Join award winning wildlife photographer, Jennifer Hadley for an extraordinary wildlife experience in one of the most remote and spectacular locations in North America—Katmai National Park, Alaska.

This immersive photo workshop takes you deep into the wilderness, where you’ll camp in the heart of bear country and witness some of the most iconic brown bear behavior on Earth.

Each day, you’ll photograph massive coastal brown bears as they fish for salmon in rivers, interact on the open tundra, and nurture their cubs—often at close range and in golden light. You’ll gain exclusive access to prime shooting locations and receive hands-on photography instruction to help elevate your skills.

Expect long days filled with action, quiet moments of awe, and the rare privilege of sharing space with these powerful animals in their natural habitat. Comfortable tent accommodations, hearty meals, and round-the-clock bear safety support are all part of this rugged yet rewarding adventure.  Jennifer has extensive experience leading bear camps in Katmai and we have hired top tier bear guides that know the bears and prioritize safety.

Whether you’re looking to build your wildlife portfolio, learn new photography skills, or simply reconnect with nature in an extraordinary setting, our Katmai Bear Camp Workshop is a bucket-list journey you’ll never forget.

About Your Leader…

Jennifer Hadley is an award-winning wildlife photographer based in Raleigh, North Carolina. From the Arctic to Africa, to the last frontier and beyond; she captures unique behavior-based images and film that tells the stories of the world’s wildlife. She has been featured in international publications and co-produced the award-winning documentary film, “Right of Passage”, highlighting the plight of the critically endangered red wolves. Additionally, she co-produced a short film called “For the Love of Red Wolves”, which has been introduced into the public school system in children’s classrooms throughout North Carolina.

Jennifer was the grand prize winner as well as the People’s Choice winner of the 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. She also placed 3rd in the North American Nature Photography Association Showcase in the same year.

Jennifer is a highly experienced wildlife photography guide in Eastern North Carolina and leads photography workshops in South Africa, Botswana, and Alaska. She loves encouraging others to learn about animals and their behavior while fostering an ethical wildlife photography experience for her clients. Jennifer loves sharing her passion for the outdoors and wildlife with her guests and is committed to helping photographers improve their photography skills based on their own unique aspirations.

6 Participants

$8,400

Single tents are available at no additional cost

About the camp….

The camp will serve as your home base. It is conveniently situated at the edge of the Hallo Bay meadows, ideally positioning you for bear viewing excursions and living among the bears on their terms. 

The camp is secured by a bear-deterrent electric fence and features a group gathering tent, a toilet privacy tent, and guest and guide tents. 

The tents are 4-season expedition quality, providing dependable shelter for the Alaskan weather.  

Doubles will stay in spacious 4-person tents, while singles will be accommodated in comfortable  3-person tents.