Artistry is found in the process.
Expand in your craft and broaden your horizons with the
guidance of world-class photographer and educator, Paul Zizka.
Choose your experience:
Group workshops on the
building blocks of landscape photography.
1-4 days
Retreat-style workshops to take
you deeper into your craft and purpose.
5+ days
Small group, premium photo
experiences in mind-boggling locations.
7+ days
Coming Up…
February 1, 2025
Banff, Alberta
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May 26-30, 2025
Bow Lake, Alberta
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Our Team
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Paul Zizka
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Paul Zizka is a Banff-based professional mountain landscape and adventure photographer and a sought-after photo educator. Whether it’s wading waist-deep into a glacier-fed lake or chasing auroras from dusk til dawn, Paul is known for an adventurous spirit that draws him to the extraordinary. In addition to eight published books, Paul’s award-winning photos have also been featured in a variety of publications, including Maclean’s, National Geographic Adventure, Huffington Post, and Canadian Geographic. [Photo: Trixie Pacis]
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Stasia Schmidt
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR + LOGISTICS
Stasia Schmidt is an acclaimed fine art photographer known for her keen eye for simplicity and form, as well as her meticulous attention to detail. As a self-taught artist, Stasia taps into a deep well of inspiration, drawing from her love of music, dance, science fiction, and adventure. Her award-winning project, “Ephemerality” is a testament to her ability to confront societal norms, prompting viewers to reconsider preconceived notions and perspectives. When not shooting, Stasia can be found writing, reading, raising teenagers, adventuring, and laughing loudly at inappropriate jokes. [Photo: Curtis Jones]
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Meghan J. Ward
MARKETING + LOGISTICS
A writer and creative entrepreneur based in Banff, Meghan takes time on the side to flex her sales and marketing skills for Paul Zizka Photography. She’s the ‘other half’ to Paul in numerous ways: as his wife, fellow adventurer and business partner. At Paul Zizka Photography she manages everything from brand to website, photo licensing, corporate sales and workshop logistics. She is the author of several books including a children’s book, The Wonders That I Find and a travel memoir, Lights to Guide Me Home. [Photo: Paul Zizka]
Praise from our people:
“Paul is an unbelievably talented photographer who has miles of experience in and passion for the craft of astrophotography. Few are willing to put themselves to the test in order to create a powerful image, but Paul is no stranger to the outdoors and knows what it takes for a good photographer to evolve their portfolio to the next level. If you love photography and think you have room to improve, I wholeheartedly suggest giving one of his workshops a try. You won’t regret it.”
— James Berardino
“The Creative Flow workshop with Paul Zizka was outstanding. Not just from a learning perspective but also in the value provided. It was a full day of hands-on learning, experimentation, sharing and camaraderie from 6:30am through to past 9:00pm! Paul and Stasia were very professional, approachable and willing to share their expertise which helped to create an excellent creative environment. Highly recommended!”
— B.L.
“When you view Paul’s night time images, you know that learning astrophotography from such an accomplished photographer is your ticket to creating your own amazing images.”
— Terry Wityk
“Always runs great workshops that are fun and super informative. Paul and his associates are approachable and down to earth, which is very encouraging for beginners and experienced photographers alike. I always look forward to these events.”
— Isobel Springett
“Loved being a fly on the 'mountain' and observing Paul and Stasia set up for various shoots and learning what factors they consider throughout their work flow. The demos were really informative and the workshop format allowed it all to sink in more fully than reading it online - hope you do more of the same in the future.”
— Sue P.
