Workshop at Mont-Mégantic National Park (Franceville)

Only 4 places available

Mont-Mégantic National Park is a unique site for landscape photography. Streams, ponds, and mountains await us in all seasons. It's in this peaceful environment that we'll meet to improve our photography techniques.

Levels

• Beginner - Intermediate
• Welcome to the highest level photographers!

What is included in this workshop

• Training with several different points of view.
• Exclusive Online Course - Basic Editing in Lightroom (YouTube).
• Carpooling (round trip) for those who prefer to leave their car at my place (La Patrie).
• 7 hours of outdoor training.
• Reminder of the main aspects covered during the training (pdf format).

Cancellation - postponement of the event

• No cancellation is possible one week (7 calendar days) before the event.
• If you cancel within one week of the event, a voucher will be available to you for another event or to purchase products available on this website.
• In the event of uncontrollable natural events, the organizer reserves the right to postpone the workshop if the safety of the participants is at risk.

What is excluded

• Personal insurance/photographic equipment.
• Your lunch.
• Your trip (round trip from your home to Mont-Mégantic National Park).
• Daily access right to SEPAQ trails.

During the workshop I will cover the following topics:

1. How to find a composition.
2. Thinking before capturing a photo.
3. How to create a compelling image by combining light, composition, and technique.
4. The use of filters (polarizing, neutral density).
5. Using slow shutter speeds for long exposures.
6. Shooting in RAW mode and using the histogram to get the perfect exposure.
7. Focusing techniques, including manual focus and back focus button.
8. Tame and control the camera in manual mode.
9. Make sure you have a story to tell.

Required photography equipment and clothing

• DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
• Tripod
• Polarizing and/or neutral density filters (optional)
• Spare batteries
• Clothing appropriate for the season
• Hiking boots
• Lunch

Daily access to the SEPAQ Park

• Park access fee paid in advance: https://www.sepaq.com/fr/reservation/achat/acces-quotidien
• We'll be leaving early, so the park's Guest Service may not be open yet. Make sure you've paid your entrance fee online unless you already have your SEPAQ network annual card. A park warden may ask for your entrance fee.
• Google map directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qFiNnS2TMPB4KcNM9

Physical condition

The Mont-Mégantic National Park's Treetops Trail (Franceville sector) is 11.9 km long and is an intermediate trail. Good physical condition is required. The return journey will be via the Talweg Trail.

Logistics

Total duration of the workshop: +-7 hours

• 8:00 a.m.: Departure from the Franceville Sector Service Center parking lot ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/qFiNnS2TMPB4KcNM9 )
• Several sto