Just announced! Deluxe Puffins Galore and so much more Lighthouse Island Dream Photography Workshop

Escape to a photographer's paradise! Join the legendary Christopher Dodds for an exclusive, immersive photography workshop on a breathtaking lighthouse island nestled in the heart of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Imagine waking to the symphony of the Atlantic, surrounded by a vibrant colony of Atlantic Puffins, Razorbills, Common Murres, Black Guillemots, and a wealth of other captivating seabirds – all just a stone's throw (a mere 200 meters!) from your newly renovated, charming lighthouse accommodations.

Indulge in gourmet meals as you fuel your creativity, and then step out into the golden light to capture unparalleled images. From the first blush of dawn to the fiery hues of sunset, this is arguably the best location in the world for Atlantic Puffin photography. Under Christopher's expert guidance, you'll master the art of stunning portraits and the exhilarating challenge of birds in flight, elevating your skills in this truly unforgettable masterclass. This isn't just a workshop; it's an experience that will ignite your passion and fill your portfolio with extraordinary wildlife moments. Limited spaces available – secure your dream photographic adventure today!

Last minute cancellation for Deluxe Atlantic Puffins and so much more workshop in Quebec

An Atlantic Puffin photographed in flight with fish at first light during my Deluxe Atlantic Puffin Lighthouse Island adventure workshop in Quebec.

I just had a last-minute cancellation for my otherwise sold-out Deluxe Atlantic Puffin Lighthouse Island Adventure Workshop in Quebec. Click below to find out more or to reserve your spot.

Atlantic Puffin flying with fish at first light (Fratercula arctica, Macareux moine, ATPU) from my Deluxe Puffins Galore Lighthouse Island Workshop Adventure. Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, Quebec, Canada. Image Copyright ©Christopher Dodds. Sony Alpha 1 Mirrorless camera & Sony FE 600mm f/4 G Master OSS Lens with Sony FE 2X Teleconverter @1,200mm. ISO 8,000, f/8 @ 1/3,200s Manual exposure. Full frame image.

Deluxe Atlantic Puffins Galore workshop update

There is only one room left for my recently announced August 10-13, 2022 Deluxe Atlantic Puffins and so much more workshop. If you want to master birds in flight photography and create a complete portfolio of Atlantic puffin images, then this is the trip for you.

July 29 to August 1 SOLD OUT

August 1 to 4 SOLD OUT

August 4 to 7 SOLD OUT

August 7 to 10 SOLD OUT

August 10 to 13 ONLY ONE ROOM LEFT!

Atlantic Puffin in Flight with Fish

There are still two spots left for the newly added August 10-13, 2022 Deluxe Puffins Galore Workshop. Join me for an incredible experience that all starts when we move into our newly restored lighthouse accommodations. After a delicious gourmet lunch, we walk about 200 meters (yard) and start photographing Puffins galore! In the mix will be Razorbills, Common Murres, Eiders, Savannah Sparrows, Whales, Grey Seals and so much more!

“Chris: Just a quick note to express my appreciation for the fine workshop (PUFFINS GALORE DELUXE WORKSHOP) hosting provided by you and Julie, along with Louise and Marie-Josée and the charming Auberge facilities. We were fortunate to have such good weather and abundant puffin activity, and your guidance and tips were very helpful, even for a long-time Sony mirrorless shooter. I found the other clients quite interesting and enjoyed sharing the experience with all of them. Despite some travel challenges to and from the Mingan Archipelago, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and look forward to the prospect of joining you in another workshop in the future.

Again, thank you for your excellent leadership and engaging fellowship on Iles aux Parroquets – now to plough through the 30,000+ images I brought back to find the “exceptional” few!”

— Gordon Norman California | USA

Atlantic Puffin Post Sunset Stretch

An Atlantic Puffin stretches against a magical magenta sky after sunset during my Deluxe Puffins Galore Workshop.

Do you like Puffins? Gourmet food? uber cool accommodations? Join me from August 10 to 13, 2022 for an exceptional adventure in a lighthouse on a little island in the Gulf of the Saint Lawrence. This is a truly deluxe adventure with some of the very best Puffin photography in the world. Learn more about my Deluxe Puffins Galore Workshop HERE.

“The Puffins Galore Workshop on I’ile aux Perroquets exceeded my expectations. Chris is an exceptional photographer, teacher, and all around good guy. He was quick to point out the best photographic opportunities for the group, taking into account the constantly changing weather, light and tides. He was always available to answer questions and give tips, catering to all levels of experience in the group. The accommodations were excellent and the food was first rate. Our chefs/housekeepers/hostesses, Louise and Johanne, were amazing. The photographic opportunities were endless with an unbelievable number of puffins as well as razorbills, guillemots, gulls, whales and seals. This was my first photography workshop and I am looking forward to my next adventure with Chris.”

— Mark Adkins Rochester| MN

Deluxe Puffins Galore Lighthouse Island Adventure

Puffins Galore Deluxe Edition!

Time to start thinking of my Covid-19 reboot and my beloved Puffins!

Join me for A Dream Photo safari: Live on a small island in a newly restored lighthouse just feet away from Atlantic Puffins and Razorbills.

I have been in search of the ultimate destination for an Atlantic Puffin workshop/safari for a very long time. The mandate was simple; find a location that is within reach, safe and easy to get to without a dangerous boat landing on slippery rocks and a place where we can get close to these comical little seabirds without hauling our gear up, and over, huge distances or having to hang over towering cliffs; a place where anyone can comfortably reach, regardless of age or physical ability; a place with reliable, safe and easy boat landings. I have photographed Atlantic Puffins in Iceland, England, Scotland, Wales, Maine, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Quebec; All of these "known" places have their drawbacks., and I simply can't imagine subjecting my clients to the abuse. Mission accomplished; I have found Puffin Paradise. This is the very best place in the world to photograph Atlantic Puffins and Razorbills fishing, with fish in their bills, in-flight and in golden light.

Beyond the 50th parallel, along the North Shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, lies a remarkably beautiful scattering of some thirty limestone islands and more than 1000 granitic islets and reefs. The territory, the "Mingan Archipelago", became Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve of Canada 1984.

This necklace of land carved out of the limestone bedrock is the site of spectacular natural monuments that bear witness to the never-ending wear of the sea and the centuries. And there is an abundance of life in this strange half-world: plants of variegated hues and shapes, seabirds gathered in colonies, seals, dolphins and whales, swarming the blue vastness in which the islands bathe.

Many of my favourite images of Puffins and Razorbills were made with only my Sony a9 and Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G Master lens! The Puffins and Razorbills and plentiful and they fly within inches of us. There will be many opportunities to photograph the Puffins and Razorbills returning to their burrows with fish in their mouths!

Join me, Canadian Wildlife Photographer Christopher Dodds, for a dream Puffin photography workshop/safari. This trip will be limited to 5-8 participants and will surely be the trip of a lifetime for anyone seeking to get close and personal (safely) to Atlantic Puffins and Razorbills. We will be the only inhabitants of the island; we will be sleeping within 50 feet of the nesting Puffins and Razorbills! Gourmet meals included! Dawn to dusk Puffin photography.

Price is $3,995.00 (plus sales tax) including three nights single occupancy accommodation in newly restored lighthouse keepers home on an isolated island, all Gourmet meals, Boat transportation to and from the island, park access fees and expert instruction from Canadian Nature Photographer Christopher Dodds. Other subjects might include Razorbill, Black Guillemot, Great Cormorants, Savannah Sparrow (there are many) Common Eider, Grey Seals and whales. Items of a personal nature, alcoholic beverages, transportation to Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan, Quebec, and souvenirs are not included.