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Custom private Yellowstone photography tours for wildlife and landscape photographers

Custom Private Yellowstone Tours & Photography Experiences

Private half-day and full-day Yellowstone tours, customized for you and your group, with photography-friendly guidance led by a professional photographer and local expert. Available April through October.

Private • Fully Customized • Photography-Friendly • All Experience Levels

At a Glance

 

  • Location: Yellowstone National Park

  • Season: April 15 – October 15

  • Tour Length: Half-Day or Full-Day

  • Group Size: Private tours only

  • Experience Level: All levels welcome

  • Focus: Wildlife, landscapes, photography, and park knowledge

 

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Embark on a Unique Private Yellowstone Tour

Join me for a private, fully customizable Yellowstone tour designed for individuals, couples, families, and small groups who want a deeper, more intentional experience in the park. These tours are photography-friendly but welcoming to non-photographers as well, offering the time and flexibility to truly observe, understand, and experience Yellowstone’s remarkable wildlife and landscapes.

Yellowstone is one of the most biologically intact ecosystems in North America, and a private sunrise, sunset, half-day, or full-day tour allows opportunities that simply aren’t possible on rushed group tours. The experience is about being present — watching light change, wildlife move, and moments unfold naturally.

Our time together is shaped by wildlife behavior, seasonal patterns, and current conditions, rather than a predetermined route. Early mornings and quieter hours often reveal the most compelling activity, and we move patiently and intentionally, allowing scenes to develop rather than forcing them. Along the way, I share insight into animal behavior, habitat, and the subtle cues that help anticipate moments before they happen.

Depending on the season and conditions, we may encounter wildlife such as bison, elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, foxes, coyotes, eagles, and a wide variety of other species. Occasionally, conditions align for rarer sightings, but wildlife is never guaranteed — and that unpredictability is part of what makes Yellowstone so special.

No two days in Yellowstone are ever the same. Wildlife moves freely, weather shifts, and unexpected moments can appear without warning. Whether it’s dramatic skies, quiet animal interactions, or golden light sweeping across the landscape, the goal is always the same: to slow down, stay flexible, and make the most of whatever the park offers that day.

 

What a Private Yellowstone Tour Looks Like

Every private Yellowstone tour is customized around your interests, pace, and priorities. There is no fixed route or rigid schedule. Our day unfolds based on wildlife movement, weather, light, and current conditions inside the park.

Tours can be structured as half-day or full-day experiences, with an optional sunrise or sunset focus depending on the season. We prioritize quieter hours, flexible timing, and locations that offer the best opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.

Because these tours are private, we can slow down when something special is happening, adapt when conditions change, and spend time where it matters most—rather than rushing between predetermined stops. Whether your focus is wildlife, landscapes, photography, or simply experiencing Yellowstone at a thoughtful pace, the day is shaped around you.

Why Guests Choose a Private Tour

  • Fully private and customized experiences

  • Led by a professional wildlife photographer and local expert

  • Photography-friendly, but welcoming to non-photographers

  • Ethical wildlife viewing and responsible park practices

  • Flexible timing based on light, wildlife activity, and conditions

  • Designed for individuals, couples, families, and small groups

 

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Sunrise backlighting wildflowers in Yellowstone National Park during a private Yellowstone sunrise photography tour.

Yellowstone Private Sunrise Tour


Join me on a private half-day sunrise tour of Yellowstone National Park, designed to take advantage of the park’s most peaceful and photogenic hour. As first light spreads across the landscape, we’ll photograph wildlife, steaming geothermal features, and wide-open valleys as the day comes to life.

This experience is fully customized to your interests and comfort level. Photography guidance is available throughout the morning, including help with composition, camera settings, and working with changing light, but the tour remains relaxed and welcoming for non-photographers as well.

We focus on quieter locations and flexible timing to maximize opportunities as conditions unfold naturally. By the end of the tour, you’ll leave with meaningful images, a deeper understanding of Yellowstone in the early morning hours, and a truly personal sunrise experience.

Pricing

$399 — First photographer

$199 — Each additional photographer

$100 — Each guest / non-photographer

$399.00

Yellowstone Private Full Day Photography Tour


Join me on a private, full-day tour of Yellowstone National Park, designed for those who want maximum time, flexibility, and opportunity in the park. This experience allows us to slow down, adapt to changing conditions, and explore Yellowstone at a thoughtful pace while focusing on wildlife, landscapes, and light.

The tour is fully customized to your interests and comfort level. Photography guidance is available throughout the day, including help with composition, camera settings, and working with changing light, while remaining relaxed and welcoming for non-photographers as well.

With a full day in the park, we can move patiently between areas, spend time where activity is strongest, and take advantage of changing weather and wildlife behavior. By the end of the day, you’ll leave with meaningful images, deeper insight into Yellowstone’s ecosystems, and a truly immersive private experience.

Pricing

$875 — Includes party of 2

$200 — Each additional person

$875.00

Bull moose silhouetted at sunset in Yellowstone National Park during a private Yellowstone sunset photography tour.

Yellowstone Private Sunset Photography Tour


Join me on a private half-day sunset tour of Yellowstone National Park, timed to take advantage of the park’s most dramatic light. As golden hour fades into dusk, we’ll photograph glowing landscapes, iconic geothermal features, and wildlife bathed in warm evening tones.

This experience is fully customized to your interests and comfort level. Photography guidance is available throughout the tour, including help with composition, camera settings, and working with changing light, while remaining relaxed and welcoming for non-photographers as well.

We focus on flexible timing and quieter locations during the evening hours, allowing scenes to unfold naturally as light and wildlife activity change. By the end of the tour, you’ll leave with striking images, a deeper appreciation for Yellowstone in the evening, and a memorable sunset experience designed just for you.

Pricing

$399 — First photographer

$199 — Each additional photographer

$100 — Each guest / non-photographer

$399.00

Milky Way rising over a mountain landscape in Yellowstone National Park during a private astrophotography tour

Yellowstone Private Night Sky Tour - APRIL 2026


Join me on a private Yellowstone astrophotography night tour for a truly unforgettable experience under some of the darkest skies in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. Shooting locations are selected throughout Yellowstone National Park based on conditions, moon phase, and sky clarity to ensure the best possible night-sky experience.

This personalized tour is designed around your skill level and interests, with hands-on guidance in camera settings, focusing in the dark, composition, and night-sky techniques. Tours are carefully timed around the new moon for optimal conditions to photograph the Milky Way, mountain silhouettes, and wide-open landscapes far from city lights.

Pickup is arranged near Gardiner, Montana, with exact locations confirmed prior to your tour. Because these experiences are private, we work at a relaxed pace, allowing time to learn, experiment, and adapt as conditions change throughout the night.

By the end of the tour, you’ll leave with striking night images, new astrophotography skills, and the rare opportunity to photograph Yellowstone’s night skies at their best.

Available Dates
April 15–19 only (limited new moon window)

Pricing

$399 — First photographer

$199 — Each additional photographer

$100 — Each guest / non-photographer

$399.00

Milky Way arching over the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone during a dark-sky night, showcasing stars above the canyon cliffs on a private Yellowstone night photography tour.

Yellowstone Private Night Sky Tour - MAY 2026


Join me on a private Yellowstone astrophotography night tour for a truly unforgettable experience under some of the darkest skies in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. Shooting locations are selected throughout Yellowstone National Park based on conditions, moon phase, and sky clarity to ensure the best possible night-sky experience.

This personalized tour is designed around your skill level and interests, with hands-on guidance in camera settings, focusing in the dark, composition, and night-sky techniques. Tours are carefully timed around the new moon for optimal conditions to photograph the Milky Way, mountain silhouettes, and wide-open landscapes far from city lights.

Pickup is arranged near Gardiner, Montana, with exact locations confirmed prior to your tour. Because these experiences are private, we work at a relaxed pace, allowing time to learn, experiment, and adapt as conditions change throughout the night.

By the end of the tour, you’ll leave with striking night images, new astrophotography skills, and the rare opportunity to photograph Yellowstone’s night skies at their best.

Available Dates
May 14-18 only (limited new moon window)

Pricing

$399 — First photographer

$199 — Each additional photographer

$100 — Each guest / non-photographer

$399.00

Milky Way reflected over Nymph Lake in Yellowstone National Park during a private night photography tour.

Yellowstone Private Night Sky Tour - JUNE 2026


Join me on a private Yellowstone astrophotography night tour for a truly unforgettable experience under some of the darkest skies in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. Shooting locations are selected throughout Yellowstone National Park based on conditions, moon phase, and sky clarity to ensure the best possible night-sky experience.

This personalized tour is designed around your skill level and interests, with hands-on guidance in camera settings, focusing in the dark, composition, and night-sky techniques. Tours are carefully timed around the new moon for optimal conditions to photograph the Milky Way, mountain silhouettes, and wide-open landscapes far from city lights.

Pickup is arranged near Gardiner, Montana, with exact locations confirmed prior to your tour. Because these experiences are private, we work at a relaxed pace, allowing time to learn, experiment, and adapt as conditions change throughout the night.

By the end of the tour, you’ll leave with striking night images, new astrophotography skills, and the rare opportunity to photograph Yellowstone’s night skies at their best.

Available Dates
June 12-16 only (limited new moon window)

Pricing

$399 — First photographer

$199 — Each additional photographer

$100 — Each guest / non-photographer

$399.00

Milky Way rising over the Yellowstone River under dark skies, captured during a private Yellowstone night photography tour.

Yellowstone Private Night Sky Tour - JULY 2026


Join me on a private Yellowstone astrophotography night tour for a truly unforgettable experience under some of the darkest skies in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. Shooting locations are selected throughout Yellowstone National Park based on conditions, moon phase, and sky clarity to ensure the best possible night-sky experience.

This personalized tour is designed around your skill level and interests, with hands-on guidance in camera settings, focusing in the dark, composition, and night-sky techniques. Tours are carefully timed around the new moon for optimal conditions to photograph the Milky Way, mountain silhouettes, and wide-open landscapes far from city lights.

Pickup is arranged near Gardiner, Montana, with exact locations confirmed prior to your tour. Because these experiences are private, we work at a relaxed pace, allowing time to learn, experiment, and adapt as conditions change throughout the night.

By the end of the tour, you’ll leave with striking night images, new astrophotography skills, and the rare opportunity to photograph Yellowstone’s night skies at their best.

Available Dates
July 12-16 only (limited new moon window)

Pricing

$399 — First photographer

$199 — Each additional photographer

$100 — Each guest / non-photographer

$399.00

Milky Way stretching over Yellowstone Lake under dark skies during a private Yellowstone night photography tour.

Yellowstone Private Night Sky Tour - AUGUST 2026


Join me on a private Yellowstone astrophotography night tour for a truly unforgettable experience under some of the darkest skies in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. Shooting locations are selected throughout Yellowstone National Park based on conditions, moon phase, and sky clarity to ensure the best possible night-sky experience.

This personalized tour is designed around your skill level and interests, with hands-on guidance in camera settings, focusing in the dark, composition, and night-sky techniques. Tours are carefully timed around the new moon for optimal conditions to photograph the Milky Way, mountain silhouettes, and wide-open landscapes far from city lights.

Pickup is arranged near Gardiner, Montana, with exact locations confirmed prior to your tour. Because these experiences are private, we work at a relaxed pace, allowing time to learn, experiment, and adapt as conditions change throughout the night.

By the end of the tour, you’ll leave with striking night images, new astrophotography skills, and the rare opportunity to photograph Yellowstone’s night skies at their best.

Available Dates
August 10-14 only (limited new moon window)

Pricing

$399 — First photographer

$199 — Each additional photographer

$100 — Each guest / non-photographer

$399.00

Milky Way arching over Swan Lake Flats in Yellowstone National Park during a private night photography tour.

Yellowstone Private Night Sky Photo Tour SEPT 2026


Join me on a private Yellowstone astrophotography night tour for a truly unforgettable experience under some of the darkest skies in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. Shooting locations are selected throughout Yellowstone National Park based on conditions, moon phase, and sky clarity to ensure the best possible night-sky experience.

This personalized tour is designed around your skill level and interests, with hands-on guidance in camera settings, focusing in the dark, composition, and night-sky techniques. Tours are carefully timed around the new moon for optimal conditions to photograph the Milky Way, mountain silhouettes, and wide-open landscapes far from city lights.

Pickup is arranged near Gardiner, Montana, with exact locations confirmed prior to your tour. Because these experiences are private, we work at a relaxed pace, allowing time to learn, experiment, and adapt as conditions change throughout the night.

By the end of the tour, you’ll leave with striking night images, new astrophotography skills, and the rare opportunity to photograph Yellowstone’s night skies at their best.

Available Dates
September 8-12, only (limited new moon window)

Pricing

$399 — First photographer

$199 — Each additional photographer

$100 — Each guest / non-photographer

$399.00

Bison jumping a creek in Lamar Valley Yellowstone National Park
Wolf swimming across the river in the snow Yellowstone National Park
Grand Scene of a bison herd in Lamar Valley Yellowstone National Park
Bull Elk Peeking over Mountain at Sunset Yellowstone National Park
Female Moose and her baby drinking from pond Yellowstone National Park
Baby Mountain Goat running through a field of yellow flowers Beartooth Highway Montana
Bison in the steam next to a geyser Yellowstone National Park
Bison and bison baby swimming across the river in Lamar Valley Yellowstone National Park
Cute photo of a Coot with her bright orange fuzzy baby Yellowstone National Park
Mountain Blue Bird on a Post
Baby Bison / Red Dog in Yellowstone National Park
Mamma Grizzly Bear and her Cub Yellowstone National Park
Two Newborn Bison Babies Sparring in Yellowstone National Park
Mother Grizzly Bear and her three cubs walk along a lake in Yellowstone National Park
Badger sitting by her den in Yellowstone National Park Lamar Valley
Snow Goose Mom Dad and two babies swimming
Great Horned Owl feeds her baby in Yellowstone National Park
Sand Hill Crane Mother tends to her baby chick in Yellowstone National Park

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