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Master the test shot method for Alaska night photography. Learn the systematic process guides use for sharp, perfectly exposed northern lights photos.
A collection of favorite images from 2018 with Carl Donohue and Expeditions Alaska. Polar bears, brown bear, aurora and bald eagles.
A short selection of photos from Expeditions Alaska’s 2017 trips. All images taken by your Expeditions Alaska guides on real, actual trips. Tonsa’ fun. Come on out and give one a try.
Hey Folks, As the northern lights season, or aurora borealis season, starts to wind down for those of us here in Alaska, it’s harder and harder to be motivated to get out yet again and spend the night hoping for some nice displays. Last night I saw the data online looking promising for photographing the […]
“Oooh, my little pretty one, pretty one, When ya gunna give me some, My Corona” Hey Folks, What a cool tune, eh? This image of the aurora borealis corona was taken last March on one of the aurora borealis tours. Here’s to hoping we get a night like this one again. Absolutely incredible evening, and […]
Hey Folks, Winter in Alaska is a fun time; it’s a hard time for a photographer because we have to choose between shooting during the day time, and waiting out the nights to photograph the northern lights. And then switching schedules back and forth as the weather and the northern lights predictions change. So the […]
Hey Folks I am just now back from a trip to the arctic looking for the northern lights; 4 of us went north of Fairbanks, to the Brooks Range, and spent a dark, cold week rambling around the mountains, enjoying what is ordinarily an incredible place; in the winter, a unique and somewhat amazing experience. […]
Heading to Alaska to photograph the northern lights? Learn what gear you actually need for winter driving from 25 years of guiding experience. Getting stuck is common; be prepared.
Master aurora borealis composition and shooting techniques. Part 3 covers foreground elements, cloud strategies, timing, essential resources, and hard-won tips from 20+ years photographing northern lights across Alaska.
