The 15 Best Photography Sessions in the USA

1.The ‘OG’ Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,539 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $76Our pick

Swim with wild manatees in Crystal River on a small-group tour with gear, an in-water guide, photographer, and warm drinks included.

“What a great time with Wade and Sheila! We got up close with two adults and a baby. Safe clearly explained the different sensations floating in a wetsuit which was invaluable information. Shelia was about to keep our whole group, 7 adults, together and active and one of the adult manatees came right up to her to play before he moved on to play with another person in our group. We all had a great time and my husband and I will definitely come back the next time we’re in town.”

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2.Manatee Swim Tour with In Water Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,300 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Swim with wild manatees in Crystal River on a small-group boat tour with an in-water guide, gear, and optional underwater photos.

“Just being in the water with the manatee in their natural environment. The staff were great in finding a manatee and letting us hang out with it for a little while before riding on.”

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3.Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,596 reviews · from $157

Watch whales from a covered Vancouver catamaran with free photos, hot drinks, expert commentary, three viewing areas, and a whale guarantee.

“the boat, staff and commentary were excellent. would highly recommend”

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4.Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,336 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Swim with wild manatees in Crystal River on a six-person tour with wetsuits, guides, photos, hot drinks, and a strong focus on animal respect.

“Great company! Clean wetsuit, clean house to get change etc. very professional guide, super nice and patient with us especially the little one. We had fun. Saw a bunch of manatees. Highly recommend!”

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5.LA: Hollywood Sign Tour with Comedians, Dogs, & Epic Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,193 reviews · 2h 30m · from $22Best value

Hike to the front and back of the Hollywood Sign with a comedian, friendly dogs, great views, and professional-style photos.

“John was excellent with amazing information and an eye for getting truly outstanding photos with the Hollywood sign.”

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6.All-Inclusive Small Group Manatee Swim with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 810 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Swim with wild manatees in Crystal River on a six-person tour with gear, guide, hot chocolate, parking, and free photos included.

“Mandy and John have an amazing tour! We were the only people in our tour, and we were able to have personal instruction and time with the manatees. We arrived for a 1000 tour which was perfect timing before all the rest of the groups arrived. We had so many manatees swim up to us and under us! Mandy was very patient and stayed in the water as long as my youngest wanted to (he outlasted us all). John provided us with some hot mochas to warm up when we got back on the boat. This was a perfect experience - something I’ve been waiting to do for decades and…”

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7.Small group Manatee Tour with In-Water Divemaster/Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 751 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98

Swim with manatees in Crystal River on a six-person tour with wetsuits, an in-water guide, hot drinks, towels, and photos for purchase.

“Amazing experience! Michelle and Ryan highly recommended!!! I would do it again in a heartbeat! No issues, valued knowledge and very very skilled.”

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8.SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience – Free Photography & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 706 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $335

Chase Fairbanks’ Northern Lights with warm vans, campfires, photography, flexible routes, and an aurora guarantee for peace of mind.

“The team made a great effort in finding the best location to view the aurora. Without their expertise we likely wouldn’t have seen on our trip”

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9.Lake Tahoe Small-Group Photography Scenic Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 649 reviews · from $195

Photograph Emerald Bay, Mount Tallac, forests, wildlife, and Tahoe’s clear water with a small-group guide in five to six hours.

“Jim was outstanding. Teaching us tips on how to use our cameras and taking us places that would create great photos for us to treasure a lifetime. It was truly a fantastic experience.”

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10.Manatee Snorkel Tour w/ In-Water Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 633 reviews · 3 hours · from $87

Snorkel with manatees near Three Sisters Springs on a small-group pontoon tour with a Coast Guard captain and in-water photographer.

“The season we visited manatees was not optimal, but the crew dit very good work and we got what we were expecting.”

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11.NYC Professional Photoshoot and Walking Tour with Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 608 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Capture 75+ professional NYC photos while exploring Times Square, Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge, and neighborhoods with a private local guide.

“Best $$ I ever spent on a vacation. This was the highlight of our trip to NYC and the bonus is we have amazing pics to have forever. Everyone that visits the city should absolutely do this!”

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12.Small Group Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide and Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 574 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Swim with wild manatees in Crystal River on a six-person tour with a guide, photographer, wetsuit, warm boat, and conservation tips.

“I was the only person who showed up for the first trip of the day at 8 am so private tour! Absolutely fabulous from start to finish. My guide Robin and boat captain were amazing. Saw manatees and visited the mouth of the Spring with crystal clear water. It was all a dream come true. Highly recommend this company for your tour.”

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13.Northern Lights Aurora Tour with FREE Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $210

Chase the Fairbanks aurora in a warm van, with flexible viewing stops, snacks, hand warmers, and unlimited professional photos included.

“This was an incredible Aurora experience!! We ended up about an hour north of Fairbanks in the mountains and the Aurora was spectacular! It took a few hours to come out in full force but even the view of only the stars is incredible from that far outside the city. It was insanely cold (-36 degrees) so make sure to dress warm but it is definitely one of the best experiences I have ever been on.”

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14.City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews · 3 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $69

See Atlanta after dark on a small-group tour with skyline photo stops, local history, Little Five Points, and dinner at Krog Street Market.

“Awesome experience! The driver was super nice, funny and knowledgeable and kept the vibe chill! He had some great recommendations for places to eat that I used for the rest of my trip! He brought us to tons of cool places and gave us some nice information and facts about the area.”

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15.Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 481 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $189

Chase the Fairbanks aurora with hotel pickup, small-group guiding, and free JPG photos, while keeping expectations realistic in changing weather.

“We enjoyed our experience very much! We were led to different locations by David (who also took photos for everyone and shared them with us the next day). He was very knowledgeable about the aurora and when/where we’d be able to see them best. He was eager for us to enjoy our evening and to get to see the aurora. Our driver Jeremy was also great.”

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