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The 15 Best Private Photoshoots in the USA

18 sessions  ·  from $65 a head

Good private photoshoots in the USA fill up weeks ahead and the sunrise slots go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

NYC Professional Photoshoot and Walking Tour with Private Guide - Central Park: more space for natural photographs
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NYC Professional Photoshoot and Walking Tour with Private Guide

1.NYC Professional Photoshoot and Walking Tour with Private Guide

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

Capture NYC memories with a private photographer, custom walking route, 75 photos, subway tips, and local advice in two hours.

“Marc was a wonderful knowledgeable guide. He helped us plan our itinerary for our visit, helped us figure out the subway and took some amazing photographs. This is a real must do in New York particularly at the beginning of your trip”

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Crystal River: Semi-Private Manatee Swim Tour With Heated Boat - Check-in at 403 NE 2nd Street
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Crystal River: Semi-Private Manatee Swim Tour With Heated Boat

2.Semi-Private Manatee Swim Tour With Heated Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $74

Swim with Crystal River manatees on a six-person tour with a heated boat, gear, guides, hot drinks, and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“It was amazing!! Amanda and Chris were wonderful, knowledgeable, helpful, and the best!!! Boat was fantastic with heaters, hot cocoa/coffee, and Manatee Mocha! Tonya at the front was so helpful and sweet! Overall, one of the best experiences we have had! Would absolutely do it again with them!! Their pictures were amazing! So many manatees, perfect spot right away. Would give 10 stars if I could. Thank you so much!!”

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Private Manatee Swim for up to 6 with In-Water Divemaster/Photographer - Meeting a manatee in the water
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Private Manatee Swim for up to 6 with In-Water Divemaster/Photographer

3.Private Manatee Swim for up to 6 with In-Water Divemaster/Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 317 reviews

Review of Crystal River’s private manatee swim, with wetsuits, photos, hot drinks, and personal guide service for up to six.

“It was a fun experience. Misty and Memphis were great! It was later in the season, so not many Manatee's to see, but Misty and Memphis made sure we saw the Manatee's that were there. We got great pictures of a mother and baby. In adRead more”

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Private Houston Mural Instagram Tour by Cart - Starting at Market Square and the Historic District
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Private Houston Mural Instagram Tour by Cart

4.Private Houston Mural Instagram Tour by Cart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65Best value

Explore Houston’s street art by electric cart on a private two-hour mural tour with local stories, photo stops, and practical tips.

“We had a great time! Loved hearing about the history of each mural and about the artist. The carts were fun and clean. Easy to get in and out of and a fun way to see downtown”

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Private Photo Session in Historic Charleston - Rainbow Row: The Main Photo Setting
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Private Photo Session in Historic Charleston

5.Private Photo Session in Historic Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $125

Pair a Charleston walking tour with professional portraits at Rainbow Row, guided by Dennis, with private service and free cancellation.

“Dennis was great! He definitely helps with posing and makes you laugh a bit throughout to help ease any tension and make the session more relaxing and enjoyable! We love the pictures he got celebrating our anniversary!”

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Crystal River: Private Manatee Swim With Heated Boat(Free Photos) - Check-in at 403 NE 2nd Street
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Crystal River: Private Manatee Swim With Heated Boat(Free Photos)

New Orleans Private Photo Shoot with Professional Photographer - Stop two: Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral
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New Orleans Private Photo Shoot with Professional Photographer

Private Guided Photography & Walking Tour of Zion National Park - Through the Mt. Carmel Highway Tunnel
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Private Guided Photography & Walking Tour of Zion National Park

8.Private Guided Photography & Walking Tour of Zion National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $399

Review of a private Zion photography tour from Las Vegas, with hotel pickup, guided hikes, scenic stops, pricing, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“This tour and trip was beyond incredible. It was just us two and our tour guide. Lankun was just FLAT out amazing!!! She was friendly, engaging conversations, and really made the trip extra enjoyable. Also the information provided beforehand made us really prepared with what to bring and expect. The sights were spectacular and seeing Zion is a must.”

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Central Park Private Photoshoot Tour with Pro NYC Guide - Taking the Subway to Central Park
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Central Park Private Photoshoot Tour with Pro NYC Guide

Soho and Brooklyn Private Photoshoot and Walking Tour - Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge, With One Important Choice
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Soho and Brooklyn Private Photoshoot and Walking Tour

10.Soho and Brooklyn Private Photoshoot and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Review of a private SoHo and Brooklyn photo tour with a personal guide, 75 digital photos, subway tips, and iconic NYC views.

“Marc is an amazing tour guide! I did not know what to expect going in but was not disappointed! He gave us everything we asked for and MORE! His personality is so well for this work because he genuinely makes you feel comfortable while in a crowd taking the BEST photos of you! I really want to come back in the summer and have a part two! Do not hesitate! 10/10 experience and got our pics the next day!”

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Private San Francisco Sunset Photography Experience - Finding better Golden Gate Bridge angles
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Private San Francisco Sunset Photography Experience

11.Private San Francisco Sunset Photography Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $350

Review of Doc Miles’ private San Francisco sunset photo tour, with Golden Gate views, hotel pickup, expert guidance, pricing, and tips.

“The party Loupe Brothers Photo Adventures L.L.C. dba Doc Miles Photography Tours did not show up and the photography work shop I have booked and paid did not happen. I am expecting a full refund ASAP. In fact, I have wasted two days in San Francisco plus hotel expenses and taxi between airport/hotel; worst, I lost an opportunity that I wanted to photo the golden gate when I purposely stopover in San Francisco.”

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Private Tour: Personal Travel Photographer Tour in New York - DUMBO and Washington Street: the natural starting point
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Private Tour: Personal Travel Photographer Tour in New York

Private San Francisco Sunrise Photography Experience - Marin Headlands and the Golden Gate’s best high views
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Private San Francisco Sunrise Photography Experience

13.Private San Francisco Sunrise Photography Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $350

Review of San Francisco’s private sunrise photography tour, with hotel pickup, expert photo tips, Golden Gate views, pricing, and practical advice.

“The sunrise photo tour was great,Doc was a super guide,very sympathetic and knows the best and most beautiful places.I could take many beautiful photos.Can only recommend to anyone! Will book with him again next time, you won't find a better tour!Auto-translated”

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Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in San Francisco - Choosing between the bridge, the Palace, and city streets
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Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in San Francisco

Boston: Private Walking Photography Tour - Boston Common and the first photo locations
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Boston: Private Walking Photography Tour

15.Boston: Private Walking Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 10 reviews · 1 hour

Capture Boston on a private photo walk with a professional photographer, edited digital images, history, smartphone tips, and a postcard keepsake.

“Our photographer was a lovely guy, but we were disappointed with the quality of the photos, the lighting was quite poor in most of them, very dark photos, additionally, the backgrounds to many of the photos weren't great, the photos seem to have been too close up or something in many of them. We did something similar in NYC previously and the photos were excellent in quality so just a pity this time I think.”

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