Photography Tours

Survival of the Fattest. Brown bear in the Fall.
Survival of the Fattest.

Discover the best of Alaska through our guided photography tours. This tag brings together trip reports, field notes, and expert advice from years of photographing wildlife and wilderness across the state. From the brown bears of Katmai to the vast alpine of Denali and the incredible bald eagle gatherings in Haines, these posts highlight what makes Alaska one of the world’s premier photography destinations.

Here you’ll find insights on wildlife behavior, gear recommendations, field techniques, and what to expect on location. Whether you’re an experienced photographer or new to shooting in the backcountry, this page is a hub for inspiration, education, and real stories from the field. Explore below to see what our photography-focused adventures are all about.

Bear fishing for salmon.

IOM Dec 2025 – Fishing Time

September grizzly bear photography from our Bears in the Mist trip. A mother brown bear and her two-year-old cubs fishing for hours in Alaska’s backcountry. Fish were plentiful, bears weren’t hungry, and the spectacle was amazing. Image of the month.

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Winter photography, cold weather, asking Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska.

Cold Weather Photography Clothing

Clothing for Cold Weather Photography outings: clothing for photographing the subpolar and arctic Alaska winter conditions; loft, loose and lots.

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"Denali", officially again known as Mt. Denali, the highest peak in North America, stands above the Alaska Range, a small kettle pond returning a perfect reflection. Denali National Park, Alaska.

Denali, Mt. McKinley, Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska

After years of backpacking trips in Denali National Park, finally catching perfect light on the mountain. Stories of photographing Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley), failed attempts, and that one glorious week when everything aligned.

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Curious young polar bear cub, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska.

Photography Tips – Less is More

Camera gear isn’t always your friend Hey Folks We all know this saying, but most of us rarely apply it. When it comes to camera gear, most of us have WAY too much. I know I do. But I’m trying to shoot with less gear and more consideration to what I want the image to […]

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An adult bald eagle flying against Chilkat Mountains Haines Alaska.

Specialize And Narrow Your Focus

Focus Your Photography Hey Folks Pick a subject, and work it. A shotgun approach to a trip of trying to shoot lots of different subjects is more likely to just yield a bunch of mediocre images. Spend time with your subject. The best images typically will take time. Give yourself that opportunity to really make […]

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Mt Wrangell and Copper Glacier backpacking trip, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Alaska.

Requests and Asking for gear information

How to ask gear questions for a backpacking or outdoor adventure.

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Alaska star trails and northern lights photo Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska.

Alaska Northern Lights Tours

We’re ooking forward to returning to phototours in 2022, with an Alaska Northern Lights photo tour.

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polar bear mother and cub at sunset.

Favorite Images, 2019

Hey Folks Wrapped up another year, and to start off the new year, here’s a look back at some of our favorite images from 2019. And we look forward to making a whole lot more, along with a veritable bevvy of more fun photo tours this year. Enjoy,

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Silhouette of Alaska polar bear Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, ANWR, Alaska

Favorite Photos 2017

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.

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Aurora borealis photo of lights over Wrangell St Elias National Park.

Northern lights over Wrangell Mountains Alaska

Hey Folks, Here’s a nice surprise. I just finished a week of bald eagle photography, and picked up a new lens from B&H photo. Perfect for a night of aurora borealis photography. So what better way to finish a 600 mile drive back to interior Alaska than to enjoy my new Zeiss 25mm f1.4 lens […]

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