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Immerse yourself in inspiration and photograph the most beautiful locations in Alaska by joining one of our custom or group Alaska photo tours. Each personally tailored custom photo adventure and well organized, fully immersive, group photo tours are led by an award-winning, widely published, veteran Alaskan travel and adventure photography team. Awaken your sense of adventure and transform your photography passion into capturing stunning images that are treasured for a lifetime.

GROUP PHOTO TOURS

Our few hand-crafted, instructional based, and nearly all inclusive group Alaska photo tours are anything but ordinary. We focus on special and unique places. And, we use local vendors whenever possible giving participants a more quintessential Alaskan experience. Small groups allow for both maximum personalized instruction as well as networking opportunities to connect with other photographers, build relationships and learn about new techniques, equipment, and other resources.

Designed to be immersive experiences, our tours help photographers gain a deeper understanding of the location and subject and to capture images that are truly unique. They also are designed to encourage creative breakthroughs and experimenting with new techniques.

Alaska Coastal Brown Bears in Lake Clark National Park

July 24 – 30, 2027
July 22 – 28, 2028

Experience the thrill of photographing wild coastal brown bears in stunning surroundings from the comfort of an Alaskan lodge on this exclusive photo adventure in the heart of Lake Clark National Park. With a careful balance of protective measures for bears, cooperative visitor management, and limited access, you can safely capture breathtaking images of these magnificent creatures. Lake Clark National Park, known for its breathtaking beauty, offers prime bear habitat along the Cook Inlet coast, where lush meadows and beaches lie beneath the towering peaks of the Alaska Range.

Our visit is perfectly timed to witness vibrant summer wildflowers and playful spring cubs in their natural environment. At our rustic full-service lodge featuring modern amenities, we provide a comfortable space for a small group of photographers to enjoy delicious homemade meals, allowing for extended hours in the field with our dedicated bear guide. Throughout your experience, you will benefit from engaging critique and editing sessions that nurture your creativity in a relaxed atmosphere.

DECADES OF ALASKA PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

Our 35 years of experience photographing all over Alaska professionally for tourism clients as well as many personal wilderness adventures help us create unique photo experiences few others can offer. A patient teacher, Michael loves helping photographers build skills and confidence – especially on the creative side of photography. As a former meteorologist in the Air Force, he uses his knowledge to help photographers gain a deeper understanding of how weather conditions affect natural light. Plus, he helps photographers learn how to recognize and forecast when the very best light will take place.

Alaska’s Best of Southcentral Fall Landscapes Photo Tour

Sep 12 – 18, 2026

The majestic mountain landscapes of Southcentral Alaska present a fall color photographer’s paradise, offering a stunning array of wilderness scenes featuring rugged peaks, glaciers, rivers, lakes, and cascading streams. Endless stretches of golden aspens, birches, and cottonwoods, with vibrant red and orange vegetated understory, beckon the adventurous photographer in search of the ultimate fall color destination, without the crowds of photographers found at other popular fall destinations.

This exhilarating 7-day adventure tour goes beyond mere roadside vistas. It includes guided backcountry excursions that range from capturing moose in rut to gaining remote access to sweeping glacier views via helicopter. Additionally, if conditions allow, there may be a chance to photograph the awe-inspiring northern lights displays.

Denali Highway Tundra Fall Colors & Northern Lights

Aug 29 – Sep 04, 2027

Alaska offers a paradise for fall landscape enthusiasts, presenting a unique chance to experience the north’s stunning beauty, with the northern lights gracefully dancing against the night sky and reflecting in the tranquil lakes. Immerse yourself in nature’s untouched splendor as you join a small group to explore the sweeping tundra vistas along the Denali Highway and the Eastern Alaska Range at the peak of fall foliage.

Kick off your autumn photography journey with this exclusive Alaskan photo tour. We have selected this route and time of year to showcase the best of two extraordinary experiences, as a brief window opens from late August to early September, allowing for the stunning blend of peak fall colors on the tundra and upper taiga forests beneath majestic glacier-capped summits, and the potential to capture aurora reflections and color on the numerous lakes along our route before they freeze for the winter.

ALASKA CUSTOM PHOTO TOURS

Our custom private tours are full service photo adventures designed for the individual, couples, or small groups of friends. This can be especially valuable for photographers who want to focus on specific subjects or areas or prefer to work at their own pace. This option also gives you more control over the direction of the trip. With maximum flexibility and personal instruction, the adventurous photographer can visit less seen but beautiful locations that organized groups rarely, if ever, visit.

We suggest and create itineraries that maximize your photo experience – all with your approval – based on your subject matter preferences. We book accommodations and provide all ground transportation on the road system during the tour.

DeYoung Active Photo Tours
(A division of DeYoung Photo Workshops, LLC)