Name: Snowy Owl Photography
Item: Snowy Owl Photography
Author: Wildlife Workshops

Introducing a new photography workshop featuring one of the most beautiful and dramatically photogenic birds in the world, the Snowy Owl. Through the years and from various cultures the Snowy Owls have been called many names. They’ve been called Snow Owl, Arctic Owl, Great White Owl, Ghost Owl, Ermine Owl, Tundra Ghost, Ookpik, Scandinavian Nightbird, White Terror of the North, and Highland Tundra Owl. Whatever name you choose, AWESOME comes to mind, they are magnificent birds, and you now have an opportunity to join me on a journey to photograph these birds in the Great White North of Ontario Canada.

We will spend six days and five nights in Northern Ontario where we will be photographing the Snowy Owls. We will have exclusive use of several tracts of private property so that our group will not be competing with local photographers and birders for these birds. We will have two local guides helping us locate the owls and placing us in the best possible positions to photograph the owls. They have been photographing and guiding people on these trips for several years, and so, we should be secure in our belief that we’ll be photographing Snowy Owls. Over the past several years, they have averaged 7 or 8 individual Snowy Owls as well as Barred Owl. In fact, in the last six years they have only been skunked two days. The odds are in our favor, and you should have plenty of opportunities to make some fantastic images.

As a photography workshop, there is a significant teaching component on this trip. I’ll ensure that you understand the camera settings and techniques that you’ll need to succeed. We’ll talk about successful compositions and image processing to get you the photos that you’ve dreamed of making.

I’ve tried to make this workshop as comfortable as possible for those of you that are not familiar with winter driving. All you have to do is show up at the Toronto Airport, and you’ll catch a pre-paid shuttle. Your hotel, your breakfast, and your local transportation are all included. If you’d like to arrange for a private room, just let me know, and I will get you a rate for that.

Our group will never be more than eight so that we can get close to the owls without causing too much disturbance. A small group also means you will have as much or as little personal attention as you prefer.

Participation is confirmed in any workshop until we receive your deposit. Your payment in full is required 60 days prior to the workshop date unless otherwise specified. If you don’t complete payment prior to the 60-day window, we will attempt to fill the spot that you reserved. If and only if your spot can be re-booked, you will be refunded your initial deposit less a $50 administration fee. I accept PayPal, credit card, personal check, money order, wire or travelers checks payable in U.S. Funds. for all deposits and payments. If you can think of another method, I am happy to give it a try!

There shall be NO REFUND for weather or acts of God that cause delay or cancellation before arrival or during the scheduled trip or workshop. We are not responsible for any additional costs that may incurred by weather or acts of God that cause delays or cancellations. We will make NO REFUNDS for cancellations within 60 days of the workshop date. If I can fill your space a full refund less handling fee of $50 will be made.

Please consider obtaining trip or travel insurance to cover eventualities that may cause travel difficulties or losses you may incur. Consult your local insurance agent for details of such a policy.

To read the complete Terms and Policies of my workshops, please do so online at, Wildlife Workshops.

It can be quite cold, snowy and windy, so bring the appropriate number of layers to keep you happy and warm. The average temperature in January is 28F (-3c). You'll need a hat, everyone forgets to bring a hat, please bring a warm hat!

Snowy Owls hunt on the wing and so a long lens to track them as they fly silently in search of vols is perfect. When they wheel in towards our cameras with outspread wings, a shorter lens will be your best bet. You'll have an advantage in this workshop if you carry two camera bodies. Leave your long telephoto (such as a 500mm) lens mounted on a sturdy tripod (gimbal mount recommended). Then have a short telephoto (such as a 70-200mm) lens on the second body to be used handheld. If your kit includes just one camera body, an 80-400mm (Nikon) lens or 100-400mm (Canon) lens is advised.

Your batteries will discharge at nearly twice the normal rate at these temperatures, so bring plenty of batteries. My experience is that the camera never gets an accurate battery reading in winter. Be sure to top off ALL of your batteries EVERY night.

You will take more images than you might expect so be sure you’re loaded up with memory cards.

Hillsboro, OR

Jeff Wendorff is someone who walks through life with a smile on his face. In the midst of a full-time career in photography, he is also a teacher wholly dedicated to his students, leading workshops all around the globe and throughout the United States. Jeff prides himself on his ability to connect with students to guide their development as photographers efficiently. A natural people person, it is this same ability to connect (with people and with nature) that makes him so adept at capturing his subjects in all of their rich detail and character.

As a teacher, Jeff values a personable and charismatic approach, firmly believing that having fun is one of the most important aspects to take into account in the process of learning a creative craft such as photography. Whether you are looking to make your first step into the world of professional photography or you want to master a new hobby, Jeff can help you get acquainted with photography and take images you would truly treasure.

On Jeff’s workshops, you not only receive excellent instruction while in the field but also classroom style sessions to help you make the most of your images. You’ll travel with an expert instructor to fantastic locations. You’ll learn to be a better perhaps even an amazing photographer while exploring the globe with a professional wildlife photographer. You will make some pictures that you’ll be proud to show off and have a lot of fun too!

PS You Will Be Amazed

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