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Clothing for Cold Weather Photography outings: clothing for photographing the subpolar and arctic Alaska winter conditions; loft, loose and lots.
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 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. […]
Hey Folks, Just editing some of my files from this past summer, and I ran across this picture from our August Iceberg to Bremner Mines trek in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. I shot this photo with my little Nikon pocket camera, a Nikon Coolpix L22. I started carrying a point and shoot (P&S) this summer, […]
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.
A 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.
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.
Hiking on the Russell Glacier, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Alaska.
