Wild Snowy Owl Workshops
Ottawa, Canada
January-February 2009

This workshop will introduce you to the majestic Snowy Owl of the north. Come experience a unique, intimate and unforgettable photographic encounter with Wild Snowy owls on their wintering grounds.

Join Marc Latremouille, Miguel Lasa and John Chapman on this exciting workshop. These dynamic field and photographic guides, each with many years of experience, provide personalized and tailored services that address the photographic needs of amateurs and professionals alike.

This workshop includes 5 full days of shooting in the field complete with technical execution instructions, 6 nights accommodation in beautiful downtown Ottawa and daily round trip transportation from your hotel to the field. The workshop groups will be kept small to allow better responses to your individual needs.

Techniques learned to produce world class images of this magnificent bird include:

• Locating and approaching the owls
• Understanding owl behaviors
• Explanation of directional light and wind direction
• Setting the right exposure (white birds need special attention...)
• Flight and static photography techniques
• Creating high visual impact images

We recommend a variety of focal lengths for this workshop, anywhere from a wide angle to a long lens (500mm and higher) for tight close up. This will allow you to create a highly diverse and marketable Snowy owl portfolio.

The cost for the workshop is $2700.00CAN and does not include meals, drinks and airfare to Ottawa.

Available Workshop dates

2009:

• January 25th to the 31st (you arrive on the 25th and leave on the 31st)
• February 1st to the 7th (you arrive on the 1st and leave on the 7th)
• February 8th to the 14th (you arrive on the 8th and leave on the 14th)
• February 15th to the 21st (you arrive on the 15th and leave on the 21st) - Only 3 spaces left.
• February 22nd to the 28th (you arrive on the 22nd and leave on the 28th) - Only 2 spaces left.

Alternate Workshop packages

We will be offering daily workshops to small groups. This workshop includes a full day shooting in the field complete with technical execution instructions and round trip transportation from your hotel to the field. This workshop does not include accommodations, meals or drinks.

Please contact us for available dates and fees.

Considerations

• The Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located approx 20 minutes from the downtown area and taxies are always at your disposal once you touchdown in Ottawa.
  
  
• You will be shooting in open fields in the cold months of January and February, have a look at the current weather conditions to adequately prepare yourself for the trip. We recommend proper clothing such as snow pants, snow boots, winter jacket, tuque (warm hat) and gloves/mitts for a comfortable experience. You may also consider bringing some Sunscreen lotion (SPF30) and Sunglasses with UV protection to protect your skin and eyes from damaging sunrays.