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10 Best Photography Sessions Tours In New Zealand

New Zealand's best.

New Zealand's 10 most popular photography sessions tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

10 Best Photography Sessions Tours In New Zealand

AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour

AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour - Simon and Emma’s star stories (and why that improves the photos)

1.AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour

Most Popular★ 5.0

Private night-sky portrait photography in Queenstown near Dark Skies: learn moon and constellation shots, plus a galactic backdrop portrait.

“Simon was a great guide. We learned so many Maōri traditions and the telescope was amazing as well as the photos. He has great humor but watch out, he might send you home with ducks. All kidding aside, it was a fabulous evening even with a full moon.”

59 reviewsFrom $557.90by AuthenticAs

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Photography Tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy – 1/2 Day

Photography Tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy - 1/2 Day - Glenorchy: where morning light, rivers, and forest meet

2.Photography Tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy – 1/2 Day

★ 5.0

A 5-hour Glenorchy photo outing from Queenstown with pickup, snacks, and expert coaching, timed for dramatic Southern Lakes light.

“We began early to take advantage of the first light breaking over the mirror like reflection of the lake at Glenorchy. The scenery was magical and i learned some great pointers about shooting long exposures.”

32 reviewsFrom $235.82by Glen Howey Photography Tours

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Half-Day Queenstown Photography Tour

Half-Day Queenstown Photography Tour - Getting Picked Up in Queenstown and Ready for Sunset Light

3.Half-Day Queenstown Photography Tour

★ 5.0

Half-day Queenstown photo tour with Glen Howey’s coaching, hotel pickup, Skippers Canyon sunset light, snacks, and tripod on request.

“The weather was cloudy and sometimes shower, therefore some views were blocked by the fog and clouds. Glen Howey, who was a professional photographer living in Queenstown for over 5 years, somehow knew how to deal with thiRead more”

28 reviewsFrom $235.82by Glen Howey Photography Tours

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Full Day Queenstown & Southern Lakes Private Photography Tour

Full Day Queenstown & Southern Lakes Private Photography Tour - The Photography Lesson Part That Actually Helps

4.Full Day Queenstown & Southern Lakes Private Photography Tour

★ 5.0

Private Queenstown photography tour with early-morning shooting, manual camera lessons, and 4WD views from Skippers Canyon to Glenorchy.

“It was good seeing different places and learning how to use my camera to get some really great photos learnt a lot in 1 day, definitely worth the money”

27 reviewsFrom $263.74by Remarkable Imagery Photography Tours

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3-Hour Private Photography Tour in Waitomo Caves

3-Hour Private Photography Tour in Waitomo Caves - Gear that keeps you warm and lets you focus on the shot

5.3-Hour Private Photography Tour in Waitomo Caves

★ 5.0

A 3-hour private Waitomo Caves photo shoot in the Maungarongapu system with a photographer-guide, warm gear, and time for glow worm shots.

“This was the best experience ever! Ash was the best guide and it was totally worth it to do the private tour since we had so much time to figure out the camera settings for pictures. I thought we were just walking on a path in the caves, but we were in the water and…”

24 reviewsFrom $682.01by Down to Earth - Waitomo Eco Cave Tours

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Akaroa: Stargazing Tour with 2 Telescopes & Souvenir Photos

Akaroa: Stargazing Tour with 2 Telescopes & Souvenir Photos - Two Telescopes, One Night: Dobsonian for Views and Seestar for Photos

6.Akaroa: Stargazing Tour with 2 Telescopes & Souvenir Photos

★ 5.0

Akaroa stargazing tour in New Zealand’s dark skies with two telescopes, live nebula photos, hot drinks, and digital keepsakes.

“Absolutely fabulous. We have told so many people about it already and even some locals were going to visit the night after us due to our feedback to them. Cannot recommend highly enough. So much information. Presentation could not be faulted. Highlight of our trip.”

17 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $65by Akaroa Stargazing

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Half Day Skippers Canyon Queenstown Private Photography Adventure

Half Day Skippers Canyon Queenstown Private Photography Adventure - Stop-by-stop: Skippers Road and the gold-mining stories you’ll want to remember

7.Half Day Skippers Canyon Queenstown Private Photography Adventure

★ 5.0

Private Skippers Canyon photo adventure from Queenstown with AWD pickup, Martin’s coaching, and gold-mining history viewpoints on a one-lane dirt road.

“Martin gave a knowledgeable guided tour of the canyon focusing on photogenic sites, but with personal tips and shared experiences on photographic techniques. We ran overtime with no concern on his part. It was one f the highlights of our trip and we would recommend anyone interested in the experience whether or not they are…”

17 reviewsFrom $173.76by Remarkable Imagery Photography Tours

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Private Half Day Photography Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy

Private Half Day Photography Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy - Stop 1: Queenstown for Quick Set-Up and Instant Scene Choices (30 minutes)

8.Private Half Day Photography Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy

★ 5.0

A private 4.5-hour Queenstown photography tour with local coaching, comfy 4WD rides, and stops like Skippers Canyon, Arrowtown, and Glenorchy.

“Aiste knows the area and gave great suggestions for pictures. We went to a number of locations that were spot on for what I wanted. A delightful person with a great understanding of photography.”

17 reviewsFrom $223.41by Aiste Photo Tours & Shoots

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Half Day Queenstown & Beyond Private Scenic Photography Tour

Half Day Queenstown & Beyond Private Scenic Photography Tour - The 4WD part you’ll be glad you didn’t drive yourself

9.Half Day Queenstown & Beyond Private Scenic Photography Tour

★ 5.0

Private half-day Queenstown photo tour in a 4WD with a pro guide, flexible stops like Skippers Canyon and Gibbston, plus camera tips.

“Martin was absolutely wonderful! It was so refreshing to be on a photography focused tour where I had the time to get the perfect shot in each location. He was very knowledgable about all areas and types of photography and even helped Read more”

14 reviewsFrom $173.76by Remarkable Imagery Photography Tours

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Private Full Day Photo Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy | Wanaka |Otago

Private Full Day Photo Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy | Wanaka |Otago - Your guide Aiste: local eyes, practical photo coaching

10.Private Full Day Photo Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy | Wanaka |Otago

★ 5.0

Private full-day Queenstown photo tour by 4WD with local photographer Aiste, flexible route, picnic lunch, and 5–10 pro photos included.

“This review is long overdue, but I wanted to thank Aiste for a fabulous day of photography and sightseeing! Participating in a photo tour like this was a new experience for me, and I found it to be truly worthwhile – Aiste was incredibly helpful iRead more”

13 reviewsFrom $322.70by Aiste Photo Tours & Shoots

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