On this unique land expedition, world-renowned photographer Marco Ronconi takes you on an unforgettable adventure in Churchill, Canada, when the magic of polar bear photography comes to life as the bears migrate through the snow. Marco shares his vision and techniques in the field and hands you surprising insights in the evening, while you discuss the images made that day. Traveling in a small group, Marco can guarantee personal advice about your gear, techniques, and creative process.
Churchill is a town in northern Manitoba known as a capital for spotting polar bears. It’s a beautiful small town with only 700 inhabitants, which can only be reached by plane or after a very long train ride. Desolate as it is, Churchill has all the necessary facilities. It’s famous for spotting polar bears in autumn, belugas in the summer, and northern lights in spring.
Trip information
In Churchill, you can see polar bears in the snow for only 3 weeks a year – from the middle of October to the beginning of November. This town is on the migration route of the bears as they travel towards the frozen tundra. The bears head for seal hunting west of Hudson Bay as soon as the ice comes. Arctic foxes are everywhere, and sometimes you can spot wolves. Gulls, owls, and even eagles can be spotted by keen observers.
Marco Ronconi is a professional nature photographer focused on wildlife and landscapes of the Northern Hemisphere. His fine art prints have been exhibited in galleries, and his images have been featured in various magazines. During this trip for maximum 6 people, Marco shares his vision and guarantees personal advice about your gear, techniques, and creative process.
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Pricing
8500,- euro, including round-trip flight from Winnipeg to Churchill, accommodation in Churchill, continental breakfast, photography guidance.
Not included: lunch and dinner in Churchill.
Where are we going?
Churchill is a town in northern Manitoba known as a capital for spotting polar bears. It’s a beautiful small town with only 700 inhabitants, which can only be reached by plane or after a very long train ride. Desolate as it is, Churchill has all the necessary facilities. It’s famous for spotting polar bears in autumn, belugas in the summer, and northern lights in spring.
Day to day
Departure Winnipeg-Churchill. Potential delays from Winnipeg to Churchill won’t be a concern, and we’ve factored this in to ensure you make the most of your time.
After arrival, we spend a first afternoon in the field and head back for dinner at Churchill and a first evening in the guest house.
The b&b is very cozy and owned by locals; we rent it exclusively for our group.
Polar bear photography with Marco Ronconi: learn from the best every day, and discuss your results during insightful evening evaluations, where you’ll learn more about photography techniques and storytelling.
Our comfortable and specially-equipped private 13-seater van offers unparalleled advantages for wildlife photographers: lots of room to store the equipment and a very low position for unique angles and perspectives. Moving in a perimeter of about 25 km around Churchill, we also venture out in the field for more exceptional photo opportunities.
After breakfast, we check out and return to the airport for our flight back from Churchill to Winnipeg.
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Marco Ronconi
Marco Ronconi is a professional nature photographer focused on wildlife and landscapes of the North. His fine art prints have…