I arrived in Kodiak Alaska after three long flights- tired and hungry but more importantly, excited and anxious. I have been dreaming of my return to Hallo Bay ever since I left the Coastal Brown Bears and their young cubs last year.

In the morning, my group and I will take a float plane out to Katmai NP where we will stay for a week on our floating home away from home. During our time there we will spend our days walking with the bears and photographing every opportunity that comes our way.

My target subjects for this workshop are the very young cubs, especially the ones with the white collar markings. This is truly an adventurous trip and there is nothing else in the world like it. To be able to capture intimate moments at close range without any barriers is unbelievable and at times unnerving; it is such a raw experience.

I will most likely be without internet so if you sign up for a workshop or in need of an answer to your email, I’ll be back in a week. Thank you.