Quark Expeditions launched an immersive 2015 Polar Photography program played out against the dramatic backdrops of the extraordinary Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge. Limited to just eight guests, the daily workshops will be led by renowned polar photographer Nansen Weber, long-time Arctic Watch resident and recipient of the National Geographic Society’s Young Explorers Grant for photography.

Travelers can expect to capture video and photography of iconic wildlife, landscapes and flora, and learn technical expertise including a Photoshop session and workshops on choosing proper camera equipment and settings. Nansen will help travelers track and photograph wildlife in their natural habitats, and photograph the most scenic areas of the Cunningham Inlet during the most ideal times, including the evening arctic golden light.

As the first land-based polar expedition offered by Quark, Arctic Watch on Somerset Island offers the most comfortable accommodations in the High Arctic and is a world-class beluga whale observation facility. Home to thousands of active, social beluga whales and musk ox, the lodge is also situated on a known polar bear migration path. Visitors enjoy gourmet dining, fully guided all-inclusive adventure options, magnificent polar landscapes and unparalleled photography opportunities in their time at the top of the world.

The photography program will be complemented with special savings for passengers on select itineraries this summer. Arctic travelers can take advantage of Quark’s Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge $500 p/p savings on July 2, July 9 or July 16, 2015 departures when booked before March 30, 2015 with promo code Arctic Watch.

Quark Expeditions, www.quarkexpeditions.com