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Aurora Portraits: Fairbanks Photography Tour
Experience the Fairbanks Aurora Tour with professional portrait photographer Nathan. Get high-quality aurora portraits and explore Alaska with an expert guide. Book now!
Experience the Fairbanks Aurora Tour with professional portrait photographer Nathan. Get high-quality aurora portraits and explore Alaska with an expert guide. Book now!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 93QJ42XR+4R4 - NEW! Experience a timelapse video capturing the entire sky throughout the night. AURORA GUARANTEE! If your photos don’t capture the aurora, you’re entitled to a complimentary second tour within two years of your original tour date, subject to seat availability. Embark on an unparalleled adventure, staying comfortably warm as you…
- 93QJ42XR+4R4 - NEW! Experience a timelapse video capturing the entire sky throughout the night. AURORA GUARANTEE! If your photos don’t capture the aurora, you’re entitled to a complimentary second tour within two years of your original tour date, subject to seat availability. Embark on an unparalleled adventure, staying comfortably warm as you explore a winter wonderland beneath the northern lights. This tour offers a magical journey across the sparkling frozen tundra, pursuing the vibrant swirls of the aurora borealis above. Discover the science behind this phenomenon and learn how to photograph it with your own camera. Enjoy free professional portraits and landscapes. We travel 15-40 miles north of Fairbanks to one of several prime viewing spots. A cozy heated warming shelter is set up, and we provide complimentary gourmet pizzas, freshly baked in our 930-degree stone-fired pizza oven, along with hot cocoa, coffee, Chai Tea, apple cider, and black tea. This adventure consistently offers a memorable experience with plenty of fun activities while waiting for the aurora to appear. Experience an authentic adventure and see how the locals explore with your guide, Nathan, 38, who has 25 years of Alaskan outdoor experience. This is an intimate group tour, with only 10 guests per tour.
What's Included
- Timelapse video of whole sky/whole night
- Digital photo album with landscapes and portraits
- Bottled water
- Free hand and toe warmers
- Heated warming shelter with stools
- Headlamps available
- Aurora guarantee with free tour if no photos
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Timelapse video of whole sky/whole night
- Digital photo album with landscapes and portraits
- Bottled water
- Free hand and toe warmers
- Heated warming shelter with stools
- Headlamps available
- Aurora guarantee with free tour if no photos
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
Nathan is a skilled portrait photographer, a rarity among Aurora tour operators in Fairbanks. With a decade of experience as a full-time wedding photographer, he transitioned to aurora portrait photography over seven years ago. While other tours may offer “free portraits,” none match Nathan’s level of expertise. He employs controlled supplemental studio…
Nathan is a skilled portrait photographer, a rarity among Aurora tour operators in Fairbanks. With a decade of experience as a full-time wedding photographer, he transitioned to aurora portrait photography over seven years ago. While other tours may offer “free portraits,” none match Nathan’s level of expertise. He employs controlled supplemental studio lighting to achieve unparalleled quality and sharpness, utilizing techniques honed over his years in aurora portraiture. Additionally, we provide complimentary gear to ensure your warmth and safety, including hand/toe warmers, headlamps, and water bottles. Ultimately, the focus is on delivering exceptional photos and a personalized experience. The images speak for themselves, and we aim to capture some for you. Not only will you have a top-tier photographer as your guide, but Nathan also brings over 20 years of Alaskan Arctic wilderness survival skills and expertise in all aspects of Alaskan adventure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Victoria_s
Apr 13, 2026
Amazing tour guide and photographer! - Not only were we graced by the lights, but Nathan captured us in stunning photos so we weren’t stressing over figuring out our cameras. Nathan was a fantastic tour guide and photographer! The hot pizzas and cookies on a cold night were a treat too. We took another aurora tour with a different provider the night before and were in a huge group crammed into a tight cabin with light coming out of it and people flashing their flashlights in our eyes while they tried to figure out their cameras to capture the lights. Instead, Electric Moose provided a very small group of only 10 people, so it felt like hanging out with a few friends, and Nathan had individual time with each of us to capture all sorts of gorgeous pics in his expertly-located remote secret spot where there was minimal light and beautiful scenery that made our pics stunning. Nathan was so enthusiastic it was contagious. Our group was sharing pics and marveling at the lights together all night and although the temps were low and winds high, Nathan’s heated tent provided the perfect toasty warming shelter. We woke up later in the day to the spectacular album of pics. This tour made for a once-in-a-lifetime night for us and we absolutely recommend it!
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Paulsf913zn
Mar 29, 2026
Great time with Nathan. - It was a great experience. Cold and windy night, and Nathan took care of us. Very knowledgable. Great pics. We had great aurora that night. He knew were to go for the great views. He was pretty excited about what we saw that night too. Highly recommend.
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W5588ykheatherc
Mar 29, 2026
An excellent tour! - An amazing tour! Nathan was knowledgeable and funny while discussing the science behind the northern lights. Enjoyed the small tour group. We were all comfy, cozy and warm in his tent. We saw an amazing light show and have wonderful professional pictures to show off.
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Neil_k
Mar 29, 2026
Such an amazing experience and a great tour guide! - Nathan came get prepared, with us sitting in an ice fishing tent, pizza oven, hand and toe warmers, etc. he was very knowledgeable about the northern lights, conditions, how it happens, and more. He also took incredible pictures of us, both with light painting and with the Aurora borealis. We had a wonderful experience. I couldn't recommend this tour enough
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Rstanle16
Mar 22, 2026
Excellent night and guide! - Nathan works hard to give you a great small group experience. I don’t see how anyone could do better. I have to admit, at the beginning of the night, I was a little skeptical because Aurora was faint to the naked eye and I was more concerned with what I could see than photos, BUT after hot pizza in his warming tent, Aurora became more and more intense and put on some amazing, almost continuous displays!! AND we got our professional pics the next morning. He obviously loves his job and I highly recommend this tour!!
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Karen_b
Mar 19, 2026
Highly recommended - Nathan was informative and kept the energy level at a good pace so you never even noticed the time lapsing! I love the small group atmosphere and the people we were with were awesome (I think in no small part to Nathan’s personality). I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to do an Aurora tour. His warming tent helped so much and the pizza was good and filling. Loved it!
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Laurel_f
Mar 18, 2026
Unique Northern Lights Experience - If you’re coming to Fairbanks during aurora season, do not miss this tour! Nathan is the real deal. A kind, genuine person, he brings a unique approach to viewing the northern lights. After picking up the group in his spacious van, he drives out to the viewing location and sets up a warm, cozy shelter complete with chairs, heaters, and a vented pizza oven. The group’s comfort is always foremost in his mind. After an engaging conversation with the group while snacking on pizza, we go outside for professional photo shoots under the aurora. Later on, we enjoy hot drinks and warm cookies. Then Nathan packs everything up and drives us back to our pickup spots. A delightful experience, which I wouldn’t hesitate to repeat.
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Anaelisa_l
Mar 17, 2026
Complete your bucket list the right way! - "If you truly love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life." This phrase perfectly describes our experience with Nathan, who is not only a great guide and an excellent photographer, but also a wonderful person. I would return to this tour a thousand times. I think the combination of great people, pizza, cookies, excellent conversation, and breathtaking northern lights made this tour a dream come true.
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80derkr
Mar 15, 2026
Lifetime experience - Wow what a great experience . Nathan was excellent . He was the best guide I have had on a tour.
He knew his stuff and the experience that he gives you was memorable for a lifetime .
I will recommend this tour to everyone
Thank you Nathan.
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David
Mar 14, 2026
Fabulous Tour, I Highly Recommend - What an amazing tour.! Nathan was informative and funny while providing a top rated 5 star service. We had pizza, hot beverages and warm cookies. He runs a small tour group which makes it even better. We were all comfy, cozy and warm in his tent. It made the experience even better as who wants to spend their entire time just sitting in a van waiting for the aurora to start. We saw an amazing light show and have wonderful professional pictures to show off. Do yourself a favor and book with Nathan. You won’t regret it.
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