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Full photographic immersion in the endless forests of northern Europe in search of large predators: wolves, bears and wolverines.
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Take part in an unforgettable photographic experience in the northern territories of Europe in search of the continent's most iconic large predators.
Traveling along the endless Finnish roads we will immerse ourselves in the evocative Finnish forests, until we reach our welcoming base camp.
Here, immersed in wild nature, we will find comfortable completely wooden structures, equipped with all comforts: electricity, running water, bedrooms, wi-fi connection and an expert chef who will prepare tasty meals for the whole group.
Here, on the edge of the territory of an important wolf pack, there are our photography huts, used by the BBC and National Geographic due to the incredible possibility of observing the European wolf, the European brown bear and the wolverine.
We will take advantage of the spectacular Nordic settings to closely observe and photograph wolves, bears, wolverines and, with a bit of luck, also other fascinating wild animals that populate these remote and uncontaminated lands.
Michele Bavassano
It will be a 4-day full immersion, taking advantage of every minute of afternoon light and sunset, then waiting for the first light of dawn.
We will bring with us food, water and a sleeping bag if you want to sleep in the few hours of night, the huts are equipped with small bathrooms and beds or mattresses to rest.
At this time of year the sun sets for only a few hours giving us the opportunity to continue photographing for a very long time thus optimizing photographic opportunities.
Every day it will be possible to rotate different locations to alternate different types of settings, including more open areas, forests or small lakes. In each location there are several huts where we will find those reserved exclusively for our group.
Our tour leader will guide you during every moment of this adventure, sharing all his knowledge both during shooting and post-production.
We will use exceptionally comfortable photography huts, designed to offer generous spaces to move around, comfortable chairs for photographing from different positions. After the photo sessions, we will return to base camp to rest, examine photos, rearrange equipment and enjoy delicious hot meals.
The huts are carefully designed to ensure maximum comfort during photographic sessions and optimize sighting opportunities. They use advanced strategies to eliminate odors, offer acoustic and visual insulation, and are equipped with slits for comfortable photography.
Thanks to the darkened upper windows, we will be able to observe without being seen from the outside, thus enjoying naturalistic spectacles just a few meters away as well as taking unforgettable photographs.
Each shed will have several stations, with chairs and accommodation pre-installed in a wooden shelf for inserting your camera head or for using a bean bag.
The base camp is immersed in a pristine forest, an oasis where we will actually spend the few hours between the morning return and the afternoon departure.
Here, we will stay in homestay-style structures, made of wood and equipped with bunk or single beds. Each unit has private bathrooms and a common area to hang out during the day if you don't want to rest.
You will also have the opportunity to freely explore the forest for a walk and perhaps spot some squirrels or birds, making your relaxing hours pleasant.
The tour leader will be available during this period to answer questions and curiosities, both regarding photography and the biological and ethological aspects of the species we will observe.
Find out how the days will unfold and what activities make up the tour
06.50 pm: Arrival at the local airport in the afternoon and transfer with private transfer to the base camp (about 2.30h)
8.30 pm: Accommodation in your own rooms
08.45 pm: Short briefing where the professional photographer will illustrate the details related to the photographic sessions, recommending the best settings and basic and advanced nature photography techniques to apply in the field.
09.30 pm: Dinner and entry into the hut
8.30 am: Return from the hut session to base camp for breakfast
9.30 am: Free morning where it will be possible to rest, charge the various devices, go for walks around the base camp.
04.00 pm: Lunch and transfer to the photography huts
05.00 pm: Photo session until sunset (around 09.30pm) and subsequent photo session at dawn (around 8 am on day 3) beds are available in the huts where it will be possible to sleep during the few night hours.
8.30 am:Return from the hut session to base camp for breakfast
9.30 am: Free morning where it will be possible to rest, charge the various devices, go for walks around the base camp.
01.00 pm: Photographic post production lesson at the base camp. A complete editing lesson of approximately 2 hours will be carried out where all the basic and advanced post production techniques aimed at nature photography will be illustrated.
04.00 pm:Lunch and transfer to the photography huts
05.00 pm: Photo session until sunset (approximately 09.30 pm) and subsequent photo session at dawn (approximately until 08.00 am on day 4)
8.30 am:Return from the hut session to base camp for breakfast
9.30 am: Free morning where it will be possible to rest, charge the various devices, go for walks around the base camp.
01.00 pm: Photographic post production lesson at the base camp. A complete editing lesson of approximately 2 hours will be carried out where all the basic and advanced post production techniques aimed at nature photography will be illustrated.
04.00 pm:Lunch and transfer to the photography huts
05.00 pm: Photo session until sunset (approximately 9.30 pm) and subsequent photo session at dawn (approximately until 9 am on day 5)
08.30 am: Return from the hut session to base camp for breakfast
09.30 am: Transfer to the local airport (approximately 2.30h)
12.30: Greetings before departure
Passionate about nature, he travels in search of the perfect shot, exploring pristine areas around the world. Through his camera he tries to share moments and emotions. Michele defines his photography as “A search for art in nature”. He works as a professional photographer and proposes events in the most interesting and important destinations in Italy and abroad. His images have been used by Discovery, BBC, ENEL and have been published in numerous magazines around the world. ”.
Signing up will be very simple!
Simply follow the booking procedure by clicking on "Book Now". Once you have entered your personal data and completed the payment of the deposit, your registration will be confirmed. You will then receive a confirmation email once the procedure is completed.
For this itinerary we recommend a telephoto lens of at least 500mm or more to photograph the main subjects of this tour. If you like photos with wider settings, the use of 200mm or 300mm lenses can also be interesting. Wide angle lenses if you are interested in landscape photography.
We recommend the use of a photographic head to be inserted in the appropriate housing in the sheds in order to guarantee greater stability when taking photos and videos.
Other more detailed information will be provided at the time of registration.
We recommend dressing in layers. There will be no long hikes; we will reach the huts by car or with short walks.
More details on necessary and useful clothing will be communicated after registration.
The last flight to be purchased will be arriving in KUOPIO.
Any flight arriving within 17.20 (5.20 PM) October 14th at Kuopio airport will be in line with the transfers included in the price.
Any flight taking off after 2.00 PM (2.00 PM) October 18 from Kuopio airport will be in line with the transfers included in the price.
By booking by paying the deposit to the organizers you accept the following clauses:
1. Since this is a pre-registration, the organizer will endeavor to promptly communicate any possible change in the price of the tour, characterized by cost fluctuations. An annual price fluctuation of around 5% is highly likely if booking is made more than one year in advance. in relation to potential changes in prices of ground services (for example changes influenced by fluctuating costs of electricity, fuel and more).
2. The price of the entire workshop will be paid via the payment methods offered by the organizer, such as bank transfer, PayPal, credit card or cash according to the procedures and deadlines established by the organizers, taking charge of the transaction costs.
3. In the event that the tour does not take place due to the organiser, the entire amount paid will be refunded.
4. In case of cancellation for personal reasons of any kind and in any case not dependent on the organizer, the deposit and any other registration fees will be retained as a reimbursement of expenses.
5. In case of cancellation for personal reasons within 60 days of departure, the entire balance of the tour will be required.
By registering, paying the deposit and sending your personal data you again accept clauses 1,2,3,4,5.
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