''Catherine facilitated the most wonderful day of memories for me. She listened to my aims for the day and my background in photography, and shaped it into a day rich in learning, understanding the wildlife and their habitat, helping me to gain new skills. She was conscientious in keeping me safe and comfortable throughout the day. She is passionate about how we can capture the beauty of nature without impacting on it. And I got my photo of a bear!'' Graeme, Tasmania, Australia
''Even as a non-beginner photographer, I learned so much from Catherine. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and generous with her insights — from composition and camera settings to seeing light and color in new ways. I might have some winners from this trip. Catherine packed an amazing amount into three days: we explored mountains, forests, and beaches, and photographed a wide range of subjects, including elk, bald eagles, and other wildlife. A truly inspiring and well-organized workshop — highly recommended!'' Larry, Ontario
''Just completed Catherine's Vancouver Island Fall Tour and it was three very fine days of photography! Catherine is a very personable tour leader, skilled at wildlife etiquette and a good knowledge of the area! We were shown many nice spots on the tour and lots of wildlife and landscapes! Therefore, I can highly recommend Catherine's tours!'' Ed, Ontario
''I’ve just returned from a holiday on Vancouver Island, including a 3-day private photography tour with Catherine which was the highlight of the trip. Even before I arrived, we had agreed not only the itinerary for our tour, but Catherine also kindly provided some fantastic suggestions for other places for me to visit later. The tour itself was excellent; Catherine is passionate about her photography but also about the landscape and environment in which she is working. With her excellent local knowledge, we were able to photograph the animals I was hoping to see, in their natural surroundings and without disturbing them. For Catherine, the welfare of the subject comes first, along with her passion for the environment. For anyone seeking an engaging and meaningful adventure, I cannot recommend Catherine Babault’s private tours highly enough; this is an experience that will linger in your memory long after you return home.'' Alan, Scotland
‘‘I recently completed a 3-day private photo tour with Catherine. What an enjoyable and rewarding experience! Catherine is happy to share her extensive knowledge about the area - the flora and fauna, the history and culture, as well as her expertise from a photography perspective. She ensured that our itinerary each day was tailored to meet my interests while making the most of the weather and the season. Catherine is a wonderful host – you will never go hungry or thirsty while in her care – and very pleasant company. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with her and am looking forward to a follow up tour in the future!’’ Karen, Ontario
‘‘We had a wonderful family day with Catherine, who passionately introduced us to the local flora and fauna. An intense wildlife photography outing, punctuated by beautiful observations and valuable advice. Catherine is a very friendly, attentive person, who knows her subject perfectly and loves to share it. She was able to adapt the day to our wishes and the weather, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We highly recommend it! We will do it again if we have the opportunity.’’ Bertrand, France (translation from French)
‘‘Catherine was a great guide and photography coach! She uniquely knows and takes you to otherwise “hidden” areas and subjects that only a local who shoots everyday and studies the animals and their patterns know. You cannot do this on your own. She couples this knowledge of where and what to shoot with interesting history and facts along the way. Catherine was a wonderful host, great with details and plans, lunch and snacks, etc. I also improved my photography skills. Highly recommend!’’ Craig, Pennsylvania
''We (a couple) booked Catherine for two days to take us to some beautiful photography locations on Vancouver Island, including both landscapes and wildlife. We had two amazing days. Catherine is a true professional, with extensive knowledge of nature and wildlife. She is also very respectful of animals and takes care not to disturb them, which we greatly appreciated. She gave us helpful tips for the rest of our stay on the island as well. In addition to being an excellent guide, Catherine is a wonderful person to spend time with, and we thoroughly enjoyed her company. We can highly recommend her to anyone looking to get more out of their photography experience on Vancouver Island.'' Irma, The Netherlands
‘‘We had a wonderful and bespoke 3-day workshop with myself and my adult son Iain. Catherine make us feel very welcomed and comfortable throughout. She is clearly a gifted nature and wildlife photographer and we learned a lot, including some very specific techniques to make us better. She constantly msde small changes to respond to our needs and wishes. Can’t thank her enough and looking forward to a follow up tour in the future.’’ Don, Vancouver
‘‘Had a truly enjoyable experience with Catherine. She is a patient and knowledgeable guide, giving some great technical tips as well as some pointers for thinking about photo composition. In a few short hours she had me reconnecting with my camera in a meaningful way. Highly recommended!’’ John, New York
''I had a three day photo tour with Catherine and it would be hard to find a better guide. Catherine was considerate and attentive at all times as well as being great company. Her in-depth knowledge of the area and its wildlife coupled with her professionalism and passion for her subject, made each day exciting and enjoyable. I cannot recommend Catherine too highly.'' Susan, England
‘‘Catherine is a master photographer and a fantastic, patient and excellent teacher. She shared her knowledge in a way that I could finally understand some of the features of my camera that I've never known how to use. We went to stunningly, stunningly beautiful areas - an Island, a mountain top, the ocean side and a lush forest. She knew the natural history of all of the flora and fauna and shared this as she instructed me how to capture those the detailed and clear shots. (...) Catherine really supported my whole experience as a learner and as a visitor to that beautiful part of Vancouver Island. She was professional, organized, super pleasant and friendly and shared tips that will change the way I take pictures forever.’’ Cindy, British Columbia
‘‘We had a wonderful photo workshop with Catherine today! She is very knowledgeable and was able to clearly explain the concepts behind good nature photography. She was extremely helpful and patient with us as new and inexperienced photographers. Catherine is passionate about her work which made for a very enjoyable session.’’ Linda, California
‘‘Catherine was absolutely great. Very knowledgeable and extremely patient. I learnt so much in just one day and am starting to apply new techniques to my photography. Around Courtenay is a very beautiful part of the world, with amazing wildlife and a great guide. Merci encore!’’ Mark, Quebec
‘‘Catherine was a pleasure to work with. Our outing was on a very rainy and windy yet her warmth and attentiveness to details made it truly enjoyable. Before the trip, she had asked me about my objectives and scouted the spots we could visit. Her prep allowed us to get great shots despite the weather. Time well spent, good guidance on shots and pleasant company. I would recommend her to anyone interested in nature photography. She's a pro, no questions about it.’’ Mark, Ontario
‘‘I have just completed a 3-day photography workshop with Catherine and I cannot express how terrific the experience was. The forests, beaches, estuaries, and islands we visited were stunning and provided ample opportunity to explore composition with the camera. Catherine’s technical skills with the camera and her artistic perspective helped me to better understand how ‘to be quiet’ in nature in order to really think about the image you really want to make! Thanks Catherine for a truly lovely experience.’’ Sandra, Newfoundland
‘‘What an incredible day spent in the company of the friendly Catherine Babault. I highly recommend her tours or workshops. She will take you to discover the beauties of the region while giving you lots of information both on photography and on the place where you will be. Attentive to your interests or your requests, she will plan a day for you that you will not soon forget.’’ Nadia, Quebec (translation from French)
‘’Catherine’s easy going personality made for a relaxed, fun atmosphere where we could just have fun taking photos and learning. I really enjoyed that it was hands on from start to finish to get the most out of our time, and it was great to learn some of the secrets of a pro. I walked away with a better understanding of outdoor and wildlife photography, more confidence overall, and it got me excited to get back out there and practice what I learned.’’ Peter, British Columbia
‘‘I took her workshop and it was very informative at the same time enjoyable. We discovered amazing part of island and shoot lots of pictures. Catherine is very professional and friendly. She opened up my eyes in different perspective of photography. She is also very patient and explain everything in detail. By end of our workshop I am more comfortable with camera settings, composition, long exposure and work on tripod. I highly recommend her workshop for anyone who wants step in nature, landscape and wildlife photography.’’ Mehrdad, British Columbia
‘‘She is very knowledgeable about wildlife on Vancouver Island and is clearly dedicated to providing excellent service for her clients.’’ Ron, British Columbia
‘’Knowledgeable instructor, attuned to the wants and specific needs of the client. Able to alter plans in real time and a most caring attitude towards student, photography and the value of our natural environment. Excellent teaching skills and patience.’’ Brian, Saskatchewan
‘‘My wife and I had a wonderful two day session with Catherine. She took us to many local spots where the views were excellent. More importantly, she was a pleasure to work with. Her professionalism and knowledge was much appreciated. A great two days were had.’’ Robert, Connecticut