Photo Safaris & Private Workshops


 

 

"Jared is so knowledgeable about photography & nature - we enjoyed every minute!"
Kristen & Nate Ivanick
Photography Safari
8/24/08

 

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Experience the Rockies through the view finder on one of our instructional Photo Safaris. Learn the skills of wildlife, landscape, macro, and nature photography, or focus on just one or two of those skills. Everyone from professionals to first timers will gain a new perspective on photography and Rocky Mountain National Park. 

NOTE: There will be construction on Bear Lake Road from January 2012 until the early summer of 2012 with road closures on Tuesday through Thursday. Friday through Monday the road will be open after 6am. This limits snowshoeing and some Photo opts.

We are experienced with all makes and models of DSLR cameras including: Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, and a whole variety of point and shot models.

Beginners, learn how to use your camera to its fullest potential and we'll get you off of automatic mode. We are very experienced in teaching you the basics in a simple understandable manner so you start seeing huge improvements within the first hour of the tour. Generally a 4 or 6 hour tour is best for beginners. Some folks burn out at 4 hours, while others can keep going well past 6. The best length for you depends on which one of of those descriptions is most like you.

Experienced photographers, we can go over your technique, customize your camera settings to get the most out of it, and talk about ways to improve your shots here in Rocky and all over the world. I've had clients tell me that in a single tour they have learned more than on workshops from big names like Moose Peterson and Aurthur Morris. We can discuss skills like hyperfocal distance, prime apertures for sharpness, live view focusing, tilt/shift, long lens techniques and more. We can also make a custom trip to hit some really amazing locations that can take years to find.

You don't have a camera, don't worry, you can use ours! By using our professional digital cameras with a selection of lenses you can get shots of the majestic mountain vistas or zoom in on a Bull Elk's eye lashes.

Yellow Wood Guiding's Photo Gear

Before your Photo Safari be sure to visit Yellow Wood Guding's Photo Training Videos so your prepared for a great day in of photography in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Photo Training Videos

First we will start by taking a quick tour of your camera making sure its set up to capture the best pictures possible. Then learn aspects of photography such as composition, light metering, reading a histogram, and some secrets that will improve every shot you take. If you want to make the jump from "point and shoot"  to the world of "f stops" and "shutter speed," this is the perfect opportunity for you. 

Photo Safari Options

Click the season you are planning your photo safari and get some ideas and options of what we can shot.

Since we spend all day in the field and this is digital photography, spend some time on the Photo Editing Videos to learn ways to make the most out of the photos we've taken. 

Photo Editing Videos

Even though this is a photographic tour you will still learn tons of interesting facts and gain a new respect for this amazing environment. Plus when its over you will have a DVD of your photographs if you use our gear to impress all your friends and family.


Tour Details
: All tours are private, only the people you invite will come along. Limited to four people, we offer use of a Nikon D300 Digital SLR, Nikon D3 Digital SLR, and Nikon D2x DSLR, Gitzo tripods, and lens selection from 10mm - 1020mm (up to 20x magnification). Due to the level of instruction and cost of gear we limit our Photo Safari's to children 12 and up. There are a number of stops where we can use the park restrooms. Sunscreen, eco-friendly and optics friendly bug spray, water and healthy snacks are provided for all guests. *Not Included: Park entrance fees are $10 per person or $40 for an annual pass.

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"I learned more about photography in one day then the rest of my life combined."
Joe Smith
5/12/2009

 

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Dream lake Sunrise

Summer Rates: April 15th - October

Fees: 1 - 4 Guests     

4 Hour Tour $150 first guest + $35 per additional guest*

6 Hour Tour $210 first guest + $55 per additional guest*

8 Hour Tour $295 first guest + $65 per additional guest* 

 

Winter Rates: November - April 14th

Fees: 1 - 4 Guests     

3.5 Hour Tour $85 first guest + $25 per additional guest*

6 Hour Tour $125 first guest + $35 per additional guest* 

8 Hour Tour $175 first guest + $45 per additional guest* 
(Recommended for Snowshoeing Photo Safaris Only)

 

Book your tour:
tours@YWGuiding.com
303-775-5484 
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