INTO THE NIGHT
Jasper is the largest accessible Dark Sky Preserve in the world. The perfect base to explore and capture the Canadian Rockies under star- and moonlight. And, fingers crossed, maybe even the Northern Lights!
We will start an INTO THE NIGHT photo tour at blue hour and capture images as darkness falls. We will focus on the dark skies above Jasper’s striking landscapes and aim for a creative night under the stars.
Into the Night
$325 (incl. Fees & GST)
Maximum 3 participants
3 Hours
September & October
Itinerary
The INTO THE NIGHT itinerary is based on weather conditions and accessibility. We aim to capture Jasper’s dark skies, for which we will distance ourselves from the lights of the town site. We will start our tour around sunset to capture the transition from blue hour to nightfall.
Our choice of locations is dependent on multiple factors, including astrological events, weather conditions and seasonal changes. Possible tour locations include:
Pyramid Bench, including Patricia Lake and Pyramid Island.
Across the Athabasca; including Lake Edith, Lake Annette and Old Fort Point.
Jasper Lake area; including Talbot Lake, Morro Bluff’s and Jasper Lake.
Maligne Valley; including Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake.
Mount Edith Cavell; including Angel Glacier and Cavell Lake.
Along the Icefields Parkway (93N); including Athabasca Falls, Horseshoe Lake and Sunwapta Falls.
We acknowledge that Jasper National Park is located in Treaty 6 and 8, and the traditional lands of the Anishinabe, Aseniwuche Winewak, Dene-zaa, Nêhiyawak, Secweìpemc, Stoney Nakoda, Mountain Métis and Métis.
It is a privilege to explore and photograph these traditional, ancestral and rightful lands.
Skill Level
Our photo tours are tailored to the skill level of the participants, from first-timers to seasoned professionals, and are suitable to anyone with a digital camera (DSLR or mirrorless) with manual control of shutter speed, aperture and ISO settings.
Physical Abilities
Generally speaking a photo tour will include roadside locations and short hikes (>3 KM) on well-defined trails with slight elevation changes and uneven terrain. Our photo tours are tailored to the abilities of the tour participants and may be customized upon request.
Weather
The weather patterns in the Canadian Rockies are fickle and hard to forecast accurately. Moody days might not make for the best views, but besides grand mountain vistas we can photograph canyons, lakes, waterfalls, glaciers, wildlife, trees, etc.
All photo tours will run in adverse weather, unless a Public Alert has been published by Environment Canada. In that case, a full refund, minus $50 admin fee, will be provided.
Gear
DSLR/Mirrorless camera
Lenses; recommended minimum of a wide-angle (<16mm) and a telephoto zoom lens (>200mm). For night photography a lens with wide aperture (F2.8 or lower) is strongly recommended.
Tripod (!)
Filters
Extra batteries and SD cards
Accessories; lens cloth, cable release/intervalometer, L-bracket, etc
Camera backpack
Sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing (layers)
Gloves and toque (yes, even in summer)
Headlamp
Bear Spray
Snacks and water/coffee/tea
Terms and Conditions
Please take the time to review WILDLAND’s Terms and Conditions, including our cancellation policy. By booking a photo tour you acknowledge and agree to the requirements set forth in this Agreement.
CONTACT US
info@wildlandphototours.com
(403) 431-3174
Jasper, Alberta, Canada