Capturing the Essence of Bristol Bay, Alaska: One Photographer’s Journey

We had the opportunity to host photographer Bri Dwyer a couple years ago and are looking forward to hosting her again this coming summer as she works on this project for The Conservation Fund.

…..Until recently, I had never experienced the Bay outside of commercial fishing, so learning about this region from a new perspective connected me to more people who call it home for the summer. Once the salmon have skated past the commercial nets, they continue upstream, where they are met by the sport fishing industry. You’ll find hundreds of lodges nested on the banks of the rivers hosting people from around the globe eager to partake in the world-class fishing Bristol Bay has to offer. I was lucky enough to spend time with Kate and Justin Crump who own Frigate Adventure Travel and have recently acquired a lodge of their own, situated on the bank of the Naknek River. Their passion for Bristol Bay is inspiring, and my love for this region was only deepened by their generosity and hospitality. It was my time with them that opened my eyes to the life cycle of the salmon and how important their role is in this ecosystem……. READ MORE ABOUT BRI’S EXPERIENCE HERE!