Let’s capture the amazing beauty of Glacier National Park! Our half day sessions pack a ton of photography into a relatively short amount of time.
Your guide is a professional photographer and naturalist with extensive knowledge of the local area, ready to help you make the most of your visit to Glacier National Park!
We plan our tours so we're out photographing when the light is at it's best- early morning and evening. This gives us the greatest chance of catching an amazing sunrise or sunset. The park is also far less crowded during these times of the day.
We can't wait to show you the endless photographic opportunities in Glacier National Park! From iconic vistas to hidden gems, there is a huge variety to choose from. Exact shooting locations will vary based on current conditions and the season. One thing is certain- there will be no shortage of awesome photo opportunities!
LAKE MCDONALD SUNRISE OR SUNSET PHOTO TOUR
This 4 hour outing covers the lower portion of the Going-to-the Sun Road on the west side of the Park. Highlights include: lush cedar forests, turquoise streams, cascades, and mountain views from Lake McDonald. This can be booked as either a sunrise or a sunset trip, depending on the time of year. Please see our booking calendar for availability.
This tour begins at Apgar, so we recommend staying near West Glacier or surrounding communities on the west side.
AVALANCHE LAKE PHOTO TOUR
This 6 hour session focuses on the Avalanche Creek and Avalanche Lake areas. This is one of the most popular and photogenic spots in the Park. (Note that it is a 4.5 mile round trip walk to reach Avalanche Lake.) This tour typically ends with photographing sunset at Lake McDonald.
We begin at the Apgar Visitor Center, so we recommend staying near West Glacier or surrounding communities on the west side.
CUSTOM EAST SIDE PHOTO TOURS
We are happy to put together a multi-day custom photo tour designed just for you. Glacier’s east side is the perfect place for an itinerary of multiple photo sessions planned around sunrise and sunset each day.
If you are staying near St Mary Village and are interested in a multi-day experience, please click the ‘Details’ button above to learn more and get in touch. We will be happy to go over all the options!
• Lake McDonald Sunrise or Sunset: $410
• Avalanche Lake Tour: $635
The price is the same for one or two people. Above two, it is $75 for each additional photographer.
Please note that the park entrance fee is not included in our pricing. You are responsible for your entrance fee to the Park. More details can be found on Glacier National Park's website.
Half Day Sessions need to be booked a minimum of 2 business days in advance. We do not offer refunds once a trip is booked. Trip insurance is highly recommended to cover unexpected circumstances.
If you are unable to make it to your scheduled session, the booking can be switched to a future available date or you may transfer your booking to another person or a gift certificate that is valid for one year. Please not that any changes made within one week of the session will be subject to a $75 change fee.
Weather in the mountains is always unpredictable, but sessions will run, rain or shine. In fact, some of the best photos are often made in “bad” weather. Please come prepared for every possible condition. Montana is known for experiencing all four seasons in a single day.
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You are welcome to bring a picnic meal to eat along the way. There are also grab-and-go sandwich options within the Park if you prefer to pick something up during the tour. Your guide will have a cooler which you are welcome to use to keep items chilled.
We do provide cold drinks and light snacks during the tour. We have built in extra time to take a break and there are picnic tables and areas to rest along the way.
The exact meeting location depends upon which tour is booked. For west side tours, typically we meet in Apgar Village for sunrise tours and Apgar Visitor Center for sunset trips.
You will receive an email detailing the exact start time and a Google Map link to our meeting location once your booking is confirmed.
Yes, during the tour you are welcome to ride with the guide from the meeting point. We typically use a minivan for transportation, so there is plenty of room for passengers and gear.
If you need transportation to/from the Park, please send us an inquiry before booking to inquire about pricing and availability.
Our half day tours involve about 30 minutes of driving each direction.
We build additional time into our tours to account for driving time so that it doesn't cut into time spent photographing.
We follow all CDC guidance and National Park Service rules regarding Covid-19. Masks are currently optional. We will have hand sanitizer available for use.
Please do not attend your tour if you or anyone in your party is experiencing symptoms of Covid-19, cold, or flu. Give us a call to discuss options.
Depending on the tour booked, the half day outing entails four to six hours of landscape photography instruction and photo guiding in Glacier National Park by a professional photographer and experienced instructor.
Although sessions are always tailored for the interests of each individual, here are some commonly covered topics:
If the date you are looking for is not available please let us know and we will add you to our waitlist.
