Arctic Photography Adventure with Robert Berdan
This seven-day program gives you the opportunity to capture the northern lights (aurora borealis), migratory wildlife and birds, including barrenground caribou, grizzly bears, tundra swans and peregrine falcons as well and discover the intricate beauty of the tundra. Learn about the exciting history of early explorers, including Sir John Franklin and Samuel Hearne as well as the aboriginal peoples who traveled though this area. Includes two nights in Yellowknife and four nights at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge. Suitable for all level of photographers or anyone interested in exploring the tundra and viewing nature.
Your photo guide will be Dr. Robert Berdan. Robert is a professional nature photographer with numerous photos published in books and magazines (e.g. Outdoor Photography Canada, Photo Life, Canadian Geographic). Robert has been involved with photography for over 35 years and teaching workshops for the past 20 years. You can view some of his images at www.moodsofnature.com and www.canadiannaturephotographer.com. Robert's background also includes degrees in biology and is a professed photo-geek with a passion for sharing his information with others.
Robert also teaches photoshop and web design at local colleges in Calgary and offers a variety of workshops from beginner to advanced in Calgary. Robert will do his best to answer any of your photo questions and make suggestions for improving your composition. The workshops or sessions are laid back and relaxed - if you want to know more Robert will provide you with information. If you prefer to shoot without any coaching no problem there will be lots of opportunity. If you have any questions about any aspect of photography you are welcome to contact Robert at rberdan@scienceandart.org.
Robert will cover topics on macro-photography and wildlife photography. The tundra offers a wide variety of plants and lichens many of which will be brightly colored in September. There is also a strong possibility of photographing the Aurora both in Yellowknife and at the lodge.
Dates: September 5-11, 2010
Price: $4,795.00
Minimum guest capacity: 4. Maximum capacity 8.
Prices are subject to change pending exchange rate & fuel prices.
To reserve your spot please contact us.
Package Includes:
- Round trip airfare from Yellowknife to lodge.
- Two nights accommodation in Yellowknife & four nights accommodation at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge
- All meals while at the lodge - daily breakfast and dinner in the lodge and a packed or shore lunch.
- Guides
- Furnished Modern Cabins, including sleeping bags with liners.
- Hot Shower & Sauna
- 16’ Naden Boats, equipped with cushioned swivel seats, motors & fuel.
- Lifejackets
- Personalized shuttle to and from the Yellowknife airport, hotel & float base
Package does not include:
- Meals in Yellowknife, fishing license, equipment/tackle, personal gear, alcoholic beverages & mix, trip cancellation insurance.
- Any expenses incurred due to delays caused by inclement weather, mechanical or other reasons beyond our control.
- GST, Camera equipment or accessories.
Deposits/Reservations
A deposit of $1200.00 is required within 14 days of booking to confirm your reservation. Deposits are non-refundable; substitutes allowed. Deposits may be transferred to a following year when cancellation is received 180 days prior to your trip. When cancellations are received less than 180 days prior to your trip, deposits are not transferable. Accounts are due May 1st. Payment can be made by cheque. Sorry we do not accept credit cards.
Please note: The Government of the Northwest Territories guarantee the security of all deposits through the Tourism Deposit Assurance Program
Download our Arctic Photography Adventure with Robert Berdan Information Sheet (.pdf)
To view a detailed itinerary please click here. (PDF)
Download Photography Poster (PDF)
View images from 2009 Workshop on Robert's Web site - note PDF slide show at the bottom of the page showing participants.
Setting up to take photos of Cameron falls, Cameron River in background
Cross Fox sighted near the Mining Heritage Outdoor Display near Giant Mine
Central Barren-ground Caribou Bull
Bearberry leaves
Beautiful geography of Point Lake
Photography group participants
Aurora over Yellowknife from Pilot hill.
Closeup of the tundra - bear berry leaves and lichen.
Grizzly bear on the tundraWatch the Movie "Quest for Caribou and the Aurora" on Youtube
View More Photographs from our Lodge
