Photo-oriented day tours, custom tours, and workshops that highlight the beauty of Alaska and help you take better photographs.
Alaska Photo Treks
19 Activities
Full Day Group Private Tour
What you dream, we can design! Alaska is a vast and photo-rich destination with remote environments, ever-changing conditions, and unpredictable wildlife and elements. We provide area expertise to help you safely get your Alaska dream shot. A custom Alaska photo tour caters to all levels of photographers, novice to pro. Based on your wishes, style, and budget, custom Alaska photo tours and guiding services can be all-inclusive or partially inclusive, guided by a professional photographer, or self-guided. Let us help you plan a unique itinerary with endless landscapes and varied wildlife. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Glacier landscapes and features Wildlife includes brown and grizzly bears, polar bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, bald eagles, orca, humpbacks, sea otters, puffins, etc. Wildflowers and alpine meadow sceneries during the summer season Aerial photography from fixed-wing or helicopter Off-the-beaten-path locations Temperate coastal forest and maritime scenes
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Half Day Group Private Tour
What you dream, we can design! Alaska is a vast and photo-rich destination with remote environments, ever-changing conditions, and unpredictable wildlife and elements. We provide area expertise to help you safely get your Alaska dream shot. A custom Alaska photo tour caters to all levels of photographers, novice to pro. Based on your wishes, style, and budget, custom Alaska photo tours and guiding services can be all-inclusive or partially inclusive, guided by a professional photographer, or self-guided. Let us help you plan a unique itinerary with endless landscapes and varied wildlife. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Glacier landscapes and features Wildlife includes brown and grizzly bears, polar bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, bald eagles, orca, humpbacks, sea otters, puffins, etc. Wildflowers and alpine meadow sceneries during the summer season Aerial photography from fixed-wing or helicopter Off-the-beaten-path locations Temperate coastal forest and maritime scenes
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Half Day Individual Private Tour
What you dream, we can design! Alaska is a vast and photo-rich destination with remote environments, ever-changing conditions, and unpredictable wildlife and elements. We provide area expertise to help you safely get your Alaska dream shot. A custom Alaska photo tour caters to all levels of photographers, novice to pro. Based on your wishes, style, and budget, custom Alaska photo tours and guiding services can be all-inclusive or partially inclusive, guided by a professional photographer, or self-guided.
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Anchorage Winter Wonderland Tour
Explore the beauty of Anchorage in the winter! Duration 4 Hours About With its woodlands, mountains, and coastal areas, Anchorage has a lot of beauty to spare year-round. But there are certain aspects of winter that are unique and wonderful. Transported in a small passenger van from your hotel, this tour takes you to approximately four locations where you can explore the beauty of winter, from frosty woods to ice falls, snow-covered mountains to coastal sunsets. Destinations can include Chugach State Park, Turnagain Arm, and the coast of Cook Inlet. This winter photo tour is fun for everyone, from casual picture-takers using cell phone cameras to avid photographers with high-end gear. Throughout the tour, you’ll be offered creative and technical photo tips by your Alaska Photo Treks guide. It’s a great way to see the beauty of winter while gaining some photo tips. Book it at the start of your Alaska trip so you can learn tools to help you enjoy the rest of your Alaska vacation!
Turnagain Arm Highlights
Conditions This is a moderate activity that involves walking short distances up and downhill, on stairs and uneven terrain. Weather conditions may range from rain, wind, and sun, and temperatures from 30°F [-1.11 °C] to 80°F [27°C] in the summer. This Anchorage photo tour departs in all weather [barring a weather advisory)]. Some of the best photo ops happen during rain, snow or fog, and wildlife tends to be more active in cool, wet weather.
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Private Aurora Tour
We have taken our popular Anchorage Aurora Quest and put a more high-end, private spin on it. Welcome to our Private Aurora Tour! Much like our Anchorage Aurora Quest, this tour is designed to maximize your opportunity to see the northern lights at scenic locations. We utilize a variety of science-based apps and websites, along with our historical data of recent aurora seasons, to determine the best nights and locations to go. We also provide photographic instruction to those desiring to photograph the northern lights, and provide complimentary professional portraits of you with the aurora, taken by our professional photographer guides. But we add some special touches to this tour, including an initial presentation about the science of the northern lights at our office (along with drinks and snacks), a hot soup or stew with artisan bread, dessert, and a portable bonfire while out on location and a longer tour duration to maximize your opportunity to see the lights and enjoy them. Finally, unlike our Anchorage Aurora Quest tour, we will pick you up at any location within a two-hour drive of downtown Anchorage. This driving time would be included in the total time of your tour. (Of course, for locations that are farther away, the office presentation would not be available.) Additionally, starting two days out from your tour, we give you a personalized forecast (at no extra cost) for both the weather and aurora conditions to give you an idea as to the likelihood that the tour will proceed on your scheduled night. If conditions are not looking good, we work with you early to potentially reschedule in order to maximize your success in seeing the northern lights. What's Included - Pick up and drop off at any location within two hour drive of Anchorage (driving time included in tour total) - Narrative on the science and lore surrounding auroras provided by your guide. - Handwarmers - Creative and technical photography instruction is offered by your professional photographer guide. - North Slope-rated heavy winter parkas/jackets are available for loan (indicate during booking if you need to borrow one). - Soup or stew, artisan bread, dessert, hot drinks, and water (we strive to reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in the environment, so fresh water from a jug along with refillable cups). - Portable bonfire on location - Tripod and camera are available to loan. Camera flash card included in loaner camera. Let us know in advance if you wish to borrow a camera. - Aurora portrait and high resolution digital files of all photos taken during the tour.
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Anchorage Aurora Quest - Anchorage Northern Lights Tour
This Anchorage northern lights tour is designed to maximize fun and opportunity with the Aurora Borealis. We are proud to have been highlighted by Iceland Air’s Stopover magazine as one of Anchorage’s “Hidden Hot Spots” in its Spring 2019 issue (page 64) and listed as one of “the best northern lights tours in Alaska” by U.S. News & World Report. Our goal is to help you enjoy the magic and mystery of the aurora borealis with this tour. Whether you want to learn how to photograph it or simply enjoy viewing it, this tour is for you! This Anchorage northern lights tour only runs when the forecast indicates that there is a good chance of seeing the aurora borealis with the naked eye, applying the criteria we review (see below). We pick you up at your Anchorage hotel accommodations and take you on a nocturnal adventure to witness the magical lights rippling over snowy peaks and dancing across dark waters. This Anchorage northern lights tour allows you to either select a single night or purchase a multi-day pass, increasing your chances of success. It’s the perfect complement to winter day tours and a great option for business travelers to Alaska from August to late April. This Anchorage northern lights tour also provides information to help you understand the science behind the aurora borealis. Photographic coaching and aurora portraits are provided for those who desire them. Cameras are available for rent, and tripods are complimentary. And if all you have is a smart phone, still join us! Most of our guests are just like you.
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Individual Private Moose Photo Safari
Photograph Anchorage's amazing moose! For this tour, we are selecting the best time of year and best location to see and photograph moose in the vicinity of Anchorage. You will be transported to the hillside above Anchorage, where your guide will take you on a hike into the heart of the moose rutting area in Chugach State Park. The Moose Photo Safari is photographic fun for the dedicated wildlife photographer who wants to capture this magnificent animal in its prime habitat while moose are engaging in a variety of mating behavior. Departure times vary according to sunrise. Throughout the tour, you'll be offered creative and technical support by your Alaska Photo Treks guide. If you are traveling to Alaska to photograph wildlife, this is one of the best ways to spend time with and photograph our magnificent moose! Group size 2-10.
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Group Moose Photo Safari
Photograph Anchorage's amazing moose! For this tour, we are selecting the best time of year and best location to see and photograph moose in the vicinity of Anchorage. You will be transported to the hillside above Anchorage, where your guide will take you on a hike into the heart of the moose rutting area in Chugach State Park. The Moose Photo Safari is photographic fun for the dedicated wildlife photographer who wants to capture this magnificent animal in its prime habitat while moose are engaging in a variety of mating behavior. Departure times vary according to sunrise. Throughout the tour, you'll be offered creative and technical support by your Alaska Photo Treks guide. If you are traveling to Alaska to photograph wildlife, this is one of the best ways to spend time with and photograph our magnificent moose! Group size 2-10.
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Drone Dreamscapes Private Individual Tour
Explore the beauty of the Alaskan landscape with your drone! Alaska is a dramatic landscape that only gets more stunning from the air. For this year-round tour, we select locations that provide great compositions from the drone's perspective. You will be transported outside of Anchorage (which has very restricted airspace), and taken to locations where drone use is permitted. Your guide will provide naturalist information along the way about the scenery you are exploring. Drone Dreamscapes is designed for the casual drone flier to the serious drone photographer. Throughout the tour, you'll be offered creative and technical support by your Alaska Photo Treks guide. If you are traveling to Alaska to use your drone, this is a great tour to start your Alaska trip!
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Drone Dreamscapes Private Group Tour
Explore the beauty of the Alaskan landscape with your drone! Alaska is a dramatic landscape that only gets more stunning from the air. For this year-round tour, we select locations that provide great compositions from the drone's perspective. You will be transported outside of Anchorage (which has very restricted airspace), and taken to locations where drone use is permitted. Your guide will provide naturalist information along the way about the scenery you are exploring. Drone Dreamscapes is designed for the casual drone flier to the serious drone photographer. Throughout the tour, you'll be offered creative and technical support by your Alaska Photo Treks guide. If you are traveling to Alaska to use your drone, this is a great tour to start your Alaska trip!
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Sunset Photo Safari
Learn a variety of photo techniques as we explore the scenery in and around Anchorage! For this Anchorage photo tour, we chase the best light of the day, which at this latitude can last several glorious hours before sunset. This is a year-round tour. On this Anchorage photo tour, you'll be transported to scenic locations around Cook Inlet, Turnagain Arm, and Chugach State Park to shoot a variety of enchanting subjects. Sunset Photo Safari is photographic fun for everyone, from casual picture-takers using cell phone cameras to avid photographers with high-end gear. Departure times vary according to sunset and a flexible itinerary allows for spontaneous stops to photograph wildlife en route. Throughout the tour, you'll be offered creative and technical support by your Alaska Photo Treks guide. It's a great way to see the sights while honing your photography skills. Book it at the start of your Alaska trip and you'll take home your best travel photos yet!
Chinitna Bay
Enjoy brown bears in a dramatic landscape! Duration & Rates - 6 Hours - Passengers: $1,024.85 About Enjoy 90-minutes of scenic flight time over Cook Inlet and the Chigmit Mountains, where the Alaska and Aleutian Ranges meet and two active volcanoes sit (Mt. Redoubt and Mt. Iliamna), before touching down at Chinitna Bay in Lake Clark National Park – where you’ll see Alaska brown bear digging for clams and frolicking on a beautiful, remote beach.
Katmai National Park
Fly out to Brooks Falls! Take a thrilling and scenic flight to Brooks Camp in Katmai National Park & Preserve. After an initial presentation by National Park rangers, you are self-guided to various viewing points along the 1.5 mile Brooks River, including several elevated platforms. Watch brown bears feed on salmon during peak season.
Lake Clark National Park
Take a scenic flight to and from Crescent Lake! Duration & Rates - 10 Hours - Passengers: $1,137.85 About Take a thrilling and scenic flight from to Crescent Lake, wherefrom the comfort of a pontoon boat, you can get an up-close look at Alaska brown bear fishing along the scenic shoreline.
Redoubt Bay Lodge
Take a scenic flight to Lake Clark Wilderness Preserve! Duration & Rates - 6.5 Hours - Passengers: $980.20 About Enjoy 90-minutes of scenic flight time over Cook Inlet and the Chigmit Mountains, where the Alaska and Aleutian Ranges meet and two active volcanoes sit (Mt. Redoubt and Mt. Iliamna), before touching down at Chinitna Bay in Lake Clark National Park – where you’ll see Alaska brown bear digging for clams and frolicking on a beautiful, remote beach.
Focus On Feathers Group Tours
Explore local birding opportunities in Anchorage! Anchorage has a wonderful mix of migratory and resident birds that provides year-round opportunities for bird photography enthusiasts. For this year-round tour, we are selecting the best locations to find birds in any season you visit. You will be transported to various locations in Anchorage, where your guide will provide naturalist information, guide you to the prime locations, and provide photographic tips on how to photograph birds if needed. Focus on Feathers is photographic fun for the dedicated bird photographer who wants to capture songbirds, corvids, raptors, shorebirds, and more in the diverse habitat present in the Anchorage area. Departure times are based on the time of year when birds are active and when. Throughout the tour, your Alaska Photo Treks guide will offer creative and technical support. If you are traveling to Alaska to photograph birds, this is a great tour to start your Alaska birding trip!
Private Photography Instruction
Ramp up your photography skills with the help of an Alaska Photo Treks professional instructor. We cater to all levels of photographers, from novice to advanced. Schedule a complimentary consultation in advance to determine your objective and choose the appropriate location(s) and time. Depending on your learning style, you may opt for classroom style, hands-on in the field, or a combination of both. We also offer instruction on Adobe Lightroom editing and processing techniques. Private photography instruction may include but are not limited to aperture, ISO, and shutter speed. Along with understanding the exposure triangle, controlling depth-of-field and shutter speed for creative effect, reading light, and introducing light. Individual and group custom classroom & on-site instructions are available
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Yukon & Brooks Range Winter Photo Workshop
Duration 7 Days March 1 - 8, 2024 About Explore the mystical wonders of winter in Alaska with this new photography workshop! This itinerary includes two nights near the Yukon River photographing the frosty forest and four nights in the Brooks Range photographing mountains, valleys and the aurora borealis. The emphasis of this workshop will be *evening light and aurora borealis photography.* What's Included - Guiding and instruction (both classroom and field) - Transportation between Fairbanks, the Yukon River and Wiseman - Lodging in Fairbanks the first night, plus six nights out in the field on location - Hand warmers and toe warmers - All meals and snacks from meeting time to conclusion What to Bring Recommended Photography Gear - Camera with manual settings - Wide angle lens wide aperture (f/2.8 lenses covering the 14-70 mm range) - Zoom lens, recommended 70-200mm - Charged batteries and charger - Multiple memory cards - Remote shutter release Clothing and Personal Gear - Insulated winter boots for outdoors, comfortable shoes for inside areas. - Parka or down winter jacket - Warm hat and gloves - Insulated pants or bibs - Head lamp with red light mode - Thermal long sleeve layers - Warm, thick sweater - Wool socks
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