Aurora Borealis Workshop in Fairbanks, Alaska - March 14th-18th, 2026
It's no secret the aurora borealis is my absolute favorite subject to not only photograph, but to experience. Join me in September or March for 5 nights in one of the worlds greatest Places to see the aurora borealis, Fairbanks. (All Inclusive, Airfare to Fairbanks not included. Weather is unpredictable, be prepared)
It's no secret the aurora borealis is my absolute favorite subject to not only photograph, but to experience. Join me in September or March for 5 nights in one of the worlds greatest Places to see the aurora borealis, Fairbanks. (All Inclusive, Airfare to Fairbanks not included. Weather is unpredictable, be prepared)
It's no secret the aurora borealis is my absolute favorite subject to not only photograph, but to experience. Join me in September or March for 5 nights in one of the worlds greatest Places to see the aurora borealis, Fairbanks. (All Inclusive, Airfare to Fairbanks not included. Weather is unpredictable, be prepared)
Embracing the Night
A cold -20 degrees with brutal 30mph winds isn’t going to be stopping us from witnessing the beautiful aurora borealis.
If you’re finally ready to knock off a big item on your bucket list, get ready to blow it away. On this 5 night workshop,
We’ll see aurora, wildlife, warm up in Chena Hot Springs and find that life as you know it, will never be the same. This experience will leave you booking your next trip to Alaska before you even leave.
We’ll breakdown how to read aurora data, learn the best camera settings, how to edit aurora in Lightroom and Photoshop, and create stunning timelapses.
We’ll stay 5 Nights, Lodging, Transportation, and 3 meals are provided per day. (Flight to/from Fairbanks not included)
We’ll shoot aurora from an Ice Cave!
Meet Your Hosts
Kris Luckenbach
I’m Kris, the host of this aurora workshop in Fairbanks! I am a photographer based out of Kodiak, Alaska and I photograph wildlife, aurora, and landscapes around Alaska. Along with photography, I am a filmmaker who loves to share the story and journey along the way. I teach photography and video editing via private 1-on-1 lessons and love the joy it brings me allowing others to learn and grow and hopefully inspire others the way I inspire them.
Sergius Hannan
Sergius Hannan is an Alaska based wildlife photographer, filmmaker, and workshop leader who showcases wildlife around the state in their environment using dramatic lighting. His work has been published in Bird Photographer of the Year, Alaska Magazine, and the Peacock Original "The End is Nye." Through his work he aims to inspire viewers to more closely connect to their natural environment.
Itinerary
Day 1 - We’ll land in Fairbanks, meet at the airport for introductions and get settled in at the lodge. We’ll make one stop at the store for snacks, coffee, water, and general supplies. This is a great time to get anything you need that you forgot or didn’t buy yet. At the lodge, we’ll do a rundown of weather, aurora forecasts, road conditions and any modifications we may need to make. We’ll eat, and make a plan for a sunset drive and hit our first destination for aurora.
Day 2 - Depending how tired we may be will determine what time we leave, we’ll plan on taking the 2 hour drive to Chena Hot Springs, be at the resort for sunset, night time and chase aurora. This is a great day to get some group shots, discuss camera techniques, editing basics, and learn about our future goals in photography.
Day 3 - We’ll depart the lodge a little earlier and head east towards Delta Junction, this is a great day to see epic landscapes, wildlife such as Moose, Caribou, and Owls, and wind down with a 1 mile hike to an ice Cave to shoot aurora from and capture some iconic shots from Interior Alaska. It is vital to dress very warm for this day.
Day 4 - From my experience, we will be a little drained and sluggish on this day. We’ll sit down in the lodge to eat, dive deep into editing photos and timelapses and get a chance to make sure you’re happy with your editing style. We’ll take a look at the weather forecasts to determine which way we want to head for the night.
Day 5 - This is your last chance to get your questions in, editing basics or any other tips you may need for the future, and then head out for the final night of chasing. This night will also be dictated by the weather forecasts on where we travel to for the night.
Day 6 - We’ll get packed, checked out of the lodge, get breakfast/lunch, and head to the airport for final departure.
*The itinerary can change, and will be dictated by the weather and road conditions.
*Alaskas weather is unforgivable, We will try our best, drive for hours upon hours if need be for clear skies. No refunds will be given if the weather decides aurora is not in our favor.
*This aurora workshop is non-refundable however if you cancel 30 days or more before the trip, you can use this payment for a future workshop.
*Extreme cold, hazardous road conditions, and deadly weather is very common in Alaska. It is important that you dress appropriately.
*Rooms are double occupancy (same gender) If you would your like your own private room, please message me and I can add that for a $300 fee
*If you are from out of state, I recommend you arrive to Fairbanks a day early to get acclimated to the time change.