Capture the Wild Side of Vancouver Island!

Guided Photo Tours for Every Skill Level

Join Coastal Workshops for unforgettable Vancouver Island photo tours—from Campbell River’s rugged coastline to hidden rainforest waterfalls. Learn, create, and capture once-in-a-lifetime images with professional guidance.

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Why Choose Coastal Workshops

Discover British Columbia’s wild beauty on a guided photo tour tailored to photographers of all experience levels. Led by award-winning photographer Stan Novotny, our small-group and private tours provide insider access to breathtaking locations, golden-hour timing, and hands-on coaching.

Whether you’re chasing bald eagles over Campbell River, misty rainforest trails, or dramatic Pacific sunsets, Coastal Workshops gives you the knowledge and access to elevate your images.

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What You’ll Learn

Composition & Storytelling

Frame compelling wildlife and landscape shots.

Camera Settings Made Simple

Dial in exposure, shutter speed, and ISO on the fly.

Field Techniques

Work with changing coastal light, fast-moving wildlife.

Post-Tour Support

Optional follow-up critique or editing tips to refine your best shots.

Locations We Explore

📍 Campbell River & Discovery Passage

📍 Quadra and Cortes Islands

📍 Northern Vancouver Island wilderness

📍 Seasonal excursions to Alaska and beyond

Book Your Vancouver Island Photo Tour Today

Spots are limited to keep groups small and hands-on. Secure your place now and experience the island like never before—through your lens.

Rave reviews...

"I went on the Eagle show tour with Coastal Workshops. Stuart and Stan come highly recommended. Both are skilled wildlife photographers and marine pilots/guides. Having these backgrounds as leaders of workshops is a huge advantage for us clients. They will always try and get you on the right side of the light if possible."

"The Eagle Show excursion was a BEST DAY! The experience of watching the eagles gather, dive bomb for hake in the rip currents was amazing! Added BONUS, stopping to watch a group of 10 humbacks feeding on krill all around our zodiac. Our captains stopped the boat to allow our group to capture some amazing photos. Extra added bonus, we stopped to observe a pod of killer whales hunting for their supper. WOW! Our 2 captains were very knowledgeable about the area, the wildlife, and provided excellent advice to our group of photographers. THANK YOU Stuart and Stan, the day was amazing!"

"What an awesome experience! Stan and Stuart got us right into all the animals we came to see, and we had a blast doing it! They were gracious and accommodating hosts, and spent time with everyone to ensure they learned and got the images they came for. I came away with a strongly positive impression of the workshop, the animals we came to photograph, and the city of Campbell River itself. Strongly recommended!"

From our Blog...

Mastering the Fundamentals: A Return to the Basics of Photography

Wildflowers on a mountain slope are illuminated by the setting sun, with rays spreading across the sky and mountain silhouettes in the background.

We’ve all been there—the moments of doubt creeping in during our photography workflow. The colors feel off, the composition’s not quite right, or maybe you look at a shot and think, “This isn’t my best work.” But does that really matter? Here’s the thing: Trust your process. Stay true to your unique style, no matter what anyone…

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