Rocky Mountain Photo Adventures

As a gift I was bought the one-to-one photography workshop. It was a really interesting few hours with Mark. Learning to use my camera, learning how to take good photos in terms of composition, learning how to use filters and how to edit photos as well. The workshop definitely has encouraged me to be more creative with my photography and editing (while keeping it realistic)! Thanks again, was a great workshop!

Mark was great with finding me a terrific photographer (Nick Fitzhardinge) for the days that I was staying in Banff. Mark was patient, professional and very informative with all my questions. He is very knowledgeable with location scouting and knows how to set up a worthwhile tour. Nick did not come to the tour with his own camera, and was not shooting material at the same time as teaching me. I cannot say how important that was to me and it merits a lot of respect for his ability and professionalism to only focus on me and my learning. I would highly recommend rocky mountain photo adventures to everyone and anyone who wants to take advantage of their time in banff by photographing it in all of its beauty with a trusted company who will get you to the locations at the right times. Thanks so much for everything Mark and Nick!

Mark is a passionate photographer which showed through in his tour. His attention to detail and love of sharing his craft were inspirational, and he opened my eyes to the level of preparation required in scene composition and also to the many tweaks required to get the camera to mimic what your eye sees. Thank you so much for a fab (but chilly!) tour.

Mark was an amazing guide. He was friendly, personable, and super patient. He took me to some really amazing photo spots and took the time to show me how to use my equipment, set up my camera, and take an amazing photograph. I'm a professional portrait photographer, but don't have much experience with landscapes and scenery. Mark walked me through everything and explained the settings and the why's and how's of it all in a way that was professional and educational. I will treasure this experience through the amazing photos we took. Highly recommended.

I was fortunate enough to have two private tours with Mark recently in the Banff area and can't say enough about the experience. Mark is knowledgeable about the art and craft of photography, His understanding of the techniques and technology of photography was outstanding and he new the best locations to provide an opportunity to capture some outstanding landscape photos. I gained a lot of knowledge from Mark and he was immensely helpful and very personable and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I will definitely book more tours through RMPA when I'm back in the area next.

I had a great 1:1 private day with Mark. The day kicked off with an absolutely epic sunrise. Mark is a phenomenal teacher and educator. We packed a lot into 8 hours. I had a terrific experience and will for sure reach back out to Mark the next time I am in Banff

I had a wonderful experience with Mark. He is an amazing teacher as well as photographer. We visited some beautiful locations, and he assisted me in not only taking some amazing photographs but also walking through the setup - the thought process that goes into achieving a superb image. I would highly recommend his private guided photography session.

We had a super exciting day together with Mark as our guide. The organization was excellent from the pick up to the whole tour.Mark individually addresses the level of performance of each participant and gives valuable instructions. So every participant can improve his personal level in photography in his own way. Although we did not have optimal weather, everyone was able to get the maximum out of it. The tour offers something for every skill level and has no specific equipment requirements.The catering of the participants during the whole tour was excellent.Anytime again !

Mark is an excellent teacher and is very knowledgeable in his craft. The one-on-one workshop allows for more personal instruction. I learned a lot of new techniques and learned about camera functions that I did not know about. I would recommend this workshop to any photographer regardless of their skill level

When I was going to be in Banff for a conference, I arranged two consecutive private morning sunrise workshops with Mark Unrau, owner of Rocky Mountain Photo Adventures. Right from the start, I was impressed with Mark's communication-- prompt, professional, and friendly. He picked me up both mornings from my lodge at 5:30am and took me to THE most gorgeous spots. We didn't stay clumped up with the rest of the photographers, as he knows the best spots away from the others so you can really focus (and get unique shots). I'm a hobbyist photographer who knows the basics, but I came away with a new appreciation for taking time to properly compose an image, working with a variety of filters to manage morning light, and understanding the ins and outs of long exposure shooting. I've been on many photo workshops in the past, and oftentimes the teacher is distracted by their own camera and capturing their own images while also trying to teach. This is NOT Mark. He does not bring out his camera (although he has ALL the equipment you could ever need) and gives you his 100% undivided attention. Mark is a truly gifted and passionate teacher who takes the time to learn about his student and their level of expertise, meets them where they are, and then extends their skills to improve their photography far beyond what I could have imagined. He's also an all around nice guy, who remains available to you after the workshop for questions, follow-up etc. I truly enjoyed my time with him and couldn't recommend him highly enough. Oh, and the shots I captured were truly breathtaking-- Thanks Mark!