Escape to Nature Canadian Rockies Photography Workshop 2026

Escape with Monika Deviat and Viktoria Haack into the vibrant fall palette of the Canadian Rockies. The Canadian Rockies are absolutely stunning in autumnal colours and make for a perfect time to escape to the vibrant palette of nature with Nikon Ambassadors Monika Deviat and Viktoria Haack .

Banff National Park and its neighbouring areas offer a wide variety of natural beauty with colourful foliage, brilliant alpine lakes, and majestic mountains. The workshop is split into basecamps.

To start we will be based around the Town of Banff and spend two nights focusing on scenes within 30 minutes of the town. For the second part, we will be based out of Lake Louise, allowing easier access to locations like Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, the Icefields Parkway, and Abraham Lake.

There are so many diverse possibilities for photography on this workshop. From intimate landscape and fall colours to the grand vista, dark skies for night photography, and also the opportunity for wildlife photography (the Elk Rut will be on!).

We will have the opportunity to visit many iconic locations as well as lesser known areas of the park. Our goal is to help you develop your own personal vision and we hope to inspire you to have fun creating in whatever conditions we encounter.

We will offer help with night photography techniques, focus stacking, long exposures, long lens creativity, and any other approaches or techniques participants have an interest in developing. Your instructors will cover safety, ethics, respect for animals, and photography tips ahead of time.

Weather can vary in September, with averages of 2°C to 17°C, but we could expect temperatures below zero. Maximum group size is 10 participants.

Cost: 6650 CAD + GST Single Occupancy (approx 4700 USD) * Double Occupancy available for photographers booking together. Email monika@monikadeviatphotography.com to check availability and book.

Let us know if you would like help being paired with someone. A $1950 + GST & Fee non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot.

"From the moment I reached the location, I knew I was in for a once in a lifetime experience. In addition to the amazing instruction, we were treated to first-rate views that lent themselves to brilliant photos.

I thought I knew enough about photography, but after a few days, my level of knowledge increased at a rate I never imagined. Thank you for the wonderful opportunity.

I highly recommend." - Ray Stone | Escape to Nature Candian Rockies 2024 Included in the Workshop: Accommodations Moraine Lake trip shuttle ride Classroom session for image review and editing Photography tuition and mentoring in-the-field Not Included in the workshop: Transportation to and from Banff National Park Transportation during the workshop Travel /Medical insurance Meals Park Pass For more details visit Escape to Nature Canadian Rockies . Terms & Conditions: By registering for this event you agree that you have read and understand the following.

Registration is non-refundable but is transferrable. If you can find someone to take your spot and buy your ticket from you, this is acceptable.

Email monika@monikadeviatphotography.com to confirm a transfer. If the remaining balance is not paid in full, your spot will be forfeit without any refund of deposits or payments already made.

Participants understand that weather and conditions are unpredictable or difficult to forecast. There is no guarantee that we will see specific natural phenomena.

You acknowledge that travel with a group involves compromise to accommodate goals, desires, personalities, abilities, and physical capabilities. Itineraries are planned, but flexible, and no part of the schedule can be guaranteed.

You understand that no discounts or refunds will be given in the event of any changes. Only in the event that the country or the venue is unable to host the workshop (such as a lockdown situation), participants will be given the option to postpone or receive a refund.

Please ensure you can travel and abide by all health and safety travel recommendations for Alberta and your home location if you are booking a spot. It is your responsibility to ensure you can make the workshop.

Participants must have travel and medical insurance. Monika Deviat Photography reserves the right to cancel the workshop at any time.

The cancellations could occur for a variety of reasons, such as a minimum number of participants is not met, family emergency, unforeseen circumstances impact the worksop, etc. In the event of cancellations that are under the control of Monika Deviat Photography, participants will receive a full refund for the workshop.

No compensation would be made to participants for any other associated costs such as, but not limited to, travel, hotels, etc. Participants should have travel insurance.

You, for yourself, your heirs, executors or anyone else who may claim on your behalf, hereby waive, release and forever discharge, Monika Deviat/Monika Deviat Photography, assistants, and affiliates, representatives, executors, and all others from any and all responsibilities or liability from personal injury, death, damage to property or loss of any kind resulting from participation in a photography workshop event. This release extends and applies to, and also covers and includes all unknown, unforeseen, unanticipated and unsuspected injuries, damages, loss and liability.

You are responsible to research the event and bring the proper gear. You are also responsible for selecting activities that are appropriate your physical abilities and interests.

Your attendance at any event confirms that you have read and accept the terms of this liability waiver. By signing up for this event you understanding that you are attending at your own risk.

Planning Planning shoots, at any time of day or night is an important part of being able to create compelling and purposeful images. We'll go over weather apps, how to plan for light (or no light), scouting tips, etc.

Even how to approach a subject when you see it takes a little bit of planning, too. Your workshop leaders are available to guide you and your thought processes to help you achieve your creative vision.

Techniques This workshops allows for participants to try a lot of techniques if they choose. Some subjects like night photography require working in manual mode, while for others we can use semi-automatic modes as well.

We will go over ISO, white balance, aperture choices, and shutter speeds. Different methods of focusing will be covered for each subject we will be shooting.

During the landscape shoots for example, we'll go over focus stacking, bracketing, long exposures, depth of field, panoramas and more. Safety & Leave No Trace These are very important topics for photographers to be knowledgable about in order to preserve the places we love to visit, keep wildlife wild and make sure you stay safe and (mostly) comfortable on your adventures.