It has been 3 years since my trip to Alaska and I can still vividly remember the grandiose landscapes and larger than life vistas. 


In 2019, myself along with a group of teenagers and fellow adults traveled to Kenai Alaska for a missions trip organized by New Life Church in Sandusky, Ohio. The youth group was traveling to help with the yearly Salmon Fish Frenzy that occurs every year, in July, as a way for locals to provide food for themselves. It is a large event with hundreds of people fishing for salmon along the coast line. Our purpose was to provide food, games and some entertainment for the locals and their kids during the day as fishing was happening as well as sharing the gospel. This was truly a fantastic experience and such a great opportunity to meet so many great people.

Two people sit and chat on a bench with mountain views in the background.
People on a beach collecting or studying items at the water's edge.
Group conversation taking place outdoors on an overcast day.
Person in brown jacket and jeans walks along a misty beach.
Group of people carrying equipment across a beach in cold weather gear.
A group of people feed seagulls on a beach while wearing waterproof gear on an overcast day.
People standing on the deck of a boat looking out over the water on a cloudy day.
A black and white photo of someone in a dark jacket and cap standing on a boat.


Near the end of our trip we had the opportunity for some sight seeing as well as some epic adventures. I was able to join a few others from the group in seeing some of the Alaskan coastline as we sailed around the Seward inlet. Alaska definitely has some of the best views and I, being a photographer, was loving every minute of it! I can't wait to head back and explore even more of Alaska!


Check out some of the images below!


A large brown bear walking along a rocky path surrounded by tall grass.
A bull moose grazing in a wildflower meadow during summer.
Delicate white yarrow flowers bloom in clusters against a blurred green background.
A brown bear emerging from tall grass on a hillside trail.
A small fishing boat navigates rough waters in black and white.
A seagull stands on wet sand at the beach with waves in the background.
Tall golden grass stalks sway against a bright sky in soft focus.
Majestic waterfall cascades down steep rocky cliffs into a fjord surrounded by lush green vegetation.
Seabirds perched on rugged coastal rocks with crashing waves in the background.
Isolated rocky island with green vegetation rises from the misty ocean waters.
Dramatic black and white photograph of jagged coastal rock formations meeting the sea.
Small seabird floating alone on choppy ocean waves.
Evergreen treetops emerge through thick mountain fog in a moody landscape.
Rugged coastal cliff covered in evergreen trees rises from the blue ocean waters.
Tall evergreen trees grow atop a dramatic sea stack rising from the ocean.
Rocky coastal formation with natural arch and dense vegetation overlooking the ocean.
Dramatic rocky sea stacks with natural archways carved by ocean waves.
Rocky coastal cliffs with evergreen trees rise dramatically from turquoise waters in a misty seascape.
Misty mountains covered in dense evergreen forest disappear into low-hanging clouds.
Fog rolling over a dark forested mountainside creates a moody atmosphere.
Snow-capped mountains tower over a serene lake surrounded by lush forest.
Cascading waterfalls pour down rocky cliffs into turquoise waters along a forested coastline.
Mountain lake view framed by trees and purple wildflowers with snow-capped peaks in the distance.
Weathered wooden directional sign points to Russian Lakes, Barber Cabin, and Russian River Falls.
Long exposure shot of a rushing forest stream with smooth flowing water over golden rocks.
Panoramic view of a vast green valley covered in dense forest under cloudy skies.
Aerial view of a winding road through a lush green valley with mountains and lake in the distance.