Washington Photo Safari Half Day

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Combine a tour of Washington, DC's top landmarks and buildings with professional instruction in the world of photography on this half-day Washington Photo Safari and get the ultimate Washington DC experience caught on film.

Details:
I ordered our tickets the day before we were leaving for vacation, and your customer service reps faxed me the vouchers to ensure I received them before I left. THAT WAS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.
Chasity Snodgrass - Atchison, KS
You'll visit some of the most well-known monuments and structures in the city as a professional photographer serves as your guide, offering tips and teaching skills will exponentially improve your photography abilities. Learn new tricks and angles to help you capture stunning, postcard quality images of sites like the Washington Monument, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, U.S. Capitol, and many others. The tour is ideal for all skill levels as you'll receive personal instruction suited to your existing abilities.

Be sure to bring along a camera - any camera - as your guide will give you tips on using anything from simple disposable point-and-shoot cameras to high-tech digital cameras.

Highlights of the Photo Safari

  • White House
  • Lafayette Park
  • Eisenhower Executive Office Building
  • Albert Einstein Memorial
  • Lincoln Memorial
  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial
  • Vietnam Women's Memorial
  • U.S. Capitol
  • Union Station

Awards and Accolades

  • 2003 - WHERE Magazine's "Top Ten To-Do List"
  • Featured on NBC's Today Show
  • Featured on the Discovery Channel
  • Featured in multiple national publications including USA Today, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and many others

Skills You'll Learn

  • Holding the camera
  • Selective focus
  • Framing
  • Using lines
  • Posed & unposed shots
  • Black & white vs. color
  • Balance
  • Depth of field control
  • Fill flash & cancel flash
  • ... and many, many more!

Details

  • Price includes half-day guided tour, transportation to locations, and professional photography tips and instruction.
  • Photo Safaris are available in English, French, or Spanish
  • All Photo Safaris are conducted rain or shine.
  • Digital or 35mm cameras are welcome. Guests using 35mm cameras should plan to bring at least two rolls of film with a film speed of 200 or 400.
  • Tour departs from the Renwick Gallery.
Distance to Top Hotels
4.9 miles - Quality Inn & Suites Near Ft. Belvoir
2.1 miles - Holiday Inn Georgetown - Washington, DC
2 miles - Courtyard Marriott Washington D.C.
10.3 miles - Best Western Capital Beltway
21.8 miles - Best Western Dulles Airport Inn
6.8 miles - Econo Lodge Takoma Park MD
2.7 miles - Ritz Carlton Pentagon City
10.5 miles - Hilton Garden Inn Tysons Corner
0.7 miles - Washington Marriott
2 miles - Best Western Rosslyn / Iwo Jima
Distance to Closest Hotels
0.3 miles - Capital Hilton
0.5 miles - The Madison Hotel
0.6 miles - Doubletree Hotel Washington DC
0.6 miles - Four Points by Sheraton
0.7 miles - Best Western Georgetown Hotel & Suites
0.7 miles - Comfort Inn Downtown Convention Center Washington, DC
0.7 miles - Doubletree Guest Suites Washington, DC
0.7 miles - Embassy Suites Washington D.C.
0.7 miles - Embassy Suites Washington D.C. - Convention Center
0.7 miles - Washington Marriott

Reviews
Even the best photographer can benefit from this tour. Having a photographer who knows the area and can give tips is a great idea!
Candice - Springfield, MO
Vacations Made Easy believes that the earlier you book, the better your seats. We guarantee our customers the best available seating at the time of purchase.
Vacations Made Easy believes that your tour experience should be convenient, therefore we offer hotel pick-up options that pick you up as close to your hotel as possible. Depending on the tour and amount of attendants, you may have to walk a short distance to the pick-up point.