Algonquin Park - Wildlife & Landscape Photography Workshops
Private workshops for up to 3 people.
Real coaching. Real wildlife. Real results.
You've spent hours watching YouTube tutorials. You've memorized settings, read blogs, followed the advice. But when the moment finally arrives, everything falls apart.
The light is golden. A moose steps into view. You lift your camera. Your heart races. You press the shutter.
Blurry.
Out of focus.
Underexposed.
And just like that, the moment's gone. The photo doesn't match the feeling. The magic didn't make it into the frame.
This workshop is where that all changes.
Instead of more theory, you'll get hands-on experience. Real conditions. Real wildlife. Real-time coaching while you're in the moment. No more second-guessing. No more figuring it out later.
This isn't just about improving your camera skills. It's about building confidence, deepening your connection to nature, and creating images that reflect what you felt out there. Whether you're brand new to photography or you've been at this for years and want a breakthrough, these workshops meet you where you are.
A Few Things People Wonder Before They Reach Out
"I'm not sure I'm good enough for something like this."
You don't need to be. There's no experience level required. If you have a camera and a genuine interest in learning, you're exactly who these workshops are built for. We've guided complete beginners and seasoned hobbyists, and both leave with more than they expected.
"I don't want to slow down a group or feel rushed."
Every workshop is completely private. It's just you, and up to two friends if you'd like to bring them. No strangers. No one else's pace to keep up with. The day moves at whatever speed feels right for you.
"Wildlife sightings aren't guaranteed. Is it still worth it?"
Honestly, yes. Wildlife is never guaranteed, and we wouldn't have it any other way. We don't bait, stage, or pressure animals for a photo. What we can promise is that you'll leave with better skills, more confidence, and a stronger connection to your camera and the natural world, whether or not a moose decides to show up.
Choose Your Experience
All workshops are private. Just you, and/or up to two friends.
No strangers added, no rushing, no compromise.
The VIP Sanctuary & Photo Editing Day
Solo $1,295 · 2 people $648 ea. · 3 people $432 ea.
Intimate wildlife access in the morning. Hands-on editing with your own photos in the afternoon.
- ✦ Private VIP morning at Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary (4 hrs)
- ✦ $465 donation to Aspen Valley included
- ✦ Private afternoon Photo Editing Session in Lightroom
- ✦ Fully private – just your group
- ✦ Post-workshop PDF recap
The Algonquin Day
Solo $1,295 · 2 people $648 ea. · 3 people $432 ea.
A full day chasing light, wildlife, and landscapes in one of Ontario's most iconic parks.
- ✦ Full day in Algonquin Park, sunrise to sunset
- ✦ Wildlife, landscapes, and waterfall photography
- ✦ Real-time coaching tailored to your camera and pace
- ✦ Fully private – just your group, no strangers added
- ✦ Post-workshop PDF recap with settings and field notes
- ✦ Extreme weather flexibility and re-booking without penalties
- ✦ Priority access to future Follow Me North experiences
The Complete Experience
Solo $2,295 · 2 people $1,148 ea. · 3 people $765 ea.
Both days. Everything Follow Me North has to offer, back to back.
- ✦ Full day in Algonquin Park, sunrise to sunset
- ✦ Waterfall photography included
- ✦ Private VIP morning at Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary (4 hrs)
- ✦ $465 donation to Aspen Valley included
- ✦ Private Photo Editing Session using images from both days
- ✦ Fully private – just your group
- ✦ Post-workshop PDF recap
Save $295 vs. booking both days separately
Not Sure Which Experience Fits?
Choose The VIP Sanctuary & Photo Editing Day if you want an intimate, one-of-a-kind wildlife experience and want to leave the same day knowing exactly what to do with editing your photos.
Choose The Algonquin Day if you want to spend a full day chasing light, wildlife, and landscapes in one of Ontario's most iconic parks.
Choose The Complete Experience if you want both, and you want the learning from one day to deepen everything you do on the next. It's the one most guests wish they'd booked from the start.
Still not sure? Just reach out. We'll help you figure it out with no pressure at all.
O F F E R O N E
The VIP Sanctuary & Photo Editing Day
$1,295 + HST - Up to 3 people
A full day built around two things most photographers never get access to in the same place: rescued wildlife up close, and a real hands-on editing session using images that actually mean something to you.
Your morning starts at 8 AM with a private VIP tour at Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, one of Ontario's largest wildlife rehabilitation centres. Four hours of unhurried, private access with rescued bears, foxes, wolves, moose, and more. No large tour groups. No crowds. Just you, your camera, and animals that have been given a second chance. The light is soft. The access is unlike anything available to the general public.
Then in the afternoon, we sit down together with the images from your morning. A hands-on Lightroom walkthrough using your actual photos from your actual session, personalized to your skill level. Friendly feedback, practical techniques, and a clear workflow you can take home and actually use.
You'll leave knowing how to capture the moment and what to do with it after.
A $465 donation is made directly to Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary on your behalf. Since 2019, Follow Me North guests have collectively contributed over $20,000 to their animal rehabilitation work. Your booking continues that. You're not just making images. You're making an impact.
What’s Included
Private VIP morning at Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 4 hours, 8 AM to noon
$465 donation made directly to Aspen Valley on your behalf
Private afternoon Photo Editing Session using your images from the morning
Fully private, up to 3 people, no one else added
Real-time, personalized coaching throughout the entire day
Post-workshop PDF recap with camera settings, and tips and tricks from the field
Priority access to future Follow Me North experiences, including our African wildlife workshops, before they're ever offered to the public
Pricing Breakdown
Solo: $1,295 + HST
2 people: $648 each + HST
3 people: $432 each + HST
Only $300 to secure your date. We'll handle the rest closer to your workshop.
O F F E R T W O
The Algonquin Day
$1,295 + HST - Up to 3 people
One full day in Algonquin Park. Sunrise to sunset. Just you, your camera, and real-time coaching in the field.
This is hands-on learning in real conditions. Wildlife, light, and landscapes all working together. No classroom, no slideshows. You'll be out in nature creating images with guidance tailored to your camera, your goals, and your pace. The focus is on understanding why things work, not just what settings to dial in.
What’s Included
Full day in Algonquin Park, sunrise to sunset
Wildlife, landscapes, and waterfall photography
Fully private, up to 3 people, no one else added
Real-time coaching tailored to your camera and pace
Post-workshop PDF recap with camera settings, and tips and tricks from the field
Extreme weather flexibility and re-booking without penalties
Priority access to future Follow Me North experiences, including our African wildlife workshops, before they're ever offered to the public
Pricing Breakdown
Solo: $1,295 + HST
2 people: $648 each + HST
3 people: $432 each + HST
Only $300 to secure your date. We'll handle the rest closer to your workshop.
⭐️ O F F E R T H R E E
⭐️ MOST POPULAR
The Complete Experience
$2,295 + HST - Up to 3 people
Both days. Everything Follow Me North has to offer, back to back.
Day one is your full day in Algonquin Park, sunrise to sunset, building instincts in the wild. Day two starts with a private VIP morning at Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, then moves into an afternoon editing session where we work through your images from both days together.
The learning stacks across both days in a way that's hard to describe until you've done it. What you discover in the field on day one starts to click differently when you're sitting with those images on day two. Most guests say the two days together changed how they see and think about photography in a way a single day couldn't have.
A $465 donation is made directly to Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary on your behalf. Since 2019, Follow Me North guests have collectively contributed over $20,000 to their animal rehabilitation work. Your booking is part of that story.
What’s Included
Full day in Algonquin Park, sunrise to sunset
Wildlife, landscapes, and waterfall photography
Private VIP morning at Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 4 hours, 8 AM to noon
$465 donation made directly to Aspen Valley on your behalf
Private afternoon Photo Editing Session using your images from both days, personalized to your skill level
Fully private, up to 3 people, no one else added
Real-time coaching across both days
Post-workshop PDF recap with camera settings, and tips and tricks from the field
Priority access to future Follow Me North experiences, including our African wildlife workshops, before they're ever offered to the public
Pricing Breakdown
Solo: $2,295 + HST
2 people: $1,148 each + HST
3 people: $765 each + HST
Only $300 to secure your date. We'll handle the rest closer to your workshop.
No matter which experience you choose, every booking comes with the same level of care, preparation, and personal attention.
What’s Included in Every Workshop
Fully private, your group only, no strangers added
Real-time coaching tailored to your camera, your goals, and your pace
A full post-workshop PDF recap with settings, notes, and next steps
Extreme weather flexibility and re-booking without penalties. We don't cancel for basic rain, fog, or snow. Some of the best images of the year come from exactly those conditions.
No egos. No rushing. Just time in the field with people who love this as much as you do.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of your time with us, you’ll know how to:
Move beyond auto mode and take full control of your settings
Capture sharp, powerful wildlife images even when subjects are moving
Understand light and how to use it to your advantage in natural settings
Compose stronger, more intentional photographs
Use slower shutter speeds to create softness and motion in waterfalls (Algonquin Day and Complete Experience)
Anticipate wildlife behaviour and shoot ethically and respectfully
Edit your images with a clear, repeatable workflow that fits into your life after the workshop (included in workshops with a Photo Editing Session)
Tell a story with your photos instead of just documenting a scene
Slow down, notice more, and create with purpose
No egos, all fun.
We love moose as much as you do, but just to be clear, we're not a "wildlife Uber." Our workshops are full photography experiences that focus on wildlife, while also exploring landscapes and, if timing allows, photographing waterfalls along the way. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but we'll give you the best opportunities while helping you grow your skills, build confidence with your camera, and connect more deeply with nature. These workshops are for people who want both the experience and the education. If that sounds like you, we'd love to have you.
The Algonquin Day
We begin at sunrise and stay until the light fades or you're ready to call it a day, whichever comes first. The entire day is built around your comfort, curiosity, and goals. No rushing between stops. No agenda that doesn't serve you.
You'll receive real-time guidance on camera settings, lens choices, composition, lighting, wildlife behaviour, and creative decision-making, all in the moment, on-location, and tailored to your pace.
Most guests stay near Huntsville, Ontario, about 30 minutes from Algonquin's West Gate. After booking, we'll send you the exact meeting location and everything you need to prepare.
The Aspen Valley Morning
Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is one of Ontario's largest wildlife rehabilitation centres, and it's been a meaningful part of what we do since 2019.
Since that first visit, Follow Me North guests have contributed over $20,000 directly to the sanctuary's work. Every booking that includes an Aspen Valley morning adds to that. The animals being cared for there, bears, foxes, wolves, moose and more, are alive and recovering in part because people like you chose to show up with a camera and a generous heart.
You'll have private VIP photography access at the sanctuary, four hours of unhurried time with rescued wildlife. No large tour groups. No distractions. Just you, your camera, and animals that have been given a second chance.
It's a peaceful environment where the real work of learning becomes the real joy of being present. And the access is unlike anything available to the general public.
When you book an experience that includes Aspen Valley, a $465 donation goes directly to the sanctuary on your behalf. You're not just coming to photograph. You're coming to help.
The Photo Editing Session
Most photography workshops end when you leave the field. This one doesn't.
In the afternoon, we sit down together with the images from your session. A hands-on Lightroom walkthrough using your actual photos, not a generic tutorial, but a real working edit with images you care about.
We'll walk through file organization, the develop module, masking, and the tools that tend to trip people up most. You'll get friendly, personalized feedback and leave with a clear, repeatable workflow you can take home and actually use.
Whether Lightroom feels overwhelming right now or you just want to get faster and more consistent, this session is built around where you are, not a one-size-fits-all walkthrough.
Please bring your laptop with Lightroom installed. If you use a different editing program, reach out before your booking and we'll see if we can make it work.
Photographing With Ethics
We love wildlife, and wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. We wouldn't want it any other way. We don't bait, feed, or pressure animals for the sake of a photo. What we offer is the experience, knowledge, and awareness to help you recognize patterns, read behaviour, and return to nature with a more trained and ethical eye.
Even if an animal doesn't appear, you'll leave with new skills, renewed focus, and the confidence to return to Algonquin Park or any wild place with purpose and preparation. The goal isn't to fill a checklist. It's to build a lasting relationship with the landscape and learn how to see what's always been there.
If you're after guaranteed moose selfies, this might not be the right fit. But if you're looking for a deeper, more meaningful experience with your camera and the natural world, we'd love to guide you through it.
Over 50 five-star Google reviews and counting.
Ready to Book?
Just $300 holds your date.
Nothing more is due until closer to your workshop.
Not Quite Ready?
That's completely fine. Reach out and we'll have a no-pressure conversation about which experience might be the right fit for you.
info@followmenorth.com
705-242-6621
We're happy to answer any questions before you commit to anything.
F.A.Q.
What's guaranteed?
Wildlife is never guaranteed, and that's what keeps it honest. We don't bait, stage, or rush anything for the sake of a photo. What we can promise: you'll likely learn more in one day than you expected, and you'll leave with a stronger connection to both your camera and nature.
How much experience do I need?
None. Whether you're just starting out or have some experience but want more clarity and confidence, this workshop is designed to meet you where you are.
Can I bring someone with me?
Yes. Each booking is fully private and includes up to two additional guests at no extra charge, three people total. Bring a partner, a friend, or a fellow photographer. The experience is tailored to all of you.
What if the weather doesn’t cooperate?
We don't cancel for weather unless it's genuinely unsafe. Fog, rain, snow, and overcast skies produce some of the most dramatic images of the year. If rescheduling is necessary, we'll work with you to find a new date.
How long is the workshop?
The Algonquin Day runs sunrise to sunset. The VIP Sanctuary & Photo Editing Day runs 8 AM to approximately 5 PM. The pace across all three experiences is gentle and flexible.
Where do we meet?
We'll send the exact location once your booking is confirmed. Most guests stay in or near Huntsville, Ontario.
Is food provided?
No. Please bring your own food, water, and snacks. We build in time to eat and rest.
Can I join if I’m visiting from outside of Canada?
Yes. Many of our guests visit us from around the world. We recommend booking a rental vehicle in advance as there is no public transit in the park.
What’s the cancellation policy?
All workshop fees are non-refundable. However, bookings are transferable. If something comes up, we're happy to reschedule with as much notice as possible, depending on availability.
What kind of camera should I bring?
Any DSLR or mirrorless camera is great. If you're unsure, just reach out and we'll help you figure out what to bring.
Do I need a tripod?
Bring it if you have one. It's especially helpful for waterfalls and low-light scenes. If you don't have one, that's okay too. We'll work with whatever gear you have.
Do you offer gift certificates?
Yes. Just reach out and we'll send you a digital gift certificate or mail you a physical one for any of the three experiences.
Will I learn photo editing too?
The Photo Editing Session is built around Lightroom, so having a subscription beforehand is ideal. Please bring your laptop with Lightroom installed. If you use a different editing program, reach out before your booking and we'll see if we can make it work.
What are the physical requirements?
Our workshops are designed to be inclusive and accessible. While there are some short walks on uneven terrain and a few hikes to breathtaking lookout points, we won't be hiking for hours at a time. We'll customize each itinerary based on your abilities and interests so everyone has a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
What should I bring to the workshop?
Gear up according to your preferences. A general list of recommended items: DSLR or mirrorless camera body, wide-angle lenses for landscapes, telephoto lenses for wildlife, sturdy tripod, ND filters and polarizers (optional but helpful), extra batteries and memory cards, seasonal clothing, headlamp, rain protection, bug jacket, sunscreen, water bottles and snacks, proper footwear for the season, crampons in icy conditions.
Not all items are required. We'll talk through specific recommendations before your workshop date to make sure you're prepared.