NEWFOUNDLAND 2026
WORKSHOP SNAPSHOT
Join Joe Subolefsky for an epic six-day photo adventure through the wild beauty of Newfoundland! From puffins waddling around cliffside burrows to massive seabird colonies and migrating whales, this trip is packed with thrilling wildlife and dramatic coastal scenery. You’ll photograph Atlantic Puffins, Cross-Foxes, Northern Gannets, and more—with two zodiac whale excursions offering the chance to capture Humpbacks, Orcas, and Finbacks up close. As a bonus, if skies are clear, you’ll even shoot the Milky Way above this certified dark sky destination. With expert guidance, small group camaraderie, and nonstop photographic action, this workshop is the perfect blend of fun, learning, and unforgettable moments.
Dates: Tuesday, July 14-Monday, July 20, 2026. Meet Joe on Monday, July 13 in the hotel lobby for a group dinner (evening time to be determined by client arrival times). The adventure will conclude on Monday, July 20th following an early morning session and ride back to St. John’s.
Why Travel with Us: The team at Wild Shutter Adventures prides themselves on providing customized, small group, in field photography and camera instruction. Joe has scouted the locations, vetted local guides and researched the weather to provide photographers with the highest possibility of capturing the shots they desire.
Cost: $4,900
Deposit: A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required. The balance is due 90 days before the date of the workshop and is then non-refundable. Deposits can be made via checks payable to Joe Subolefsky or PayPal/Credit Card (+3%).
Participants: Limited to five clients
Start and Finish: St. John’s Newfoundland, Canada
Trip Leader: Joe Subolefsky
Fitness Level: Easy-Moderate
Temperature: First Location: High 60°F/ Low 50°F Second Location: High 66°F/ Low 45°F
Experience Level: Beginner to Professional
ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP:
Join Joe Subolefsky for an unforgettable six-day photography expedition through the breathtaking landscapes of Newfoundland. Accompanied by his wife Amanda—who will assist with logistics, meals, and share her passion about birds—this small-group adventure offers a perfect balance of expert instruction, stunning wildlife, and coastal scenery.
The journey begins in St. John’s and ventures south to stunning dramatic cliffsides offering you multiple sessions at Newfoundland’s largest seabird colony, home to 30,000 Northern Gannets, 20,000 Black-legged Kittiwakes, and 20,000 Common Murres. These breathtaking cliffside rookeries offer world-class photographic opportunities.
Weather permitting, we’ll also take advantage of Newfoundland’s certified dark sky status to photograph the Milky Way at this location. The trip is carefully timed to align with both the dark phase of the moon and peak seabird nesting season, offering optimal conditions for both day and night photography.
The adventure continues as the group moves north to a dramatic peninsula lined with towering cliffs and expansive seascapes. Here, you’ll photograph charismatic Atlantic Puffins as they clumsily go about their lives near their burrows—an absolute highlight for any wildlife photographer. You’ll also have opportunities to capture Black Guillemots, Razorbills, gulls galore, and songbirds like Savannah and White-throated Sparrows.
Beyond birds, we’ll seek out Newfoundland’s striking Cross-Fox and embark on two zodiac excursions in search of migrating whales, including Minke, Sperm, Humpback, Orca, and Finback species.
This is more than just a photo trip—it’s an immersive, guided experience in one of North America’s most vibrant coastal ecosystems.
Included: Transportation during the workshop, housing, two meals a day, free washer and dryer to do your own laundry, full shared kitchen, two sessions on the zodiac boat capturing whales, five sessions shooting Atlantic Puffins, Cross-Fox, Sparrows, Gulls, Black Guillemot and more. Four sessions grabbing shots of the seabird colony including Northern Gannets, Common Murre, Black Kittewake and more.
Not Included: Travel to St. John’s, hotel on July 13, one meal a day, personal items, tips for local guides/captains or any optional additional sessions
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Questions: Joe@WildShutterAdventures.com or call Joe at 443.640.5649
