Grand Teton Winter Photo Tour by Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–5 hours
Fitness Level
Guests should be comfortable walking short distances and standing for periods
Overview
Join Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris for a half-day winter photography session in Grand Teton National Park. Capture stunning landscapes and wildlife with expert guidance amid snow-covered peaks. Perfect for all skill levels seeking to elevate their outdoor photography skills in one of America's most iconic wilderness areas.
Grand Teton Half Day Photo Experience - Private Tour (Winter)
4-5 Hours • All ages • Maximum per vehicle: 6 guests • Season: Nov - Apr
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About This Adventure
Embark on a captivating half-day photography workshop in Grand Teton National Park, guided by a professional. Discover stunning landscapes and wildlife while enhancing your photography skills. Enjoy personalized instruction on gear, lighting, and composition, all amidst the breathtaking backdrop of snow-capped peaks and diverse flora and fauna.
Destination: Grand Teton National Park
Duration
4-5 Hours
Overview
Join us for a half day photo workshop in Grand Teton National Park with a professional photography guide. This introductory experience is geared toward photographers who feel comfortable navigating their equipment and are ready to start taking photos. The National Park plays host to a wealth of striking flora and fauna, and with its impressive snow-capped peaks, is well known for serving up ample opportunities for landscape or wildlife photography.
This is a wildlife safari tour with a photography focus.
Highlights
- Introduction to Landscape & Wildlife Photography
- Professional Instruction & Creative Direction
- Grand Teton National Park Tour & Wildlife Sightings
Our professional photography guides will provide a great overview of landscape and wildlife photography in and around Grand Teton National Park. Throughout the day, your guide will work with you to advance your skill set covering basic topics such as gear, lighting, composition, and more.
Always keep in mind that landscape photography opportunities are subject to change due to weather conditions and wildlife photography is dependent on, well…wildlife, and sometimes wildlife can be finicky. Your professional photography guide will be happy to help you with your photography gear, answer any questions you may have about photography, and share some of their best photography practices.
This tour is van-based with ample time out of the vehicle for photography and instruction. Please come prepared for a variety of conditions and terrain.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup
- Professional photography guide
- Private safari
- Breakfast
- Locally sourced snacks
- Water bottle
- Use of UHD binoculars and spotting scopes
Pick-up
All guests are picked up and returned to their place of lodging. We pick up at hotels and condos in Jackson and Teton Village. Your exact pickup time will be determined by your hotel location and the season.
Please make note of your pickup time, and save it for your reference.
Please be ready and waiting in the hotel lobby a few minutes before your pickup. Please allow an additional 5-10 minutes for your guide to arrive just in case they are delayed for any reason.
Changes to trip timing may be made to accommodate daylight and/or optimum wildlife viewing.
Adventure Tips
Dress in layers
Winter weather can change quickly; layered clothing keeps you comfortable and allows for adjustments.
Bring a tripod
A tripod stabilizes your camera for crisp shots of landscapes and wildlife, especially in low light conditions.
Use lens filters
Polarizing filters can reduce glare and enhance color saturation, improving your winter landscape shots.
Arrive early or late
Golden hour offers the best natural light, so plan to shoot around dawn or dusk for optimal images.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Bald eagles
- Moose
History
Grand Teton National Park was established in 1929, protecting a landscape famously explored by early settlers and conservationists.
Conservation
Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris emphasizes low-impact tourism, ensuring that wilderness and wildlife remain unspoiled for generations.
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Recommended Gear
Wide-angle lens
Ideal for capturing sweeping mountain landscapes and wide vistas.
winter specific
Extra batteries and memory cards
Cold temperatures can reduce battery life, so bring spares for extended shooting.
winter specific
Warm gloves
Keeps your fingers nimble while adjusting camera settings in cold weather.
winter specific
Photo protection gear
Protects your camera from snow and moisture during outdoor shoots.
winter specific