Yellowstone Private Custom Instructional Photo Tour - Full Day

Yellowstone - Grand Teton Photography Tours


Yellowstone/Teton Photo Tour Specials

-- go with a Local Photographer. In addition to being one of the top international wildlife and nature photographers photographing in Yellowstone/Grand Teton ecosystem, who knows the land and the animals. Jess has lived in the Yellowstone ecosystem for over 30 years. See what it is like to shoot with a working photographer not just another tour leader. We take you beyond the guide book with current up to date information on what is current during your trip. All of our trips are to locations we have photographed numerous times. Our small groups insure individual instruction.

Custom day photo trips and tours in the Yellowstone Grand Teton Ecosystem are available throughout much of the year for the individual or small group. Experience a day in the life of a working photographer. Find the how and where of the best locations during your trip.

All Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park Photography trips are fully permitted by the National Park Service.

Private Yellowstone Custom Photography Tour and Instruction

This trip is designed for the person who wants to specialize in one subject or group of subjects. This allows us to focus on finding the best photos of that subject whether the subject is wolves, bears, geysers or fabulous landscapes. Just let us know your preference and we can design a custom trip to meet your goal.

If you want to learn Wildlife and Nature photography in the world's best classroom this is your best chance.

Anyone can find things to take pictures of in Yellowstone. The difference is we know the best current locations and conditions. Yellowstone is a vast and intricate ecosystem and there is no need to waste your valuable time trying to find a grab shot. This tour maximizes your time in this great place and helps you to know where and how to look for prizes subjects such as wolves, bears, badgers and more.

While you are learning Yellowstone we can also teach you many wildlife photography skills from tracking, to how to process your images.

Full Day $950 ( 8 hours). Half days Morning only ( 5 hours) June 15-Sept $650 1 or 2 people. Please inquire about groups.

To design your custom photography instructional trip please contact us with your interest.

Terms and Conditions

GROUP MINIMUM: Occasionally I am able to run a trip below our group minimum which is generally 3. In such instances, it may be necessary to apply a small group supplement. This group size does not apply to custom private trips. You would be contacted regarding such a situation but you would not be obligated to accept the new terms.RESERVATIONS: Your deposit is required to secure your place on any trip, with the balance due120 days prior to the departure date..Details of hotels, flight arrival recommendations, and other trip tips will be mailed when the tour is full.MEALS: Some meals and refreshments are included depending on the trip details, but not alcoholic beverages.ADMISSIONS: Access to public buildings and national parks etc. are not included in the land price.CANCELLATIONS: All cancellations must be confirmed in writing, and due to costs incurred by Jess Lee Photos in arranging a tour, deposits are non-refundable. Payment in full is required 120 days prior to departure. Cancellations after 120 days will receive a full refund( except deposit) if your spot can be filled from a waiting list or if you can fill your spot.JessLeePhotos LLC strongly suggests that tour participants invest in trip cancellation insurance..CANCELED EXPEDITIONS: In the event of insufficient tour sign-ups, JessLeePhotos reserves the right to cancel any given trip. However, JessLeePhotos is not responsible for expenses incurred by its customers.LUGGAGE: JessLeePhotos request that tour participants limit their luggage to the equivalent of one suitcase, one flight bag, one camera bag, and tripod. We ask that group members bear in mind space and comfort in our vehicles. All personal luggage is the responsibility of the owner so please keep the weight to a limit you can handle and other restrictions can be met.SMOKERS: Smoking is not permitted at meals or on vans. It can be permitted at photo stops where local ordinances permit, photography, and photographers are not affected.RESPONSIBILITY: JessLeePhotos LLC and its agents act only as agents for the passenger in all matters relating to travel arrangements, and as such, do not assume responsibility for injury, accident, damage, loss, delay, or irregularity which may occur via defect of transportation or any other cause. JessLeePhotos reserves the right to substitute hotels, and other previously outlined arrangements as necessary, to either improve or equal the travel experience.JessLeePhotos reserves the right to pass on to tour members any additional and unplanned expenditures incurred during the tour, via events beyond JessLeePhotos' control.The right is reserved to accept or decline any person as a member of any tour. Payment of tour fees by trip participants constitutes their acceptance of all conditions contained herein including but not limited to injury, death, or other liability incurred during a trip.

In consideration of the services of Jess Lee Photography, their officers, agents, employees, and stockholders, and all other persons or entities associated with those businesses (hereinafter collectively referred to as "JLP"), I agree as follows: Although JLP has taken reasonable steps to provide me with appropriate equipment and skilled guides so I can enjoy an activity for which I may not be skilled, JLP has informed me this activity is not without risk.Certain risks are inherent in each activity and cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of the activity. These inherent risks are some of the same elements that contribute to the unique character of this activity and can be the cause of loss or damage to my equipment, or accidental injury, illness, or in extreme cases, permanent trauma or death. JLP does not want to frighten me or reduce my enthusiasm for this activity, but believes it is important for me to know in advance what to expect and to be informed of the inherent risks. The following describes some, but not all, of those risks.

I am aware that Photography Workshops entail risks of injury or death to any participant. I understand the description of these inherent risks is not complete and that other unknown or unanticipated inherent risks may result in injury or death. I agree to assume and accept full responsibility for the risks identified herein and those inherent risks not specifically identified. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary; no one is forcing me to participate, and I elect to participate in spite of and with full knowledge of the inherent risks.

I acknowledge that engaging in this activity may require a degree of skill and knowledge different than other activities and that I have responsibilities as a participant. I acknowledge that the staff of JLP has been available to more fully explain to me the nature and physical demands of this activity and the inherent risks, hazards, and dangers associated with this activity.

I certify that I am fully capable of participating in this activity. Therefore, I assume and accept full responsibility for myself, including all minor children in my care, custody, and control, for bodily injury, death, or loss of personal property and expenses as a result of those inherent risks and dangers identified herein and those inherent risks and dangers not specifically identified, and, as a result of my negligence in participating in this activity.

I have carefully read, clearly understand and accept the terms and conditions stated herein and acknowledge that this agreement shall be effective and binding upon myself, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate and for all members of my family, including minor children

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