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Experience Yosemite: Beginner or Advanced Photography Lesson

Experience Yosemite: Beginner or Advanced Photography Lesson

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.

City: Yosemite National Park

Tue 17 Sep

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Starting at $575.00

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Tue 17 Sep

Starting at $575.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Custom Tour Location (you must contact us upon confirmation to discuss)

Professional Photography Instructor

Additional Info

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
We are limited in guide availability this year due to Covid-19. Please understand if your reservation is not accepted because of this restriction.

What To Expect

Yosemite Valley

You will enter Yosemite National Park at one of the entrance gates to pay admission into the park.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews (6)

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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.

Gatorbrede

Oct 2021

Step by step: Booking was clear and easy. Even changed the date by phone call. YExplore communicated well and as scheduled. Had a phone consult by our photo guide ahead of our trip. Responsive to our email inquiries to clarify park entry fee would be required but that our entry is accounted for towards the park’s daily limit by the fact that we had this reservation. Phone consult by the guide was very helpful before the trip as it helped me narrow down my camera gear to pack. The guided photo lesson was great as I learned how to use my camera for histogram shooting in Manual mode as opposed to my normal Program or Aperture or Shutter modes. In short, I was taught one on one to balance shutter speed and aperture to capture a good RAW photo. I also learned how to use my gradient and circular polarizing filter. The small charge to have a guest was worth it as my wife also enjoyed the fact that the guide escorted us to prime just-off-the-path spots for best views based on time of day. Kim even showed my wife wife a few new photo tips on the iPhone. Kim taught to my photo skill level and with my equipment considered. A great investment to learn the capabilities of my equipment and a great guide.

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are pleased that our Yosemite Photo Class helped improve your photography skills.

drashley

Mar 2020

I was very pleased with my instructor, Jay Sousa. Jay is a professional photographer and teacher and really knows his stuff. He is a born teacher and excellent at providing instruction on camera settings and why to choose which ones. He was helpful with composition as well. He knows cameras, photography and the best places in Yosemite to capture the best light. On top of this, Jay is a pleasant fellow to spend the day with. I hope to spend another day with Jay in the future

Response from Host

Sep 2020

Thank you for your feedback on your photography tour in Yosemite. We are pleased that you found your instruction from Jay to be so valuable.