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Emerald Lake Photography in British Columbia, Canada

Yoho National Park

Emerald Lake is a top ten photography hot spot location.  We are unsure how many top ten places we have discovered, but it might be more than ten. :) The color of the lake will blow your mind. The spectacular colors will make incredible dynamic images. The one above is an award winner. How can you not get a top-ten shot here? If you are unsure that you can, you can go with Pamela Goodyer and Extra Eyes Photo Tours in June or October, and she will be sure you get the most outstanding shot of your lifetime.

Emerald Lake is located in Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada.  A 5.2 km (3.2 mi) hiking trail circuits the lake. During the summer months, canoe rentals are available; the lake is a popular cross-country skiing destination in the winter. The lake is enclosed by mountains of the President Range, as well as Mount Burgess and Wapta Mountain.

Due to its high altitude, the lake is frozen from November until June. The vivid turquoise color of the water, caused by powdered limestone, is most spectacular in July as the snow melts from the surrounding mountains.

Emerald Lake, BC, Canada Photography

Emerald Lake, BC, Canada Photography locations – This is an incredible Canadian photography location. This award-winning photograph above was created here in June.

Surrounded by majestic mountains, the emerald lake glistens under the warm sun. You can hike along its crystal-clear waters with a camera in hand. The breathtaking scenery will inspire you. With each step, new opportunities for dynamic photography arise, as the lake’s vibrant blue/emerald colors add an extra layer of beauty to every shot. The towering peaks that frame the lake provide a stunning backdrop for any photograph, making it an ideal spot for capturing memories and creating incredible works of art.

Look for days with a mix of white, fluffy clouds and sunny weather when taking photos. A sky without the sun can make colors appear dull in pictures. However, if you can capture the white puffy clouds against a backdrop of bright sunshine, the resulting colors will be vibrant and eye-catching, making your photography stand out.

When we walk around the lake, we look for different angles and different perspectives. We squat down and shoot low to the ground.

Look, see, and do something different than everybody else has done and create something incredible. This is the perfect location for that.

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BEST TIME TO GO

We think during warmer weather months are the best time to go to Emerald Lake. We go here every year at the end of June. It’s never been very busy. Fall can be a nice time to go but in this area, snowstorms can happen. Unexpectedly. Winter photography does not always produce dynamic results but the choice is yours.

HOW LONG TO PHOTOGRAPH

Set aside several hours to spend at this beautiful location. And don’t forget it’s not always about the photography. It’s also about the experience. Connecting to Mother Gaia and all of the beauty in this area can be a profound experience.

WHAT ELSE TO BRING

Hiking boot, bug spray seasonally, and some organic sunscreen.

OTHER PHOTOGRAPHY NEARBY

Check out our Canadian Photography hotspot page and you will see multiple areas to pair this up with, such as the Natural Bridge, Lake Louise, the town of Field, and a few other incredible locations.

HOW BUSY DOES IT GET?

This location doesn’t get too busy. Or at least it has not been every time we have been here each June.

HOW TO GET THERE

Banff to Emerald Lake: You can reach Emerald Lake via Trans-Canada Hwy/AB-1 W

PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS

SHUTTER PRIORITY:

If you have moving subjects, you will want to shoot in shutter priority to ensure your shutter speed is high enough to have your subject in sharp focus. Approximately 1/250th of a second is appropriate for people walking by, and adjust your ISO accordingly. If they are moving fast, increase your shutter speed to about 1/500th of a second. A fast bird flying by would be shot at about 1/1000th of a second. If it’s a bright sunny day, go as high as  1/1200th of a second. Remember, the higher your shutter speed, the less light comes into the camera. It should not be an issue outside during daytime hours. For More Details, see our Shutter Priority Page.

MANUAL MODE:

You have moving waters here. You can do your long-exposure running and milky water shots. You will have to use a tripod for this effect. Your settings will vary depending on the lighting and your neutral density filter. You will shoot in manual mode for the milky waters. ISO is always 100 or as low as your camera will allow. The aperture is f22 or the highest f-stop your camera will allow. Your shutter speed will be the only variable depending on the light. Roll your shutter speed until your meter reads zero. (In the center)  Use your shutter release or 2-second timer to prevent camera movement when exposing your picture. You will want at least a 2-second exposure for milky water. If you don’t have a neutral density filter, you may not get more than 1/15th of a second in the sun. 

You can buy an ND filter here.  We highly suggest you do not go anywhere without one. Long exposure for moving waters makes all the difference between lifeless images and outstanding, dynamic images.

APERTURE PRIORITY:

Aperture Priority is often used to blur the background of your images and control your depth of field (how much from the subject to the background is in focus). For more information on this – see our Aperture page 

ISO:

The higher you set it, the more light is when exposing an image. The higher the number, the more digital noise, so stay below 800. If you need to go higher to get the shot, you can use Topaz Denoise to filter out the digital noise later. See the ISO page here.

We Run a Private Jet Photography Tour to This Location

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Announcing our Photography Contest

All of the winners will have their photo featured in our Magazine  Lots of Prizes

 See all of the Details on our Photography Contest Page.

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EMERALD LAKE AREA INFORMATION

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HOTELS

EMERALD LAKE BC HOTEL INFORMATION:

EMERALD LAKE LODGE

Emerald Lake Road Field BC V0A1G0 Canada 1-866-599-6674

How can this not be our pick? What an incredible location and atmosphere. Besides showing up in my award-winning photo, this is just the place to stay, and you can bring your pooch too!

Emerald Lake Lodge offers a homelike atmosphere due to convenient features like a cozy fireplace, lovely patio, and separate sitting area, not to mention windows that open to breathtaking mountain and lake views.  Along with a fantastic restaurant, Emerald Lake Lodge houses a casual bar/lounge, a crackling fireplace in the inviting lobby, plus well-appointed banquet facilities where event catering and wedding services can be coordinated.

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AREA

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EMERALD LAKE AREA INFORMATION

Fee for the Emerald Lake area: None

Parks Canada Discovery Pass Fees (Yearly Pass)

Adult$75.25

Senior$64.50

Youth (up to 17)Free

Family/Group (up to 7 Persons)$151.25

GOOD CAMPING

CAMPING

CAMPING NEAR EMERALD LAKE

ADD YOUR CAMPGROUND

Do you want us to send our photography and ghost-hunting friends to your campground to stay during their ghost-hunting trip? Put your campground information here. We will put a picture of your establishment, the website link, the phone number and your information on your campground to make it easy for our photographers and ghost hunters to find you. They are good at getting there in the dark.

Would you like to be featured in an article as a place to stay while doing photography or ghost hunting? If so, please send us an email. You will be surprised at how affordable our prices can be.

FOOD & DINING

FOOD & DINING

EMERALD LAKE RESTAURANTS

Emerald Lake Lodge Restaurant

As seen in the main image above. What a great place to eat outside on the patio with this view. It does not get any better in life than this.

Do you want us to send our photography and ghost-hunting friends to your Restaurant after their ghost-hunting or photography trip? Put your restaurant information here. We will put a picture of your establishment, the website link, the phone number and the information on your Restaurant to make it easy for our photographers and ghost hunters to find you.

WEATHER

 WEATHER

EMERALD LAKE WEATHER

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 Don’t forget that you can use a rain sleeve on your camera if it is raining. If it is bright and sunny, you want to use a low ISO such as 50 or 100.

If you photograph cloudy days, you can do running water or waterfall photography to help avoid the glaring sun. You can also use an ND filter to get long exposure for dramatic effects, even in the sunshine. If you ghost hunt indoors in abandoned places, be careful!

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