New York Icon Photography Tour: Local-Led
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131 Ratings
New York
Capture the iconic beauty of New York City on a fast-paced 2.5-hour photography tour. Explore famous landmarks like the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park with a local guide. Perfect for all skill levels.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 180 Madison Ave - New York City Photo Safaris workshops are led by LOCAL professional photographers with a wide array of photo industry experience who know NYC best. We’re first and foremost photographers; we’ve spent our careers pursuing beautiful photography. It goes without saying that we are passionate about it.
What's Included
  • Subway fare coverage
  • Local taxes included
  • Guided tour with a professional local photographer
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a lively 2.5-hour photography excursion to photograph some of New York City’s most celebrated sites, encompassing the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park. Transform dull travel snapshots into captivating pictures you’ll be eager to show to your friends back home. This photography seminar is suitable for photographers of all proficiency levels.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
180 Madison Ave
Madison Avenue
Please meet at the corner on Madison and 34th next to the Wells Fargo Bank.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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310emelyf
Apr 11, 2024
Awesome photo tour - The tour was awesome! Our local photographer was super knowledgeable, she helped me get the correct settings on my camera and gave the group great tips on how to take shots of iconic buildings in NYC. The tour was about two hours and some, and no time was wasted, we were constantly on the go.
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L4411crjackm
Jan 24, 2024
A great photography learning experience! - The safari was great! Zim was an awesome host! We spent 3 hours together learning tons about photography. It was a great experience and I'd be interested in doing it again.
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Jlh2012
Jan 22, 2024
Another excellent experience with NYC Photo Safari - Another excellent photography workshop with Zim, our instructor for the day. She is very knowledgeable, experienced and has a great way of explaining concepts as well as helping with technical advice. This is not my first experience with Zim and NYC Photo Safari and every experience has been great - I highly recommend booking a workshop with them if you live anywhere near NYC or are visiting even for a day.
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L6511omthomasd
Jan 17, 2024
Have fun learning photography! - I have been on a number of photo tours with New York City Photo Safari and must say they were great. Zim is incredible! As a former educator I know a good teacher when I meet one. Zim took time with each participant with patience, expertise, enthusiasm, and good humor. I have definitely become a better photographer. I highly recommend NYC Photo Safari it's a great way to tour NYC.
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X8836klsuzanneg
Jan 3, 2024
Highlight of our trip! - This tour was the highlight of our trip. Our guide and professional photograpler, David, could not have been more helpful or cordial. He gave a short tutorial about capturing images, then would check our cameras to see how we did. He always offered positive feedback and would make suggestions for the next shot. Being a kind and friendly person didn't hurt the trip either!! Highly recommend!!!
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Navigate261710
Nov 30, 2023
Terrific Tour! - Excellent tour! Learned so much. Our photographer was terrific- nice, informative and so helpful! She knew so many tips and was happy to answer questions!
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Y4896ckrogers
Oct 26, 2023
Unique Views of Midtown - Had a great session both learning more about my camera and about how to compose better photos. Lots of useful tips and cool locations to capture. Highly recommended.
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Tangotweety
Sep 18, 2023
Highly recommend! - Hi: I'm an advanced amateur photographer but I haven't been to NYC since the '90s. NYC Photo Safari offers multiple tours depending on your schedule and interests. I did back to back what the company called Iconic NY P1 and Iconic NY P2. There were 3 of us in the group as the 4th participant was unable to join. Zim, the pro and owner of NYCPS, taught us many things. The pace is actually quite doable since it combines short lectures during the walks. You will take at least one subway ride to get to these places. Whatever your level, Zim will be there by your side with helpful hints and/or suggestions to better your shots. I also did the special, once a year "9/11 Tribute Lights" tour which was INCREDIBLE!!
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816andrewk
Sep 12, 2023
Definitely worthwhile - 5 Zim was thoughtful and engaged and knew what she wanted to teach us and where she wanted to take us. A great way to engage with New York.
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672leom
Sep 9, 2023
Great Value - I did not know what to expect, but I am happy I took this tour. The local photographer was very knowledgeable and had something to teach to everyone on the tour whether advanced or beginner with photography. I have learned some neat tricks on coming up with catchy composition when shooting architecture, which is plenty in Manhattan. I am planing to attend more photo safari's in New York, and I recommend it to anyone remotely interested in photography.
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