 We have enjoyed working with amateur and
professional photographers for many years.
We've done several special charters for the
wildlife photographer Kennan Ward and his
wife.
I especially enjoyed taking out David Muench, the landscape
photographer, for three summers
while he was shooting the Kenai Fjords part of his
book, National Parks of America. One of
our most interesting projects was doing a three-day
shoot with a CNN crew and the actress Ali MacGraw. You
may have seen the final product, a CNN special titled, "Wildlife
Encounters with Ali MacGraw". Ali and the crew
stayed at our Saltwater Lodge.  We also provided an
overnight trip to the Fjords with the crew, Ali, a
kayak guide, and Park Ranger where they shot wildlife,
remote camping, and kayaking scenes.
We've done similar
special projects for
the CBS Sunday Morning, BBC "Lonely
Planet" Series (sea kayak special in the
Fjords) and a TV
Slovenia special. Our last video support project
was with Original Productions of California for the
Discovery Channel (Alaska Land of Extremes) filming
calving glaciers in Aialik Bay.
Please
click most photos for enlargements
 David Hoffmann is pleased to be working
as a photo tour guide for Alaska Saltwater
Lodge. He has over 30 years of experience
taking pictures and making movie film. His
experience brings a unique quality to the
photo tours offered by Alaska Saltwater Lodge.
David was born on the Alcan
Highway in 1957. His life experiences as
an Alaskan have given him a deep appreciation
for wildlife and for the great outdoors.
David's photographs have been used for post
cards, calendars, and travel magazines. His
movie film has been used by National Geographic
and Discovery. David's footage can also be
seen in many national television commercials
as well as feature films including "Smilla's
Sense of Snow."
"I want you to have the
time of your life. My approach to
helping people with photography is not overly
technical. I always expect to find something
to photograph... often, it is the unexpected.
Being in search of the next unknown adventure
is a pleasure.
People should have a basic
knowledge of how their particular camera
equipment works. There are tips and hints
about photographing (whales in particular)
that I share with people while on tour. Often
times these tips can make a difference as
to whether or not you even get a shot off...
lets hope it's a primo!
As I am sure you
know, wildlife photography is a challenge.
It seems to me that the greater the challenge...
the greater the reward. When you have that
once in a life time experience... the one
that touches your soul... whether the picture
turns out or not, the camera brought you
to a place you will remember forever." ----
David Hoffmann,
Wildlife Photographer
"For
the past nine years,
I have been chartering boats out of
Seward for my clients to photograph
the wildlife and glaciers. It was not
until I met Jim Barkley that I realized
his boats are the best. Lots of room,
competent captains and flexible schedule
to spend that extra time with the whales.
This is one of the best wildlife tours
in Alaska."
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Rich Reid, California |
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