Awaken your adventurous spirit and explore and capture the rugged beauty of the Canterbury high country. Experience the age-old tradition of merino sheep mustering in the Ashburton Lakes region, surrounded by majestic mountains and pristine valleys. This one-of-a-kind photography workshop offers unparalleled opportunities to capture skilled mustering riders as they guide their herds across sweeping landscapes.
Our workshop is led by professional photographers who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and expertise, offering you valuable insights, tricks, and techniques to elevate your photography skills to new heights. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, there’s something for everyone in this enriching learning environment.
This workshop will help you master photographing the sweeping beauty of high country landscapes, where dramatic mountains meet vast plains. You’ll learn techniques to bring out the texture and depth of the rugged terrain and capture the shifting light that defines these stunning vistas. Additionally, you’ll gain skills to document the dynamic energy of a muster, freezing moments of fast-paced action and showcasing the powerful connection between people and livestock.
Learn how to document the dynamic energy of a muster, freezing moments of fast-paced action and showcasing the powerful connection between people and livestock.
Master photographing the sweeping beauty of high country landscapes, where dramatic mountains meet vast plains. Learn techniques to bring out texture and depth of the rugged terrain, and capture the shifting light that amplifies these stunning vistas.
The Ashburton Lakes area in the Canterbury high country offers photographers a diverse and inspiring canvas of natural beauty. The landscapes are a captivating blend of serene, glacial lakes, majestic peaks and pristine alpine scenery.
In this remote, untouched landscape, opportunities abound for capturing vast wild vistas and the interplay of light and shadows across the mountains. The excitement and action of the muster, combined with the stunning natural landscape, offer photographers infinite creative potential.
Glen has worked as a travel, documentary, and landscape photographer for over 30 years. As an educator at Massey University, The Photo School, and through photography workshops, he’s passionate about helping others discover and develop their own connection to photography.