A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Photograph Yosemite from a different perspective. Sharpen your skills and learn interesting techniques from our richly talented mentors while shooting in exciting locations throughout the park. Our unique Yosemite Photography Workshops present opportunities to take control of your camera and achieve your artistic goals in the natural setting of Yosemite National Park. Subjects of our workshops and photo field sessions may include granite monoliths and domes, waterfalls, wildflowers, black bears, and other wildlife.
FACULTY
Led by National Geographic photographer, Phil Schermeister, the FACULTY of Y explore Yosemite Adventures possesses a wealth of unmatched photography experience in the Sierra Nevada. Phil has completed several single-photographer books for the National Geographic including "The Range of Light: California's Sierra Nevada " and "America's National Parks". John Senser is another award winning photographer who has spent his life's work as an educator in the Greater Yosemite region. Chris Falkenstein is a world class climber with a masterful eye who has spent decades living in Yosemite. Evan Russel and Christine Loberg share expertise nurtured from years as staff photographers at the Ansel Adams Gallery. Christine is also a talented naturalist who works for the National Parks Service and other educational outreach groups. Joining her is the highly respected naturalist, James McGrew, who literally grew up in Yosemite National Park. His studio is located in Portland, Oregon, but he returns "home" each summer to lead interpretive programs for the Parks Department and is available for our specialty programs in Hetch Hetchy Valley.
PHOTO SESSIONS
Interpretive educational sessions are available to everyone with an interest in photography and a love of the outdoors. Clients may have input in choosing subjects they would like to shoot as well as topics they would like to have covered. Our professional Photo Guides have lived and worked in the park for over 20 years and will help you discover locations that you may not find on your own.
We offer 4 types of photo sessions. Each type of session is open to everyone, but there are different price ranges for each. Some sessions will require advanced knowledge and special equipment, but we will customize a tour for anyone interested in Yosemite photography regardless of experience or types of camera you own. We try to limit our group sizes to 10 people. We also offer discounted pricing to larger groups looking for a private outing. Please call (800) 886-8009 to inquire about our special pricing.
Please check our interactive Calendar for a workshop on the date you plan to visit Yosemite. If one is not scheduled, we will be happy to customize a photo field session for you.
We also offer seasonal tours that are specially priced and take advantage of exciting park highlights throughout the year.
All Photo Tours require a certain amount of hiking to be determined by the photographer. Most are very easy camera walks to optimize time spent in the field. Longer hikes with rewarding vistas are also available.
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Call or email us today:
(800) 886-8009
tours@yexplore.com
Custom Tours in Yosemite National Park are available to Individuals, Families, and Groups of all ages and experience levels.
Specialty Photo Workshops- Master the functionality of your camera while capturing images of landscapes and a diverse array of wildlife. These general sessions are suitable for all levels of photographers with various types of cameras (including point and shoot). Programs are crafted by an expert photographer who will lead the session. Customized sessions generally last four to five hours; however, some pre-scheduled tours can last longer. Please check our Calendar for more details.
Price: $250 per person
Yosemite Explorer Master Workshops- Take control of your camera under the direct tutelage of a master photographer. These sessions are suitable for a wide range of photography skills and will be developed and led by National Geographic Photographer, Phil Schermeister. These topic-specific workshops will be pre-scheduled on our interactive Calendar and last from four to eight hours. Each session will have a minimum of 2 participants and will be limited to a group size of 12.
Price: $350 per person
Advanced Photo Sessions- Premium services are available for more experienced photo enthusiasts who wish to apply finer points of photography in a natural setting. These tours will focus on advanced techniques for photographing wildlife or macro subjects. They will cater to more experienced photographers who possess the proper equipment needed for this extensive session and are not recommended for novices. Each group will be selected after a brief screening process. Programs are crafted by an expert photographer who will lead each session. Customized sessions generally last four to five hours; however, some pre-scheduled tours can last longer.
Price: $300 per person
Private Photo Workshops - Receive the individual attention you desire in the locale of your choice with one-on-one sessions from a private photography instructor. Gain private access to one of our experts who will discuss in depth coverage of the photo topics of your choice. These tours are best suited for individuals or pairs but can accommodate a maximum group size of three people. Tours last 4 to 5 hours.
Price: $350-$700 per person
(photographer dependent)
Please call toll free (800) 886-8009 for details
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