Whale photo workshop with Jocelyn Praud

Come discover the secrets of wildlife photography at sea with wildlife photographer Jocelyn Praud. With over 10 years of experience with whales and the St. Lawrence River, Jocelyn will share with you his tips and techniques developed over time to capture these giants of the sea. The St. Lawrence River is home to a wide variety of marine mammals. During this workshop, you might see and photograph the minke whale, humpback whale, fin whale, blue whale, harbour porpoise, beluga as well as several species of seals and migratory birds.

The workshop will begin with a one-hour theoretical session on photographic techniques adapted to maritime conditions: we will cover the challenges related to the boat and the animals, as well as the settings and equipment to use in the field. This will be followed by a 2-hour zodiac outing, limited to 8 participants. Accompanied by an experienced captain, you will have the opportunity to put your skills and learning into practice to photograph these animals that we appreciate so much, at the end of the day, in order to maximize the chances of obtaining the most beautiful light possible.

Important: A minimum of 5 people is required for the workshop to take place. Be sure to reserve your spot to guarantee the event will take place.

Workshop information:

- Number of participants: 8 maximum
- Included: Theoretical training on marine mammal photography techniques, ticket for the cruise, and accompaniment during the cruise
- Duration: Theoretical training (approximately 1 hour), zodiac cruise (2 hours)
-Minimum suggested equipment: SLR or mirrorless camera body with 200mm to 500mm telephoto lens
- Level : Open to all levels!
- Boat: 12-seater Zodiac, entirely reserved for the photo workshop
- Price : $250 + taxes
- Location: Boarding at Les Escoumins, at Du Fleuve, 31 rue des Pilotes
- Time: 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: theoretical workshop, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: zodiac cruise)

Your Guide: Jocelyn Praud

Jocelyn Praud has been practicing wildlife photography for over 15 years. Passionate about the marine world and whales, he has specialized in marine mammal photography in recent years. Thanks to his experience, he has developed techniques to maximize his chances of capturing superb images of these animals that we love so much. You can discover his work by clicking here.

Please note:

Whale sightings are not guaranteed! While it is extremely rare to not see marine mammals during a trip, conditions may make whales difficult to observe or conditions may not be ideal for photography. It is important to remember that we are in a natural environment with wild animals, and it is impossible to predict in advance what we may see.