Newfoundland Photography Workshop

Have you always wondered what it would be like staying in your very own lighthouse? How about staying in two of them on one vacation?

Do icebergs captivate you? If they do, there is no better place than iceberg ally in Newfoundland.

How about a visit to the two UNESCO World Heritage sites of Gros Morne and L’Anse Aux Meadows where Vikings first visited North America?

In 2019 I am returning to Newfoundland with a focus on iceberg alley, humpback whales, landscapes, lighthouses, night skies and the endless seascapes.

We will begin our time together as we live the life of a lighthouse keeper overlooking the entrance to “Iceberg Alley”... the large tabular or cathedral icebergs are being drawn down the current and you are in the perfect spot to see them as they start their final journey.

Here we will hear the Whales’ call echoing off massive icebergs in our own private cove and hopefully awaken to the sounds of the Humpbacks calling you across vast stretches of the North Atlantic. From this location, we will explore the rugged landscape made famous in “The Shipping News”, the Pulitzer prize-winning novel and Kevin Spacey movie.

Together we will head south along the Viking Trail. Winding through Gros Morne National Park, the varied landscapes will beckon to be photographed. From L’Anse Aux Meadows, past the rugged shoreline of Western newfoundland, we head further south to the Codroy Valley where we end up at our second private lighthouse inn of this magnificent journey.

Its never too early to secure your space. These trips always sell out and there are spaces taken already for my 2019 trip.

All the details on my trip can be seen here… Have you always wondered what it would be like staying in your very own lighthouse? How about staying in two of them on one vacation?

Do icebergs captivate you? If they do, there is no better place than iceberg ally in Newfoundland. 

How about a visit to the two UNESCO World Heritage sites of Gros Morne and L’Anse Aux Meadows where Vikings first visited North America? 

In 2019 I am returning to Newfoundland with a focus on iceberg alley, humpback whales, landscapes, lighthouses, night skies and the endless seascapes. 

We will begin our time together as we live the life of a lighthouse keeper overlooking the entrance to “Iceberg Alley”... the large tabular or cathedral icebergs are being drawn down the current and you are in the perfect spot to see them as they start their final journey.

Here we will hear the Whales’ call echoing off massive icebergs in our own private cove and hopefully awaken to the sounds of the Humpbacks calling you across vast stretches of the North Atlantic. From this location, we will explore the rugged landscape made famous in “The Shipping News”, the Pulitzer prize-winning novel and Kevin Spacey movie.

Together we will head south along the Viking Trail. Winding through Gros Morne National Park, the varied landscapes will beckon to be photographed. From L’Anse Aux Meadows, past the rugged shoreline of Western newfoundland, we head further south to the Codroy Valley where we end up at our second private lighthouse inn of this magnificent journey. 

Its never too early to secure your space. These trips always sell out and there are spaces taken already for my 2019 trip. 

All the details on my trip can be seen here… http://www.kevinpepperphotography.com/2019-newfoundland-photography-tour-1 http://www.kevinpepperphotography.com/2019-newfoundland-photography-tour-1

Photography Workshops in Canada

If you weren’t already considering Canada for your next vacation, you definitely should be now. Why? Lonely Planet named Canada as the Best Country to Travel to in 2017 and the New York Times raked Canada #1 in their 52 places in a year, meaning there’s no time like the present to join me in Canada — as they both put it, it’s a destination you cannot afford to miss.

I am sure you have your own reasons to venture up north, but here are a few more to give you a little push.

If you are a lover of wildlife, did you know we’re known for bears, whales, eagles, beavers and more? And if you play your cards right, pretty much any trip up north will have you viewing wildlife you can’t spot anywhere else.

Head to the east coast with me and spot over 22 species of whales or check out polar bears and belugas in the arctic.

Head up north with me and spot Canada’s apex preditors like Polar Bear, Canada Lynx and Wolves.

Head to the west coat with me and spot Bald Eagles, Grizzly Bear and Black Bear

Check out my wildlife photo tours and workshops that I offer in Canada here… http://www.kevinpepperphotography.com/wildlife-workshops-in-canada

For the landscape photographer Canada offers an array of opportunities. Below are just a few reasons why you should look at Canada.

Did you know we offer some of the best spots in the world to view and photograph the northern lights?

We have more water than anywhere else on the planet and this means a whole lots of coastline. Head out on the open ocean in New Brunswick to spot whales putting on a show or get to know the West Coast by kayak or float plane. No matter which province or territory you visit, you’ll never be far from a pristine lake or ever-changing tide.

From the Rocky Mountains in the north, to the great lakes in Ontario, the shorelines of eastern Canada, and everywhere in between, a landscape photographer is never too far from their next favourite photograph.

Check out my landscape photo tours and workshops that I offer in Canada here… http://www.kevinpepperphotography.com/canadian-landscape-workshops

I hope to see you in Canada in the next few years. If you did not see a destination you want to visit in my line up of trips, please contact me. Sometimes all the destinations I travel to do not make the website.

Kevin

Mongolia Photography workshop

Mongolia Photography Workshop

Introduction: Are you a lover of horses? Do you enjoy culture, meeting and photographing local and unique lands that is still virtually untouched by mass tourism? Debra and I are leading a group of photographers on a workshop through outer Mongolia for Eagle Hunters and their horses, and then back to Hustai National Park to follow one of the last remaining wild horses in the world.

Dates: September 23, 2017 to October 2, 2017

Instructor(s): Kevin Pepper who will be leading his sixth trip to Mongolia and Debra Garside who will be making her second visit to Mongolia

Tuition: $5495CDN for a maximum of 10 people. Single supplement is $500USD

Deposit Information: A $1000CDN deposit is due to secure you're spot and the balance is due 90 days before we depart for Mongolia

Tour includes: 

• Transfers on arrival and departure 
• English speaking guide at all time. 
• All lodging: Twin share in Hotel-9 in Ulaanbaatar; triple/quadruple in Ger camp/local hotel and shared Ger (men in 1 Ger and women in 1 Ger) at Kazakh nomadic family Gers. 
• All meals are provided as mentioned in the itinerary. 
• 4x4 Russian vehicles in Western Mongolia, comfortable minivan/minibus in and around Ulaanbaatar
• Photography session with Monks at Gandan Monastery
• Park Entrance Fees and model fees.
• Biologist Private session
• Sightseeing as per itinerary (traditional folk concert in Ulaanbaatar included) 
• domestic flights included - Ulaanbaatar – Olgii – Ulaanbaatar flight tickets + Tax (15kg free luggage)
• 1L of drinking water per day per person 

Does Not Include: International air/train + tax, Travel insurance, medical insurance, Fee for Visa, Drinks, Additional services, camera fees, Personal expenses, Items of a personal nature, gratuity to local guides etc. 

Day 1. 23 Sep - Arrive in UB (transfers arranged to our hotel).

Hotel-9

Day 2. Sep 24 – Today is our day to see the capital of Mongolia. Ulaanbaatar. Today is your day to go to the Ghandan Monestary to photograph the Monks in the morning as they wander around the monastery and gather for prayer service.

After our time at the monastery we will pick up our model and take her out into the countryside for a private model shoot of a young girl dressed in a traditional 13th Century Queen Costume.

After dinner you will be treated for a performance of traditional Mongolia song, contortionists and throat singers at the history museum.

Hotel-9. BLD

Day 3. Sep 25 – Today we fly to Uglii. Upon arrival in Uglii we drop in and see the bazaar where the locals gather to buy and sell their wares. After the bazaar we head out into the country and be introduced to our host family and the eagle hunters.

At sunset we will have a private portrait shoot with eagle hunter, horse and eagle. Eagle hunters’ home.

Stay in ger tent with the host family. Women in one tent, men in the other. BLD

Day 4. Sep 26 – Today we will have two eagle hunter shoots that will consist of witnessing the release of the golden eagle from horseback, catching of the flying eagle while on horseback and eagle hunters riding on horses with the eagles on their arm.

Other photo opportunities consist of goat roping, shoeing horses and horse branding

Eagle hunters’ home. BLD

Day 5. Sep 27 – Today we will have one more photo shoot with the eagle hunters at sunrise before we return to Ulgii in the afternoon.

Eagle’s Nest hotel. BLD

Day 6. Sep 28 – Today we fly back to UB early in the morning. Upon our arrival we will grab lunch in Ulaanbaator before we depart for our ger camp at Hustai.

After an early dinner we will drive out into the park and photograph one of the herds of wild horses as the sun is low on the horizon.

Stay at Ger camp in Hustai. BLD

Day 7. Sep 29 – Today is our day to spend time in Hustai searching and photographing one or two of the bachelor herds with the resident biologist. We will also be treated to other horses that inhabit the Hustai national park area.

If you would like, we can also arrange a ride on horseback through Hustai.

Stay at Ger camp near Hustai National Park. BLD

Day 8. Sep 30 – This morning we will spend more time photographing the horses and the horse herders as they move their herds through the valleys.

In the afternoon we will drive to the sand dunes for sunset shoot as the sun lowers on the horizon. Here you can photograph camels on sand dunes and capture the sand ripples on many of the sand dunes as the sun casts golden shadows.

Today we will also go and photograph a Shaman in a natural setting as he prepares for prayer. Thi sis a special experience.

Stay at Ger camp near Hustai National Park. BLD

Day 9. Oct 1 – Today we will wake and head to the sand dunes for one final photo shoot as the sun paints the sand dunes.

You can also have an optional camel ride through the desert if you choose.

In the afternoon we will drive back to UB, head to the Gobi Cashmere factory for some cashmere shopping and have a final group dinner at our favorite restaurant, Silk Road

Hotel-9. BLD

Day 10. Oct 2 - depart for home (transfers arranged). B

If you want to photograph one of the last remaining herds of wild horses in the world and witness the thousand year old art of eagle falconry on horseback

If you want to travel on a bucketlist trip you didnt know was a bucketlist trip, contact me for more information. Click on this link and i can answer your questions... http://www.kevinpepperphotography.com/contact-me

Iceland Photography Workshop

My first trip will be in March. Here you can join me in Iceland, with a small group of 8 guests, as we take you on the hunt for the perfect light and amazing landscapes at this most beautiful arctic paradise. 

Led by myself and and Skarpi Práinsson, we will explore the surreal landscapes, seascapes, fjords, waterfalls, mountains, lakes, rivers, northern lights, and stars that are the beauty of Iceland. 

Over 9 days and 8 nights we’ll cover a tremendous amount of this country—expect to be amongst a group of like-minded photographers who will work hard to learn new techniques and get amazing imagery. You’ll be up early and up late, shooting sunrise, sunset, and northern lights. This workshop is all-inclusive and will feature plenty of instruction in the field and in the digital darkroom.

All the details regarding this workshop can be seen here. http://www.kevinpepperphotography.com/2018-iceland-workshop-in-march

My second trip will be in May. Here you can join me in Iceland to capture the perfect light, amazing landscapes and bird life in an arctic paradise during the midnight sun. Heck, I will even be joined by my very own Viking, Iceland pro photographer and guide, Skarpi Thrainsson. 

Over this ten-day workshop you’ll explore and photograph the surreal landscapes, seascapes, fjords, waterfalls, mountains, lakes, rivers, birdlife, wildlife, and midnight sun that are the beauty of Iceland. This is a very small group, only 8 guests, and we’ll travel by our private 4x4 Sprinter we call the "Viking Mobile" with plenty of room for you and your camera gear. 

We have planned two very exciting ventures to different puffin colonies, and this is a great time to photograph these colorful and comedic sea birds. Expect to be among a group of like-minded photographers who will work hard to learn new techniques and get amazing imagery—we’ll be up early and out late, because the days are long. 

This workshop is all-inclusive and will feature plenty of instruction in the field as well as in our image reviews. 

All the details regarding this workshop can be seen here. http://www.kevinpepperphotography.com/2018-iceland-landscapes-and-puffins