12 Photography Sessions in the USA Worth Booking

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

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

River Ventures takes you through Kings Bay and the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge to find wild manatees. You receive a wetsuit, mask, snorkel, safety briefing, and an in-water guide who helps you float calmly near the animals. Guides such as Piper, Maleah, Natalie, and JJ have earned praise for their care and clear instruction. Photos are sold separately.

“If you want a friendly service that believes in the conservation of Manatees, who take you in magical tours and are caring and kind then use River Ventures. So organised and professional....but mainly fun.”

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2.Manatee Swim Tour with In Water Photographer

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

Spend about three hours exploring Kings Bay on a US Coast Guard-certified boat, then snorkel with wild manatees in Crystal River. Explorida provides wetsuits, gear, float noodles, water, and an in-water guide who also takes photos. Small groups, usually up to 10 or 11 people, keep the outing personal.

“Captain Rhonda and guide Faith were exceptional. We saw almost a dozen manatees and the trip was totally awesome. I will definitely return with friends for this excursion. Going to do their scallop diving tour this summer.”

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

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

Meet at Gulf Coast Expeditions in Crystal River for a three-hour manatee snorkel led by a guide and captain. You receive a wetsuit, snorkel gear, a safety briefing, and warm drinks. Small boats carry no more than six people, while an in-water photographer captures photos and videos when requested.

“Dress for swimming, bring a towel and wear a swimsuit. Great experience and one on one time with the manatees as there was alot of them. Go between November and April for the best time.”

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

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

Join Hollywood Hikes for a 150-minute trek to the front and back of the Hollywood Sign. A comedian guide such as Jon, JB, Joe, or Matt shares LA stories and jokes while friendly dogs tag along. You’ll get water, English narration, and plenty of carefully framed photos across the Hollywood Hills.

“The guide, John and his dog Mozart were incredible. John gave us so much information delivered in a comical way. The photos and angles he took looks like it was a professional photo shoot. so kind and patient and just fun! Mozart, so loveable and enjoyed the pets I even got to walk him a little bit! Highly recommend this to anyone!”

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

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

Join Nature’s Discovery in Crystal River for a three-hour manatee swim in Kings Bay. Your group of up to six gets a boat, wetsuit, snorkel gear, in-water guide, parking, and photo package. Guides such as Mandy, Evan, Grace, and John coach you near the manatees while keeping the animals’ welfare first.

“Great time. Relaxing float with manatees. Lots of them. Steven was an excellent guide and was a wealth of knowledge. Jake captained the boat like a seasoned sailor.”

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

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

Spend about three hours exploring Crystal River’s Kings Bay with a US Coast Guard certified captain and an in-water photographer. You’ll receive a 5mm wetsuit, mask, snorkel, towels, and hot drinks, then follow guides such as Cory, Misty, Ross, or Laura to find manatees. Groups are limited to six people.

“Dustin and Christian were awesome. Dustin made sure everyone had a great manatee experience. This wasn't peak season but they found the manatees!”

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

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

Leave Fairbanks with guides such as Tony, Andrew, and Dre, who track clouds and aurora activity in real time. You may visit several dark-sky sites, warm up by a fire, eat reindeer sausage, use a tripod, and receive downloadable night-sky photos. Hotel pickup, hot drinks, and an aurora guarantee are included.

“Very good experience. They took us to two different locations to experience to watch Northern lights.”

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8.Crystal River: Manatee Snorkel Tour w/ In-Water Photographer

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

Join River Ventures in Crystal River for a three-hour manatee outing limited to 10 people. You’ll attend a short wildlife briefing, ride a covered pontoon boat to Three Sisters Springs, and snorkel with wild manatees under an ethical passive-interaction policy. Wetsuits, masks, snorkels, water, and parking are included. Photos cost extra.

“We had a wonderful morning to remember! We saw so many manatees and had a once in a lifetime opportunity to see them up close. Captain Brian and Ed made a wonderful team.”

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

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

Meet at Salty Siren Tours in Crystal River for a three-hour manatee outing limited to six people. You’ll receive a wetsuit, safety briefing, and passive-observation lesson before riding to the boat. Guides such as Tyler, Robin, Kim, and Captain Ed may lead your group, with underwater photos and videos available for purchase.

“Fun great experience! Glad we did this! Was a great addition to our trip! We got to be up close to the manatees.”

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10.Northern Lights Aurora Tour with FREE Photography

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

Leave Fairbanks around 8 pm with Arctic Night Tours and chase clear skies for up to 12 hours. Guides such as Elena and Ed explain the aurora, adjust the route, provide snacks and warmers, and take professional photos while you enjoy the show. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at 15, and the outdoor wait can be intensely cold.

“It's a long activity. A good 2 hr drive north of fairbanks to get the best view of Aurora. The guides were full of energy and gives so much encouragement for you to seize the moment, take endless photos of you with background of the aurora. Wear appropriate clothing since this activity is completely outdoor, exposed to cold environment. Totally worth it”

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

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

Explore Atlanta after sunset in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Jeff, Omar, Naveen, or Chef Diana. Visit Little Five Points, the BeltLine, Krog Street Market, the King Center, Centennial Olympic Park, and skyline photo spots. The $69 tour lasts about 3 hours and 20 minutes, with dinner at your own expense.

“Amazing tour and Jeff was great! Definitely recommend. Having visited ATL a lot this tour gave me so much insight to the richness of the city and culture.”

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

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

Start around 10:30 p.m. and ride into rural Fairbanks with guides such as David, Grace, or Cole searching for clear skies and active auroras. Your guide handles the difficult night photography and sends original JPG files by OneDrive or Dropbox, usually within three days. Expect a warm vehicle, several stops, and no restroom during the chase.

“We had a great experience on our Northern Lights tour with David and Grace. They picked us up right on time and communicated well throughout the evening, setting clear expectations about the weather and what the night might look like. The SUVs were warm and comfortable, and it was clear they were experienced guides who knew the area well. They took us to several different viewing spots, all of which were quiet and uncrowded—most of the time, we were the only people there, which made the whole experience feel more special. They also took plenty of photos, which was a nice bonus so we could focus on enjoying the moment…”

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