Who Is This Alaska Fall Photo Expedition For? 🍂📸

Whether you’re a seasoned landscape photographer or just starting your journey, the Alaska Fall Landscape & Glacier Photo Expedition is designed to accelerate your growth. Under the guidance of Jan Šmíd (Master QEP) and a team of certified instructors, you’ll capture breathtaking wilderness scenes — from glowing autumn tundra and glacier-fed lakes to the Aurora Borealis dancing over Alaska’s vast landscapes.

This expedition is perfect for photographers who want to:

✅ Capture breathtaking single shots, sweeping panoramas, and nightscapes
✅ Learn pro techniques for Northern Lights photography and long exposures
✅ Master advanced focus, metering, exposure bracketing & focus stacking
✅ Prepare your portfolio for exhibitions or large-format printing
✅ Be part of a small, supportive group with 1-on-1 coaching

Join this Alaska photo expedition and experience the golden season of the Far North like never before — all while taking your landscape photography to the next level!

🗺️ What Will We See During the Photo Trip?

We don’t lock ourselves into a fixed schedule — and that’s intentional. Each day is shaped around the best light, colors, and weather conditions, giving you the chance to capture Alaska’s landscapes at their absolute peak.

Beyond the golden hours and nights spent chasing the Aurora Borealis, we’ll immerse ourselves in Alaska’s autumn wilderness: rugged mountain passes, glacier-fed lakes, fiery tundra plateaus, tranquil alpine valleys, and hidden ridgelines with sweeping panoramic views. You’ll photograph both iconic landmarks and remote, off-the-map gems that most travelers never get to experience.

Between major photo sessions, we also weave in moments for documentary-style storytelling and relaxed exploration, making the journey not only highly productive but also unforgettable.

📍Highlights you may experience during the expedition include:

• 🏔️ Hatcher Pass — russet tundra, mirror tarns, elegant ridgelines for sunrise/sunset

• 🧊 Matanuska Glacier + Lion’s Head (optional) — long-lens ice abstracts & a commanding bluff view

• 🏚️ Kennecott & Root Glacier (safe edge) — historic mill town drama + glacier textures at blue hour

• 🧊 Valdez Trio — Worthington Glacier viewpoints, Blueberry Lake reflections, Valdez Glacier Lake ice at sunset

• 🏞️ Denali Highway (east) — tundra plateaus, still coves, huge skies (aurora-friendly)

• 🥾 Portage Pass (optional) — short climb, big “window” view to a tidewater glacier

• 🌊 Seward & Exit Glacier — S-curve riverbeds to ice + moody coastal sunsets (Tonsina/Lowell)

• 🧭 Turnagain Arm & Beluga Point — sweeping tidal lines, distant ranges, occasional beluga sightings

• 💎 Secret add-ins — weather-driven pop-ups we only reveal to guests on the trip

🐻 Optional (free, self-drive): evening bear-viewing scout at road-accessible salmon streams near Valdez—if activity is on.

• ✨ …and much more. We never reveal all our spots up front 😉 – some places are just too magical to spoil in advance. Trust us: this tour goes far beyond the guidebooks.

• 🗺️ Teaser Itinerary — chasing light and adapting to the weather

(Booked guests receive the full private day-by-day with timings, GPS, Plan A/B/C. On location we pivot live to chase light, clouds & aurora.)

📍 Days 1–2 · Hatcher Pass Kickoff

• Golden hour: mirror tarns & russet ridgelines (fast access, big payoff).

• Micro-coaching: composition, tele-layering, bracketing—on the spot.

• Aurora window: open northern bowls & still water if the wind drops.

📍 Days 3–4 · Matanuska Glacier Theater

• Long-lens lab: blue seracs, graphic ice lines from curated lookouts.

• Optional bluff: short hike, huge panorama over ice & braided rivers.

• Aurora window: dark roadside pull-outs with zero light pollution.

📍 Days 5–6 · Kennecott & Root (Wrangell–St. Elias)

• Iconic mill town: red buildings under 4,000 m peaks—magic at blue hour.

• Safe glacier edge: abstracts & meltwater curves (no crevasse terrain).

• Optional free bear scout (if salmon are active) at day’s end.

• Aurora window: clean valley skies; we hold the night if it pops.

📍 Days 7–8 · Valdez & Thompson Pass Switch-Up

• Valdez trio: Worthington viewpoints • Blueberry Lake reflections • Valdez Glacier Lake ice at sunset.

• Waterfall play: silky long-exposures in slate canyons.

• Aurora window: high-pass clarity.

📍 Days 9–10 · Denali Highway (East) — Big Sky Mode

• Minimalist coves & tundra plateaus: pastel dusk, tele compression heaven.

• Secret knolls: tiny climbs, massive horizons (guests only).

• Aurora window (prime): panoramic north views & mirror-foreground options.

📍 Days 11–12 · Portage ➜ Seward — Glacier & Coast

• Portage Pass (optional): short push, jaw-drop glacier “window.”

• Coastal blue hour: black-pebble minimalism, driftwood, tide pools.

• Exit Glacier patterns: S-curve riverbeds guiding the eye to ice.

• Aurora window: sheltered bays for reflections if KP and clouds align.

📍 Days 13–14 · Kenai Lake & Turnagain Arm — Finale

• Turquoise coves: glass-calm reflections for a last-light closer.

• Beluga Point: sweeping tidal lines & mountain stacks.

• Wrap: image reviews, editing flow, departure from Anchorage.

🟢 Physically Accessible Photo Tour, Adapted to Your Fitness Level

This expedition is suitable for all levels of fitness. Most photo locations require only light walks. If you're eager for hikes to high-altitude spots, you’ll have that option. And if you prefer an easy photo workshop with accessible viewpoints, we’ve got you covered too.

✅ No one is left behind.
✅ Flexible plan each day based on weather and fitness.
✅ up to 4 instructors, multiple vehicles = personalized approach.