!! - 9/13/2019 

Great photography tour I loved the 2 sunrise tours I did with Mark. He knew exactly the right spots for the best photos, which certainly explained the ‘adventures’ in his company name
As a professional filmmaker our conversations were on an in-depth level straight away, and it was great to learn from Marks expert knowledge.
I learned a lot, and will definitely use that in my future photo trips!
Also; the Banff area is amazing, I wish I could visit more often - 9/06/2019