I’m starting to put together my Alaska Photo Treks photography workshop schedule for 2015 and wanted to get your input. There are so many amazing things to photograph up here, and I figure if you’re going to consider coming all the way up to Alaska to learn photography from me, it only makes sense to build workshops around the subjects YOU want to shoot.
With this in mind, I’ve created a poll so that you can let me know what kind of instructional photo experience you feel would be ideal. I want you to tell me what kind of workshop or photo tour would interest you the most- Brown bears? Landscapes and glaciers? Aerial photography? Action/Adventure? In-depth in one location or a mix of settings over the course of a few days?
If an Alaska photo workshop or photo tour with me is something you’d seriously consider for next year, then please take the time to answer this poll, keeping in mind the realities of your budget and your time frame. I want this to be an accurate poll, not just a wish list, so give me honest answers. You can choose more than one option if there are areas of multiple interest, but again, think about the type of trip that would MOST likely get you up here. In essence, what are your dream Alaska shots? What do you REALLY want to learn from me?
I’ve already got some awesome ideas for remote locations and awe inspiring subject matter for next year’s trips, but I’ll definitely use this info so that I can dial them to your preferences. I’d love to see you join me on one of them, so thanks in advance for your input.
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I was just (2011) on the cruise up the west coast from Vancouver to Alaska and did some hiking interior tours (Yukon Railroad trip was awesome, Glacier Bay, College Fiord, Denali National Park).
Some time I’d like to make to drive up there to the road accessible areas (obviously not Juneau or Ketchican). I’m from Southern Ontario.
I’d prefer small </+ 10 person groups something like the Nikonians tours offer, but I want it geared to advanced amateurs (from my perspective). ie-Don't mix beginners with advanced amateurs as that can be very boring to those who've been along that road. Maybe you could have separate tours for each group type of experience. I mainly like to get off the beaten path which judging by your blog, you do, and to visit places that an individual not familiar with the area, may not come across in their vacation travels.
My 2 cents worth.
Looking forward to your itineraries.
Sincerely,
Mike Hach
Thanks for your comments Michael. Sounds like we have similar ideas. I agree that photo workshops should be geared around a similar level of proficiency between people. Also, I like to take my participants to my favorite locations away from the beaten path and give them very unique experiences. Keep tuned to this blog or sign up for my newsletter so that you’re notified as soon as my 2015 schedule is up.