Alaska’s Coastal Brown Bears
This is a photo workshop that will have you walking among the coastal brown bears of Alaska for an experience that will change your life.
During the summer, brown bears gather in significant numbers to feed intensely and fatten up for the coming winter. This is the perfect opportunity to witness these incredibly beautiful animals as they fish for salmon, dig for clams and forage among the sedge grass.
It is not unusual to have close photographic experiences with mothers and cubs. Our expert guides ensure your safety while providing the best photo opportunities.
July 25th - 31st
Brooks Falls optional add-on: July 31st - August 3rd
Puffins!
As part of your adventure, we include a scenic boat trip to a remote island home to a thriving puffin colony. Nestled among dramatic cliffs and rocky outcrops, this rugged habitat offers a rare opportunity to photograph these charismatic seabirds in the natural environment.
You’ll learn specialized techniques to capture puffins both in flight and perched on the rocks, with expert guidance to help you freeze their fast-paced movements and highlight their vibrant features.
This unforgettable experience is weather-dependent, but when conditions allow, it’s a true highlight for wildlife and bird photography enthusiasts.
TRIP DETAILS
July 25th - 31st
Minimal fitness required
- Maximum group size of 8 guests
- Lodge accommodation on a twin share basis (VERY limited single supplements available at an extra cost)
- 6 nights ex Anchorage, Alaska
- Park fees
- Professional guiding and photography tuition.
Brooks Falls optional add-on: July 31st - August 3rd
- Flights to and from King Salmon
- Two days of bears viewing and photography at the famous Brooks Falls
- 3 nights accommodation in cabins at King Salmon
- Water taxis from King Salmon to Brooks Falls daily. This allows us to stay late into the evening for fantastic, uncrowded opportunities.
- Park Fees
- Professional guiding and photography tuition
INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS
Includes accommodation, all meals, charter flights to and from, all activities and all guiding. Excludes international travel, visas, travel insurance, gratuities and alcoholic beverages.
Meals on Brooks Falls extension not included.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
DAY 1 - Individual arrivals into Anchorage and check-in to accommodation.
DAY 2 - Charter flight to our remote lodge, safety briefing, bear experience and photography.
DAYS 3 to 6 – Each day brings new adventures - photography landscapes, watching bears in their natural habitat, and, weather permitting, heading out by boat to photograph puffins.
July 31st Depart – Charter flight to Anchorage, individual departures or continue on to Brooks Falls.
Brooks Falls optional add-on: July 31st - August 3rd
July 31st - August 3rd - Three nights and two full days of photography at the iconic Brooks Falls.
Every summer, dozens of grizzlies gather at this legendary site, creating dramatic scenes of power, precision, and natural beauty.
The Bears of Brooks Falls
What our guests have to say about this experience…
“From the pre-trip communications right through to the last evening of the trip, Chris was always on top of the game and tended graciously to the needs and goals of every individual. And even beyond to include post-trip help with editing and ways to continue sharing with every member.
My emotions on this bear adventure ran from renewed awe at the immense beauty of my home state of Alaska, through the adrenaline rush of being in the presence of the magnificent coastal brown bear, the wonder at the nature of their behaviors with their cubs and with each other, the excitement of capturing “bucket list” shots, and on into the immense satisfaction of expanding my photographic skills into a higher realm of creativity.
I made new friends from around the world and shared stories and experiences with fellow photographers. The camp owners, guides and staff were so welcoming and gracious. The food was scrumptious.
Chris is an outstanding photographer and mentor. I recommend the Alaska Bears Photo Expedition enthusiastically.”
- Julie Grohs - Touched By The Sun Photography
