Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Jag Hotel, St. John’s; Deer Lake pickup is available for west-coast starts.

When is the best time to book this tour?

This specific itinerary runs in October to coincide with peak fall color—book early as spots are limited.

What wildlife might I see?

Expect bald eagles, moose, caribou, and the occasional red fox along coastal and inland locations.

How physically demanding is the trip?

Moderate—short scenic walks and boat transfers, not long backcountry hikes; be prepared to stand with gear.

Is instruction included?

Yes; the tour emphasizes guided photographic instruction, scouting, and group feedback during shoots.

What if the weather is poor?

The itinerary is flexible to chase light; stubborn weather may change locations or timing, so pack protective gear.

Fall Colors and Fjords: Gord Follett’s Newfoundland 6-Day Photo Tour

On this six-day autumn workshop, Gord Follett’s Newfoundland Fall Landscape Photo Tour delivers a compressed education in coastal geology, migratory wildlife, and wildfire-bright hardwoods. The trip begins in St. John’s; guests meet at Jag Hotel, St. John’s and either caravan west across the island or join the group in Deer Lake for pickup. From there the itinerary threads through Gros Morne National Park, Bottle Cove, Western Brook Pond, and remote fishing villages along the west coast.

Gros Morne’s dramatic fjords and glacially carved cliffs provide the tour’s backbone: wide valleys, steep coastal escarpments, and the rare Tablelands—exposed mantle rock that reads like a page from Earth’s deep past—offer textural contrasts that reward wide-angle and detail-oriented work alike. In fall, black spruce and trembling aspen stand beside red maple and paper birch, their leaves igniting shorelines and reflecting in still ponds. Photographers chase low-angle light that sculpts cliffs and saturates color in sky and water.

Boat sessions on the open coast let participants photograph bald eagles and seabirds from water level; mornings around Bottle Cove and Western Brook Pond frequently yield moose, caribou, or red foxes in cinematic coastal frames. Evenings are reserved for slow golden-hour shoots at lighthouses and layered cliff faces where tide, rock, and sky compose bold compositions. The tour balances roadside access with short scenic walks, keeping the focus on light, composition, and timing rather than long technical hikes.

What makes this program stand out is its timing and local knowledge: six nights arranged to coincident peak leaf color, with a photographer’s eye governing where and when to stop. The route combines coastal geology, UNESCO‑recognized features in Gros Morne, and working harbour culture—wooden stages, salt-streaked shacks, and oilskins on a pier—so you capture both landscape and lived human context. The Tablelands’ orange-brown peridotite and the fjorded shorelines provide uncommon geological subjects for landscape work.

Logistics are simple and traveler-friendly: the official meeting point is Jag Hotel, St. John’s, and Deer Lake pickups are available to start on the west coast. Group sizes remain small to encourage instruction, live feedback, and scouting time. Expect changeable weather—wind, rain squalls, and clear crisp mornings—and bring protective gear for cameras and layers for warmth. Lenses from wide to long will be useful; a telephoto helps with eagles, while a polarizer tames reflections on glassy ponds.

For photographers who want more than snapshots, this tour pairs focused mentoring with Newfoundland’s raw coastal character: fjords, cliffs, autumn woods, and wildlife rendered in the best possible light. You leave with images that tell the story of a place shaped by ice, sea, and human hands. Bookings are limited each October; plan travel early and be ready to adapt to weather, light, and tides routinely.

About Newfoundland Photo Tours

Newfoundland Photo Tours is a St. John's–based photography tour operator offering guided photography experiences across Newfoundland and Labrador. The company runs a range of tours from short evening and sunrise sessions in St. John's to full-day excursions and multi-day private photo tours that focus on landscapes, seabirds, and wildlife. Typical itineraries include iconic local sites such as Signal Hill, Cape Spear, and the colorful Jelly Bean Row houses, plus trips to Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve and Bonavista for seabird and puffin photography.

Tours are available as private or small-group experiences with options for night, sunset, and sunrise shoots, as well as specialized seabird and iceberg-focused multi-day tours. Several experiences list guidance from an award-winning photographer, providing technical instruction, location scouting, and storytelling about local culture and history. Transportation, timing to capture blue hour or golden hour light, and, for longer trips, lunch and zodiac options are included on applicable itineraries.

Newfoundland Photo Tours serves photographers of all skill levels, from beginners seeking camera basics to experienced shooters pursuing specific wildlife or landscape opportunities. Operating from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, the business emphasizes safe, accessible access to coastal cliffs, lighthouses, and fishing villages. Guests can expect flexible scheduling, personalized guidance, and small numbers per tour where specified. The operator is featured by travel and adventure platforms and can arrange custom private tours and extended multi-day photo workshops across Newfoundland.

Detailed booking instructions, equipment recommendations, and accessibility notes are supplied to guests before departure to ensure a prepared and safe experience overall.