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.

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 boundless creative potential.

• 4 days of photography tuition

• 3 nights accommodation at the Mt Potts Station (Twinshare or Single Room Occupancy available)

• 3 dinners at the Station

• 3 breakfasts & 2 lunches

• Free access to our Online Essential Landscape Course

• Use of Benro filter kits

• Transport during the workshop

• Christchurch pickup/dropoff 

• DOC concession fees

• Donation to our Conservation Fund

• Native tree planting to Carbon Offset