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Hackberry Farm Photography Workshops Smoky Mountains

Southeast Alaska - Click and Cruise


June 25 - July 2, 2025

Starts Jun 25
9,650 US dollars
Petersburg, Alaska and the surrounding seas

Available spots


Service Description

I'm excited to share an unforgettable photography opportunity with you! Imagine capturing breathtaking photos of bears, humpback and killer whales breaching, playful porpoises, majestic glaciers, and awe-inspiring fjords. This intimate cruise aboard a private yacht offers unparalleled access to the Inside Passages, the most stunning scenery and wildlife. Here's what you can expect: Unforgettable Photography Opportunities: Capture incredible wildlife encounters, caving glaciers, and dramatic landscapes from the comfort of the yacht while also venturing out in kayaks and tender boats for unique perspectives. We'll photograph bears, sea otters, sea lions, whales up-close and a host of birds along the way. Intimate & Exclusive Experience: With only four cabins available (a Master Suite on the Main Deck and three Guest Cabins on the Lower Deck, each with a private shower & bathroom), you'll enjoy personalized service and a truly intimate setting. All-Inclusive Luxury: Indulge in delicious Alaskan cuisine and freshly caught seafood, enjoy comfortable accommodations, and explore hidden coves and hot springs! Fun: This is just a fun group of local Alaskans who know the area well. The captain is a long-time commercial fisherman. And if you love celebrating Independence Day, their local festival is July 3rd and 4th with full days of fun, so extend your stay with me! This boat is built for photography cruises! Check out their website for more fabulous photos. What all can we expect to see? Aside from incredbile scenery, this time of year we can expect to see and photograph up-close bears, sea otters, sea lions, whales, and much more. Will we spend any time on land? Yes! The yacht is just the way we get from location to location. We'll spend a lot of time exploring the wilds of Alaska on land. What Do You Know About the Yacht? In the fall of 2023, I spent nine days aboard the Northern Song seeing the beautiful seascapes of Southeast Alaska. It's spacious and luxurious, the food is second to none, and there is even WIFI aboard. Will the Water be Rough? No. We'll be on the inside passageways and protected by the numerous islands that surround the beautiful blue waters of Southeast Alaska. Where do we Start and End? Petersburg, Alaska. What's Included? Lodging, meals, photography instruction, staff gratuities, and all boat-based activities. This trip is ALL-INCLUSIVE. All you have to do is get yourself to and from Petersburg, Alaska.


Upcoming Sessions


Cancellation Policy

On this excursion, each participant must pay a $4825 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit that goes directly to our travel partners in Alaska. A deposit is required upon registration to reserve a spot for this workshop. If booking within 90 days of the trip's start, the total cost of the trip is required to make a reservation. ​ If final payments are not received within 90 days of the trip's start, we can consider your reservation canceled and offer that spot to someone else. If you do cancel, we require written notice in which cancellation fees in the following amounts will apply: If canceled within 90 days prior to departure - the total cost of the trip fee (minus deposit) is forfeited. No partial refunds will be made for parts of the workshop that are not used by the client, itinerary changes, or unforeseen circumstances. Russell Graves reserves the right to cancel a trip for any reason. . To that extent, travel insurance is recommended for this and other trips. Please inquire about vendors for travel insurance.


Contact Details

430.440.0085

russell@russellgraves.com

1512 County Road 2907, Dodd City, TX, USA


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