Join award winning photographer Andrew McLachlan for the 3rd Annual Lake Superior Wild & Scenic Photography Retreat. This intensive, photographic event on Lake Superior will be held at the Rock Island Lodge, which is situated on seven stunning acres of Lake Superior shoreline near Wawa, Ontario. Capture the true essence of Lake Superior while walking in the footsteps of the Group of Seven as we explore the most impressive scenery Ontario has to offer.
The Lake Superior Wild & Scenic Photography Retreat will provide participants with 3 full days and 2 half days of photography! Please note that each photographic destination selected for this event is accessed by short, easy walking trails. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome to register.
Dates: October 14 – October 18th, 2020.
The maximum number of participants is 10.
Often referred to as Canada’s inland sea, Lake Superior offers the most dramatic scenery available for the landscape photographer in Ontario. Being well-travelled along this coast I will ensure that you are in the right location at the right time, receive in-depth photographic instruction, and are inspired to capture breathtaking imagery. We will focus our efforts on landscape photography at sunrise and sunset, mid-day photography, as well as starry nightscapes (weather permitting). Mid-day photo sessions to specific locations will based on the current weather conditions that each day provides. There will also be time set aside after dinner for image review and Photoshop / Lightroom image optimization. The dates for this retreat were chosen as they coincide with the onset of Lake Superior’s stormy season, which often means rough seas and waves crashing into the rugged coast.
Here is a testimonial from 2019 participant Scott Powers:
“I had a great time on the 2019 Lake Superior Wild & Scenic Photography Retreat with Andrew McLachlan. The 3 ½ days flew by with endless opportunities to shoot different and exciting landscapes that are so near to home, and yet so foreign to many of us. Lake Superior is truly spectacular scenery.
My goal was to learn more about photographing landscapes and my expectations were exceeded. Andrew’s easy-going nature and extensive knowledge helped me to improve my understanding and knowledge in just about every area. So many things that I “sort of knew”, just fell into place with repeated activities throughout the week.
If you are an amateur who wants to improve, or if you are just looking for an opportunity to hang out with a great group of like-minded people, I highly recommend Andrew’s tour”
New for 2020: the fee for accommodations and meals will be paid directly to Naturally Superior Adventures / Rock Island Lodge by June 1, 2020. Accommodation is limited at Rock Island Lodge; therefore, lodge rooms will be assigned to those that register for the retreat first. Once the Rock Island Lodge maximum has been met additional participants will be placed at the High Falls Motel & Cabins. The High Falls Motel is located about five minutes away from Rock Island Lodge and is where I stay during the retreat.
Itinerary:
October 14th:
- Check in at 2:00 p.m. at Rock Island Lodge
- Meet & Greet with a sunset photo session at Rock Island Lodge
- Dinner at 7:00 p.m.
- Inspiring photographic presentation on the areas we will be photographing around Lake Superior
- night sky photo session (weather permitting)
October 15th – 17th:
- morning photo session
- breakfast
- free time / mid-morning photo session
- image review / Photoshop instruction at Rock Island Lodge
- lunch (either on site or bagged lunch in the field)
- free time / early afternoon photo session
- late afternoon/sunset photo session
- dinner
- Photoshop / Lightroom instruction
- night sky photo session (weather permitting)
October 18th:
- morning photo session
- breakfast
- participants depart for home at 10:00 a.m.
What’s Included:
- In-depth photographic instruction at each photo session with in-the-field image review
- Nightly Photoshop / Lightroom image optimization sessions
- A selection of various filter types on hand during photo sessions to enhance your creativity. Filters graciously supplied by Singh Ray Filters.
What’s Not Included:
- Accommodation and meals will be paid directly to Naturally Superior Adventures / Rock Island Lodge
- Transportation (car-pooling of participants is encouraged)
- Snacks and Alcoholic Beverages
Workshop Fee:
$700.00 CDN plus taxes is due now to register for this event.
Payment may be made by email transfer or by cheque made payable to Andrew McLachlan.
Please contact me by clicking here to register for this event.
Accommodations & Meals:
This payment is to be made directly to Naturally Superior Adventures / Rock Island Lodge. Details to be provided upon registration.
$527.36 CDN plus taxes per person based on double occupancy due no later than June 1, 2020
$767.36 CDN plus taxes per person based on single occupancy due no later than June 1, 2020
Rock Island Lodge waiver of liability and dietary requirement forms are to be completed at time of making final payment.
Cancellation Policy:
91 days prior to the workshop date 50% refund on workshop fee.
90 days prior to the workshop date or less no refunds.
Please note: if we are able to fill cancellations from a wait list of potential participants a full refund will be given.
Andrew McLachlan 