Using Images to Tell a Story a Workshop in Eagle River, Alaska

Unleash the power of photography and learn how you can use a camera to protect our planet’s most precious landscapes. Join us for an immersive experience, where stunning landscapes meet the art of conservation storytelling. Led by seasoned photographers, this workshop promises to elevate your photography skills while fostering a deeper connection to nature. Whether you’re new to photography or have some experience already, you’re sure to gain new insights into how you can capture moments that ignite change.

Cathy Hart’s passion for the outdoors is captured in her images of people, wildlife, and wild places in Alaska and throughout the world. Whether it is a jaguar in Brazil or a Denali wolf, her images capture the life of the moment.  Cathy leads photography trips in Alaska, Africa and Brazil. Cathy has been published in many publications and is a photographer with AlaskaStock Images and serves on the board of Directors with Alaska Society of Outdoor and Nature Photographers. 

Mal Duggan is a Continuing Ambassador and photographer, ecologist, and science communicator based in New England. She graduated from the College of the Atlantic majoring in Human Ecology, with a focus in field ecology and environmental law.

This workshop is on May 30th, 2026 from 9:00AM-5PM (GMT-8) in Eagle River, Alaska in partnership with Alaska Photo Treks.

First, participants will gather at Alaska Photo Treks in Anchorage for a friendly meet and greet before embarking on a picturesque journey to Eagle River Nature Center, courtesy of Alaska Photo Trek’s transportation service. At the Nature Center, amidst the serene surroundings, the group will delve into the multifaceted realm of photography in nature and conservation. 

Within the cozy confines of the yurt, engaging lectures await, led by Beth Hotchkiss and Cathy Hart! A large focus will be placed on how cameras can be used to protect our planet’s most precious landscapes and amplify the voice of nature. These moments of learning will be complemented by structured activities outdoors with the support of additional volunteer photographers. Participants will have many opportunities to ask questions, both at lunch and in the field, as they unleash their creativity photographing amidst the pristine wilderness!

As the day draws to a close, everyone will reconvene at the yurt to reflect on the day. Finally, it’s back to Anchorage for pickup, concluding a workshop filled with learning, exploration, and unforgettable photographic moments.

This workshop is for girls and female-identified youth ages 13-18. We do make age exceptions for motivated students. This workshop is free.

Fill out the form below to register to this free workshop. Due to limited space, we can only accept up to 10 participants. 

This workshop is for female-identified participants 13-18, though we do make exceptions for motivated students who may be a little older or younger!
We will also use this email communicate about the workshop.

Required Waiver Agreements

Please review all waivers below. You must agree and sign before submitting. Click on Every Waiver to read it.

Please review all three waivers below. All are required. Click on Every Waiver to read it.


1. Liability Waiver
In consideration of agreement by Girls Who Click to permit my child to participate in the workshop (the “Program” either in-person or online), and as consideration for the right to participate in the Program, I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrations, assigns, or personal representatives, knowingly and voluntarily enter into this waiver and release of liability and hereby waive any and all rights, claims or causes of action of any kind whatsoever arising out of my participation in the Program, and do hereby release and forever discharge Girls Who Click, located at 512 Sunnyslope Ave, Petaluma, CA, 94952, their affiliates, managers, members, agents, attorneys, staff, volunteers, heirs, representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns, for any physical or psychological injury, including but not limited to illness, paralysis, death, damages, economical or emotional loss, that I may suffer as a direct result of my participation in the aforementioned Program. I am fully aware that my child’s participation in this Program is totally voluntary. In consideration of Girls Who Click’s agreement to permit my child to participate in the aforementioned Program, the receipt and sufficiency in which consideration is hereby acknowledged, I further agree as follows: I, individually, and on behalf of my minor child and our respective heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives, hereby release, acquit and forever discharge Girls Who Click and its employees, students, agents, servants, officers, trustees and representatives (in their official and individual capacities) from any and all liability whatsoever for any and all damages, losses or injuries, including death, mental anguish or emotional distress to my child and/or property, including but not limited to any claims, demands, actions, causes of action, damages, costs, expenses (including hospital and medical expenses) and attorneys fees, which arise out of, occur during, or result from my child’s participation in the Program including travel to and from Girls Who Click and including without limitation any loss, claim, demand or suit that my child might assert once he/she attains the age of majority. I acknowledge and signify that I have read and understand this waiver and I will sign it voluntarily. I am the parent/guardian the student listed on this electronic application and have completed this form for adequate and comprehensive considerations entirely intending to be bound by same. I, individually, and on behalf of my minor child and our respective heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives, hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Girls Who Click, and its employees, students, agents, servants, officers, trustees and representatives (in their official and individual capacities) from any and all liability, loss or damage they or any of them incur or sustain as a result of any claims, demands, actions, causes of action judgments, costs or expenses, including attorneys fees, which result from arise out of or relate to my child’s participation in the aforementioned Program. I agree that this Waiver, Release and Indemnification Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of California, and if any portion hereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance hereof shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. I hereby acknowledge and accept that there are certain risks, known and unknown, including bodily injury and death that could result from my child’s participation in the aforementioned Program at Girls Who Click. I have knowingly and voluntarily decided to assume the risks of these inherent dangers in consideration of Girls Who Click’s permission to allow my minor child to participate in the aforementioned Program. I, individually and on behalf of my minor child hereby release and discharge Girls Who Click from any and all negligence, including Girls Who Click’s own negligence, in connection with my child’s attendance at, or participation in the Program, including travel to and from Girls Who Click, except for any gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct on the part of Girls Who Click. I hereby consent to any publicity, including the use of my child’s name and likeness, and waive any right to inspect and/or approve any photography, film videotape, recordings or advertising copy which may be used in connection with my child’s participation in the Program. In signing this Waiver, Release and Indemnification Agreement, I hereby acknowledge and represent that I have read this entire document, that I understand its terms and provision, that I understand it affects my legal rights and those of my child (or children), that it is a binding Agreement, and that I have signed it knowingly and voluntarily. In the event that any provision contained within this Release of Liability shall be deemed to be severable or invalid, or if any term, condition, phrase or portion of this agreement shall be determined to be unlawful or otherwise unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect, so long as the clause severed does not affect the intent of the parties. If a court should find that any provision of this agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, by that by limiting said provision it would become valid and enforceable, then said provision shall be deemed to be written, construed and enforced as so limited. By completing the enrollment in the Program, I understand that I have read and understand this waiver and release, and I am aware that by completing the enrollment application for the Program, I am waiving certain legal rights which I or my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, and assigns may have against Girls Who Click.

2. COVID-19 Waiver
ASSUMPTION OF RISK / WAIVER OF LIABILITY / INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT In consideration of being allowed to participate in GIRLS WHO CLICK programs, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that: 1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and, 2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, 3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation as regards protection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe and any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and, 4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS GIRLS WHO CLICK their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER AGE 18 AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION) This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian, with legal responsibility for this participant, have read and explained the provisions in this waiver/release to my child/ward including the risks of presence and participation and his/her personal responsibilities for adhering to the rules and regulations for protection against communicable diseases. Furthermore, my child/ward understands and accepts these risks and responsibilities. I for myself, my spouse, and child/ward do consent and agree to his/her release provided above for all the Releasers and myself, my spouse, and child/ward do release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees for any and all liabilities incident to my minor child’s/ward’s presence or participation in these activities as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent provided by law.

3. Photo Release Waiver
I agree to grant to Girls Who Click and its authorized representatives permission to record on photography film and/or video, pictures of my participation. I further agree that any or all of the material photographed may be used, in any form, as part of any future publications, brochure, or other printed materials used to promote Girls Who Click, and further that such use shall be without payment of fees, royalties, special credit or other compensation.
Clear Signature