TOBERMORY AND BRUCE PENINSULA PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN
• Dates: Sept 8–11, 2026
• Cost: $1445 + HST
• Deposit $500
• 4 days / 3 night
• Limit: 10 participants
Overview
This workshop is run in partnership with Spark Adventure. For questions and registration please contact Cobi at Spark Adventure.
Tobermory is located at the northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula National Park. Known for it’s crystal-clear waters, rugged cliffs and jagged shoreline, Tobermory is an excellent location for inspirational photography.
This workshop is for photographers of all skill level. Located at the northern tip of Bruce Peninsula National Park, Tobermory really is a hidden gem and provides endless opportunities for photographers.
We keep our workshop groups small, so what you’ll receive is hands-on, one-on-one photography instruction.
If you’re just a beginner, don’t worry, we’ll cover the basics of camera control such as f-stops, shutter speed and ISO – and how different combinations of these create different results. Over the course of the weekend we’ll discuss composition, the rules to know, and the rules to break for creating engaging and powerful images. You’ll experience first-hand the creative process of a professional photographer, from image conception to the final digital result.
Photo critique is a big part of the process. We’ll have an ipad on hand to review and critique your images. This gives you an opportunity for immediate feedback which is critical in the learning process. We’ll also show you how to post processing your images. In digital photography the image capture is just the beginning, the real fun is creating your images in post production.
What am I going to learn?
By the end of the workshop you’ll have a solid foundation of photography and an understanding of what all those little knobs and dials do on your camera. You’ll know how to scout a location, pick the best spot, compose your photo, and get that amazing result. You’ll be a superstar at post-processing your images and impress your friends with your photos.
Full Itinerary
Directions and a detailed list of equipment (photography and personal camping gear) will be sent to all workshop participants.
Shooting location during this workshop: The Grotto, Singing Sands Beach, Halfway Rock Point, Boulder Beach, Halfway Log Dump, Little Cove, Cyprus Lake, Dorcas Bay, and a few other secret spots.
Each day will follow a similar itinerary: Sunrise shoot, breakfast, down time (rest)/lunch, post processing instruction, dinner, scout and sunset shoot. If the weather co-operates after the sun sets, we’ll have an opportunity to photograph the stars as well.
While we have a detailed location list, all will be dependent on conditions and weather. We’ll keep the itinerary flexible to accommodate this. But fear not, we will be shooting rain or shine!
Day 1: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- 3:00 PM: Arrival and settle into your accommodations
- 4:00 PM: Grab yourself some dinner
- 6:00 PM: Evening location/sunset photography
Day 2: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- 6:00 AM: Sunrise shoot on location
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast break
- 11:00 AM: On location photo shoot
- 2:00 PM: Review and gentle critic images
- 4:00 PM: Break for chill time
- 5:00 PM: Dinner
- 6:00 PM: Evening location/sunset photography
- 8:00 PM: Image review and feedback session (or night sky photography)
- 8:30 PM: Optional night sky photography (conditions permitting)
Day 3: Thursday, September 10, 2026
- Similar to day 2.
Day 4: Friday, September 11, 2026
- 6:00 AM: Sunrise shoot on location
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast break
- 10:00 AM: On location photo shoot
- 11:00 AM: Mid-morning departure
FAQs
I’ve been left behind on tours before. Will I be able to keep up? Yes. Our small, women-only groups are designed to go at your pace. We prioritize hands-on practice over rushing to the next spot. You will not be left behind.
I’m rusty and nervous about my camera. Will I slow others down? Our tours are built for you. We provide patient, one-on-one coaching and focus on simple, jargon-free instruction. This is an ego-free zone.
What if the weather turns? This is Ontario. The weather always turns. We teach you how to adapt your settings and your mindset for changing light and conditions, so you can capture powerful images no matter what the sky is doing.
What gear do I need for this tour? You will need a camera with manual controls (DSLR or mirrorless), a lens, and a tripod. We’ll send a more detailed packing list closer to the tour date, but for now, know that the most important tool you’ll bring is your curiosity.
Is this a beginner workshop? This tour is for the lapsed creative. You have some photography knowledge but you are feeling rusty and uninspired. You’re either photographing in aperture-priority, shutter-priority, or full manual settings. We will focus on creative vision and telling a story with your photos in the field.
