BRILLIANT BADLANDS
Drumheller, Alberta
》TRIP INFO
LOCATION: DRUMHELLER, ALBERTA
DATES: MAY 3-5, 2024
DURATION: 3 DAYS
INSTRUCTORS: KRIS ANDRES AND CURTIS JONES*
PHOTOGRAPHY LEVELS: ALL
PHYSICAL RATING: EASY
WHERE YOU’LL STAY: YOUR CHOICE
BASED AT: CANALTA JURASSIC
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 16
COST: $1,550 CAD + GST
A payment plan is available for this workshop. See below under “Price/Payment Schedule.”
Join celebrated landscape photographers Kris Andres and Curtis Jones as we drop into a world of multi-hued canyons and wind-sculpted hoodoos in the Badlands of Drumheller, Alberta. Easily accessed from Calgary International Airport, Drumheller is the hidden gem you never knew to visit.
From building-sized hoodoos to gorges and wide, dramatic Prairie skies, the Badlands have an incredibly unique geography that is not often associated with Canada. In addition to the eroded sandstone cliffs, earth-coloured palette and winding riverways, a human element will further enhance this breathtaking and other-worldly landscape where the dinosaurs once roamed, and create endless photographic possibilities.
Whether you have never shot in the Badlands or are a seasoned pro, this workshop is for you. In addition to some very exclusive areas not open to the public, we will hit up the iconic spots and let our creativity thrive.
We hope you’ll join us for this photography workshop in Drumheller and The Badlands!
》WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
1. How to shoot vast landscapes.
2. Developing your vision in the Badlands.
3. Storytelling in landscapes.
4. Finding your creative flow.
5. Long exposure/filters and other tools to level up your photography.
》YOUR OFFBEAT INSTRUCTORS
KRIS ANDRES // CO-LEADER
Based at the doorstep of the Canadian Rockies in Calgary, Alberta, Kristopher considers the mountains (along with everywhere he travels) to be his second home. Kris is always up for endless adventures with a smile—no matter how "atmospheric" the conditions are. He will be overly excited in almost everything he does in life, capturing each story with the click of a shutter, in any and all genres—from adventure to landscapes to portraiture to food and more! When he’s not out creating, Kris is a full-time yogi working to refine himself every day. [Bio Photo by Paul Zizka]
CURTIS JONES // CO-LEADER
Curtis is an adventure, landscape and portrait photographer from Newfoundland and Labrador who considers Nunavut his second home. Never tiring of seeing the sun rise from a new horizon or watching a contagious smile grow on the faces of friends and strangers alike as they step out of their comfort zone, Curtis seeks to tell stories with his photographs as he lives out his own. Throughout his career, he has had the pleasure of working with worldclass athletes, artists, and production teams while shooting in some of the globe’s most raw, wild, and challenging locations. Equal parts adventurer, artist and clown, he is never far from a camera, a tent or a good punchline.
* As per our Terms and Conditions, OFFBEAT reserves the right to change, at any time, the tour leader of any workshop.
》INS AND OUTS
What’s Included:
One-on-one and group photography instruction from Kris Andres and Curtis Jones.
Classroom session/lecture on various photography and creative concepts.
Field sessions and demos
Location scouting and itinerary planned by OFFBEAT instructors.
Lifetime membership to the OFFBEAT Community.
What’s Not Included:
Accommodations (discount code will be provided to stay at the Canalta Jurassic).
Meals.
Alcohol.
Tranportation.
Travel insurance.
Any weather-caused delays/extensions to stay.
》ITINERARY
The itinerary is subject to change.
Day 1
1:00PM - Kick off the event with introductions, slideshows and talks about finding your voice and creating your vision in the art of Landscapes.
1:00PM - 4PM Classroom Session at the Jurassic Hotel
4:00PM - 6:00PM: Dinner Break
6:00PM - 10:00PM: Field session and sunset shoot (location to be determined, but within a reasonable proximity to Drumheller
Day 2
4:30AM 10:30AM - We head out for our location to capture the iconic Badlands sunrise.
10:30AM - 1:00PM - Meal Break
1:00PM - 4:00PM - Classroom session, we will cover a variety of subjects as well as editing and other demos.
4:00PM - 6:00PM - Break
6:00PM - 11:00PM - We will shoot the sunset and whatever else mother nature decides to entertain us with. We will adjust the shooting locations depending on conditions to maximize the light and landscapes
Approx. 11:00PM – Back in Drumheller
Day 3
5:00AM - 9:00AM – Departure for one last sunrise shoot in the Badlands. After a great final morning of photography (including our signature creative group portrait), we will meet up for a late breakfast and celebrate a memorable few days together.
9:00AM - 11:30AM – Finale Breakfast and goodbyes (Approx end time 11:30AM).
》PRICE/PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Cost: CAD $1,550 + GST
Payment options: Full payment or $750 non-refundable deposit to secure a space with a remaining payment as listed below.
Non-Refundable Deposit: CAD $750
Balance Due: $800 - February 3, 2024
Note: Failure to pay by due dates means forfeiting deposit and spot will be freed up and potentially sold to another interested participant (see more in cancellation policy below).
If unforeseen circumstances arise, participants are welcome to transfer/sell their space to another interested participant. In such case, participants are responsible for handling payment for the transfer.
WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO SAY
ABOUT OFFBEAT WORKSHOPS
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“Curiosity, kindness, and light. What more could you want from your guides and other members of your community? Our trip was incredible: people, places, and personalities. From chasing the light in a ditch off the side of the road, to finding horses to rub noses with, even the most seemingly insignificant moments were memorable. And that's the beauty of Offbeat, in a nutshell: finding the impossible in the most improbable places.”
-Dave G.
“The workshop was amazing - great instruction and professionalism by the instructors. They did a great job handling the group's variety of experience and took time to help each one of us individually. They prepared well for a variety of conditions and had great locations scouted out before we arrived. Kris and Paul are excellent instructors and loads of fun!”
- Tracy B.
“I have attended a number of OFFBEAT Workshops and have loved them all. The co-founders are two of the most genuine people I have met and they are both so enthusiastic and passionate about what they do. They always ensure that you have the best time and are always willing to share their time and experience with you. My photography has definitely improved since learning from these two. I have also only meet decent and friendly people on these workshops. Everybody is there for the common goal - photography and everybody has such fun. I can not recommend Offbeat highly enough.”
— Claire C.
“I felt the level of collaboration and support among the participants in this one was exceptional and so was the size of the group. It is easier to hide in bigger groups when I feel insecure with my skills and talent. The content was timely, appropriate and exceedingly well organized. The facilitators’ presentation skills were exceptional. I came away with a little more confidence and a lot more knowledge.”
-Jan L.
》IMPORTANT INFO
Please visit our FAQs for more information on What to Bring, our Physical Ratings and Photography Levels.
IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR YOU?
Physical Rating (Easy)
Hiking experience // None necessary.
Pace // Slow.
Distance/Description // <5km/day (3 miles) on well-defined trails, with slight noticeable elevation change, and perhaps slightly uneven terrain.
Footwear // Light hiking shoes or sneakers.
Photography Level (All): This workshop is open to both amateur and professional photographers.
INSURANCE POLICY
It is advised that workshop participants have trip cancellation/interruption insurance, as well as emergency medical/illness insurance and rescue coverage.
Weather and other unforeseen factors can cause delays in travel, particularly from some of our more remote locations. It is the participant’s responsibility to cover any costs in the case of a travel delay of any length. Please ensure your trip cancellation/interruption insurance accommodates this possibility.
By purchasing a spot you are acknowledging that you accept these conditions.
Please see our Insurance page for more information about our insurance partner, World Nomads.
》OFFBEAT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please take the time to review OFFBEAT’s Terms and Conditions, including our Cancellation Policies. You are required to agree to these in order to confirm your registration. Effective June 16, 2022.