Landscape & Wildlife Photography by Dave Hutchison
Workshops, private lessons, photo tours, art cards, calendars, & books
Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Workshops, private lessons, photo tours, art cards, calendars, & books
Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
COME EXPLORE AND CREATE WITH US!
4 day Port Renfrew Photography Workshop Oct 17-20, 2024
CA$1,884.75
Only a few left!
4 day Port Renfrew Workshop on Vancouver Island by David Hutchison Photography. Oct 17-20, 2024 (lodgings included, meals not included). Price includes 5% GST tax.
For all other details, please refer to davehutchisonphotography.com/workshops.html
1 Hour Private Photography Lesson based in the Victoria / Sidney area
CA$157.50
1 Hour Private photography lesson by David Hutchison. Ideal for photographers that do best learning one on one. Topics can include long exposure photography, forests, waterfalls, seascapes, gear consultations, filter use, and more.
$150.00 per 1 hour session (plus 5% GST).
2 Hour Private Photography Lesson based in the Victoria / Sidney area
CA$315.00
2 Hour Private photography lesson by David Hutchison. Ideal for photographers that do best learning one on one. Topics can include long exposure photography, forests, waterfalls, seascapes, gear consultations, filter use, and more.
$300.00 per 2 hour session (plus 5% GST).
4 SPOTS REMAINING for port renfrew October 2024
4 day LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY workshops ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
Scroll and the way to the bottom for workshop details.
Where: Big Fish Lodge, Port Renfrew, BC Canada
(Google maps)
Date: May 23-26, 2024
*** registration deadline March 31
Note: May 14, 2024 at 5pm PST is a Zoom call for the May 23-26 workshop. Having this call in advance will enable us to have more time in the field together when we venture to Port Renfrew.
Where: Anglers Retreat, Port Renfrew, BC Canada
(Google maps)
Date: Oct 17-20, 2024 (4 spots left)
*** registration deadline August 31
Who: Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Photographers
Limited to 8 participants ONLY
Cost: $1,995 CDN + 5 % GST tax (May date)
$1,795 CDN + 5% GST (October date)
(based on shared accommodations)
What is included:
- 3 nights lodgings in Port Renfrew
- 2 photography instructors Dave Hutchison & Matt Shannon
- post processing of images taken during the workshop
- composition tips / guidelines
- demonstrations on filter use, drone use, & camera gear selection
- snacks and water
What is not included:
- meals (there is a full kitchen at the lodge, local market, and a few restaurants
- medical and travel insurance (if applicable)
- transportation to and from Port Renfrew
- accommodations before and after the workshop
- camera equipment
(Google maps)
Date: May 23-26, 2024
*** registration deadline March 31
Note: May 14, 2024 at 5pm PST is a Zoom call for the May 23-26 workshop. Having this call in advance will enable us to have more time in the field together when we venture to Port Renfrew.
Where: Anglers Retreat, Port Renfrew, BC Canada
(Google maps)
Date: Oct 17-20, 2024 (4 spots left)
*** registration deadline August 31
Who: Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Photographers
Limited to 8 participants ONLY
Cost: $1,995 CDN + 5 % GST tax (May date)
$1,795 CDN + 5% GST (October date)
(based on shared accommodations)
What is included:
- 3 nights lodgings in Port Renfrew
- 2 photography instructors Dave Hutchison & Matt Shannon
- post processing of images taken during the workshop
- composition tips / guidelines
- demonstrations on filter use, drone use, & camera gear selection
- snacks and water
What is not included:
- meals (there is a full kitchen at the lodge, local market, and a few restaurants
- medical and travel insurance (if applicable)
- transportation to and from Port Renfrew
- accommodations before and after the workshop
- camera equipment
Come EXPLORE AND CREATE WITH US
Dave Hutchison, BA Hon -
2020 PPOC Winner for Best in Class "Fine Art"
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Matt Shannon - 2 x Best in Class, 3 x Gold Winner
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Topics Covered:
- exposure triangle (shutter speed, ISO, aperture)
- aperture vs manual priority
- long exposures
- telephoto lens use for landscapes
- customizing camera settings vs what comes out of the box
- in camera sharpening (off it goes and why)
- proper handhold technique
- tripod use (vibration reduction on or off)
- exposure delay vs timer vs mirror up
- exposure compensation
Hiking Details:
A general physical fitness ability is required with light to moderate amounts of hiking / walking (no mountains to cross). Port Renfrew is full or short to medium length walk and hikes and is well suited to this type of photography with ample subject matter to explore and create images. Our furthest hike is 4-5km (2-3 miles) out and back.
Lodging Details:
Please email [email protected] for lodging questions.
What IS included:
- photography instruction
- instruction from two photographers with 30 years combined experience that specialize in nature, commercial, aerial photography
- 4x4 shuttle to Big Lonely Doug and Eden Grove (Matt has an off-road outfitted Jeep)
- demo Singh-Ray Filters (& Lee Filters by Matt) in the field
- demo FLM tripods
- demo Fstop Gear backpacks
- discount code for participants (on above 3 products)
What is NOT included:
- transportation to and from Port Renfrew, about 1-1/2 hours drive from Victoria, BC.
- your personal items and camera gear
- meals (the lodge has a full kitchen and you are welcome to bring food to cook especially for breakfast). There are two restaurants and a local corner store / market).
What to BRING:
- camera body (preferably a DSLR or mirrorless where the settings can be changed manually)
- memory cards (at least 2)
- wide angle lens such as a 14-30 mm or 14-24 mm (or similar)
- mid range zoom such as a 24-70 mm or 24-120 mm (or similar)
- telephoto zoom such as a 70-200 mm, 100-400 mm, 200-500 mm, etc. (for landscapes)
- 105mm macro lens if you have one (not a major part of the workshop)
- lens filters (do not buy any for the workshop as I will have Singh Ray supplied filters for your use - shared)
- drone (please review Canadian drone laws with Transport Canada so you know where you can fly based on the license you have)
- camera bag (water resistant or has a rain cover)
- lens clothes
- water bottle
- rain jacket
- rain pants
- warm jacket or heavy sweater
- hat / cap (preferably waterproof)
- tripod is essential to get tack sharp images
- pen and small note pad for camera bag
- exposure triangle (shutter speed, ISO, aperture)
- aperture vs manual priority
- long exposures
- telephoto lens use for landscapes
- customizing camera settings vs what comes out of the box
- in camera sharpening (off it goes and why)
- proper handhold technique
- tripod use (vibration reduction on or off)
- exposure delay vs timer vs mirror up
- exposure compensation
Hiking Details:
A general physical fitness ability is required with light to moderate amounts of hiking / walking (no mountains to cross). Port Renfrew is full or short to medium length walk and hikes and is well suited to this type of photography with ample subject matter to explore and create images. Our furthest hike is 4-5km (2-3 miles) out and back.
Lodging Details:
Please email [email protected] for lodging questions.
What IS included:
- photography instruction
- instruction from two photographers with 30 years combined experience that specialize in nature, commercial, aerial photography
- 4x4 shuttle to Big Lonely Doug and Eden Grove (Matt has an off-road outfitted Jeep)
- demo Singh-Ray Filters (& Lee Filters by Matt) in the field
- demo FLM tripods
- demo Fstop Gear backpacks
- discount code for participants (on above 3 products)
What is NOT included:
- transportation to and from Port Renfrew, about 1-1/2 hours drive from Victoria, BC.
- your personal items and camera gear
- meals (the lodge has a full kitchen and you are welcome to bring food to cook especially for breakfast). There are two restaurants and a local corner store / market).
What to BRING:
- camera body (preferably a DSLR or mirrorless where the settings can be changed manually)
- memory cards (at least 2)
- wide angle lens such as a 14-30 mm or 14-24 mm (or similar)
- mid range zoom such as a 24-70 mm or 24-120 mm (or similar)
- telephoto zoom such as a 70-200 mm, 100-400 mm, 200-500 mm, etc. (for landscapes)
- 105mm macro lens if you have one (not a major part of the workshop)
- lens filters (do not buy any for the workshop as I will have Singh Ray supplied filters for your use - shared)
- drone (please review Canadian drone laws with Transport Canada so you know where you can fly based on the license you have)
- camera bag (water resistant or has a rain cover)
- lens clothes
- water bottle
- rain jacket
- rain pants
- warm jacket or heavy sweater
- hat / cap (preferably waterproof)
- tripod is essential to get tack sharp images
- pen and small note pad for camera bag
Payment & Cancellation Policy
- cost: $1,995 CDN + 5% GST tax for May 2024 | $1,795 CDN + 5% GST tax for October 2024
- workshop is held rain or shine
- no refunds for inclement weather
- no refunds for the workshop unless your spot can be filled, then refund given less a $150 + GST admin is charged. There are no refunds for any other reasons. Trip cancellation insurance is recommended for your workshop fee. Please call our travel insurance representative if you wish to insure your workshop fee. Mike Gilmore at Tailwind Travel phone: 250-419-4544, cell: 250-415-7665 email: [email protected]
- liability waiver for each photographer must be signed prior to workshop start
- full refund given if both Matt & I are not able to run the workshop (sick, injured, etc.)
- cost: $1,995 CDN + 5% GST tax for May 2024 | $1,795 CDN + 5% GST tax for October 2024
- workshop is held rain or shine
- no refunds for inclement weather
- no refunds for the workshop unless your spot can be filled, then refund given less a $150 + GST admin is charged. There are no refunds for any other reasons. Trip cancellation insurance is recommended for your workshop fee. Please call our travel insurance representative if you wish to insure your workshop fee. Mike Gilmore at Tailwind Travel phone: 250-419-4544, cell: 250-415-7665 email: [email protected]
- liability waiver for each photographer must be signed prior to workshop start
- full refund given if both Matt & I are not able to run the workshop (sick, injured, etc.)
Testimonials
Having bought a new camera I needed a little assistance re-learning the basics. Dave was very thorough, helping me work through the settings and the set up of my camera. I hadn’t used it much in manual and Dave’s patient tutoring and kind encouragement were just what I needed. I walked away with a deeper understanding of how iso/shutter speed and aperture all work together. I’ve got lots to practice over the next few weeks. Thank you Dave for an excellent lesson! Highly recommended!
Amanda T., Victoria, BC
I came to Dave as an amateur photographer (still am) wanting to get into it a little bit deeper. Dave has gone above and beyond that and has given me that little boost of confidence that I needed to get out there. Once he had figured out what kind of photography I wanted to do he helped me with equipment to achieve my goals . Because there’s so much out there it can be very confusing for an amateur photographer but he made it very clear and understandable . Dave has put up with my many questions and has happily answered them.
I am definitely going to go back to him for private lessons so I can hone what skills that I have. I would recommend Dave whether you’re a seasoned photographer or amateur.
Aileen W., Campbell River, BC
Dave is an excellent teacher who revitalized my interest in outdoor photography. I have taken several workshops with Dave and they have been consistently excellent. I have learned new techniques and found new settings for landscape photography. Highly recommended for photographers at all levels.
Todd K., North Saanich, BC
Having bought a new camera I needed a little assistance re-learning the basics. Dave was very thorough, helping me work through the settings and the set up of my camera. I hadn’t used it much in manual and Dave’s patient tutoring and kind encouragement were just what I needed. I walked away with a deeper understanding of how iso/shutter speed and aperture all work together. I’ve got lots to practice over the next few weeks. Thank you Dave for an excellent lesson! Highly recommended!
Amanda T., Victoria, BC
I came to Dave as an amateur photographer (still am) wanting to get into it a little bit deeper. Dave has gone above and beyond that and has given me that little boost of confidence that I needed to get out there. Once he had figured out what kind of photography I wanted to do he helped me with equipment to achieve my goals . Because there’s so much out there it can be very confusing for an amateur photographer but he made it very clear and understandable . Dave has put up with my many questions and has happily answered them.
I am definitely going to go back to him for private lessons so I can hone what skills that I have. I would recommend Dave whether you’re a seasoned photographer or amateur.
Aileen W., Campbell River, BC
Dave is an excellent teacher who revitalized my interest in outdoor photography. I have taken several workshops with Dave and they have been consistently excellent. I have learned new techniques and found new settings for landscape photography. Highly recommended for photographers at all levels.
Todd K., North Saanich, BC
