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Casey Mannes
Casey Mannes
Photography Trip Leader
Hey everyone, my name is Casey Cooper!
I am a boat captain, pilot, photography/fly-fishing guide, and freelance photographer. I grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where I spent the first 21 years of my life before hitting the road.
Between the Alaskan Summer fly fishing seasons, I spend my time traveling the world, checking off one bucket list item at a time – and capturing photographs along the way.
I specialize in both landscape and wildlife photography. There is nothing that gets me as high as capturing the beauty of this planet and the incredible creatures that live amongst us and how important it is to preserve the remaining beauty of our natural world.
Through my photography, I can take a creative approach in sharing the magnificence hidden within the crevices of Mother Earth.
I am a boat captain, pilot, photography/fly-fishing guide, and freelance photographer. I grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where I spent the first 21 years of my life before hitting the road.
Between the Alaskan Summer fly fishing seasons, I spend my time traveling the world, checking off one bucket list item at a time – and capturing photographs along the way.
I specialize in both landscape and wildlife photography. There is nothing that gets me as high as capturing the beauty of this planet and the incredible creatures that live amongst us and how important it is to preserve the remaining beauty of our natural world.
Through my photography, I can take a creative approach in sharing the magnificence hidden within the crevices of Mother Earth.
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BACKCOUNTRY JOURNEYS
"Backcountry Journeys offers guests the unique opportunity to explore our natural world from behind their own lens. We run a selection of hand-crafted Photo Tours, Workshops & Safaris connecting passionate people to exceptional experiences. Locations worldwide.
All Images & Content are property of Backcountry Journeys Photography Tours, Workshops & Safaris LLC - Copyright 2025
TRIP CATALOG
Download our Trip Catalog for detailed information on our many destinations for photography tours, workshops, and safaris.
BACKCOUNTRY JOURNEYS
"Backcountry Journeys offers guests the unique opportunity to explore our natural world from behind their own lens. We run a selection of hand-crafted Photo Tours, Workshops & Safaris connecting passionate people to exceptional experiences. Locations worldwide.
- Russ Nordstrand, Backcountry Journeys Founder & Director
- Russ Nordstrand, Backcountry Journeys Founder & Director
TRIP CATALOG
Download our Trip Catalog for detailed information on our many destinations for photography tours, workshops, and safaris.
All Images & Content are property of Backcountry Photography Tours, Workshops & Safaris LLCs - Copyright 2025