ST. JOHN'S PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Three Days Chasing Light: A Private Photography Tour of St. John’s and Eastern Newfoundland
A guided, three-day photography workshop from St. John’s to the Bonavista Peninsula that focuses on lighthouses, fishing villages, and coastal wildlife; this guide explains what to expect, where you’ll shoot, and the logistics to plan for.
Three Days Chasing Light: A Private Photography Tour of St. John’s and Eastern Newfoundland.
Spend three days with a local professional photographer exploring St. John’s and the northeast coast, from the colourful Jelly Bean Row streets and harbour vantage points to the fishing villages and dramatic seascapes of the Bonavista Peninsula — a concentrated window into many of Newfoundland’s signature photographic subjects.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Icebergs, Cliffs and North Atlantic Seascapes
Over two days on the northeast coast and the Bonavista Peninsula you’ll hunt coastal inlets, coves and harbours for icebergs and dramatic cliff-and-sea compositions; if close approaches are desired, a Zodiac boat option is available to get you nearer the ice and marine life.
Jelly Bean Row, Fishing Stages and Harbour Scenes
In St. John’s you’ll photograph the colourful Jelly Bean Row houses, explore Quidi Vidi and Petty Harbour for classic fishing-boat and stage compositions, and learn local location tips from your guide to capture each street’s character.
Historic Lighthouses and Atlantic Vistas
The itinerary includes Cape Spear — home to Newfoundland’s oldest surviving lighthouse and a National Historic Site — plus Fort Amherst and Signal Hill for fortress, tower and harbour panoramas at sunrise and sunset.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
This is a focused, three-day photography workshop led by a local award-winning professional: you’ll be picked up at your accommodation, moved to prime locations at the best times of day, and guided through composition and location techniques while visiting St. John’s, coastal fishing villages and the Bonavista Peninsula to seek icebergs, puffins, whales and dramatic seascapes.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should consider other options.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a three-day program with two overnight stays included; the itinerary concentrates photographic outings across those days to maximize time at locations during ideal light.
Accommodations and transportation are included for the duration of the workshop; meals are not included.
The operator will pick you up at your accommodation to begin each day’s shooting and transfers.
The stated price covers up to four people (the total price is shared among participants); contact the operator for arrangements for larger groups or specific dates.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do we meet to start the tour?
The operator will pick you up at your accommodation to begin the tour.
How long is the workshop and are accommodations included?
The workshop runs three days and includes two nights’ accommodation; transportation is included as well.
Do I need to be a professional photographer?
No — you do not need to be a professional; the workshop welcomes all skill levels and provides local professional guidance.
Will I definitely see icebergs, puffins and whales?
No; while the tour seeks icebergs, puffins and whales during peak season and will travel to locate them, these visitors are not guaranteed.
Can I get closer to icebergs and whales?
Yes — a Zodiac boat tour is offered as an option to get closer to icebergs and marine wildlife, which the guide may recommend for award-winning images.
How many people are included in the price?
The quoted cost covers up to four people; the total price is shared among participants and the operator can be contacted to arrange space for additional people.