Experience Yosemite: Beginner or Advanced Photography Lesson

Capture unforgettable images of Yosemite National Park with a 4-hour photography lesson for beginners or advanced photographers. Bring your camera and learn new techniques from an expert instructor, and watch the afternoon light transform the soaring cliffs, alpine rivers and high meadows of this remarkable landscape. Set up at a series of shooting locations that include iconic views and lesser-known sites as you follow in the footsteps of Ansel Adams, Carlton Watkins and Edward Weston in California’s most iconic national park.

4-hour photo lesson in Yosemite National Park with a professional instructor

Shoot iconic and lesser-known Yosemite Valley or High Sierra locations
Soak up the astounding beauty of Yosemite while learning new techniques and sharpening your skills
Learn about famous artists who’ve shot here, including Ansel Adams, Carlton Watkins and Edward Weston
All skill levels welcome

What To Expect

Yosemite Valley

You will enter Yosemite National Park at one of the entrance gates to pay admission into the park.
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Yosemite Valley

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.
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Lembert Dome

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 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Olmsted Point

Our photo tours visit various locations at different times of the year. Olmsted is a diverse landscape that is only visited in summer.
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Tenaya Lake

Our photo tours visit various locations at different times of the year. Tenaya Lake is a diverse landscape that is only visited in summer.
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Tuolumne Meadows

Our photo tours visit various locations at different times of the year. Tuolumne Meadows is a diverse landscape that is only visited in summer.
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Glacier Point

Our photo tours visit various locations at different times of the year. Glacier is a diverse landscape that is only visited in summer.
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
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.
Not wheelchair accessible
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
Service animals allowed
We are limited in guide availability this year due to Covid-19. Please understand if your reservation is not accepted because of this restriction.
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Include

Local guide
Professional Photography Instructor
Custom Tour Location (you must contact us upon confirmation to discuss)
Vehicle reservation permit into Yosemite National Park

Exclude

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Camera equipment – customer must provide their own camera
Private transportation
Park Entrance Fee

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