Customer Testimonials
Attended Michael’s first ever “Fall Equinox Northern Lights Photography Workshop” on the Denali Highway and through the Alaska Range. The trip was well planned, the lodging was rustic, and the food was amazing at Tangle Lakes Lodge. Michael’s knowledge of the area, reading of the Aurora data, and ability to drive us safely in the van down gravel roads was impeccable. Alaska’s weather didn’t cooperate, so he had to work his butt off to find us photo opportunities. For his first workshop he knocked it out of the park. If you’re on the fence, don’t hesitate to book with Michael. Robyn Roche-Paull-2024
Michael was a wonderful guide and resource for our photo workshop. I'd highly recommend him. Some nights we drove long distances in search of clear skies as the weather tended to be cloudy, but Michael worked hard to find us good locations. Not much wildlife in view - some caribou off in the distance, a moose or two, and a momma grizzly with cubs at night next to the road. This trip was designed for northern lights photography, not wildlife, so those animals were a bonus. Valarie Nelson-2024
2024 Fall Aurora Workshop guided by Michael Schultz of Face the Outdoors was an outstanding photographic and Northern Lights tour. Michael and Levi picked us up at our motel in Fairbanks and the four other participants in a 12 passenger van and the adventure started. Michael and Levi were professional, friendly and extreme knowledgeable. The conversation easily flowed in the van as the six participants got to know about each other as we travelled to Tangled Lakes Lodge for the base camp for this adventure. Michael stopped several times to show scenic spots for picture taking. These spots showed the beauty, ruggedness, and hugeness of Alaska. The ingenuity used in construction of homes, businesses, and the pipeline. The lodge at Tangled Lakes was a rustic Alaska base camp, the food was a true delight. I have eaten in a lot of great restaurants but it was never better than the meals I was served at Tangled Lakes Lodge. We would do sightseeing adventures during the day with 100’s pictures taken then return to the lodge to watch Michael and Levi map out the areas with the best probability of seeing the northern lights that night. While there is never a guarantee of seeing the lights Michael made sure he used all the latest technology available to make sure we saw them. It was a great trip. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys telling stories with pictures and seeing the northern lights and the history to contact Michael. Arch Kennedy-2024
Michael had invited me for his first Aurora Borealis photography workshop in Alaska last Fall of 2024. It was almost a week of photographic activities where food, transportation, and hotel accommodations were all included at a bundled reasonable price. We had so much fun shooting the Aurora at night while at daytime, we were shooting different landscapes. In between shooting schedules we had personal mentoring and lecture presentations about photographing the Aurora Borealis. Being a non professional photographer, the overall gain I had at this workshop was knowing the fundamental photographic principle of how to properly take pictures of the Aurora, plus some great tips on shooting landscapes. Because of this, I signed up for his next photographic workshop, this time to be held in Lofoten, Norway in the Fall of 2025. A. Pasatiempo
Face the Outdoors Fall 2024 Aurora workshop
After two independent trips in March to Alaska to photography the aurores, I thought it would be fun to go in the fall with a professional. I found a company called Face the Outdoors that offered a fall aurora workshop lead by professional photographer, Michael Schultz. It was the best decision I could have made. Our days were spent photographing the Alaskan landscape which were full of fall colors and snowcapped mountains, making for some wonderful pictures. In the evenings we would head out to photograph auroras, some nights were a real challenge as Michael and his assistant Levi would spend hours driving trying to find clear sky, when we did it paid off with some great pictures. When we were in the field both Michael and Levi would offer tips on how to set your camera for better pictures and answer any questions you had. When we were at camp, Michael would share his knowledge of photography and postproduction. For me the most memorable part of the trip was the night we were next to a river, the auroras were spectacular reflecting off the water. It was magical! This was a wonderful trip, full of fun, information, and great people. I would recommend this trip to any beginner or seasoned photographer. Jerry B.
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