Alaskan
Photography
Workshops
Choose between the wilderness of Alaska at our lodge in Larsen Bay, or our adventure camp along the banks of the Ayakulik Valley River, or explore the interior close to Denali National Park.
Booking 2024 Season 10th to 15th of July
Join Us on Kodiak Island
Kodiak Island is a top destination for fishing, Brown Bear viewing and wide range of marine mammals, migratory birds, and wildlife that call the Kodiak home. Our workshops really are in the Alaskan wilderness.
Which is why Kodiak is also our favorite destination to teach you how to photograph not only wildlife but also how to document your travels and tell a story. So many amazing animals to photograph in Alaska, you can be sure it has everything you need to keep you busy.
With accommodation and food included, you can relax and enjoy the environment around our lodge in Larsen Bay or at our camp (“glamping”) on banks of the Ayakulik Valley River. Maybe explore the interior backcountry close to Talkeetna at our lodge close to Denali.
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Choose between our 2 workshops on Kodiak Island with 1000s of acres to explore. Or explore the interior backcountry close to Denali.
Learn how to photograph Brown Bears,
*Marine Life and much more by land, sea & air.
With Pro Photographers Jessica Haydahl
& Dan M Lee, your photo adventures start here !
All Inclusive * Hiking * Kayaking * Fly Fishing * Photography Workshop * Fly Outs * Bear Viewing *
All Inclusive * Hiking * Kayaking * Fly Fishing * Photography Workshop * Fly Outs * Bear Viewing *
Learn New Skills * Bald Eagles * Marine Wildlife Boat Trips * All Day Adventures *
Learn New Skills * Bald Eagles * Marine Wildlife Boat Trips * All Day Adventures *
*Not all workshops have Marine Life water based photography options or flyouts
Learn new skills
in the wilderness that awaits, choose between two types of workshop
Workshop Features At A Glance
Wilderness Workshop
Larsen Bay, Kodiak
- Guided Wildlife Viewing by Float Plane, Boat and Foot
- Photography Tuition, Mentoring or Guidance
- All Inclusive
- Lodge Accommodation
- Marine Life Boat Tour
- Hot Tub
- Fire Pit
- 2 Flyouts (1 x included) Wildlife Viewing
- Free Hire of Equipment
- Fish Freezing Facilities
- WiFi Internet
- Option To Pay Over Four Installments
- Optional Add-On Talkeetna Hiking
- Optional Add-On One to One Coaching
- Optional Add-On Turnagain Arm Photo Trek
Adventure Workshop
Ayakulik River, Kodiak
- 8hrs of Guided Wildlife Viewing per day by Jetboat, Raft, or Foot
- Photography Tuition, Mentoring or Guidance
- All Inclusive
- "Glamping" Accommodation
- No Agenda
- Local Air Taxi Included (to and from Kodiak City)
- Steam Bath
- Free Hire of Camping Gear
- Free Hire of Fishing Equipment
- Bring Your Own Kit
- No Wifi or Internet (Off The Grid)
- Option To Pay Over Four Installments
- Optional Add-On Talkeetna Hiking
- Optional Add-On One to One Coaching
- Optional Add-On Turnagain Arm Photo Trek
Backcountry Workshop
Talkeetna / Denali
- Unlimited Hiking Across Backcountry Optional Camping Available
- Photography Tuition, Mentoring or Guidance
- All Inclusive
- Rustic Cabin Accommodation
- No Agenda
- Local Air Taxi Included (to and from Talkeetna)
- Shared Bathhouse
- Free Hire of Hiking Poles and Boot Drying Facilities
- Free Hire Lake Kayak
- Bring Your Own Kit
- Limited Wifi or Internet & Cell Service
- Option To Pay Over Four Installments
- Optional Add-On One to One Coaching
- Optional Add-On Turnagain Arm Photo Trek
Many of the locations we visit have been featured on National Geographic such as Alaska Bear Gauntlet (Kodiak King) S1E1, Race to Survive Alaska on USA TV and many other TV shows and documentaries including Discovery Network.
Current Availability
Kodiak Island Lodge Features
(Wilderness Workshop)
Wireless Internet
Bear & Wildlife Viewing
All Inclusive Accomodation
2 Pro Photo Guides
1 Air & 1 Boat Tour Included
Workshop Profile
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SEE WILD ALASKA
Kodiak Island Camp Features
(Adventure Workshop)
Close To Wildlife
Dual Occupancy
Wild Adventure
Stunning Landscapes
Off The Grid
Workshop Profile
NEXT WORKSHOP
Talkeetna Fly In Lodge Features
(Backcountry Workshop)
Epic Hiking
See Denali
All Inclusive
Varied Wildlife
Multiple Occupancy
Workshop Profile
Experience The Last Frontier
Check out our photography workshop locations on Kodiak Island and other locations throughout Alaska. Plus wildlife tours from local operators.
Talkeetna Backcountry Fly In Lodge
Explore the interior of Alaska, close to Denali photographing stunning landscapes black and brown bears, birds, caribou while hiking across tundra and rolling hills.
Ayakulik River Camp
At our off the grid Ayakulik River camp, you will walk in the footsteps of GIANTS, a truly humbling and primal experience, photograph the worlds largest bears.
Larsen Bay Wilderness
Escape from the daily grind and jump into the wild of Kodiak Island at our ALL INCLUSIVE wildness lodges in Larsen Bay, Alaska. For 4 days of photography adventure and learning.
"Hey Mum, there are some people over there" This cub was wanting some attention from his mum.
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Taken on Nikon Z7II
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Sep 1
"Hey Mum, there are some people over there" This cub was wanting some attention from his mum.
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Taken on Nikon Z7II
#alaskaphotography #alaskaexplored #alaskabear #kodiakbrownbear #wildlifephotography #grizzlybear #bearviewing #discoveralaska #alaskabearadventures #wanderlust #justgoshoot #learnphotography #nikon #wildlifeworkshop #bearsofalaska #published #alaskaproud #brownbearsofalaska #letsexplore #kodiakbear #kodiakalaska #natrualworld #animalkingdom #wilderness #grizzlybear #nikonphotgraphy #wildlifephotography #kodiakalaska @kodiakphotoworkshop @nikonusa @cotton_carrier @realoutex @thinktankphoto
"can`t take great images of a butt bear" disagree. This sow leading her cubs away across the sandbar to the otherside of the bay.
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#alaskaphotography #alaskaexplored #alaskabear #kodiakbrownbear #wildlifephotography #grizzlybear #bearviewing #discoveralaska #alaskabearadventures #wanderlust #justgoshoot #learnphotography #nikon #wildlifeworkshop #bearsofalaska #published #alaskaproud #brownbearsofalaska #letsexplore #kodiakbear #kodiakalaska #natrualworld #animalkingdom #wilderness #grizzlybear #nikonphotgraphy #wildlifephotography #kodiakalaska #discoverkodiak @kodiakphotoworkshop @nikonusa @cotton_carrier @realoutex @thinktankphoto
Aug 28
"can`t take great images of a butt bear" disagree. This sow leading her cubs away across the sandbar to the otherside of the bay.
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#alaskaphotography #alaskaexplored #alaskabear #kodiakbrownbear #wildlifephotography #grizzlybear #bearviewing #discoveralaska #alaskabearadventures #wanderlust #justgoshoot #learnphotography #nikon #wildlifeworkshop #bearsofalaska #published #alaskaproud #brownbearsofalaska #letsexplore #kodiakbear #kodiakalaska #natrualworld #animalkingdom #wilderness #grizzlybear #nikonphotgraphy #wildlifephotography #kodiakalaska #discoverkodiak @kodiakphotoworkshop @nikonusa @cotton_carrier @realoutex @thinktankphoto
Excited to announce our third location is now ready for booking in 2024, join us for the fall colors of the interior of Alaska in September. See various wildlife, tundra, and Denali. Close to Talkeetna. Booking Now !
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Aug 24
Excited to announce our third location is now ready for booking in 2024, join us for the fall colors of the interior of Alaska in September. See various wildlife, tundra, and Denali. Close to Talkeetna. Booking Now !
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#talkeetnaalaska #talkeetna #backcountry #hiking #wildlifeworkshop #photographyworkshop #bearviewing #caribou #wolves #denali #denalinationalpark #seetheworld #bucketlist #travelalaska #explorealaska #discoveralaska #alaskaexplored #visitalaska #blackbear #fallcolors
While looking for fish, this bear decided to have a bit of swim as well. Great to watch while out and about on Kodiak Island. One of the big giveaways at finding bears feeding is the local seagull and magpie.
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Nikon Z8 + 100-400mm NIKKOR S
#alaskaphotography #alaskaexplored #alaskabear #coastalbrownbear #wildlifephotography #grizzlybear #bearviewing #discoveralaska #alaskabearadventures #discoverkodiak #justgoshoot #nikonz8 #nikon #nature #bearsofalaska #naturephotography #bearviewingalaska #brownbearsofalaska #letsexplore #kodiakbear #kodiakalaska #natrualworld #animalkingdom #wilderness #grizzlybear #nikonphotgraphy #wildlifephotography #kodiakalaska @kodiakphotoworkshop @nikonusa @cotton_carrier @realoutex @thinktankphoto
Aug 19
While looking for fish, this bear decided to have a bit of swim as well. Great to watch while out and about on Kodiak Island. One of the big giveaways at finding bears feeding is the local seagull and magpie.
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Nikon Z8 + 100-400mm NIKKOR S
#alaskaphotography #alaskaexplored #alaskabear #coastalbrownbear #wildlifephotography #grizzlybear #bearviewing #discoveralaska #alaskabearadventures #discoverkodiak #justgoshoot #nikonz8 #nikon #nature #bearsofalaska #naturephotography #bearviewingalaska #brownbearsofalaska #letsexplore #kodiakbear #kodiakalaska #natrualworld #animalkingdom #wilderness #grizzlybear #nikonphotgraphy #wildlifephotography #kodiakalaska @kodiakphotoworkshop @nikonusa @cotton_carrier @realoutex @thinktankphoto
Eye to eye contact. This sow is making sure her path is clear.
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. Taken on Nikon Z8
#alaskaphotography #alaskaexplored #alaskabear #kodiakbrownbear #wildlifephotography #grizzlybear #bearviewing #discoveralaska #alaskabearadventures #wanderlust #justgoshoot #learnphotography #nikon #wildlifeworkshop #bearsofalaska #published #alaskaproud #brownbearsofalaska #letsexplore #kodiakbear #kodiakalaska #natrualworld #animalkingdom #wilderness #grizzlybear #nikonphotgraphy #wildlifephotography #kodiakalaska @kodiakphotoworkshop @nikonusa @cotton_carrier @realoutex @thinktankphoto
Aug 18
Eye to eye contact. This sow is making sure her path is clear.
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. Taken on Nikon Z8
#alaskaphotography #alaskaexplored #alaskabear #kodiakbrownbear #wildlifephotography #grizzlybear #bearviewing #discoveralaska #alaskabearadventures #wanderlust #justgoshoot #learnphotography #nikon #wildlifeworkshop #bearsofalaska #published #alaskaproud #brownbearsofalaska #letsexplore #kodiakbear #kodiakalaska #natrualworld #animalkingdom #wilderness #grizzlybear #nikonphotgraphy #wildlifephotography #kodiakalaska @kodiakphotoworkshop @nikonusa @cotton_carrier @realoutex @thinktankphoto
We don`t just see Bears, we also take to the sea to find other critters, like this cute Sea Otter. Join us for 2024, booking now (link in profile !)
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#alaskaphotography #alaskaexplored #alaskabear #kodiakbrownbear #wildlifephotography #seaotter #bearviewing #discoveralaska #alaskabearadventures #wanderlust #justgoshoot #learnphotography #photoworkshop #wildlifeworkshop #marinelifephotography #published #alaskabearviewing #brownbearsofalaska #letsexplore #kodiakbear #kodiakalaska #natrualworld #animalkingdom #wilderness #marinelife #bucketlisttravel #wildlifephotography #kodiakalaska @kodiakphotoworkshop @cotton_carrier @thinktankphoto
Aug 13
We don`t just see Bears, we also take to the sea to find other critters, like this cute Sea Otter. Join us for 2024, booking now (link in profile !)
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#alaskaphotography #alaskaexplored #alaskabear #kodiakbrownbear #wildlifephotography #seaotter #bearviewing #discoveralaska #alaskabearadventures #wanderlust #justgoshoot #learnphotography #photoworkshop #wildlifeworkshop #marinelifephotography #published #alaskabearviewing #brownbearsofalaska #letsexplore #kodiakbear #kodiakalaska #natrualworld #animalkingdom #wilderness #marinelife #bucketlisttravel #wildlifephotography #kodiakalaska @kodiakphotoworkshop @cotton_carrier @thinktankphoto
"Lizzie" powering through the water to get her latest catch. Brilliant to watch abd experience. Want to join us at one of our locations next year ? Head over to our website to book now for 2024. 2 new locations coming soon too.
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#alaskaphotography #alaskaexplored #alaskabear #kodiakbrownbear #wildlifephotography #grizzlybear #bearviewing #discoveralaska #alaskabearadventures #wanderlust #justgoshoot #learnphotography #photoworkshop #wildlifeworkshop #bearsofalaska #published #alaskabearviewing #brownbearsofalaska #letsexplore #kodiakbear #kodiakalaska #natrualworld #animalkingdom #wilderness #grizzlybear #bucketlisttravel #wildlifephotography #kodiakalaska @kodiakphotoworkshop @cotton_carrier @thinktankphoto
Aug 12
"Lizzie" powering through the water to get her latest catch. Brilliant to watch abd experience. Want to join us at one of our locations next year ? Head over to our website to book now for 2024. 2 new locations coming soon too.
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#alaskaphotography #alaskaexplored #alaskabear #kodiakbrownbear #wildlifephotography #grizzlybear #bearviewing #discoveralaska #alaskabearadventures #wanderlust #justgoshoot #learnphotography #photoworkshop #wildlifeworkshop #bearsofalaska #published #alaskabearviewing #brownbearsofalaska #letsexplore #kodiakbear #kodiakalaska #natrualworld #animalkingdom #wilderness #grizzlybear #bucketlisttravel #wildlifephotography #kodiakalaska @kodiakphotoworkshop @cotton_carrier @thinktankphoto
It`s hard work all this all-you-can eat salmon binging. Kodiak brown bears can consume around 30 fish a day during the peak salmon runs.
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#alaskaphotography #alaskaexplored #alaskabear #kodiakbrownbear #wildlifephotography #grizzlybear #bearviewing #discoveralaska #alaskabearadventures #wanderlust #justgoshoot #learnphotography #nikon #wildlifeworkshop #bearsofalaska #published #alaskaproud #brownbearsofalaska #letsexplore #kodiakbear #kodiakalaska #natrualworld #animalkingdom #wilderness #grizzlybear #nikonphotgraphy #wildlifephotography #kodiakalaska @kodiakphotoworkshop @nikonusa @cotton_carrier @realoutex @thinktankphoto
Aug 11
It`s hard work all this all-you-can eat salmon binging. Kodiak brown bears can consume around 30 fish a day during the peak salmon runs.
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#alaskaphotography #alaskaexplored #alaskabear #kodiakbrownbear #wildlifephotography #grizzlybear #bearviewing #discoveralaska #alaskabearadventures #wanderlust #justgoshoot #learnphotography #nikon #wildlifeworkshop #bearsofalaska #published #alaskaproud #brownbearsofalaska #letsexplore #kodiakbear #kodiakalaska #natrualworld #animalkingdom #wilderness #grizzlybear #nikonphotgraphy #wildlifephotography #kodiakalaska @kodiakphotoworkshop @nikonusa @cotton_carrier @realoutex @thinktankphoto
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