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Experience Yosemite: Beginner or Advanced Photography Lesson

Yosemite National Park, USA
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

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.
  • 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

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

With this tour, visit lesser-known sites favored by photographers like Olmsted Point and Tenaya Lake.

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Professional Photography Instructor
  • Custom Tour Location (you must contact us upon confirmation to discuss)
  • Vehicle reservation permit into Yosemite National Park (when reservations are required)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Camera equipment - customer must provide their own camera
  • Private transportation
  • Park Entrance Fee

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park, California

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Yosemite Valley

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

2

Yosemite Valley

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

3

Lembert Dome

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

4

Olmsted Point

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

5

Tenaya Lake

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

6

Tuolumne Meadows

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

7

Glacier Point

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • 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
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0
based on 7 reviews
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Beautiful Pictures, Lifelong Lessons

Betsy_G, Sep 2024
Yosemite is my happy place. Traveling with a photographer to show me great places for pictures was amazing. What I enjoyed even more, was being escorted by a photography instructor who was extremely helpful in filling in the gaps in my knowledge (of which I have many). Jay was gentle with correction, and so helpful with suggestions. I even received homework, which I intend to complete successfully. I'm confident the next time I visit my happy place, my pictures and technique will have improved from this one four hour session.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

We are thrilled that you had a positive experience with your photography lesson in Yosemite with Jay. We are certain that your images must have turned out remarkably well. Thank you for your kind words, and don't worry, we won't check on your homework ;)

Advanced Yosemite Adventure

Wes_N, Nov 2022
The time spent with my guide, Jay Sousa was very beneficial. Not only did Jay take me to some great photo places, he gave me a history of the various spots along with providing helpful photo techniques! Very enjoyable.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Thank you for your kind review of our tour. We are happy that we provided you a valuable service on a photography tour in Yosemite National Park.

Great coach! Al provides tons of...

Denny R, Aug 2016
Great coach! Al provides tons of insight of Yosemite I have benefited from the later stay!

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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