Wildlife & Landscape Photo Tour with Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris in Grand Teton
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain and standing for extended periods in cold weather.
Overview
Join Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris for an 8-hour private winter photography tour in Grand Teton National Park. Capture stunning mountain vistas, icy lakes, and wildlife with personalized instruction and plenty of shooting time in this pristine winter landscape.
Grand Teton Photo Experience - Private Tour (Winter)
8 Hours • All ages • Maximum per vehicle: 6 guests • Season: Nov - Apr
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About This Adventure
Embark on an unforgettable 8-hour private photography adventure in Grand Teton National Park. Guided by a professional, you'll enhance your skills amidst breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife. Enjoy personalized instruction, ample shooting time, and the chance to capture stunning moments in this iconic setting, making every click a memorable experience.
Destination: Grand Teton National Park
Duration
8 Hours
Overview
Explore Grand Teton National Park through a different lens. This full day private photography experience offers you the opportunity to enhance your photography skills while you travel through the national park with a professional photography guide. The stunning backdrop of Teton Mountain landscapes and diversity of wildlife creates photo opportunities you’ll only find here in Jackson Hole.
This is a wildlife safari tour with a photography focus.
Highlights
- Premium Photography Safari
- Personalized Instruction & Creative Direction
- Grand Teton Landscapes & Wildlife Sightings
Our professional photography guides will maximize your goals and expand your skill set whether you identify as an amateur or professional photographer. Throughout the day, your guide will work with you to advance your skill set covering topics such as gear, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance, lighting, composition, editing, 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
- Lunch
- Souvenir 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 and waterproof gear
Winter conditions can change rapidly; layering keeps you comfortable and dry for longer shoots.
Arrive early for best light
Golden hour in winter offers particularly stunning hues, so plan to start shoot sessions accordingly.
Bring extra batteries and memory cards
Cold temperatures drain camera batteries quickly; have spares ready to maximize shooting time.
Use a tripod for stable shots
Long exposures and sharp landscape photos benefit from a sturdy tripod, especially in low light.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Bald eagles
- Wolves (rare sightings)
History
Grand Teton became a national park in 1950, with its dramatic peaks drawing adventurers and photographers for generations.
Conservation
Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris emphasizes eco-friendly practices, ensuring that their tours leave minimal impact on the delicate winter ecosystem.
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Recommended Gear
Camera with zoom lens
Allows capturing distant wildlife and sweeping landscape shots in varied light conditions.
winter specific
Cold-weather clothing layered system
Keeps you warm during all-day excursions in sub-zero temperatures.
winter specific
Tripod
Provides stability for long exposures and sharp landscape images.
winter specific
Extra batteries and memory cards
Cold drains batteries quickly; spares ensure you don’t miss critical shots.
winter specific