Alaska Location Guide...
It's no secret Alaska is STUNNING!!
And there is so many beautiful places to take photos at! Here's a little guide I put together to help you decide what location you might be interested in. I am always down to shoot at a new spot, so if you have a location in mind, let's chat about it! :)
*Disclaimer* I cannot guarantee a certain outcome-things like time of year & weather can change spots a lot, so please keep that in mind when planning a location! It may not turn out exactly like photos below...
Flattop
Such an insane mountain range in background as you can see! It's a short "hike" to this spot from the parking lot, so great for accessibility!
$25 travel fee for this location
Parking is a $5 fee
Beluga Point
This spot is a pull off along the Turnagain Arm, & a short(er) drive from Anchorage. It has gorgeous mountains & water in the background! During low tide, you can walk around the rocky beach. There is also a green spot where there is trees/grass/a view out to the water. Very beautiful location & great for quick access from town!
$25 travel fee for this location
*Disclaimer: Technically you are not supposed to walk past certain signs because you have to cross the train tracks & the railroad company doesn't want any accidents. Of course people explore around all the time, but just something to keep in mind if you want to follow the official rules.
Eagle River Nature Center
A beautiful spot tucked away in Eagle River along the river. Forest, mountains, water, wild flowers, what more do you need? Walking on a gravel/dirt path is required for this session, just a heads up. I usually have people park in the lower parking lot to save some walking time.
$30 travel fee for this location
Parking is a $5 fee
Reflections Lake
A short walk from the parking lot is this beautiful lake! And if we walk more along the trails we can get to a stunning mountain viewpoint & lots of forest area! I love the variety of this spot without having to walk miles.
$30 travel fee for this location
Bird Creek
Such a stunning spot along the Turnagain Arm that doesn't feel real! The space works best for a mini session or 1 location in a longer session with multiple locations, because there's not many different spots to shoot at (just either side of the river & the bridge that goes across). It's a nice & short 5min paved walk to this spot from the parking lot. *Must be ok walking on large rocks* *This spot works best in June before the fishermen start fishing*
$30 travel fee for this location
Parking is a $5 fee
McHuge Creek Day Use Area
Such a beautiful, diverse area! One side has an overlook of the mountains, & lots of trails weaving in the woods with spots to stop & take photos at!
$25 travel fee for this location
Parking is a $5 fee
Virgin Creek Falls
A 0.4 mile wooded trail to a stunning waterfall in the heart of Girdwood. The forest has a magical mossy feel! Also, outside the trailhead is a rustic bridge over the river for another great photo spot.
$25 travel fee for this location
Matanuska River Park
The iconic bridge overlooking the Matanuska River! Some amazing mountains in the background & such a fun location! (not pictured, but also an opportunity to get closer to the river & walk along the trails at the park)
$50 travel fee for this location
Eklutna Lake
A STUNNING, well-known lake surrounded by mountains! It truly screams "Alaska". It is a drive from Anchorage, but if you are down, so am I! ;)
*Heads up, this place can be muddy, so keep that in mind when choosing shoes to wear. There also isn't any service in this spot.
$50 travel fee for this location
Parking is a $5 fee
Mann Leiser Memorial Greenhouse
A fun & unique photo spot that's great if it's in the middle of winter! Come in, breathe some fresh air, & take some cute photos in the greenhouse!
$0 travel fee for this location
Tonsina Point Trail-outside of Seward
An absolutely magical spot (this is for the longer adventure sessions because it's a 1.4 mile hike through stunning woods out to the beach spot) There are so many amazing places to stop & take photos along the way! It truly feels like a fairytale with the moss hanging from the trees!
$100 travel fee for this location (it's a 4.5 hour drive for me from Anchorage)
Homer
A super cute coastal town with so much charm! A rocky beach, wildflowers in the summer, a swing under the pier-what more could you want?!
$200 travel fee for this location (it's an 8 hour + drive for me from Anchorage, but you know I'm always down for the adventure)
Cooper Landing
This is a great diverse photo spot, you can get multiple different "looks" from 1 location! A boardwalk, forested path to beautiful mountains just across the Kenai Lake, a big bridge, big rocks to sit on! The there's this clump of trees in the middle of the parking lot that is gorgeous when the light shines through.
$80 travel fee for this location (it's about a 2 hour drive for me from Anchorage)
+ Parking is a $5 fee
