Alaska Aerial Photography & Videography Trip

Authentic Storytelling. Extraordinary Access. An Incredible Backdrop.

Experience Alaska from an entirely different perspective. This immersive aerial photography and filmmaking adventure is designed for photographers, videographers, filmmakers, and visual storytellers looking to capture extraordinary imagery in some of the most spectacular and remote landscapes in North America. Flown by pilot and videographer, Brendan Wells, owner of Mountain Mind Media.

We'll explore Alaska's rugged mountains, massive glaciers, winding rivers, alpine lakes, and vast wilderness through a combination of bush plane flights and guided ground-based adventures.

With access to remote locations, opportunities for air-to-ground photography, and an itinerary built around light, weather, and creative objectives, this trip is about getting you into the right places at the right times to capture exceptional imagery.

Whether you're building your professional portfolio, creating content for a project, or simply pursuing your passion for photography, this experience combines Alaska's wild landscapes with the adventure of backcountry aviation.

Photographers and filmmakers of varying experience levels are welcome.

What's Included

• 4 days and 3 nights in Alaska, with accommodations and basecamp arrangements based on the final itinerary.

• Guided aerial photography and videography in a small aircraft, offering unique perspectives of Alaska's mountains, glaciers, rivers, and wilderness.

• Remote location access with opportunities to photograph landscapes rarely accessible by road.

• Guided ground-based photography excursions focused on landscapes, adventure, and environmental storytelling.

• Photography and filmmaking opportunities planned around natural light, weather windows, and creative objectives.

• Creative collaboration and informal workshops covering aerial composition, storytelling, shooting in remote environments, and working around bush aircraft.

• Experienced Alaska-based guides and aviation support with local knowledge of terrain, weather, wilderness travel, and backcountry logistics.

• Meals and group transportation during the guided portion of the trip, as specified in the final itinerary.

Price

Pricing available upon request

Pricing will depend on aircraft type, group size, flight hours, accommodations, and trip logistics.

What's Not Included

• Flights to and from Alaska.

• Personal cameras and equipment (some available for rent)

• Travel and equipment insurance (strongly recommended)

• Personal expenses and optional activities.

Sample Daily Itinerary

6:00 AM — Sunrise Aerial Photography Flight

Take advantage of Alaska's early morning light to capture sweeping mountain ranges, glacier systems, braided rivers, and dramatic wilderness landscapes from the air.

8:30 AM — Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast and review the day's weather, flight opportunities, and creative objectives.

10:00 AM — Remote Photography Excursion

Travel to a remote location for ground-based landscape photography, filmmaking, and exploration.

12:30 PM — Lunch in the Field

Enjoy lunch surrounded by Alaska's spectacular wilderness.

2:00 PM — Creative Session

Review imagery, discuss visual storytelling techniques, and plan upcoming shots and locations.

4:00 PM — Afternoon Adventure & Photography

Explore additional locations or take advantage of changing light and weather conditions for aerial or ground-based photography.

7:00 PM — Dinner & Image Review

Gather for dinner, share work, discuss creative projects, and prepare for the following day's opportunities.

Our schedule is intentionally flexible. Bush flying in Alaska is weather-dependent, and we'll adapt our itinerary to prioritize safety, lighting, and the best available photography opportunities.

Who Is This Trip For?

This experience is ideal for:

• Professional photographers and filmmakers looking for unique aerial perspectives and remote Alaska landscapes.

• Content creators and production teams seeking access to spectacular locations and authentic adventure imagery.

• Aspiring photographers and videographers interested in expanding their portfolios and exploring new creative environments.

• Adventure enthusiasts who want to experience Alaska's wilderness through photography and backcountry aviation.

You don't need to be a professional photographer to participate. A passion for creativity, exploration, and wild places is all that's required.

Why Us?

Alaska's most extraordinary landscapes are often far beyond the road system. Accessing them requires more than a camera and a plane ticket.

Ethereal Wild combines local aviation knowledge, wilderness guiding experience, and an understanding of visual production to create opportunities for authentic storytelling in remote environments.

From navigating Alaska's unpredictable weather to scouting unique locations and coordinating backcountry logistics, our goal is to handle the complexities of remote travel so you can focus on capturing exceptional imag