Vancouver · PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS

10 Photography Sessions in Vancouver Worth Booking

10 tours  ·  from $40 a head

The good photography sessions fill up weeks out and the small-boat ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - The long search is part of the itinerary
Half-Day, Photography Sessions, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching

Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

1.Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,000 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193Our pick

Review of Vancouver’s half-day whale-watching cruise, with heated cabins, free wildlife photos, expert guides, wildlife tips, and practical value advice.

“Most whale watching tours were canceled due to rough seas. Our boat was very stable and comfortable even with the swells. Staff was excellent and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”

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Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - The ride out is part of the experience
Evening Experiences, Photography Sessions, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching

Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

3.Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 454 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

Watch orcas, humpbacks, seals, and eagles from a fast catamaran on Vancouver’s sunset whale tour, with expert guides and free wildlife photos.

“Excellent experience. We saw so many whales! Guides were very knowledgeable. We even turned around when there was a report of a humpback as we were heading back to the city.”

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Photography in Rainforest & Suspension Bridge - Lynn Canyon: rainforest, bridge, waterfalls, and stairs
Capilano Suspension Bridge Tours, Photography Sessions, Tour Reviews

Photography in Rainforest & Suspension Bridge

4.Photography in Rainforest & Suspension Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $86

Learn photography in Vancouver’s Lynn Canyon rainforest, cross a suspension bridge, photograph waterfalls, and enjoy pickup in a small group.

“Great conversations and knowledge on the area. Would recommend to anyone wanting great pictures and a great experience.”

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Photography & Hiking in Nature - Lynn Canyon puts nature before city sights
Hiking & Trekking, Hiking Tours, Photography Sessions, Tour Reviews

Photography & Hiking in Nature

6.Photography & Hiking in Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $147

Photograph Vancouver’s forests, waterfalls, markets, viewpoints, sunset, and Gastown on a private, guide-led day with pickup included.

“Our tour guide Nafees was wonderful, so friendly and informative. We went all over the place and he showed us so much of Vancouver. One part of the tour was quite strenuous, but he walked in the back and allowed us to pick our pace. Never once rushing us, always making sure we took rests and had plenty to drink. I would highly recommend this tour, as we both really enjoyed Nafees and seeing all the beauty that Vancouver had to offer.”

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Photography & Advanced Hiking - Climbing the Stawamus Chief
Hiking & Trekking, Hiking Tours, Photography Sessions, Tour Reviews

Photography & Advanced Hiking

7.Photography & Advanced Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $142

Hike Vancouver’s Stawamus Chief with photographer Nafees, learn smartphone or DSLR skills, and see Shannon Falls on a demanding small-group day trip.

“Had a great day with Nafees hiking up the Chief and check-in out Shannon Falls. He was very friendly, attentive and had great tips along the way, both for shooting good pictures as well as for the hike itself as it was quite a technical one. Thanks.”

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Photography & Intermediate Hiking - What the photography lesson adds
Hiking & Trekking, Hiking Tours, Photography Sessions, Tour Reviews

Photography & Intermediate Hiking

8.Photography & Intermediate Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $86

Hike Quarry Rock from Vancouver with photographer Nafees, learn practical camera tips, visit waterfalls and viewpoints, and enjoy small-group transport.

“Although we didn’t get the views we wanted from Cypress Mountain as it we had heavy fog it was still a great tour the hike was great and he took us to some other great sites .. nehee was very informative very helpful on the tour would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Vancouver”

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Photography, Hiking & Ferry to Bowen Island - Killarney Lake and the forest walk
Bowen Island Trips, Hiking & Trekking, Hiking Tours, Photography Sessions, Tour Reviews

Photography, Hiking & Ferry to Bowen Island

9.Photography, Hiking & Ferry to Bowen Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $133

Learn photography, hike Bowen Island, and ride the ferry from Vancouver on a six-hour small-group nature tour with DSLR use and photos.

“The tour was really great!! Nash was a good tour guide and he had a good knowledge of bowen island as well as vancouver area. We shared lot of stories and he showed me lot of beautiful parks. Moreover, I discovered a nice restaurant in the village and the food was excellent especially the soup and bread. Moreover, he took good pictures of me and the quality is excellent! I can litterally say it was much better than I was expecting and I wish to have Nash as a tour guide again. It's thanks to him if I really enjoyed my visit on Bowen Island!!”

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Photography & Walk in Stanley Park - Into Stanley Park’s old-growth forest
Photography Sessions, Stanley Park Tours, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours

Photography & Walk in Stanley Park

10.Photography & Walk in Stanley Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

Photograph Stanley Park at golden hour with guide Nafees, learning camera and iPhone skills while exploring Vancouver’s forest, seawall, and sunset beach.

“The photography tour was the highlight of my visit. Nafees is an excellent tour guide and photographer. He not only showed me the best spots in Stanley park, but also shared valuable tips on taking photos from iPhone. I wish I had done this tour towards the beginning of my trip so I could use the tips in other photos as well. A plus is the complimentary photo shoot, as a solo traveller, I appreciated the photos he took of me around these amazing places creating memories. I would recommend this tour to everyone who is visiting Vancouver.”

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