Fairbanks Northern Lights Photography Workshop
Chase the Aurora with hands-on camera coaching and portraits
Duration
6 hrs
Includes
Transport, portraits, workshop
Highlights
- Learn manual camera settings for long-exposure Aurora photography
- Photograph from remote locations, sometimes away from the vehicle
- Receive guidance from professional Aurora photographers Ronn and Marketa
- Stay near the warm van if you prefer not to hike in deep snow
- Bring snacks or energy drinks for the long night
What's Included
- Transportation
- Hot cocoa, tea, and coffee
- Photography workshop
- Aurora portraits, conditions permitting
Know before you go
- Bring a manual-capable camera, wide-angle lens, solid tripod with ball head, extra batteries, camera manual, red-light headlamp or flashlight, and a large resealable plastic bag if you plan to photograph
- Bring desiccant to protect your camera gear from moisture
- Bring clothing suitable for 40°F below zero from October 15 to March 15, and 20°F below zero during the rest of the Aurora season
- Arrive at an in-town meeting location if your property is outside Fairbanks city limits
- Do not arrive intoxicated or bring alcohol on the tour
- Participation requires acceptance of responsibility for personal injury, belongings, and equipment; portraits may be used in promotional materials
Cancellation Policy
No cancellations, refunds, or exchanges. Full refund or another available tour if extremely severe weather prevents safe travel. Tours do not cancel for clouds or lack of Aurora; no Aurora sightings are not refundable, but you may go standby on nights with open seats after 8 PM for 30 days. If the 4-person minimum isn't met, rescheduling or a refund is offered.
FAQs
Bring a manual-capable camera that can shoot long exposures at high ISO, a wide-angle lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger, a solid tripod with a ball head, extra batteries, your camera manual, a red-light headlamp or flashlight, a large resealable plastic bag, and desiccant.
Bring clothing suitable for 40° below zero from October 15 through March 15, and 20° below zero during the rest of the Aurora season. Bring snacks or energy drinks for the long night, and plan for remote locations away from amenities.
A limited supply of rental camera equipment is available, including wide, fast lenses, tripods, and complete camera kits. Rental items must be reserved and settled before tour time.
Meeting details
Fairbanks, Alaska