Yellowstone Photography Tours
We are passionate about photography; in fact, all of the photos on this site (with the exception of the historical photos) were taken by Yellowstone Insight owner, MacNeil Lyons.
From professional photographers to point-and-shoot hobbyists, we can tailor the tour to meet your individual interest and photography goals. We will strive to capture some of Yellowstone’s finer compositions each day. Your guide’s skill and insights will help to position you and your equipment appropriately for the right light and in advance of wildlife. Discuss your goals with us – we can plan a trip that should exceed your expectations! Bring your “Top 10 Shot List” along and we will do our best to check them off! It is our hope that you can expand your creative side among Yellowstone’s one-of-a-kind landscapes that are just teeming with life!
We hope that you join us with an advanced understanding of your personal camera equipment. We would like to spend the precious time on tour not thumbing through your camera’s manual, but rather, be set up for ideal situations and scenarios that are unique to Yellowstone’s natural resources.
Tour Times
Your guide will plan to meet you early to take advantage of sunrise opportunities.
Summer Season – 5:00am • Winter Season – 6:00am
Sample Itinerary
Your personal and private Photography Tour begins before dawn to take advantage of the sunrise opportunities. We will meet you at your lodging or another pre-determined location.
During a typical one day Photography Tour, we will strive to capture some of Yellowstone’s finer compositions. We will start the morning road-based, with a stop-and-go technique for seizing the favorable light or suitable subjects as we come across them. Bring a variety of lenses, as even the smaller aspects of the park can be entertaining. From a macro look at the lichen on the rock, or a small wildflower all the way up to a vast valley landscape full of magnificent bison.
A few standout moments while on a previous photography tour that can truly be considered, once-in-a-lifetime events:
- In late September, we were the only people present as the Canyon Pack wolves singled out, chased and took down a cow elk just 60 yards from where we stood.
- On the last day of May, on an undisclosed trail, we photographed a pack of wolves attack an adult grizzly bear just a few hundred yards away from us.
It is our hope that you can expand your creative side among Yellowstone’s one-of-a-kind landscapes that are just teeming with subjects to photograph! Each day in Yellowstone promises greatness. All we need to do is open our eyes to what story might unfold during our time on tour. We will do our best to plan a trip that should exceed your expectations.
Choose a single day tour to focus in-depth on one topic or select a different subject for each day of a multi-day tour.
INCLUDED
- door-to-door guide service
- an upscale continental breakfast
- beverages
- binoculars (Nikon & Bushnell)
- high-powered spotting scopes (Swarovski and Nikon) managed by your guide.
NOT INCLUDED
- gratuities for your guide
- Yellowstone National Park entrance fee
- airfare
- transportation to/from airport
- hotel accommodations
- rental car
Imagine the piercing eyes of a wild predator staring right back at you through your telephoto lens. Picture yourself photographing a quiet moment with an elusive forest creature or capturing a lightning strike over a waterfall.
Get inspired by scrolling through our gallery or click on a photo to learn more!
Company Disclaimer: as wildlife is exactly that – wild – there are no guarantees we can achieve “headshots” of wolves and bears. We will abide park regulations of 25yrds from all animals with the exception of wolves and bears, where 100yrds will be maintained. We will certainly do our best to make your day’s sightings match your expectations!
Tour Rates
Children under 5 are free!
ONE-DAY TOUR RATES
1-2 people = $850.00
3-4 people = $1,050.00
5-6 people = $1,250.00
MULTI-DAY RATES
Additional days after the first will be discounted at the amount of $50 per day.