Grand Teton National Park

Half-Day Photography Tour

Grand Teton National Park is a photographer's paradise. With gorgeous scenery in every direction, sunrises and sunsets that look painted from an artist's palette, and the largest concentration of wildlife in the Lower 48, it's no wonder photographers flock to this valley from all over the world. The seasonal changes this landscape experiences only add to the magic. In the spring, we have dozens of species of wildflowers blooming all across the valley floor and ungulate species giving birth to their fawns and calves. In summer, we witness these babies grow larger and watch the snow melt from the high peaks. The arrival of autumn turns the valley gold as aspen leaves change color. What's more, our many ungulate species enter their mating season and bears are busy building up their fat reserves for winter. Finally, in winter, both the peaks and the valley turn an almost blinding white as they fill with snow, providing visitors with a breathtaking view.

We are pleased to offer photography tours so that you, too, may take advantage of the incredible photo opportunities provided by Grand Teton National Park. On this completely customizable tour, we will cater to your passions and goals for your own photography, visiting desired locations and searching for the animals on your list. Your tour will be led by one of our photo-expert guides who will work alongside you to help you get the shot. Whether you are just beginning your photography journey or are a seasoned pro, our guides will offer as much or as little instruction as you need. We can provide guidance on camera settings, lighting, composition, and location. Our guides work with Nikon, Canon, and Sony cameras, so be sure to tell us which camera you use so we can best cater to you!

Tour Overview

Half-day tours include a light breakfast/snacks and both hot and cold beverages and are timed to perfectly maximize either sunrise or sunset hours to take advantage of the lighting conditions. Your Naturalist Guide will seek out the best spots based on your photography goals to get you set up for the perfect shots. They’re also eager to share their knowledge about the wonders of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, so make sure to pick your guide’s brain on topics like animal behavior and adaptations, geology of the area, local botany, and the cultural history of this special place.

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    Summer Photography Tour

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    Fall Photography Tour

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    Winter Photography Tour

What's included

• Experienced and knowledgeable guide, passionate about your enjoyment of the Tetons.
• Professional quality Swarovski Optik optics.
• Pickup/dropoff at at convenient Jackson location or at your hotel for private tours.
• A light breakfast and a wide variety of locally produced snacks.
• Hot and cold beverages throughout the tour.
• Modern and comfortable 4x4 safari style rig.
• Guaranteed window seat for everyone.
• Visual aides to help with a hands-on learning approach.

Your Customized Experience

Custom Safari Style Vehicles

• We provide vehicles with  roof hatches for safe and unobstructed viewing.
• All of our vehicles have 4-wheel-drive and studded tires, essential for winter travel in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
• Everyone is granted a window seat, to ensure a great view! There is plenty of room for jackets, camera gear, backpacks, etc.
• In our larger van, there are no uncomfortable benches that are hard to get in and out of. We have installed comfortable captain's chairs.
• We use PA systems when needed, have installed cup holders, and provide stools for easier access. Our guides are always willing to help you in and out of the vehicle.

Professional Optics

We are proud to partner with Austrian-born Swarovski Optik—award-winning, world class optics. Each guest has access to Swarovski CL (8x30), EL (10x42) or NL (10x42) binoculars for personal use throughout the tour. ATX spotting scopes (30-70x magnification) are also available for viewing wildlife from afar. And, to help preserve the memory of your adventure, we capture all the action with Ollin spotting scope adapters, sending you home with photos and videoes!

Mobile Wildlife Museum

Our naturalist kits provide the opportunity to touch and see different items up close. We have antlers, pelts, claws, horns, and more! All items were collected or purchased outside of the National Parks; it is prohibited to take anything out of the parks.

Additional Amenities

• We provide a Wildlife Sightings List for tour participants to fill out, if you'd like. You take home a copy and we keep a copy for our records.
• Your children will love our “Children’s Activity Book”. They can work on this during the tour or take it home for later. This book is filled with crosswords, coloring pages, matching games, wildlife bingo, and other engaging activities. You provide the child and we provide the book and crayons.
• All of our guides carry radios to aid in sharing wildlife sightings. When the location and timing is right, we will head to that active wildlife hotspot for uninterrupted viewing.
• We provide iPads on all tours that are filled with maps, wildlife photos, diagrams, animal sounds, and other visual aids to enhance your learning experience.
• We take our coffee seriously. This is why we brew Cowboy Coffee organic beans for you every morning. We will serve your coffee from our vacuum insulated French Press carafe while in the park watching the sunrise. We also provide a selection of organic teas and hot chocolate.