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
Premium photo
experiences in mind-boggling locations.
6+ days
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October 2, 2025
1-4pm
Online Critique Session
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October 4, 2025
Banff, Alberta
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November 7-16, 2025
Madagascar
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December 6, 2025
Banff, Alberta
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January 16-17, 2026
Banff, Alberta
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October 12-16, 2026
Banff, Alberta
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November 7-14, 2026
Churchill, Manitoba
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November 2027
Churchill, Manitoba
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Bow Lake, Alberta
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Our Team
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Paul Zizka
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Paul Zizka is a Canon Pro mountain landscape and adventure photographer and a sought-after photo educator based in Banff, Canada. 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 National Geographic Adventure, Maclean’s, Outside Magazine, Washington Post, and Canadian Geographic. His client list includes the NHL, Apple, Westjet, Panasonic and Panasonic. [Photo: Stasia Schmidt]
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Stasia Schmidt
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
Stasia Schmidt is an acclaimed fine art photographer based in Calgary, Alberta. Her landscapes and portraits show attention to simplicity and form; she is drawn to unexpected surrealism and creativity within the natural environment. Her work has been part of group exhibitions in Canada, the United States, and Europe. In addition to being the 2024 Canadian awardee of the Leica Women Foto Project, Stasia was recognized for her Ephemerality series in her home province of Alberta and she was declared the 2024 Emerging Artist of the Year by the Exposure Photography Festival. Her first art photo book, also titled Ephemerality, was released this spring.
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Lee Nordbye
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
Lee Nordbye is a fine art landscape photographer, speaker, and teacher based in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada. An award-winning and published photographer, Lee is known for a bold photographic style that highlights the intimate details and nuances of the natural world. His elegant and soulful approach to photography is matched by a passion to challenge himself, explore wild places, and have fun while doing it. Because who ever said that dad jokes, belly laughs and chocolate don’t belong amongst the finer things in life? [Photo: Amy Liu]
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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]
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Sabina Litherland
ADMIN + CLIENT RELATIONS
Sabina grew up in a household of creatives, raised by a ballet dancer and a pianist. It was inevitable she would pursue a career in the arts. After earning a degree in Drama and Music and a Certificate in Law from Queen’s University, she brought her passion to the Rockies, working in festivals and live events. She is thrilled to support the Paul Zizka Photography team in an administrative role. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, skiing, paddle boarding, and reading.
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.
