September 17th - 21st, 2008

Join Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine contributing editor, Paul Burwell, for a full-featured photography workshop in beautiful Riding Mountain National Park.  This workshop allows you to get close to Black Bears, young and old, from the safety of a secure photography blind.    Black Bears in all their colour varieties abound in this region and experience tells us we will have the opportunity to make some truly memorable photographs.

We will also  go on Safari in Riding Mountain.  Landscape and macro photography opportunities abound and we’ll search for Bears, Moose, Elk, Deer, Bison and various bird species to photograph.

This workshop includes:

• Paul’s undivided attention during the photo sessions to help you get the most out of your investment
• Unlike many workshop leaders, Paul does not photograph during the sessions
• The benefit of Paul’s years of experience photographing wildlife in many different situations.
• Lodging and all meals at the Riding Mountain Guest Ranch
• Small group size to a maximum of 7 participants allows fotr maximum flexibility
• The opportunity to learn techniques for preparing images with Photoshop, developing a managed workflow and archival strategies
• A CD to take home containing an electronic version of the workshop material
• The ability to bring at least 10 images with you for critiquing
• The opportunity to submit up to 10 photographs from this workshop for a detailed written critique of each submitted photograph
• Professionally designed, printed and bound coffee-table book of the group’s achievements during the workshop
• Participants have an opportunity to submit images they’ve made during the workshop for inclusion in the book.
• One copy of the book will be distributed to each participant

Itinerary

• September 17th - 20th Evenings:  Photographing Black Bears from a secure photography blind or hide.
• Black Bears and their cubs usually visit the blind location which allows for the opportunity to be safe while photographing from close proximity to these wild animals.
• September 18th - 19th Mornings:  Safaris to Riding Mountain National Park to look for wildlife photography opportunities.
• Black Bears, Moose, Deer, Elk, Bison and various bird species are all animals that might be encountered and photographed.
• September 18th - 20th Afternoons:  Instructional workshop time as well as time for participants to catch up on their rest and for the digital shooters to work on their photographs.
• September 21st:  Breakfast and checkout

This workshop will allow you to get closer to wild Black Bears than you have previously imagined and allow you to do so safely.  In our 4 days at Riding Mountain, you will have the opportunity to make some unique images of Black Bears, young and old, as well as various other wildlife inhabiting the areas in and around the park.

This workshop is limited to 7 participants.  This small group size allows for maximum flexibility in obtaining all types of shots including portraits, behavior and close-ups.  The small group size makes it easier to accommodate special requests.  You’ll also have the flexibility to easily move to different positions to get the shots you are looking for. 

I was the President of an Internet services company for over 10 years where I developed an extensive history of working with and educating adults.  I am currently a contributing editor for Outdoor Photography Canada magazine and a professional nature photographer.  Some individuals seem to run workshops in order to subsidize their own photography shoots.  But, unlike those workshop leaders, I am exclusively there to help you get the best shots.  You won’t need to worry about interrupting my photography to ask a question or get advice.  This workshop is more than just a series of photo sessions.  It is a full featured workshop offering a complete educational experience.

Dr. Jim Irwin, along with his wife Candy are tremendous hosts and they’ll work with us to make this a memorable workshop.  Dr. Irwin, in addition to being a naturalist and a retired Biologist with a PhD in wildlife diseases, will act as our guide to the photography blind and on our safaris around Riding Mountain National Park.  An added bonus is that Jim is a wildlife photographer and so understands issues like lighting when positioning the group for photographs.  Candy is an active member of the Friends of Riding Mountain, runs a wildlife orphanage and does an excellent job of providing delicious home cooking for their guests.

The included meals and accommodation are provided at the comfortable Riding Mountain Guest Ranch.

Workshop Costs

• $1299 Canadian Dollars
• Includes 4 nights accomodation and all your meals from dinner on the 18th to breakfast on the 22nd before you check out
• Includes your transportation to the photography blind and safaris to Riding Mountain National Park
• $300 Single supplement for non-shared sleeping accommodations (limited availability)
• Return transportation from Winnipeg  International Airport to Riding Mountain is available for an additional $175
• $300 deposit required upon reservation with balance due by April 18, 2008

Workshops policies and payments information.

For additional information, please contact me at:

E-mail:	Contact Paul Electronically
Web:	www.PaulBurwell.com
Phone Toll Free:	1-877-778-1745