Location: Estes Park
Top Things to do in Estes Park
The 5 Best Photography Tours in Estes Park, Colorado (CO)
Estes Park is located 7,522 feet above sea level, nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Shops, galleries and boutiques line the main street, which has a quaint, small-town ambiance. Exceptional outdoor adventures await both families and enthusiasts. Wildlife sightings, including elk and big horn sheep, are prevalent. Estes Park is the basecamp for adventures in Rocky Mountain National Park, where world-class hiking, rock climbing, backcountry skiing and scenic drives abound.
Restaurants in Estes Park
1. Private Photo Safari Sunrise in RMNP | Estes Park - Opts: Landscape or Wildlife
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Explore Rocky through your viewfinder on a 4 hour Photo Safari. Select from Landscape, Wildlife, or Instructional Photo Safari options to get the best experience you can. Our job is to get you to the right place at the right time, avoid the crowds, help you dial in the best settings and get the best compositions to get the best images to take home. This tour is highly customizable with many locations and subjects we can focus on, so everything is tailored to your interests. For the Landscape option we can shot Sunrise at an Subalpine Lake, on the Tundra, or along the river of a Mountain Meadow. Wildlife like Moose, Elk, Mule Deer, Marmots, Pika, and on lucky days Bighorn Sheep can be captured. We can also focus more on education so you can learn to get the most out of your camera, to get off of Auto and learn your f-stop, exposure, focus, and composition. All guests have access to our arsenal of Nikon pro cameras and lens like the D810 and 600mm lens.
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Private tour, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Professional photographer guide with 15 years of teaching experience, Local guide, Snacks, Bottled water
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Reviewed By juliaU3333VL
My guide for the evening tour was Jared. His knowledge of the wildlife and terrain in RMNP is rivaled only by his well-developed skill and delight in sharing it with his guests. He knew the time and locations at which we would likely see moose (and we saw two!). We stopped and observed elk, and I learned to see so many more revealing details than I had imagined (how to tell if females are pregnant, e.g.). He told us all about the habits of the Great Horned Owl, whose nest with three chicks we visited. The spotting scope brought me right into that nest. Then I asked if he knew about the geology, and, even though it's not his primary domain, he pointed out features of the granite that is in the whole Front Range. But the highlight of my tour was the very close-up visit to a wall of schist with petrified sandstone bubbles in concentric circles. Awesome and memorable. Oh, and the van was comfortable, with heated seats and a full roof skylight. Jared is accommodating and considerate of the kind of experience each guest wants. Highly recommended.
2. Private Sunset Photo Safari in RMNP - Estes Park - Opts: Landscape or Wildlife
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Explore Rocky through your viewfinder on a 4 hour Photo Safari. Select from Landscape, Wildlife, or Instructional Photo Safari options to get the best experience you can. Our job is to get you to the right place at the right time, avoid the crowds, help you dial in the best settings and get the best compositions to get the best images to take home. This tour is highly customizable with many locations and subjects we can focus on, so everything is tailored to your interests. For the Landscape option we can shot Sunset at an Subalpine Lake, or on the Tundra. Wildlife like Moose, Elk, Mule Deer, Marmots, Pika, and on lucky days Bighorn Sheep can be captured. We can also focus more on education so you can learn to get the most out of your camera, to get off of Auto and learn your f-stop, exposure, focus, and composition. All guests have access to our arsenal of Nikon pro cameras and lens like the D810 and 600mm lens.
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Private tour, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Professional photographer guide with 15 years of teaching experience, Local guide, Snacks, Bottled water
Exclusions:
Reviewed By juliaU3333VL
My guide for the evening tour was Jared. His knowledge of the wildlife and terrain in RMNP is rivaled only by his well-developed skill and delight in sharing it with his guests. He knew the time and locations at which we would likely see moose (and we saw two!). We stopped and observed elk, and I learned to see so many more revealing details than I had imagined (how to tell if females are pregnant, e.g.). He told us all about the habits of the Great Horned Owl, whose nest with three chicks we visited. The spotting scope brought me right into that nest. Then I asked if he knew about the geology, and, even though it's not his primary domain, he pointed out features of the granite that is in the whole Front Range. But the highlight of my tour was the very close-up visit to a wall of schist with petrified sandstone bubbles in concentric circles. Awesome and memorable. Oh, and the van was comfortable, with heated seats and a full roof skylight. Jared is accommodating and considerate of the kind of experience each guest wants. Highly recommended.
3. Explore & Photograph Wild Basin in Rocky Mountain National Park with a Pro
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
We will explore and photograph the appropriately named Wild Basin in Rocky Mountain National Park. We will hike along the North Saint Vrain Creek, and stop along the way to photograph several waterfalls (including Copeland Falls, Calypso Cascades and Ouzel Falls). Bring your tripod and a polarizer filter, and I will demonstrate my techniques for capturing waterfalls and other moving water in a variety of lighting conditions, and help you capture great silky water photographs. The full hike to Ouzel Falls is about 5.5 miles (9 km) round trip, with just under 1,000' elevation gain. For those not able to do the full hike, we will do a more leisurely hike to Calypso Cascades (about 3.6 miles round trip, and about 700' of elev. gain), which still takes you deep into a beautiful area, with multiple falls, and wildflowers and fall color in season. Don't have a RMNP entrance reservation? (new this year) No need! My commercial use permit means we don't need an advance permit!
Inclusions: Private transportation, Snacks, Park entrance reservation
Exclusions: Park entrance fees - bring a national park pass or receipt for entrance.
Reviewed By Linda J
It was such a pleasure to spend a few days with Colin in Moab. He knew all the best places to go and the right time to be there. I also appreciated that he was very flexible with the shooting locations. At the last minute we had to bring our dog with us so Collin arranged for photo shoots at some areas outside of the national parks where we could bring the dog. I would highly recommend this trip. If you are wanting to up your photography skills, Collin is definitely the one to help.
4. Grand Lake Tour RMNP
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 45 reviews
This is the ultimate Rocky Mountain National Park Tour. We cover all 3 ecosystems, again stopping at the Alpine Visitors Centre, but continuing on to cross over the continental divide and finishing at Grand Lake. A short stop for lunch and stroll around town and then back through the west side of the park where there is the greatest opportunity of viewing moose.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, National Park Entry Fee, 2 Way Radios
Exclusions: Guests are responsible for own food and drinks, We do not provide any transportation. , Gratuity
Reviewed By NorthStar732517
Amazing time with Jeremiah, “JJ”, with the great fortune of a snowy day but roads perfectly clear. We had the extra bonus of seeing a moose and her calf with the pristine snow as the backdrop. Jeremiah gave the perfect amount of information without it feeling overwhelming. Highly recommend this tour. Great overview of the park with opportunity for short walks to breathe the fresh mountain air and experience the views. Thanks Jeremiah for a great start to our mini vacation!
5. Astrophotography Class and Rocky Mountain National Park Tour
Learn what it takes to 'shoot' for the stars! Astrophotography is the art of photographing the night sky, especially the Milkyway Galaxy, as well as capturing ‘star trails’. During this 4 hour class while actually on location within Rocky Mountain National Park, you will be learning the ins and outs of this art form; the equipment suggestions and requirements for best results; and the many tips, tricks, and techniques that 'Inspired' artist Max Cardenas has learned from his many years and incredible experiences of Night Sky Photography. Included in the price of the class is the cost of transportation into the National Park, the artist presentation by Max Cardenas, hot beverages and folding chairs, as well as the cost for an 8x10 photographic art print of the Astrophoto Max will create that night that will be shipped to you 1-2 weeks after the class.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Chairs, Coffee and/or Tea, 8x10 Photographic Art Print
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Reviewed By SeeeingTheWorld
This was a super fun activity! I was on a "girl's weekend" in Estes Park and all 4 of us thoroughly enjoyed it. The employee who taught and assisted us was patient and provided us good instructions. We all left happy with the piece of artwork we had made.
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