Photography  

Jim and Lynda McLennan are avid photographers.  Their work has illustrated Jim’s books and magazine stories for over 20 years, and has been used to support other authors’ stories.  On more than 25 occasions their photographs have been used on the covers of outdoor magazines including Outdoor Canada, B.C. Outdoors, Fishing World, Fly Fishing, Alberta Fishing Guide and others.  They have had photo-essays published in a number of magazines, including four in the prestigious Gray’s Sporting Journal.  Until recently their prime focus (sorry!) has been on the outdoors, but recently Lynda has expanded her photography to other topics, including dance, weddings, family portraits, web and brochure photos. 

Their photographs may be purchased as signed prints (framed or unframed), or for publication. Send an email for more information. 

Click here for information on Jim’s slide program entitled Fishing Photography.   

Women's Photography Workshop
with Lynda McLennan

  In cooperation with the Women’s Reel Hooker’s Fly Fishing Club
www.reelhookersclub.com

Have you just bought a digital camera but aren't happy with the results?
What can you do to take a better photo?   Join Lynda to learn some simple techniques with your camera and your software to help create photos you will enjoy for years to come.

      April 10, 2008 Thursday, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Bring your camera.
Discussion and examples of subject, composition, light.
Working with your photos after they're downloaded to your computer.  Topics include exposure, contrast, cropping, sharpening, temperature, saturation, and digital noise.  

Each participant will email Lynda their favorite digital photo prior to the workshop. These photos will be used in class to show how different techniques can be used to enhance the photograph.  

Cost:  $30.00 per person plus gst.  
Location:  NW Calgary, Alberta

Send us an email to register

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Photography Instruction

Palmer Ranch Fly Fishing/Photography Retreat
with Jim McLennan
June 27, 28, 29, 2008, 2008

Spend a weekend of fly fishing and photography at the Palmer Ranch.  Located near Waterton National Park, the Palmer Ranch is bisected by the Waterton River, and is home to a series of small, spring-fed ponds made famous in many fly fishing television shows.  Known for their large and finicky trout, the ponds provide some of the best stillwater sight fishing in the West.  Upon registering, students will be invited to submit a favourite digital photograph, which will be viewed and discussed on Saturday night.

Itinerary:
Friday evening:  meet and greet one another and view a presentation on outdoor photography (attendance optional)
Saturday:  fly fishing and photography instruction on the ponds and the Waterton River.
Saturday evening:  view and critique photographs submitted by students (attendance optional)
Sunday:  fly fishing and photography on the ponds and Waterton River.

Fishing instruction will center on casting improvement, fly selection, spotting fish and sight-fishing on the ponds.  Will also include streamer, dry fly and nymph techniques applicable on moving water.
Photography instruction will center on understanding and using the components of a good photograph: subject, composition, and light.

Accommodation is on site at the Palmer Ranch Bunkhouse, which provides rustic comfort in a splendid setting. (www.palmerranchalberta.com)

Price: $695 plus GST per person
maximum 8 students
Instructor: Jim McLennan

What's included:  accommodation, all instruction, appetizers Friday evening, all meals through and including Sunday lunch, exclusive access to the spring ponds

What's not included: transportation to the ranch, Alberta fishing licence, flies, alcohol, and gratuities

send us an email for more information

Here are some samples of the McLennans' work:

Please follow this link for additional larger photo samples.

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