Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime photo workshop photographing the bears of Katmai N.P.. You won’t want to miss this incredible experience photographing grizzly bears in their natural habitat along with other Northern wildlife, all in the beauty of the Fall colors.
We will be assisted by the best guides in the region and go to areas few others ever travel to. This wilderness area is sparsely populated. The bears rule the land here and humans have adapted to respect the bears for what they are. As a result, the bears have little fear of humans since they are the kings in this wilderness. We will be in the ultimate location for the amazing experience of photographing these marvelous animals as they dive into the ocean and rivers to catch plentiful sockeye salmon. In addition to the mighty grizzly bears, we have the chance to see wolves hunting and foraging as well as possible side trips to see walrus colonies. This really is the trip to photograph the Ultimate Alaskan Bears.
We will photograph the bears of Katmai N.P. on the inland streams and tundra accessed via floatplane each day. We may also have the chance to photograph the bears at the famous Brooks Falls, where the bears wait on top of the falls for the salmon to launch themselves over the falls.
We will stay in a wonderful lodge along Lake Iliamna and enjoy home cooked meals for breakfast and dinner. Lunches will be provided to us each day to eat in the field. The itinerary for each day will be specifically catered to us and our photographic priorities and we will be flown into the Alaskan wilderness by float plane (we have the best and most experienced pilots with us) and guided to the best locations. Note: the ability to fly and which locations are accessible are weather dependent and during the Fall there is more likelihood for weather delays.
Here is the video from our 2022 workshop
We are limiting this trip to a small group of attendees. Accommodations are double occupancy only in private cabins. Breakfast and dinner is shared at the lodge (the food is great!). Box lunches are provided to us when we are in the field. If the workshop appears sold out on the website, please contact us to inquire about attending.
Each evening we’ll download our images and provide comprehensive discussions regarding composition, seeing images and the formulation of artful photography. In addition to getting you to the right locations, we’ll make sure your photographic skills are developed as well. While at our locations, we’ll help you both technically, developing proper field techniques and artistically, to help bring out your best creative photography.
Upon registration you’ll receive a complete PDF file containing everything you need to know concerning lodging, transportation, etc. for this once in a lifetime experience.
Travel to Iliamna and any lodging before or after the workshop are the responsibility of the attendee. All lodging, meals and transportation during the workshop are included in the workshop cost.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate. The activity level for this workshop is moderate with possible field locations that may involve hiking over uneven ground to the photography location or riding on rafts through gentle rivers amongst the bears, climbing in and out of the boats. Waders and Boots are provided and included in the workshop cost. Please be aware of this activity level before registering. If you have questions regarding your ability to be part of this experience in Alaska, please contact my office.
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