If you’re planning an Alaska cruise, photographing a glacier will likely be one of the highlights of your trip. But capturing what makes glaciers so incredible isn’t just about camera settings.

In this video, I’ll show you how to photograph Alaska’s glaciers by focusing on three key ideas:

• Capturing texture in the ice

• Communicating the glacier’s incredible scale

• Practicing these skills before your Alaska cruise

You’ll learn how to train your eye before you leave home so you’re ready to capture glaciers in a way that reflects what it actually feels like to stand in front of them.

Planning an Alaska cruise?

One of the biggest mistakes I saw while guiding visitors in Southeast Alaska was people waiting to learn their camera until after they had left for their vacation.

In this video, I’ll show you how to prepare before your trip by understanding whale behavior, choosing effective camera settings, and practicing skills at home so you’re ready to capture the beautiful whales that migrate to Alaska each summer.

Capture Alaska exists to help you prepare for your Alaska adventure through photography education, practical travel resources, and real-world experience. We're just getting started, and have a lot more in the works. Stay tuned!