Thanksgiving Ranch - Photography
 

Photography Workshops & Photography Tours

What do you get when you combine the splendor of Alberta scenery with majestic mountains, horses, cattle, wildflowers, cowboys, and wildlife on 3,000 acres of rolling foothills at the base of the Canadian Rockies? 

The answer is a photographer’s dream vacation.

Our photography workshops and photography tours are designed to inspire your landscape photography with helpful tips and instruction, no matter what your level of comfort with photography. Everyone is welcome regardless of age or skill - all you need is a camera or smartphone and the desire to learn in the world's most beautiful classroom, the Canadian Rockies. 

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and at The Lodge at Thanksgiving Ranch, the unmatched beauty and vastness of The Ranch will provide you with countless opportunities to create your own incredible photo souvenirs. Thanksgiving Ranch guests will get a true western experience paired with incredible photo opportunities to capture stunning moments.

About our Photography Workshops and Photography Tours 

Held on request, our completely customizable workshops, and tours are perfect for those who want one on one photography instruction while being guided to the best landscape photography locations at Thanksgiving Ranch. We’ll work with you to get the best photography locations while either learning the basics or sharpening their landscape and wildlife photography skills. We’ll keep our tours small so you'll have plenty of time to hone your camera skills. You can see some of the stunning images captured at the Ranch here.

Together, we’ll venture out to our 3,000-acre photography ‘studio’ and shoot magical images capturing the nearby Rocky Mountains, our incredible dark skies, ranch life, wildlife, and the stunning beauty of a continuously changing backdrop. At your request, we can also help you edit and compose your photos with a second session covering composition and photofinishing techniques. 

We want you to gain confidence with your photos and these sessions will complement your stay at the Ranch and chronicle your adventures. We offer sunrise, sunset, night time, and afternoon photography tours.

$400 early to mid morning | $400 late afternoon to early evening

Here are a few examples of tours we have done:

  • Sunrise Landscape 

  • The Dark Sky and Stars 

  • The Ranch at First Light

  • The Mountains at First Light

  • Afternoon Landscape 

  • Best of the Ranch

  • Winter Landscape 

Additional Details

  • we will confirm all dates and times and all other details you provide when we receive your online form request, call, or email

  • you supply the camera or smartphone 

  • we supply instruction and light snacks

  • bring water, sunscreen, and insect repellent

  • be prepared to be outside - we have created a packing list of items you may find helpful

 

Questions?

Complete the form below or call or email us at info@thanksgivingranch.ca, 1 (403) 627-1961 or 1 (866) 966-7484.