Seattle Photo Tours
Private
Tours
Available All Year!
Booking a private photo expert
allows you to select the below carefully planned routes or when your
photo guide contacts you directly (your email required), to make
desired changes where possible according to your interest including
architecture and photojournalism.
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Group Tours
Freemont Center of the Universe
Fremont, Center of the Universe, where the Artist's Live. This
neighborhood jaunt takes you through Fremont, where many local
artist’s live and work. We begin at an enchanting Rose Garden
with topiary trees right out of Alice in Wonderland, where we will
explore a variety of photographic techniques and styles along with
composition and proper metering. Onward we go, as we journey
down hill past yoga and belly dancing studios on our way into the
heart of Fremont. Public art flourishes here with famous
sculptures like “Waiting for the Interurban” which Seattleites dress
up in costumes at whim, a bronze statue of communist revolutionary
Vladimir Lenin, along with a lurking Troll who is eating a life-size
Volkswagen Beetle. To photograph the Troll you will learn long
exposure and low light photography, so if you have a tripod, bring
it. If not, learn techniques on how to shoot in low light
without one.
There are many coffee shops with fresh baked goods to try if you are
in the mood. We will stop to photograph the sign “Fremont,
Center of the Universe” as we stroll past galleries, cafes, artist
studios, and shops in funky wood storefronts on our way to the tree
lined ship canal that connects Seattle’s lakes to the salt-water
sound. From there we will walk to Gasworks Park on Lake Union
where we will photograph the city skyline with sailboats in the
foreground. You will learn how to get the most out of a sky, how to
bring energy into your images, and what different filters do. The
old gasworks is an industrial treasure trove of possibilities for
photographers. Kite flying is also popular at this park.
Understanding light, its direction, the type, and how it affects the
photograph will be discussed. Once the tour is over you are in
the perfect place for shopping and dining, with local breweries, a
Sunday outdoor artist and farmers market, and a plethora of other
opportunities. The Summer Solstice Parade happens in Fremont
with artist made floats, dancers, art cars, performance art, and the
famous nude bicyclists.
"Fremont is a state of mind . . . an Imagi-Nation based on the
freedom to dream."
~ Fremont's 1994 proclamation of independence.
STARTING POINT:
The Rose Garden at the Woodland Park
Zoo (Southside entrance) 700 N 50th street.
ENDING POINT:
Gasworks Park on Lake Union. 2101 N Northlake Way
Sunday
: 10:00am -
1:30pm
Languages: English
Tour Fee per
person :
$US 175 (Min 2 persons)
Inquiry Form
Pikes Peak
The Pike Place Market
Tour. "Buy your crab here!" barks a man dressed in rubber boots and
overalls, children take turns sitting on top of a bronze pig, as
ferry boats float by. This is Seattle's Pike Place Market and one of
the most popular destinations for locals and tourists alike. This
tour begins at the new Olympic Sculpture park where you will learn
different approaches to photographing sculpture, how to interpret
light, frame scenes and composition. Then we will walk over to The
Pike Place Market where entertaining fish sellers toss fish, local
artists sell from open air tables, and farmers sell their colorful
produce. Learn how to shoot environmental portraits, still lifes,
and how to shoot in mixed lighting. Street performers, vibrant
flower stands, and tarot readers make this a favorite photographic
location.
There will be many
foods to try and Seattle's beloved coffee to drink, so don't worry
about missing lunch. On our walk we will stop and look out at Puget
Sound alive with ferry boats, with the Olympic Mountains dancing on
the horizon. Now we will venture down to Pioneer Square, which is
the oldest part of the city. On our way we will pass the Seattle Art
Museum and the Harbors steps while discussing architectural
photography. Pioneer Square has old brick buildings that house
galleries, artist studios, music clubs, and restaurants. This is a
great part of the tour to shoot street photography and shoot in
black and white. Our tour ends at The Elliot Bay Bookstore which you
can peruse, they have a cafe downstairs if you want to rest your
feet. From here you can go shopping, dine, or take The Seattle
Underground Tour (Seattle was burned to the ground in 1889, and
built over)
STARTING POINT:
Inside the Paccar
Pavilion by the café, at the Olympic Sculpture Park 2901 Western
Avenue.
ENDING POINT:
The Elliot Bay Bookstore 101 south Main Street.
Friday :
10:00am - 1:30pm
Languages: English
Tour Fee per
person :
$US 175 (Min 2 persons)
Inquiry Form
Private Tours
Booking a
private photo expert allows you to select the below carefully
planned route or when your photo guide contacts you directly (your
email required), to make desired changes where possible according to
your interest.
Available all year
10:00am - 1:30pm
Languages: English
Private Tour Fee :
$US 400 (1-4 pax)
Freemont Center of the
Universe
Meeting Point: The Rose Garden at the Woodland Park Zoo (Southside
entrance) 700 N 50th street.
Daily except Sunday 10am
Fremont, Center of the Universe, where the Artist's Live. This
neighborhood jaunt takes you through Fremont, where many local
artist’s live and work. We begin at an enchanting Rose Garden with
topiary trees right out of Alice in Wonderland, where we will
explore a variety of photographic techniques and styles along with
composition and proper metering. Onward we go, as we journey down
hill past yoga and belly dancing studios on our way into the heart
of Fremont. Public art flourishes here with famous sculptures like
“Waiting for the Interurban” which Seattleites dress up in costumes
at whim, a bronze statue of communist revolutionary Vladimir Lenin,
along with a lurking Troll who is eating a life-size Volkswagen
Beetle. From there we will walk to Gasworks Park on Lake an
industrial treasure trove of possibilities for photographers. Kite
flying is also popular at this park. Understanding light, its
direction, the type, and how it affects the photograph will be
discussed.
Inquiry Form
Pikes Peak
Olympic Sculpture Park
Sunday 10am
"Buy your crab here!" barks a man dressed in rubber boots and
overalls, children take turns sitting on top of a bronze pig, as
ferry boats float by. This is Seattle's Pike Place Market and one of
the most popular destinations for locals and tourists alike. This
tour begins at the new Olympic Sculpture Park where you will learn
different approaches to photographing sculpture, how to interpret
light, frame scenes and composition. Then we will walk over to The
Pike Place Market where entertaining fish sellers toss fish, local
artists sell from open air tables, and farmers sell their colorful
produce. Learn how to shoot environmental portraits, still lifes,
and how to shoot in mixed lighting. Street performers, vibrant
flower stands, and tarot readers make this a favorite photographic
location. There will be many foods to try and Seattle's beloved
coffee to drink, so don't worry about missing lunch. On our walk we
will stop and look out at Puget Sound alive with ferry boats, with
the Olympic Mountains dancing on the horizon. Now we will venture
down to Pioneer Square, which is the oldest part of the city. On our
way we will pass the Seattle Art Museum and the Harbour steps while
discussing architectural photography. Pioneer Square has old brick
buildings that house galleries, artist studios, music clubs, and
restaurants. This is a great part of the tour to shoot street
photography and shoot in black and white. Our tour ends at The
Elliot Bay Bookstore which you can peruse, they have a cafe
downstairs if you want to rest your feet. From here you can go
shopping, dine, or take The Seattle Underground Tour (Seattle was
burned to the ground in 1889, and built over)
Inquiry Form
Additional
Information
•
Participants must have a basic knowledge of their cameras.
• We reserve the right to change the route based on local
conditions.
• Tours leave rain or shine. In extreme conditions please call the
local number.
• We suggest good walking shoes, a lightweight poncho, in case it
rains and in high temperatures a small bottle of water & sun hat.
• A lightweight tripod is recommended for evening sessions
• Clients who have not booked this activity in conjunction with a
hotel are advised to provide contact details
• Cancellation fees may apply.
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