Newfoundland and Labrador's Leading Photography Tour Operator

Based in St. John's, Newfoundland Photo Tours is your photo destination for photographers looking to capture a rugged coastline surrounded by nature's wonders. With icebergs, whales, puffins, and northern gannets returning to our shores every summer, it is the ideal place for all levels of photography.

At Newfoundland Photo Tours, we take pride in providing the best accommodations and travel that our province has to offer. Tours are led by local award-winning photographer Michael Winsor; he is aware of all the photogenic places and knows how to get up close and personal with Mother Nature.

If you are looking to feel the spray from a humpback whale or taste the water from a 10,000-year-old iceberg while taking some incredible pictures, then book with us. We will provide the adventure and work with you to help you capture those magnificent images to take home.

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Meet The Team

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Michael Winsor

Founder/Tour Guide
Bio – Michael Winsor, B.B.A.
Michael is an award-winning professional photographer who has been photographing his home province of Newfoundland & Labrador for years and has captured its majestic beauty like no other. Michael's work has been published and sold worldwide and is on exhibit in national museums. He enjoys showcasing Newfoundland wildlife, 10,000-year-old icebergs, and scenic landscapes through his published work. One of Michael's award-winning images was selected to represent Newfoundland & Labrador on an international postage stamp. Michael values the recognition of his artwork, but his passion remains the wonder of exploring his home province. As a leading landscape photographer who knows Newfoundland well, Michael is well-situated to showcase the province to tourists with Newfoundland Photo Tours.
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Karen Chappell

Tour Guide/Blogger/Web Content
Bio – Karen Chappell, B.A., B.Ed.
Karen is a photographer based in St. John's. Her photos have won numerous awards, and she has been published in national & international magazines and textbooks. With a passion for travel and a love of nature, she is comfortable photographing a wide range of subjects, from macro to architecture. Born and raised in Newfoundland, Karen enjoys exploring the province's trails, coastline, small communities, and capital city, always finding interesting and unique photographic opportunities along the way. With an eye for detail and knowledge of the hidden and out-of-the-way places, she's a pro at getting both the iconic photo and the unexpected.
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Cory Babstock

Photography Tour Guide
Bio – Cory Babstock BFA
Cory is a visual storyteller/photographer from Clarenville, NL, who takes great joy in sharing the cultural history and unique landscape of Newfoundland with his audience. Cory's work has been sold worldwide, and he has enjoyed several solo as well as group exhibitions. A graduate of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, specializing in painting and printmaking, Cory has worked very hard to bring those stylistic expressions to his photography and, as a result, has developed a style that is both unique and engaging. Raised in rural Newfoundland, Cory very much enjoys exploring the hidden and lesser-known places in the province and looks forward to sharing these locations and experiences with you.
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