Anchorage Trip Overview
Capture the magic of the Midnight Sun in summer or mid-day twilight in winter! Photograph stunning Alaska landscapes with technical and creative support provided by local, professional photographer guides who know where to be and when. This tour is designed to accommodate picture takers, but non-photographer guests are welcome to join in and enjoy the views. Natural history and historical narratives are provided along the way. Departure is based on sunset to capitalize on the best light of the day. The tour begins three hours before sunset and concludes one hour after sunset. A flexible itinerary allows for spontaneous stops to photograph wildlife en route and to highlight seasonal changes.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Anchorage, United States
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Photography Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Capture the magic of the Midnight Sun in summer or mid-day twilight in winter! Photograph stunning Alaska landscapes with technical and creative support provided by local, professional photographer guides who know where to be and when. This tour is designed to accommodate picture takers, but non-photographer guests are welcome to join in and enjoy the views. Natural history and historical narratives are provided along the way. Departure is based on sunset to capitalize on the best light of the day. The tour begins three hours before sunset and concludes one hour after sunset. A flexible itinerary allows for spontaneous stops to photograph wildlife en route and to highlight seasonal changes.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: 9700 Point Woronzof Road, Anchorage, AK 99502
From the Anchorage Viewpoint, we will photograph evening light on the Anchorage skyline with the Chugach Mountains in the background.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary, 154th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99587
An accidental wetland that was created by the construction of the Alaska Railroad, it is now one of the area’s most active migratory bird nesting sanctuaries. Here, we will be viewing and photographing migratory birds and wildlife.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chugach State Park, Mile 115 Seward Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
At the Glen Alps area of the park, located high in the Chugach Mountains, you’ll photograph panoramic views overlooking Anchorage and Cook Inlet at sunset.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lake Hood Harbor, 185 Aircraft Drive, Anchorage, AK 99502
Photograph the iconic Alaskan float plane at the busiest seaplane base in the world!
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: McHugh Creek Recreation Area, Mile 112 Seward Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
Learn slow shutter speed technique while photographing water cascading down a craggy mountainside.
Duration: 30 minutes
