Private Guided Photography Workshops & Tours
Join professional photographer, biologist and naturalist Robb Hirsch on a private customized photography expedition. A variety of trips can be planned based on the goals and abilities of the participants. These can include hikes to shoot from a particular place or can be dynamic to best utilize the present conditions. Group size is limited (to no more than 3) to provide the most meaningful experience and maximize learning potential. Trips are suited for moderate to advanced amateurs who want to improve their photography skills and shoot in some of the most beautiful and lesser known locations in and outside of Yosemite.

Two general types of trips are offered, though each can be modified:

Full Day Photo Workshop
Meet with Robb the night before to view a slideshow of his images describing the tips and techniques to produce quality nature photographs. Discover how changing the aperture, shutter speed or one’s position affects an image and how to best utilize these variables to create a more compelling photograph. A discussion will follow to determine the shooting locations for the next day.

Depart the following morning for a full day photographing the chosen destinations. Sufficient time will be given to scout locations and practice field techniques before shooting into the afternoon and through sunset. This trip can also be arranged to shoot late afternoon and sunset and then sunrise the following morning.

Half Day Photo Shoot
This trip is designed for those with more limited time or budget who want to maximize their photography potential in Yosemite and the surrounding area. Time will be focused in the field, learning and practicing proper techniques and covering tips for identifying beautiful compositions.

Meet early afternoon and discuss clients’ goals and potential locations to shoot. Depart leaving enough time to stop and photograph interesting locations en route to primary destination. This trip is adjustable, so if the client feels conditions at one of these spots along the way would be preferable to photograph, this can be accommodated. Photograph through late afternoon light and sunset before returning to Evergreen Lodge.

Example Trip Location
High Country Photography: explore and photograph Yosemite’s high country, including Tuolumne Meadows, Olmstead Point and Tenaya Lake. Find new, compelling compositions of the Cathedral Range, Mt. Dana and Mt. Gibbs, or photograph yellow-bellied marmots with beautiful background scenery. This is an outstanding area to shoot with dramatic landscape and few crowds. It is easily accessible by car and short to moderate hikes.

Our photo tours have limited capacity and should be reserved in advance. Please call our Recreation Department at (209) 379-2606 x140, email us, or send a Recreation Request.

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