Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2014
Mt. Edith Cavell and Cavell Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.
I thought I would share an image from back before I ever had a blog – this was back when I would drive my camper between Alaska and the Lower 48 every year, usually through one of my favorite areas in North America, Jasper National Park. I need to get back there!
That is me looking down on my hometown of Seward from Mt Marathon last summer.
This is a significant day that I haven’t written about in a couple of years. You see it was this day 12 years ago that I walked away from a great job with wonderful co-workers, to begin life as a full-time outdoor photographer! Janine had left her job a couple years earlier to build the business and we felt it was time to take the plunge!
It was both the most difficult and best decision I could have ever made! At times I do look on with envy at those with a predictable monthly income, and nice benefits, but then I remind myself of the wonderful life photography has given me over these last 12 years and I wouldn’t trade it for the most predictable financial security.
Yesterday I picked up my old truck from the auto dealership where it was getting some work done. This same dealership played a significant role in our lives some 16 years ago. You see we stopped in to look at new vehicles to replace our little car that wasn’t very Alaska worthy. Long drives can be some of the best times for talking about the future and planning, and it was on the long drive home that we realized buying a new car would keep us in the endless cycle of borrowing and paying that would prevent us from fulfilling my dream of becoming a professional outdoor photographer. I am forever grateful to Janine for bringing up this discussion. It was that evening that we wrote out a detailed plan for attacking debt, simplifying our life and working towards our ultimate goal of becoming a full time photography business. The plan ended up taking a year longer then anticipated, but has certainly worked out for the best. That old goal sheet is still taped to the inside of a cupboard in our office. So here’s to 12 great years and counting!
Upper Antelope Slot Canyon on Navajo land, Page, Arizona.
Last year’s slot canyon photo tour was so much fun, I have decided to offer it again this fall! This one is going to hit all the best spots. Upper Antelope during the day, AND night – I have timed this around the new moon for the best stars. We will also visit Lower Antelope, after beginning the tour with Surprise Canyon, which we will have to ourselves making it the perfect teaching location. There are lots more details on our website: Arizona Slot Canyon Photo Tours.
Fireweed and Denali at sunrise last July, Denali National Park, Alaska.
Last year we began using a mailing list to keep past clients up to date on our new workshop and tour options. We typically only do a couple emails a year, and never share that list with anyone.
Well, after one of our mailings last year, a number of our tours filled before I even had a chance to promote them on the blog which unfortunately left out a number of new clients who were interested in trips. So, we have now added a signup to our main photo workshop page so that anyone can sign up, even if you haven’t been on a trip with me before. Like I mentioned, it will be limited to a few emails a year and we will never share your information. You can find the signup information near the top of our Photo Tour and Workshop Page.
And – we will be doing an email soon sharing some new photography trips for this fall, so now is a great time to sign up! Plus, I have some exciting new photo trips planned for 2015!
Clouds over Resurrection Bay, Seward, Alaska.
We have never been this far behind on our processing – we are just working our way through last summer’s images – just in time for this summer! We had a beautiful summer last year, so I thought I would share a few. I worked really hard for this image – casually strolled out to the front deck. 🙂
Bear cubs playing during last years bear tour
This very popular bear tour filled 9 months ago, however last minute cancellations have suddenly created 3 open spots for my Alaska Bear and Puffin Photo Tour. For those that like to travel on the fly this opens up a great opportunity to experience this once in a lifetime experience with the bears of Lake Clark. This is a great time of year to see the bears. As an added bonus, this is the best time to see and photograph puffin as the adults will be flying back and forth to the nest with mouths full of fish in order to feed their young. If you have any questions, check out the website or give us a call: Alaska Brown Bear and Puffin Photo Tour.
Northern Lights over Resurrection Bay, Seward, Alaska.
This was last night around 3:30 a.m. This has to be the easiest Northern Lights I have ever photographed. Light jacket, no gloves, hats or boots! There was frost on the windshield, so it most have been below freezing – barely. And, without wind, it was easy peasy!
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