Ascending Alaska

The series Ascending Alaska compiles images captured over the course of four years and seven extended visits to America’s Last Frontier. Alaska is home to some of the most breathtaking and isolated landscapes in the world. The only people who truly grasp the vastness of this great state are those who dare to venture into its untamed wilderness.

What happens when you have a state that’s more than twice the size of Texas with very little infrastructure? Your method of transportation becomes unforgettable.

When planning most trips, I notice that people tend to determine what they’re going to do when they arrive at their destinations, prior to determining how they’re going to get there. It’s easy to ignore the marvel of modern day transportation. Buy the tickets, get on the plane, buckle up. And while the same may be true in Alaska, it’s harder to ignore when the only thing between you and the jagged glaciers below is a thin piece of fabric and a small propeller, driven by a piston engine.

Ascending Alaska celebrates “getting there.” In this collection you’ll find photographs of remote islands, towering glaciers, and mountains illuminated by the midnight sun. But most importantly, you’ll experience methods of transportation that are integral to the adventure, not just a means to an end.

When

March 7, 2025

Where

Leica Store Miami, 372 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables