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.

Katmai National Park Grizzly bear by moonlight, Alaska.

Grizzly Bear by Moonlight

Hey Folks, Slowly catching up on image processing and whatnot after a full season of adventure. This year I ran a few new trips, which I’m looking forward to continue to explore over the coming years, but also enjoyed returning to some of the old favorite haunts. This image if from the Grizzly Bears in […]

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Grizzly bear photo tours Alaska Katmai National Park.

Brown bear photography

Join us in Katmai National Park to photograph brown bears in their natural habitat as they fish for spawning sockeye salmon. This post shares insights from years of observing individual bears, their unique personalities, and practical tips for staying safe and attuned in bear country. Perfect for wildlife photographers and nature enthusiasts alike.

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Snowshoeing and skiing trip Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska.

Free Wrangell-St. Elias winter ski/photography trip

a free trip to Wrangell – St. Elias National Park

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Northern lights photo tour aurora borealis photo Alaska.

How to photograph the northern lights – part 2

Part 2 of my complete guide to photographing the northern lights and aurora borealis photography. Tips and shooting information on how to get the best out of your northern lights photography.

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Aurora borealis photo tour Alaska photography information.

How to Photograph the Aurora Borealis – Part 1

Complete guide to photographing the northern lights in Alaska. Learn how to find the aurora, scout locations, dress for extreme cold, and choose the right gear. Part 1 covers essential preparation, from predicting aurora activity to staying warm during long winter nights in the backcountry.

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ANWR trips Hiker playing American Native flute on coastal plain Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska.

ANWR Photos – 50 photos for 50 years.

50 photos for 50 years! Dec 6, 2010, marks the 50th anniversary of the Arctic National Wildlife refuge, or ANWR. Over 19 million acres of wild lands, the refuge is a treasure, home to thousands of creatures and features; the caribou herds, the Brooks Mountains, the broad coastal plain, migratory birds and countless other gifts to this world. Video of photos and music.

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The Chugach Mountains in evening light, Alaska.

Landscape Photos Galleries Reloaded!

I’ve uploaded and updated the 3 Landscapes galleries on the website. Take a look if you will:
* Landscapes
* Landscapes 2
* Landscapes 3
Fresh winter snow covers a young willow sapling, Wrangell Mountains, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Alaska.

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Katmai National Park brown bear male standing. Alaska bears.

Grizzly Bear Standing

One of the photos I really want is a big grizzly bear standing upright, with a nice background. I’ve been fortunate enough to have a few opportunities, and unfortunate enough to blow every single one of them. This one got close.

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Northern lights over White Mountains, Alaska.

Northern Lights

The aurora borealis (northern lights) light up the night sky above a tent. Campsite in the Mentasta Mountains, boreal forest, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Alaska.

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Canning River rafting trips ANWR Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Alaska.

Alaska’s Brooks Range Backpacking, ANWR

A Brooks Range backpacking trip (and rafting trip) through the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Camping on alluvial fans, hiking ridgelines at 2am, chasing light that never quite dies.

Photography in arctic summer means shifting your clock to the wee hours. They don’t call this the land of the midnight sun for nothing.

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