We are dedicated to making your Alaska Bald Eagle photography workshop & tour the best possible experience you can have.
Finally look forward to doing something outside in the cold weather!! You will spend your time photographing bald eagles at the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve near Haines, Alaska, which is one of the best places in the United States for eagle photography.
Our ultimate goal is to go beyond the expected and deliver stunning results!!
The Chilkat Eagle Preserve, along the Chilkat River outside Haines, Alaska, is world famous for the incredible bald eagle gathering. The eagle counts have been as high as 3000, as they congregate to feed on the chum salmon. Better than Homer, AK!!! This is the greatest place in the United States for bald eagles to congregate. Some say the best place in the world. If it were up to us, we would go with best place on Earth!
Adventure through the winter in southeastern Alaska alongside an Award-winning wildlife photographer as your photography guide and instructor.
Our focus will be to capture stunning images of eagles as they soar high above, dive down from the sky to catch fish, and fight other eagles over their catch. It seems many eagles are more interested in fighting over fish, than catching one of their own. Join us for this one of a kind photographic adventure!
On this photography workshop & tour, designed for photographers of all levels, you will focus on the majestic bald eagle, and their fight for food during the cold winter months. Activity level is mild, requiring less than 1/2 mile of walking each day. Walking on packed snow and ice may be required.
During the Alaska Bald Eagle Photography workshop, renowned wildlife photographer Greg Helmers will assist participants in capturing clear and stunning images of eagles across the picturesque stretches of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Witness these magnificent birds, boasting 7-foot wingspans, perched on branches as they await their feast of 15-pound salmon from the Chilkat River. Unlike other photography excursions in Alaska, this workshop offers the opportunity to observe bald eagles' natural behaviors without the need for bait or captive birds!!
The Alaska Bald Eagle Photography Workshop coincides with the peak of the salmon run in Alaska, offering the prime opportunity to observe bald eagles. Each day, hundreds of eagles can be observed congregating along snow-capped sandbars, perched on snags emerging from the icy river, and roosting in the branches of trees above and in trees across the river.
This bald eagle tour is not limited to photographers. Anyone interested in seeing bald eagles up close are welcome to join the tour. Camera phones are acceptable for travel companions, but consumer photography gear is not. Travel companions will pay only $1450 based on double occupancy. Due to the proximity to wildlife, pets are not allowed on the photography workshop. Thank you for understanding.
The 2 photographer discounted package is based on double occupancy. If single occupancy rooms are requested below, it is an additional $750.
Tour groups are limited to 3 people. The small group size will allow everyone plenty of room for personal space and photographic gear. It will also allow plenty of time for One-on-One photographic instruction.
Groups of 3 or more can be accommodated and should contact me directly to make reservations.
Private workshops or tours are also an option. Message for details.
What is not included:
• Travel to/from Haines, AK
• Meals
• Photography gear
• Winter clothing
• Travel insurance
• Hotel incidentals and sundries
• Private room
Amazing discount for 2 or more in the group, or combining with another tour.
A group of 2 - 3 photographers is only an additional $1850 for each photographer over the single photographer rate. I don't charge full price for each additional photographer in your group like other guides. I don't think it is right to do so for groups. Groups larger than 3 will have additional discounts applied.
Plus, I give a $250 off coupon for 1 photographer, or a $500 off coupon for 2 photographers, if you attend another workshop.
★ 6 full days of photographing eagles, other birds and various wildlife
★ 7 nights stay in Haines, based on double occupancy
★ Single occupancy can be added during registration
★ Maximum group size of 3 to allow for better personalized instruction
★ Hotel transfers from Haines Airport or ferry terminal
★ Daily transportation to/from photography sites
★ Professional instruction before, during and after daily photography excursions
★ Group photography discussion and review
★ Tours are rain, snow or shine
★ Private tours are an option. Contact for details.
To reserve a place on the Tour, a 50% deposit is required at the time of reservation. As lined out in the Tour Terms, full payment will be due on or before 120 days from the Tour commencement date. Your deposit is non-transferable and refundable up to 120 days prior to the Tour commencement date. The Total Payment is due in full at least 120 days from the Tour commencement date (the “Payment Due Date”).
Please use the Contact Form below to receive an email with current availability for each month, or if you have any other questions.
Once we have finalized the dates of your workshop or tour, then you can click on the link I will email you for Tour Registration, or you can visit this page again and click on the button below.
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