A few words
About Us
Our Vision
Mountain Photo Tours is a locally owned & operated Canadian Rockies photography experience based business led by Canadian landscape photographer Nick Fitzhardinge.
Nick is a professionally certified, & winter accredited, guide with both the ACMG (Hiking Guide) and the IGA (Professional Interpreter). Nick strives to share his connection & expertise among these majestic mountains through the photography workshops, tours & adventures offered here at Mountain Photo Tours. You will explore your creativity and curiosity on a memorable search for new angles, rare light and fleeting moments of wonder, connecting with this area on a deeper level. You will also gain inspiration & add to your skill set as a photographer along the way making your Canadian Rockies trip truly one to remember! See some of what our guests are saying below.
Leave No Trace
We ensure that any individuals or groups that join us on a photography workshop or tour understand that they are responsible for minimizing their impact on the surrounding area.
We are always mindful of packing out everything brought with us as well as ensuring that nothing natural has been removed or altered at the locations we visit. It is important for us to do everything we can to ensure the continued preservation of the landscapes we visit and their ability to be enjoyed by future generations.
Local Expertise
As we approach 20 years of experience in the Canadian Rockies you can rest assured that you are in the best hands possible with regards to maximizing your time & landscape photography opportunities regardless of your experience. Every trip, without fail, turns up unique & special moments different from any other.
Land Acknowledgement
We live and work on Treaty 7 Territory. The territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy: the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani, the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Stoney Nakoda consisting of the Wesley, Chiniki, and Bearspaw Nations. Along with these indigenous nations this land is also significant to the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Dene, Mountain Cree, and Metis Nation (Region 3). We make this acknowledgement as an act of gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting and as a step in the journey of reconciliation.
Reviews
What Our Guests Say
" Nick is, first and foremost, a fabulous, warm and friendly human! He asked great questions, listened, and responded to my desires. Most importantly, he taught me how to use my equipment for amazing results even in winter conditions when the most striking images weren't going to be available (Lake Louise covered in snow). He knows the Canadian Rockies landscape intimately well, and is highly skilled in the technical aspects of photography. Nick is cognizant of our human impact on the environment and how we can lighten our footprint, which is important for everyone. I hope to cross paths with Nick again! "
Deb M
" I booked an all day session with Nick. We started with Sunrise photo's at 6:30am, had a break for lunch, a quick session on using Lightroom to edit some photos from the morning session and followed up with a Sunset session in the evening. I had not used my DSLR camera in a few years, and Nick was patient showing me how to use the camera and what to focus on such as exposure, ISO, F-stop, composition, etc. He took us to all many locations around the Banff and Yoho parks stopping at each location when the light was at its best. You won't be disappointed with your Photography adventure with Nick. "
Sylvia M
" If only 6 stars out of five stars is available, thats how I would rate Nick Fitzhardinnge Photography! Done an Assiniboine photo tour in the past and just came from a Yellowknife photo tour with Nick! It was really great experience. Nick is very organized and knowledgeable make sure that we get the most out of our workshop experience. Our itinerary was all well planned and Nick really looked after us during the workshop. Would always recommend him as he is a great photographer and tour operator! Would always recommend him and hopefully can do another tour in the future "
John U
" This experience was pretty epic. We were able to spend time in several places exploring the night sky in an incredible mountain setting. During this photo tour, Nick was able to give me tips not only about how to capture the night sky but also how to navigate my camera in the dark. He was incredibly knowledgeable and even made sure I didn't walk into the lake. I would highly recommend a night photography experience with Nick, especially from Dusk to Dawn. "
Michelle G
" In Sept I went on the hiking/photography to Tonquin Valley for four nights with Nick. As a amateur/hobbyist photographer I have always been a bit intimidated to join something like this. But right off the bat Nick made me feel conformable and part of the group. Before we even left for the trip he sent out information about what camera equipment to food he suggested to bring. Every question I had Nick answered with kindness and professionalism, even the simplest explanation of a polarizer and how to use it properly. Nicks help with really looking at a scene before you set up a tripod or even think about clicking the button has made me see things differently and I now take better images not just vacation pictures. Nick made sure to spend time with every one on the trip and make them feel valued and offer suggestions or help. Not only Nicks knowledge of photography was invaluable but his knowledge of the area was much appreciated. As a certified guide I felt very safe with Nick and he never took chances if something did not seem safe. Thank you Nick for an incredible journey. The morning we got up early to go get sunrise photos and walked out to see the Northern lights over the cabin will forever stay with me, I know you can't make them appear, but good things happen to good people. I will take more workshops with Nick and highly recommend them. "
Shelley M
" We had an absolutely incredible experience with Nick's photography tour in Banff! Nick took us around Banff (and surrounding areas) for two days (including a night tour) and we enjoyed every minute of it! From the start, Nick was incredibly kind, approachable, and quickly adapted to our photography skill/knowledge level. As beginner-intermediate photographers, Nick was an amazing help, offering great tips with composition, lighting, camera techniques, settings, etc. which greatly improved our shots and our photography skills. He was very proactive and excited to assist us, and he was great at answering any of our questions. In addition to that, Nick knows everything there is about Banff and the Canadian Rockies (and plenty more!). He took us to a handful of breathtaking viewpoints and scenic nature areas/trails; he knows a ton of great spots to capture all kinds of different photos. He was super flexible -- if there was anything that we wanted to try to see/photograph, he made sure to fit that into the schedule. We highly recommend Nick -- you'll visit some amazing places and capture beautiful photos. Nick was a great person to chat with; he was super kind and very helpful when it came to anything Banff or photography related. No matter what your skill level is, complete beginner or seasoned photographer, there is a ton to learn from Nick and he will definitely improve your photography experience in Banff! "
Colin P
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