Master the Skies: Birds in Flight Photography Workshop

From Stillness to Soaring — Private Birds in Flight & Landscape Workshop

You know that one friend who comes back from vacation with 2,000 photos of blurry birds? Don't be that friend.

Join award-winning Alaska wilderness photographer and published author Todd Whetstine for a half-day immersion inside a real duck blind in the Alaskan interior. This isn't a nature walk with a camera. You'll be tucked into a professional blind at a proven location near Fairbanks — one that Todd has spent years scouting — where Bald Eagles, Trumpeter Swans, Sandhill Cranes, and waterfowl put on a show just yards from your lens.

There's a split second between total silence and the explosive chaos of a bird launching into flight. The difference between a blurry mess and a frame-worthy shot comes down to knowing exactly what settings to use and when to pull the trigger. That's what this workshop is built for.

What You'll Walk Away With:

A dialed-in camera — shutter speeds, burst mode, autofocus tracking, and aperture settings tailored to the species and conditions. No guessing, no menu-scrolling panic

The ability to read bird behavior so you can anticipate the shot before it happens, not after

Composition techniques that go beyond the bird — we'll use Alaska's insane golden-hour light and dramatic landscapes to turn sharp photos into ones that actually tell a story

Real-time, one-on-one coaching from the author of the Birds in Flight Field Guide and F-STOP THE MADNESS — the book, brought to life in the field

What Makes This Different:

Limited to just 2 photographers per session. This is private instruction, not a crowd

A real blind at real locations with repeatable, ethical shooting opportunities — not a roadside pullover hoping something flies by

Over 10,000 photographers guided through Alaska's wilderness. Todd has seen every camera, every skill level, and every mistake. He'll fix yours on the spot

Good to Know:

The blind requires a half-mile to three-quarter-mile hike on relatively flat terrain. Moderate fitness is recommended. Bring your longest lens, dress in layers, and come ready to be patient — because when that eagle drops off the branch, you'll be glad you waited.

Stop spraying and praying. Get in the blind. Get the shot.