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Photo Safari in Ketchikan, Alaska. Spend 3 hrs "off the tourist beaten path".

Photo Safari in Ketchikan, Alaska. Spend 3 hrs "off the tourist beaten path".

Overview

We help you take iconic photographs of several locations in the Ketchikan area, including historical, cultural and nature attractions. We offer advanced and basic photographic instruction for cell phone, poin'n'shoot & DSLR camera users. We conduct our tours over a set route of 7 or 8 different locations with each location offering unique photo opportunities AND teaching opportunities. Although a majority of my photography instruction is equally applicable to BOTH cell phones, point’n'shoots and DSLR cameras, some of my instruction is specific to DSLR users.

Photo techniques taught for BOTH DSLR & cell phone & point’n’shoots include: composition, subject identity, subject proximity, subject balance, exposure, cropping, angle of approach, light compensation, macro photography...

We look forward to serving you soon.

City: Ketchikan

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $134.03

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Sat 16 Nov

Starting at $134.03

Make a reservation

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What's Included

This is a great historic and cultural tour with or without a camera:)

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Stipulate your desired TOUR DEPARTURE TIME and email for confirmation: [email protected]
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer is provided at our gourmet cookie & coffee stop. We ask guests to follow the COVID protocols set by the cruise ship upon which they are traveling.

What To Expect

Creek Street

The Historic Red Light District where men and salmon go to spawn, now home to a variety of shops & attractions and abundant photo opportunities. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.

Totem Heritage Center

This site has totems, native carvings, informative kiosks, ancient poles and the opportunity to hear the legend of Fog Woman. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.

Ketchikan Rainbird Trail

We travel to the Rainbird area for a gorgeous panoramic views of the snow covered mountains surrounding our area. Learn a couple of photographic lessons here at this site, including a captivating cell phone trick. Enjoy a cool fresh bottle of water to drink along the way. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.

Ward Cove

We stop in the Ward Cove area at the Green Bean Coffee Company and pick up gourmet coffee and cookies for everyone. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.

Potlatch Totem Park

This site offers a variety of attractions including a totem carving building, a traditional Native Clan House, dugout canoe, a gift shop, antique cars and a Russian Museum. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site. Enjoy your fresh roasted coffee and gourmet cookie at this site.

Ketchikan

OCEAN PANORAMA SITE: Count ten islands from this site that also includes an Alaskan float plane dock and views of both The Cleaveland Peninsula Wilderness Area and Prince of Whales Island. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.

Ketchikan

As you reenter the Port of Ketchikan you can be dropped off at your cruise ship OR at a shopping/dinning location of your choice. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site. AND please make any GRATUITY commensurate with the (hopefully) high level of service that you have received. All Ward Cove passengers can be returned to Ward cove OR be left at a shopping/dinning location of your choice.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (187)

Melissa F

Aug 2022

The phot experience exceed our expectations for sure. Jeff, our guide made it awesome. Gave us some input in photography in regards on how to get better shots and better nuances in the pics.

jenvincha

Aug 2022

If you want small tour size, history while driving through town and to see totem poles this might be the one for you. This excursion is perfect for beginners or those looking to learn more about your camera phone settings. Totem Bright Park was the best stop and small group size kept us from getting in each others way for the shots. Reason for Average Rating: I was hoping this excursion was going to be one of the highlights of my trip - but it fell a little short and was only impressed with 2 of the stops (one we walked to from the port). There was some poor planning due to the July 4th activities, so maybe that's why we went to the stops we did. More advanced photographers will enjoy the small tour size and that it is off the beaten paths - But don't expect to learn much in regards to photography that you don't already know.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Yes, Jenvincha you did sign up for this tour for the 4th of July and Ketchikan does have a parade. The city does close off the street adjacent to ALL the Ketchikan cruise ship docks so, WITH prior planning, I parked our van near our first site (3 blocks from your pier #1) and walked to greet you. We then commenced our regular tour to 8 different sites for outstanding photo ops. Most people are thrilled with our choice of 8 stops in 3 hours as the variety offers so many photo options to focus on....... just check out our website to see many photos that our guests have share with us. Kindly, Rob.

TFPearce

Aug 2022

Jeff was a fun and informative guide. It was great working with him and having him show us features and techniques we can do with our cell phones as well as our cameras. We got to see and do many things I'm sure we would have missed without his guidance. It has made a challenge for me to even get better and more detailed photographs out of my phone. My Motorola Ace 5G was the first one he's ever seen. Even so his knowledge allowed us to extend the usefulness and quality of photos of which this phone is capable. I highly recommend this tour if what you want to learn is how to get better photographs from your camera.