Custom and Group photo tours to inspirational destinations
in Alaska, New Mexico and Utah

Led by award winning professional travel and adventure photography team Michael and Lauri DeYoung

Our select few scheduled group tours and retreats, as well as our tailored just for you private tours, focus on creating a welcoming learning environment designed to awaken your sense of adventure and unlock your creative vision.

Join us as we lead you into the inspirational locations we’ve called home and have photographed professionally for over 3 decades.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

“Cannot thank the awesome combo – Michael and Lauri from DeYoung Active Photo Tours – enough for their patience, guidance, tuition, and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure we had the best time of our lives. We will be back!”

– Stephen B (Melbourne, Australia)

“Michael and Lauri have the experience and resources to get participants situated in places to capture photos of the Northern Lights, landscapes, which included Denali, and moose. … they went above and beyond expectations to ensure everyone had opportunities to photograph. I look forward to booking another active photo trek with Michael and Lauri!”

– Kathleen M (Eagle River, AK)

“Working with Michael for a private workshop took my photography skills to the next level. Michael opened my eyes to creative, new compositions, how to read the changing light, and he shared new techniques for achieving tack-sharp images.”

– Ali C (Long Beach, CA)

FEATURED POSTS ON MICHAEL’S CORNER

Minimize reaction time, Maximize efficiency and miss fewer shots by mastering these 6 functions

 In April 2027 Lauri and I will raft the Grand Canyon. It will be our third private trip and second running it in packrafts - small personal rafts that are only 7 feet long. Though we’ve been...

Michael’s Travel Tripod Suggestions

DO I STILL NEED A TRIPOD? If you consistently want tack sharp landscape images in the best light with deep depth of field, you need a tripod. Sure, you can shoot at ISO 6400 handheld with IS/VR/IBIS...

Winter Trekking And Photography In Nepal

 Lauri and I spent 29 days in Nepal in late December 2025 to mid-January 2026. It was a fantastic way to celebrate the holidays and bring in 2026. We did two multi-day, guided winter treks into...

FEATURED VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2025 ALASKA COASTAL BROWN BEARS IN LAKE CLARK NATIONAL PARK

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