TOFINO AND UCLUELET PHOTOGRAPHY TRIP

OVERVIEW:

The seaside villages of Tofino and Ucluelet are nestled along the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island. Tofino is a well known surfing destination, but its rugged beauty is perfect for incredible seascape photography. Ucluelet is south of Tofino and has a magnificent rocky coastline and unique sea stacks, which make ideal subject matter for long exposure and low light photography. 

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PRICE INCLUDES:

Professional one-to-one photography instruction by Barry J Brady

Comprehensive course notes

Pre-trip planning and communication

PRICE EXCLUDES:

(Participants to arrange their own accommodation, transport and meals)

Accommodation (we can chat about suggestions)

Meals 

Flights and car rental (if applicable)

Gas, insurance, extra mileage on car rental

Travel and equipment insurance

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

Photographing dramatic seascapes and landscapes

How to use Neutral Density and graduated Neutral Density filters to enhance the scene

Learning more about long exposure photography and how to use filters to create these images

Exploring composition and how to approach setting up a scene

Using colours, shapes and textures to add to your photography skills

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WHAT TO EXPECT:

Tofino and Ucluelet can have stormy and unpredictable weather, making for dramatic photography, but it’s always good to be prepared for all conditions.  Dry feet are important, remember to wear appropriate footwear.  In case it’s windy, dress in layers.  Bring toques, scarves and gloves. 

SKILL LEVEL:

It would be great if you know how to use your camera on manual mode using settings like ISO, aperture, shutter speed and the light meter in your camera.  But if not, not to worry, the whole point of the trip is to get to know your camera and improve your photography knowledge and skills.  If you want to chat about this give me a call or send me an email. 

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FITNESS LEVEL:

We will be driving to most vantage points. The will be some light hiking (walking really) along good trails. We will be walking short distances to each vantage point.  Some stretches might require walking on mildly uneven terrain and up or down stairs or wooden boardwalks.  

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DON'T FORGET:

Camera - DSLR or mirrorless

A selection of lenses - wide angle lenses to medium range zoom lenses

Tripod - sturdy and weather resistant

Cable Release - not essential - optional

ND and ND graduated filters - not essential - optional

Spare batteries or battery packs

Laptop with Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop for image editing