Experience Yosemite: Beginner or Advanced Photography Lesson

5.0 (7 reviews) Yosemite National Park, USA
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Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Step into the shoes of Ansel Adams, Charles Weed, Carlton Watkins and Edward Weston during a basic or advanced photography lesson in magnificent Yosemite National Park. Bring your camera to capture the jagged peaks, meadows, rivers, lakes and wildlife of Yosemite Valley or the High Sierra, all while sharpening your photography skills and learning new techniques from your expert instructor. You’ll visit both iconic and lesser-known locations throughout the park. This experience is open to photo enthusiasts of all experience levels.

Options

Advanced Photo Lesson

Shoot iconic locations in the High Sierra while learning advanced techniques for photographing wildlife and macro subjects. Suitable for more experienced photographers.

Basic Photo Lesson

Shoot iconic locations in Yosemite Valley while learning basic techniques. Suitable for beginner photographers.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Vehicle reservation permit into Yosemite National Park (when reservations are required)
  • Custom Tour Location (you must contact us upon confirmation to discuss)
  • Professional Photography Instructor
  • Private Transportation Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Camera equipment - customer must provide their own camera
  • Park Entrance Fee
  • Entrance fee - Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person

What to expect

  1. Yosemite Valley
    3m · Admission ticket not included
    You will enter Yosemite National Park at one of the entrance gates to pay admission into the park.
  2. Yosemite Valley
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Our photo tours visit various locations at different times of the year. Yosemite Valley is the most popular destination for our tours. From here, you will have the opportunity to photograph many features such as peaks, cliffs, and waterfalls with a professional photographer.
  3. Lembert Dome
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Our photo tours visit various locations at different times of the year. Lembert Dome is a diverse landscape that is only visited in summer.
  4. Olmsted Point
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Our photo tours visit various locations at different times of the year. Olmsted is a diverse landscape that is only visited in summer.
  5. Tenaya Lake
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Our photo tours visit various locations at different times of the year. Tenaya Lake is a diverse landscape that is only visited in summer.
  6. Tuolumne Meadows
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Our photo tours visit various locations at different times of the year. Tuolumne Meadows is a diverse landscape that is only visited in summer.
  7. Glacier Point
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Our photo tours visit various locations at different times of the year. Glacier is a diverse landscape that is only visited in summer.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure Point: Yosemite National Park (exact trailhead and Google Maps Pin confirmed with supplier after booking)
Dates: Daily

End point

Departure Point: Yosemite National Park (exact trailhead and Google Maps Pin confirmed with supplier after booking)
Dates: Daily

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please provide your hotel and contact information (phone number, email and accommodations) in the Special Requirements box at checkout. Hotel information so we may email you driving directions to the meeting location; pickup/drop-off is not included.
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • Items recommended to bring: camera, sturdy tripod, lenses, filters, extra memory cards, extra batteries, gloves, extra layer of clothing, jacket, sunscreen, hat, snacks and water
  • Please dress in athletic-wear
  • Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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