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Alaska Photography Workshops
“Every day was filled with wonder.” – Denise L., Trimble, MO.
Why choose a small ship adventure aboard the David B for your next photography workshop?
- Because the 65-foot David B will take you to wild, remote, and unbelievably beautiful locations in southeast Alaska, including Glacier Bay National Park.
- Because you will have the time to immerse yourself in nature while you practice the art of photography.
- Because our instructors are there to help you as much or as little as you want so that you can focus on your craft.
As far as travel on the boat goes:
…there is no mail to read and answer; no newspapers to excite you; no telegrams to fret you or fright you—the world is far, far away; it has ceased to exist for you—seemed a fading dream, along in the first days; has dissolved to an unreality now; it is gone from your mind with all its businesses and ambitions, its prosperities and disasters, its exultations and despairs, its joys and griefs and cares and worries. They are no concern of yours any more; they have gone out of your life; they are a storm which has passed and left a deep calm behind.
-Mark Twain 1898
Following the Equator
We think that Mark Twain expresses life aboard best, and after the year that was 2020, we would like to offer you all of that, plus a fun, creative, and active way to enjoy creating photographs.
For more details about any of our photography workshops, keep scrolling, visit DavidBCruises.com, or contact us at 360-474-7218 or send us an email.
Warmest Regards,
Captains Jeffrey and Christine Smith
Owners/Operators Motor Vessel David B
Alaska’s Fjords with Pack Creek Bear Viewing
May 28-June 4, 2021 – 2 spaces left!
May 27-June 3, 2022
Southeast Alaska’s Fjords with Adventures NW Magazine
June 27-July 4, 2021 – 4 spaces left!
June 26-July 3, 2022
Glacier Bay Photography Workshop with Matt Meisenheimer Photography
Explore Glacier Bay National Park and take beautiful photographs. This hands-on workshop will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in dynamic landscapes and search for iconic wildlife.
Dates: July 7-14, 2021. 2 spaces left!.
Glacier Bay Photography Workshop with Adventures NW Magazine
During this interactive workshop, you’ll have an opportunity to make photographs aboard the M/V David B as we cruise the awe-inspiring waters of Glacier Bay, exploring and photographing from the boat, skiff, and on land.July 17-24, 2021 – 4 spaces left!
July 16-23, 2022
San Juan Islands with Adventures NW Magazine
Dates:
September 30-October 3, 2021 – 6 spots available!
September 29-October 2, 2022
Lamplough Blue
Lamplough blue is my favorite color. It’s the color of the Lamplough Glacier, in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska. When the time and tide is right, we take the skiff ashore at Lamplough and walk near the snout of the glacier. The ground is hard-packed from the weight of the recently receded glacier. The walk gives you a grand perspective of the glacier. It’s a remarkable place for photography, sketching, writing, and personal reflection. We hope you’ll join us one day.
Dreaming in Glacier Bay
A Visual Meditation
Take a few minutes to escape into John D’onofrio’s beautiful photography set to haunting flute music. He put together this short meditation to inspire those of us who dream of great landscapes in distant lands. John is one of our photography instructors and this slideshow video is from several years of trips with us in Glacier Bay National Park.
Photo Workshop in Alaska
Spending time ashore in remote areas is one of the best things about our trips. On our Landscape Photography workshop with Matt Meisenheimer last year, we wandered along the side of a large waterfall at North Dawes, which is a beautiful anchorage just off Endicott Arm in Alaska’s Tracy Arm /Fords Terror Wilderness. There were numerous side streams and wildflowers like this river beauty. Even though it was pouring rain, Matt helped us set up shots and create photographs. He answered questions and guided us among boulders. It was a pretty awesome day. Our photo workshops are really fun and creative. It’s also nice knowing that on cold wet days, the David B has a wood-fired cookstove with warm galley and hot soup waiting for our return.
Explore Lamplough Glacier
Lowtide at Lamplough Glacier in Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park is a fun place to explore icy wonders that come in so many shapes and sizes. Join us on one of our Glacier Bay Photography Workshops and explore the unique shapes, textures, and light that comes with glacier ice.