Morning Light: Sunrise + Mentorship with Paul Zizka

Small Group Sunrise Shoot + Mentorship in Banff, Alberta

Maximum 6 Guests

Join award-winning photographer and Canon Pro Paul Zizka in Banff, Alberta, for a small-group sunrise shoot and coffee — a rare opportunity to learn directly from Paul in the field, capture your own images, and then settle in for a mentorship session over coffee at Sudden Sally. 

This 5-hour experience begins with a guided field session near Banff, where Paul offers hands-on instruction, personalized guidance, and creative coaching as you photograph the first light over the Rockies. After the shoot, continue the conversation indoors with an open-book mentorship session—your chance to ask Paul anything about technique, creativity, planning shoots, workflow, or the business of photography. For any photographer, this kind of transparency can accelerate growth, spark new ideas, and provide the clarity and confidence to pursue their own path with greater purpose.

Whether you’re looking to refine your technical skills or reignite your passion for the craft, this intimate workshop offers direct access to Paul’s expertise and inspiration, all set against the mountain landscape that shaped his career.

Investment:

$175 CAD + GST

Includes:

• small group instruction and mentorship from Paul Zizka
• location scouting and planning
• coffee + baked good

Not Included:

• National Park pass
• transportation
• accommodations
• personal insurances

Itinerary

Itinerary is subject to change.

Paul will select the meeting location (within 30 minutes of Banff) based on conditions and communicate this prior to the workshop. 

8am - Gather for instruction and coaching as you prepare for sunrise.

9am-11am - Sunrise shoot and personal time for photography with Paul on-hand for questions and additional coaching. Sunrise is at 9:37am.

11:30am - 1pm - Coffee and mentorship with Paul Zizka at Sudden Sally, Banff.

What to Bring:

A full gear list will be provided prior to the workshop, however, this is the basic gear we recommend for this workshop:

• your own camera equipment (mirrorless or DSLR, which allows manual control of shutter speed, aperture and ISO settings)
• a selection of lenses (zoom and wide-angle) — don’t worry if you don’t have variety; just bring what you’ve got!
• a sturdy tripod
• a cable (or wireless) shutter release, unless your camera has a built-in intervalometer (most do)
• spare batteries
• warm footwear
• weather-appropriate clothing and outerwear

About Paul Zizka

Paul Zizka is a Canon Pro mountain landscape and adventure photographer and a sought-after photo educator based in Banff, Canada. Whether it’s wading waist-deep into a glacier-fed lake or chasing auroras from dusk til dawn, Paul is known for an adventurous spirit that draws him to the extraordinary. In addition to eight published books, Paul’s award-winning photos have also been featured in a variety of publications, including National Geographic Adventure, Maclean’s, Outside Magazine, Washington Post, and Canadian Geographic. His client list includes the NHL, Apple, Westjet, Panasonic and Panasonic.

Cancellation:

*Deposits and installments are non-refundable, unless you are able to sell your spot. In this case we can provide a refund minus a $75 administration fee. See our workshops terms and conditions below for details.

Maximum 6, Minimum 3 participants.

Workshop Terms and Conditions