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7-Day / 8-Night Workshop $2,800*
Meet and greet at the Sandman Signature hotel at 6pm on July 10, 2027.
The workshop ends the night of July 17, 2026
Workshop details
Workshop details
Newfoundland: Puffins, Gannets & the Wild Atlantic CoastJoin me in July as we explore the untamed beauty of Newfoundland, Canada's easternmost province. This 7-day workshop is built around capturing the rugged coastline, dramatic cliffs, historic fishing villages, and the vibrant natural life of the island at the height of summer — when the light is long, the puffins are nesting, and the Atlantic is putting on a show.From the colorful row houses of St. John's to the towering sea cliffs of the Avalon Peninsula, this journey offers a rich blend of landscapes and wildlife encounters found almost nowhere else on the continent. July is prime season here: puffins are actively tending their burrows, northern gannets are diving in spectacular fashion, and whales are feeding just offshore. Add in nearly 16 hours of daylight and the chance of glowing twilight skies, and you have a rare window for both golden hour and blue hour photography, often on the same day.Wildlife: The Stars of the ShowNewfoundland's Avalon Peninsula hosts one of the largest Atlantic puffin colonies in North America, and in July these charismatic birds are nesting — flying in with beakfuls of capelin, perched on cliffside ledges, and going about the daily business of raising chicks. We'll spend focused time photographing them at close range, working on flight shots, behavior, and those classic puffin portraits.Nearby, Cape St. Mary's is home to one of the most accessible gannet colonies in the world — tens of thousands of northern gannets nesting on towering sea stacks, just a short walk from the cliff's edge. It's a sensory overload of sound, motion, and sheer numbers, and one of the most dramatic wildlife photography opportunities in eastern Canada.We'll also keep an eye on the water for whales, and watch for other coastal wildlife along the way — bald eagles, seabirds working the surf, and the occasional fox or moose inland. Every day brings a different mix of subjects, and no two outings look the same.We'll Photograph:
- Dramatic coastal cliffs, sea stacks, and crashing Atlantic waves
- Atlantic puffins in flight, in burrows, and up close on the cliffs
- Northern gannet colonies in full breeding chaos
- Other sea bird such as black guillemots, razorbills, black legged kittiwakes and murres
- Whales feeding just offshore
- Picturesque fishing villages and colorful row houses
- Lighthouses, harbors, and everyday local life
- Long summer light — golden hour, blue hour, and the soft glow in between
Bird Island
Quidi Vidi Lake
Summer Wildflowers
Salmonier Nature Park
NOTES:
NOTES:
- Travel insurance is not included.
- Students will be responsible for arranging and purchasing travel to and from the workshop.
- Students are responsible for reserving and paying for their own accommodations for this workshop.
- Transportation from, and returning to the Sandman Hotel in St. John's will be provided during the workshop.
- Admission fees are not included.
HOTELS (rooms are held, except for St. John's -see below)
Sandman Signature (7/10/27-7/11/27)
Sandman Signature (7/17/27-7/18/27)
227 Kenmount Rd, St. John's, NL, A1B 3P9
https://reservations.sandmanhotels.com/113157#/guestsandrooms
How do I sign up?
How do I sign up?
To sign up for this workshop, click on the link below to pay a 50% deposit or in pay in full to secure a place in the workshop. For non-credit purchases (Zelle or check), or to get additional information, or ask to be on the waitlist, send an email to Scott@ScottShieldsPhotoWorkshops.com
To sign up for this workshop, click on the link below to pay a 50% deposit or in pay in full to secure a place in the workshop. For non-credit purchases (Zelle or check), or to get additional information, or ask to be on the waitlist, send an email to Scott@ScottShieldsPhotoWorkshops.com
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Newfoundland Workshop
Newfoundland Workshop
HALF PAYMENT
Remainder due 4/12/27
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Newfoundland Workshop
Newfoundland Workshop
FULL PAYMENT
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Credit/debit card payment does not require PayPal sign-up.
*Credit/debit/PayPal/Venmo/Applepay purchases include a NON-REFUNDABLE 3.5% processing fee.
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