3 Day Guided Wildlife Photography Tour in Yellowstone

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About this activity

This tour offers unique insights into the park’s ecosystems while enhancing your photography skills. Explore renowned wildlife hotspots such as Lamar Valley, Tower Junction, and other pristine areas, all carefully selected for their photographic potential. Whether you're a budding photographer or an experienced professional, this tour provides the perfect setting to elevate your craft.

Skills You'll Learn

Wildlife Tracking Techniques: Learn how to spot and predict wildlife movement for optimal photo opportunities.

Mastering Long-Lens Photography: Capture detailed and impactful portraits of animals in their natural habitat.

Compositional Excellence: Create balanced and captivating wildlife images using framing and lighting techniques.

Ethical Wildlife Photography Practices: Understand how to photography wildlife responsibly to minimize disturbance.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of camera settings.

A DSLR or mirrorless camera with a telephoto lens (400mm or longer preferred).

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: Wildscape Adventure

Ages: Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Weather and resource app assistance
Included: Access to prime wildlife viewing locations
Included: A full itinerary and daily schedule of events
Included: A one-on-one post-processing experience via Discord
Included: Hands-on wildlife photography guidance, including step-by-step demonstrations and instruction

Not included

Not included: National Park Entrance Fee
Not included: Meals
Not included: Lodging

Itinerary

Day 1 · Touring Yellowstone's Lamar Valley for Wildlife

Lamar Valley

7 hours Admission not included

Upon picking you up from your lodging location, we will venture into the park in search of photographic opportunities for wildlife. Plan to spend most of the day in the park, traveling back and forth between Gardiner and Cooke City seeking wildlife and photographic opportunities.
Cooke City

one hour

As most animals are bedded down during midday, the quaint mountain town of Cooke City is where we'll take our midday break for food & drink. There will be opportunities for gift shops and restrooms during our break in Cooke City, MT.

Day 2 · Touring Yellowstone's Lamar Valley for Wildlife

Lamar Valley

7 hours Admission not included

Upon picking you up from your lodging location, we will venture into the park in search of photographic opportunities for wildlife. Plan to spend most of the day in the park, traveling back and forth between Gardiner and Cooke City seeking wildlife and photographic opportunities.
Cooke City

one hour

As most animals are bedded down during midday, the quaint mountain town of Cooke City is where we'll take our midday break for food & drink. There will be opportunities for gift shops and restrooms during our break in Cooke City, MT.

Day 3 · Touring Yellowstone's Lamar Valley for Wildlife

Lamar Valley

7 hours Admission not included

Upon picking you up from your lodging location, we will venture into the park in search of photographic opportunities for wildlife. Plan to spend most of the day in the park, traveling back and forth between Gardiner and Cooke City seeking wildlife and photographic opportunities.
Cooke City

one hour

As most animals are bedded down during midday, the quaint mountain town of Cooke City is where we'll take our midday break for food & drink. There will be opportunities for gift shops and restrooms during our break in Cooke City, MT.