ALASKA NORTHERN PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
ALASKA NORTHERN LIGHTS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
MARCH 2-9, 2024
LIMITED TO 4 PARTICIPANTS
$3500 (double occupancy)
$4300 (single occupancy)
There is nothing quite as surreal as standing in a snow-covered landscape under truly dark skies lit only by the colorful and delicate dance of the Aurora Borealis. Fairbanks, Alaska is a perfect base to view this stunning wonder and with the solar maximum approaching, this is a perfect year to seek them out. In addition to chasing the Aurora Borealis, we will be enjoying local activities unique to the area and photographing other stunning sights within driving distance of Fairbanks. Join us on our Alaska experience as we watch the northern lights dance overhead!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
We will be focused each evening on seeking out the best and clearest spot in which to view the Aurora Borealis. There are several prime locations this could take us including Broad Pass, Denali National Park and the famed Dalton Highway with it’s impressive “Ghost Trees” (trees completely encased in ice and snow resembling “ghostly” figures). This can mean driving up to a couple of hours each way, each day to reach our Northern Lights target area in order to provide you with the best photo opportunities possible. We will also be visiting the “Ghost Trees” and Denali National Park for late afternoon/sunset photo shoots as well as traveling to the stunning Castner Ice Caves to photograph its unique and otherworldly ice formations. Other side activities will include a visit to the World Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks to view incredible ice carvings and a dog sledding adventure. We will also take time to photograph any wildlife we encounter along the way.
*** Please Note: On most of our night shoots we will be shooting in close proximity to our vehicle but some hiking is required on this trip, especially at the Castner Ice Caves. If you are planning on going with us to the Ice Caves you will need to be able to hike about 2 ½ miles round trip mostly over flat snow-packed ground, though there are a couple of small hills to navigate.to access some of the best photographic locations.
WORKSHOP ITINERARY:
March 2 – Afternoon Meet and Greet followed by our first night seeking out the Northern Lights.
March 3 – 8 – We will be spending our days visiting places of interest listed above and our nights will be spent searching out the Northern Lights. Schedules will be left flexible depending on clear skies and weather in order to be in the best spots at the best times.
March 9 – We will have a final breakfast together and do a final critique of images taken from the trip. We will finish by 10AM to get ready for hotel check out.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Hotel stay from March 2-9.
- Transportation throughout the workshop.
- Guiding and instruction by Tina and Kevin.
- World Ice Championship tickets.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare to and from Fairbanks, Alaska.
- Transportation between the airport and hotel.
- Daily meals and beverages though breakfast is included with your hotel stay.
- Tour cost for Dog Sledding Adventure.
- Gratuities for Instructors, Dog Sledding guides.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- DSLR or Mirrorless Camera.
- Lenses ranging from wide angle to telephoto (wide angle lenses of 16-24mm with an aperture of at least 2.8 are especially useful for Aurora photography.)
- Sturdy Tripod.
- Laptop to download images to during trip.
- Headlamp.
- Plenty of extra camera batteries and memory cards.
- Hotel information and a list of suggested clothing items will be sent to you after sign up.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
A deposit of 50% of the workshop price is due upon registration and is non-refundable or you can choose to pay the total amount up front. Final Payment is due 30 days prior to the workshop event. If the final payment is not made by the due date your space will be forfeited.