Kodiak, Alaska
Kodiak 1: August 23-27, 2027 (one spot remains)
Kodiak 2: August 30-September 3, 2027 (3 spots remain)
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Participant arrival and departure dates are as follows:
Participant arrival and departure dates are as follows:
5-Day / 6-Night Workshop $6,800*
5-Day / 6-Night Workshop $6,800*
Kodiak 1: Arrive August 22, 2027 in Kodiak, Alaska. Depart August 28, 2027
Kodiak 1: Arrive August 22, 2027 in Kodiak, Alaska. Depart August 28, 2027
Kodiak 2: Arrive August 29, 2027 in Kodiak, Alaska. Depart September 4, 2027
Kodiak 2: Arrive August 29, 2027 in Kodiak, Alaska. Depart September 4, 2027
Workshop details
Workshop details
Adventure awaits
Adventure awaits
An unforgettable adventure for landscape, wildlife, and nature photographers
An unforgettable adventure for landscape, wildlife, and nature photographers
This workshop is truly a dream come true for anyone who loves photographing wild places and the incredible creatures that inhabit them. From rugged coastlines to mist-draped forests—and from soaring eagles to the mighty coastal brown bears—Kodiak offers an unparalleled opportunity to capture nature at its most raw and beautiful.
This workshop is truly a dream come true for anyone who loves photographing wild places and the incredible creatures that inhabit them. From rugged coastlines to mist-draped forests—and from soaring eagles to the mighty coastal brown bears—Kodiak offers an unparalleled opportunity to capture nature at its most raw and beautiful.
Katmai National Park: The Ultimate Bear Experience
Katmai National Park: The Ultimate Bear Experience
One of the highlights of this workshop is two full-day adventures into Katmai National Park or other bear viewing location, accessible only by air. After an awe-inspiring one-hour floatplane flight*, we’ll land in a remote corner of Alaska where time seems to stand still.
One of the highlights of this workshop is two full-day adventures into Katmai National Park or other bear viewing location, accessible only by air. After an awe-inspiring one-hour floatplane flight*, we’ll land in a remote corner of Alaska where time seems to stand still.
Here, in this pristine and untouched setting, you’ll have the rare chance to photograph grizzly bears as they fish for salmon in clear, rushing streams. Watching these powerful animals snatch, chase, and feast on salmon just a few yards away is an experience you’ll never forget.
Here, in this pristine and untouched setting, you’ll have the rare chance to photograph grizzly bears as they fish for salmon in clear, rushing streams. Watching these powerful animals snatch, chase, and feast on salmon just a few yards away is an experience you’ll never forget.
Your safety is always our top priority—fully armed and highly experienced guides will be present at all times, ensuring you can focus on your photography while they keep watch.
Your safety is always our top priority—fully armed and highly experienced guides will be present at all times, ensuring you can focus on your photography while they keep watch.
Exploring Kodiak Island
Exploring Kodiak Island
Beyond our Katmai excursion, you’ll spend plenty of time discovering the untamed beauty of Kodiak Island itself.
Beyond our Katmai excursion, you’ll spend plenty of time discovering the untamed beauty of Kodiak Island itself.
- Walk along wild beaches and rocky tidepools
- Photograph bald eagles soaring over Kodiak Harbor
- Capture sunrise light spilling across the mountains and coastline from our base high above Women’s Bay
Whether you’re drawn to sweeping landscapes, intimate nature details, or dynamic wildlife action, you’ll find no shortage of inspiration here.
Whether you’re drawn to sweeping landscapes, intimate nature details, or dynamic wildlife action, you’ll find no shortage of inspiration here.
Wildlife Boat Excursion
Wildlife Boat Excursion
Each workshop also includes a boat-based wildlife tour* in and around Kodiak Harbor. This half-day adventure provides a chance to photograph:
Each workshop also includes a boat-based wildlife tour* in and around Kodiak Harbor. This half-day adventure provides a chance to photograph:
- Humpback, gray, and fin whales
- Tufted and horned puffins
- Sea otters floating on their backs
- Seals and sea lions hauled out on rocky shores
An experienced local captain will guide us safely to the best wildlife hotspots, providing close (yet respectful) views and endless photo opportunities.
An experienced local captain will guide us safely to the best wildlife hotspots, providing close (yet respectful) views and endless photo opportunities.
Join the Adventure
Join the Adventure
This workshop promises to be an adventure of a lifetime—one that will leave you with not only incredible images but also unforgettable memories of wild Alaska.
This workshop promises to be an adventure of a lifetime—one that will leave you with not only incredible images but also unforgettable memories of wild Alaska.
*All float plane and boat excursions are weather dependent.
NOTES:
NOTES:
- Students will be responsible for arranging and purchasing flights into and out of the Kodiak, Alaska airport.
- Workshop fees include lodging and all ground transportation during the workshop, including the the float plane trips.
- Students and instructors will be lodged in a private home reserved on the island. Students will have access to a fully equipped home, complete with kitchen, WiFi, and lounging areas to congregate, download and share photos and prepare meals, individually or as a group. We will make time to shop for groceries and if you are not interested in cooking, you can pick up prepared foods.
- Past students have really enjoyed the opportunity to have the space and the time together that this home offers.
How do I sign up?
How do I sign up?
To sign up for this workshop, click on the link below to pay a 50% deposit or pay in full to secure a place in the workshop. For non-credit purchases (Zelle or check), or to get additional information, or ask to be on the waitlist, send an email to Scott@ScottShieldsPhotoWorkshops.com
To sign up for this workshop, click on the link below to pay a 50% deposit or pay in full to secure a place in the workshop. For non-credit purchases (Zelle or check), or to get additional information, or ask to be on the waitlist, send an email to Scott@ScottShieldsPhotoWorkshops.com
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HALF PAYMENT
Remainder due 5/25/27
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*Credit/debit/PayPal/Venmo/Applepay purchases include a NON-REFUNDABLE 3.5% processing fee.
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