Scott Stone Photography

Name: Scott Stone Photography
Address: Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, US
Telephone: +14067990900
Rating: 5

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Wildlife and nature photographer chasing my passion for Brown Bears and all wild things across the globe with my lovely wife Jackie.
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Wildlife, Landscape, Astro and Aurora are our main subjects and wildlife and bear conservation are our main focus.

11/02/2026

Many are we beyond excited to be packing for our next adventure with an amazing group of friends headed for the land of another white bear! Our upcoming polar bear trip is something we all dream of and there is something truly special about seeing these giants roaming the frozen coastline and ice-flows. No matter what weather you are handed this is an incredible place and also challenging to shoot in with white bears on snow and ice along with atmospheric distortion it can really push your skills and gear. Our last trip we had a mix of semi warm days nearing upper 30's all the way down to -40 with a 40 mph wind which was brutal to photograph in but also produced some really beautiful frames. Whether it's polar bears, foxes, ptarmigan, hares or even the possibility of wolves or a wolverine our polar bear trips are another trip you'd never forget! Interested in joining us in 2027, watch for details on that coming soon!

If you'd like to see more images and find out more about our tours please visit www.scottstonephotography.com and www.focusphototours.com as well as sstone_images and on Instagram to see more images and follow along in our adventures, thank you friends!

11/01/2026

Our bear viewing season this last summer had MUCH better weather than 2025 with minimal rain to deal with compared to 2025 which was much like being in a carwash for 3 months...literally lol One of the very few heavier rain events we had brought some amazing viewing including an evening with our friend Josie and 4 other sub-adults that put on a show playing and socializing near us and ending with Josie running away from a courting boar and sitting right down next to our group and hamming it up! The major reason for coming to us is to shed the boar as boars keep their distance more than sows. Having a 400 pound beauty like this just walk up and sit next to you is a real mind blowing experience for anyone but our favorite thing about our camps is getting to see our guests faces when moments like this happen. As a couple now my wife and I share over 17,000 hours in the field just in Katmai National Park with the bears...a number that almost seems impossible but we remember every moment and step and are beyond blessed to share it with so many.

If you'd like to see more images and find out more about our tours please visit www.scottstonephotography.com and www.focusphototours.com as well as sstone_images and on Instagram to see more images and follow along in our adventures, thank you friends!

10/31/2026

There are multiple ways to photography the same subject when time isn't a limiting factor. You can get everything from environmental, close up detail frames and more if you simply have time and that is what our Alaska Bear Camps is all about...time in the field. Whether it is highlighted backlit or rim lit opportunities, interactions between bears, clamming, fishing, playing or more the pace of our camps is methodical and with purpose to give you as much time as possible to be out enjoying the best bear viewing locations we can put you in and the freedom to create as much magic with your camera or phone as possible. I said phone because we welcome photographers as well, anyone that loves nature would love our camps or lodge based offerings. No matter what level of your photography journey you are on we love to help make your wildlife dreams a reality and there's no better way to really jump in than to visit a place like our camps where you can photograph something as amazing as brown bears in truly stunning settings.

If you'd like to see more images and find out more about our tours please visit www.scottstonephotography.com and www.focusphototours.com as well as sstone_images and on Instagram to see more images and follow along in our adventures, thank you friends!

10/30/2026

Sometimes we can too focused on certain things and miss what's right in front of us...or under us lol This bear had a big problem on it's paws...too many salmon to choose from and found itself having to pick between which one to catch and in the process missed a few. In the end this salmon did not get away but came really close! Being ready for anything with your camera is key to catching some of these unique frames, the tricky part can be ensuring you're shooting at the right aperture. You could literally spend an entire trip focusing on salmon and ignoring the bears and come home with some really incredible frames; the hard part is how would you ignore the amazing bears all around you? Don't forget to look around and be present, you never know what might be waiting right in front of you. Wishing you all a really great day!

If you'd like to see more images and find out more about our tours please visit www.scottstonephotography.com and www.focusphototours.com as well as sstone_images and on Instagram to see more images and follow along in our adventures, thank you friends!

10/29/2026

The wild world can create some amazingly special beings of every species and when you get to see almost white brown bears it's something extra special! In this region there have been several white cubs as well as adults over the years but the last two years there have been many visiting the area. Talk about a blessing to see something this unique for everyone! When this cub is fully dry it is very light and much more white than blonde and will be interesting to see how it's coat changes the next few years. It's the prospect of seeing unique and amazing things like this that keeps so many of us going back year after year. It's the special animals like these that really add to our time in nature with like minded people and we sure hope you guys feel like you're on the ride with us! Thanks as always for your amazing support friends!

If you'd like to see more images and find out more about our tours please visit www.scottstonephotography.com and www.focusphototours.com as well as sstone_images and on Instagram to see more images and follow along in our adventures, thank you friends!

10/28/2026

Sometimes you just need to kick back and not give a damn lol. This was nothing more than a bear being a bear, bored and entertaining his audience and obviously not too worried about catching a salmon. It's pretty hard to not sit back and just laugh at some of these guys as they laze their way through their days when allowed. This bear was like the others, catching salmon left and right but decided on this afternoon it was more important to just kick back and chill. As much as we love sunrise and sunset light it is still a blessing to be out all day with any wildlife but man is it something special to spend your days with the bears. If all of us could be as unbothered as this one! Kick back and relax like our friend here a little bit today friends!

If you'd like to see more images and find out more about our tours please visit www.scottstonephotography.com and www.focusphototours.com as well as sstone_images and on Instagram to see more images and follow along in our adventures, thank you friends!

10/27/2026

There are GIANTS among us! I wish images or words could truly show how straight up massive this giant bear is. We see a lot of really big bears but this guy is on his own level. With names like Maximus, Hammer, Van, Scarface, No Ears, 747 and so many more the giants carry a level of respect a notch above the rest...it takes years, genetics and unlimited food to get to be this huge. Keep in mind this was Daly August and this guy could've added another 200 pounds since we took these. A quiet giant, a hippo sized bear if you will, we did not put a name on this guy, along side our guests we all just sat in disbelief at his massive long frame and never-ending mass. Well north of 1,000 pounds and then some this is a great example of how much bigger these guys can get compared to an inland grizzly bear. Even as I write this I sit here in awe and disbelief at this absolutely incredible giant being that has roamed this planet for a couple of decades, what an amazing sight here on planet earth. Have a really great day friends and thank you as always for your amazing support!

If you'd like to see more images and find out more about our tours please visit www.scottstonephotography.com and www.focusphototours.com as well as sstone_images and on Instagram to see more images and follow along in our adventures, thank you friends!

10/26/2026

As I make my way through editing last summers frames it's really great to see how many sparing and playing scenes we were able to share with our guests, watching bears play just never gets old. Bears have a way no matter what size they are of making everyone forget about any of their troubles and just get lost in the moment, especially when they are playing! Often times we are set up 50- several hundred yards away and the bears will come check out our group out of curiosity and everyone gets to experience these giants as they pass. No matter what location we are at watching these guys let loose is a real gift and a joy to photograph for sure. If anything they show us the importance of not taking things too seriously and having some fun! Thank you all friends for your amazing support as always!

If you'd like to see more images and find out more about our tours please visit www.scottstonephotography.com and www.focusphototours.com as well as sstone_images and on Instagram to see more images and follow along in our adventures, thank you friends!

10/25/2026

We talk often about the balance between including the scene in the image versus many of our draw to be as closely framed on an animal as we can get, let's face it, we all love to see frames up close of animals but sometimes we miss the boat if we don't include the scapes too. I'm right there with a lot of people in loving close portraits of animals but when you have an office like yours you definitely want to include the backdrops as much as possible. Shooting wider focal lengths from 24-200mm can really create some beautiful work and it's one thing we visit with many guests about is that often when traveling we all wish we would've shot things wider. No matter the weather we are beyond blessed to spend our summers out in one of the most stunning places on earth with camera and so many amazing likeminded people.

If you'd like to see more images and find out more about our tours please visit www.scottstonephotography.com and www.focusphototours.com as well as sstone_images and on Instagram to see more images and follow along in our adventures, thank you friends!

10/24/2026

Bella...We talk about and post her often and there is so much to tell from this summer with her and her new twins and as I edit this year's travels I find myself going back to her often. We all have certain animals that have given us the world and that are personal favorites for us but for my wife an I and our team Bella is special on her own level. We have so many amazing encounters with her they are far too many to count but she is one of the most amazing animals on planet earth. Oh this night she was out slaying salmon in one of her usual spots and we center our trips to take advantage of the amazing evening light, something missing from day trips to many places which mainly happen during midday harsher light. The light on this night was perfect and magic and shows how truly our beautiful our friend is. She is incredible around people, fearless against other bears protecting her cubs and insanely smart at keeping them safe. It has been the greatest honor to spend our summers with her and whenever there are tough weather stretches we always remind everyone that nights like this are well worth waiting for. If we could pick a bear we wish everyone could experience Bella is right at the top of the list. These were taken handheld on one of our Canon R5ii's with a RF100-500mm lens. Thank you as always friends for your amazing support!

If you'd like to see more images and find out more about our tours please visit www.scottstonephotography.com and www.focusphototours.com as well as sstone_images and on Instagram to see more images and follow along in our adventures, thank you friends!

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+14067990900

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http://www.scottstonephotography.com/

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