ICONS of Katmai - Backstage Access and  Front  Row Seats with the Fishing Bears

Katmai’s Best Bear Photography Access

Exclusive Access - Narrow Peak Window - Once-in-a-Lifetime Shots!

Why This Experience Is Different

Designed Around Rare Access

This experience is built to maximize meaningful time with Alaska’s iconic fishing bears — without the crowds, rushed schedules, or short viewing windows common to many bear encounters.

Where You’re Not Just Watching — You’re In the Scene

Closer Than Front Row. Wilder Than You’ve Ever Imagined. 

This isn’t about watching from a distance. It’s about immersive photography moments where behavior, light, and environment come together naturally — allowing you to capture powerful, authentic images.

Where you stay Matters

Where you’re based shapes everything. This experience is designed around proximity to prime bear habitat, allowing for flexibility, depth, and time in the field when conditions are at their best.

A Thoughtfully Curated Adventure

Every detail is considered — from access and timing to comfort and creative flow — so your focus stays on photography, storytelling, and the experience itself.

Fully Licensed & Permitted

This is a professionally operated, fully licensed and permitted photography experience within Katmai National Preserve, designed with respect for both wildlife and place.


AN ALL INCLUSIVE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME!

Closer Than Front Row!

Stay right Inside the Greatest Bear Show on Earth

Fully licensed & permitted inside Katmai National Preserve

Closer than front row — you’re in it

📸 Designed for Photographers

Reserve Your Spot

This is your backstage pass — only 10 guests at a time, prime bear season, no crowds, all wild. Spots sell out fast — secure yours now.


Limited seats-Limited Opportunity 


Closer than front row — you’re in it.


📸 Ryan Smith — Professional Photographer, Guide and  Gallery Artist

Ryan Smith is a Professional Nature & Wildlife photographer, seasoned guide and Gallery Artist  whose love of the outdoors began early, growing up exploring the wild diversity in the Rocky Mountains. That spark ignited a lifelong pursuit of capturing iconic scenes that stir emotion and tell timeless stories.

With decades of experience behind the lens and in the field, Ryan’s bold, unmistakable style has earned prestigious awards, features in major publications, and a place in luxury homes and fine art galleries across the West — including Park City, Jackson Hole, Telluride Colorado, Scottsdale and beyond.

As the founder of ICON Photo Workshops and ICON Travel Club, Ryan leads immersive experiences in breathtaking places — from Patagonia and Tuscany to the Alaskan wilderness. He’s not just about the photo; he’s known for elevating the entire journey, blending his background as a corporate trainer with a talent for making the technical side clear, approachable, and empowering. Whether it’s refining a once-in-a-lifetime composition on location or guiding a masterpiece to print, Ryan’s passion is helping others thrive creatively and professionally.