Note: Our membership meetings have moved to a new location, the BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Ct, Anchorage AK 99508. Go to the Events page for more information.
The Alaska Society of Outdoor & Nature Photographers is a non-profit social organization dedicated to promoting public education, self-improvement and ethical behavior in outdoor photography. ASONP members participate in group photo trips, an annual juried exhibition, lectures, seminars, formal workshops and image shows. The official ASONP website offers members an additional information resource. The ViewFinder blog provides articles of broad interest and an opportunity to have selected images and writing published, while an e-mail bulletin keeps members apprised of the short-notice opportunities and other time-sensitive issues.
Alaska’s world-renowned wildlife populations and eye-popping scenery offer photographers unsurpassed opportunities for capturing dramatic outdoor images. Though photography is a personal vision quest, much can be gained from associating with others of like interest while sharing ideas and information, particularly during periods of rapid technology.
Any photographer, regardless of skill level, may join ASONP and enjoy the benefits that accrue from being part of this enthusiastic group. Meetings are free and open to the public.
Next Meeting
Capturing Borneo: The Intersection of Ecology, Conservation, and Photography Challenges with Gayle Neufeld.
Our presenter will be Gayle Neufeld, who will be sharing photos from her trip to Borneo last year! Join Gayle as she talks about photographing the unique wildlife of Borneo in a dark, wet environment with a malfunctioning camera, and the conservation activities taking place to preserve this wonderful diversity.
Located in Southeast Asia, Borneo is the world’s third largest island and is part of the 17 megadiverse countries. Most notably, it is home to the orangutan, proboscis monkey, 8 species of hornbills, and the pygmy elephant. The rainforest here is around 130 million years old, making it one of the oldest rainforests in the world, more than twice as old as the Amazon. While parts of these rainforests have not been logged, 50% of Bornean rainforest was lost to deforestation between 1973 and 2015. The entire island lies within what is called the ‘ever-wet zone’, receiving between 79 and 158 inches of rainfall each year. Between the density of the jungle and a climate that ranges from wet to very wet, photography in Borneo is challenging.
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6 pm, BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Ct, Anchorage.