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15 NYC Photography Tours and Photo Shoots to Build a Day Around

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Good nyc photography tours and photo shoots fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

NYC Professional Photoshoot and Walking Tour with Private Guide - Upper East Side and The Plaza: polished New York settings
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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

Spend two private hours with guide and photographer Marc, shaping a NYC route around your interests. Pose at Times Square, Central Park, brownstone streets, or Brooklyn Bridge, learn subway basics, and receive at least 75 color photos within 48 hours.

“The absolute best way to start off our NYC trip! Marc was easy going, helpful and an excellent photographer all in one! Could not recommend this tour enough! You can pick different places of interests and Marc can recommend places you may be interested in. We ventured around to a few neighbourhoods and we absolutely loved it. It was great to book at the start of our holiday as this shaped the rest of trip and we are so happy with how our photos turned out!! Thank you so much! We will be back again soon and cannot wait to book again!”

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New York Icon Photography Tour led by a Local Photographer - Pulitzer Fountain, The Plaza, and Grand Army Plaza
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New York Icon Photography Tour led by a Local Photographer

2.New York Icon Photography Tour led by a Local Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Spend about 2.5 hours photographing New York with a local professional such as Zim or Rob. You’ll work on framing, angles, reflections, and camera technique while visiting Rockefeller Center, Central Park, Fifth Avenue, and other classic sights in a group of no more than eight.

“A must! This is a great opportunity to see the city and learn a new skill. Zim is a great teacher. And i will definitely do it again!”

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New York: 1-hour Photoshoot in Iconic Locations - Choosing the right New York location
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New York: 1-hour Photoshoot in Iconic Locations

3.1-hour Photoshoot in Iconic Locations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 1 day · from $150

Meet photographer Joseph for a relaxed, guided one-hour shoot at a New York location you choose. Expect pose help, portraits, wide shots, optional 4K videos, all unedited files, and 10 edited photos.

“Joseph was amazing my daughter had the best time and felt so special! Not only did he take his time he was full of recommendations and information. Truly the best time”

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Photo sessions in New York with a French-speaking photographer - Brooklyn Bridge Park and DUMBO: the strongest setting for city views
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Photo sessions in New York with a French-speaking photographer

4.Photo sessions in New York with a French-speaking photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews

Meet French-speaking photographer Johnny for a private one- or two-hour session in New York. Choose from settings such as Brooklyn Bridge Park, DUMBO, Times Square, and Central Park, then receive high-resolution, retouched photos by download link within five days.

“Amazing experience! Beautiful photos. It was a very windy day, however there were many great photos captured. Thank you”

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New York: Professional Photoshoot at Brooklyn Bridge - Meeting at the Brooklyn Bridge Stairs
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New York: Professional Photoshoot at Brooklyn Bridge

5.Professional Photoshoot at Brooklyn Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour

Meet a professional photographer at the Brooklyn Bridge for a private 30-minute to one-hour session. You will get posing help, carefully chosen angles, and edited digital photos within 48 hours. Photographers such as Demari and Hanna have earned praise for friendly guidance and creative results.

“Hanna was aardig, professioneel en heeft hele mooie foto’s van ons gezin gemaakt!”

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New York City: Personal travel and vacation photographer - Brooklyn for a Different City Backdrop
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New York City: Personal Travel and Vacation Photographer

6.Personal Travel and Vacation Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 1 - 3 hours

Meet a hand-picked local photographer such as Saniya for a private one to three-hour New York photo session. Your route fits your trip, from family moments to romantic portraits, with candid images delivered through a private online gallery.

“Our photoshoot experience was absolutely incredible. This was our first trip to NYC, and we wanted our memories captured beautifully—and Saniya exceeded all expectations. Despite our last-minute request to delay the shoot because our baby wasn’t feeling well, she kindly accommodated us without any hesitation. She was warm, patient, and exceptional with her photography skills. Her guidance with poses felt natural, and though we felt a bit funny at first, the results were stunning—truly the most beautiful photos we’ve ever had taken. She was amazing with our 9.5-month-old baby boy and captured the sweetest moments of him. Even with a small delay in receiving the photos, the wait was absolutely...”

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Brooklyn: Personal Travel and Vacation Photographer - Meeting at Jane’s Carousel in DUMBO
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Brooklyn: Personal Travel and Vacation Photographer

7.Personal Travel and Vacation Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 22 reviews · 1 - 3 hours

Meet your private photographer at Jane’s Carousel for a one to three hour Brooklyn shoot. Expect candid direction, Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan views, Washington Street, and edited images in a password-protected gallery within five working days.

“Our photographer Saniya was so wonderful 💜 patient, kind and creative. Thank you for a wonderful experience.”

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New York: Times Square Professional Photoshoot - Meeting near 1501 Broadway
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New York: Times Square Professional Photoshoot

8.Times Square Professional Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 1 - 2 hours

Meet your English-speaking photographer near 1501 Broadway for a private 1 to 2-hour Times Square session. You’ll get help with posing, personal direction, and edited digital photos in a secure gallery within 48 hours. Photographers such as Demari and Moselle have helped make camera-shy clients feel at ease.

“Moselle was amazing she made me feel so welcome and relaxed to the Big Apple. I was nervous about taking photos in the middle of Time Square with so many people but Moselle really knew what she was doing and where the great spots were to capture amazing photos. Thank You Moselle 😃 100% amazing and worth every cent I highly recommend Moselle!!!”

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Romantic Photoshoot Experience for Couples in New York - Meeting at The Dakota or 2 Water St
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Romantic Photoshoot Experience for Couples in New York

9.Romantic Photoshoot Experience for Couples in New York

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours

Meet a local photographer at The Dakota or 2 Water St, then pose at selected New York spots including Brooklyn. Your private 45-minute to 2-hour session includes edited digital photos delivered within 48 hours. Photographers such as Moselle, Olga, Marek, and Hanna have guided past couples.

“sie wahr stets bemüht den fokus auf uns als Paar zulegen und nahm sich viel zeit für die verschieden Fotospots”

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New York: Photoshoot in NYC Central Park 5th Ave - Fifth Avenue gives you the classic New York frame
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New York: Photoshoot in NYC Central Park 5th Ave

10.Photoshoot in NYC Central Park 5th Ave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 15 minutes - 1 hour

Meet photographer Marcio Honorato at The Plaza for a private 15-minute to one-hour photo session around Fifth Avenue and Central Park. He directs your poses, chooses backdrops, and sends 50 to 80 edited digital photos within 48 hours. English, Portuguese, and Spanish are available.

“Marcio communicated with me almost immediately after I booked the session. He replied to all messages instantaneously and instruction for meeting precise ! The experience was surreal , he took my family of 6 to incredible photo backdrops of Central Park & plaza hotel / Louis Vuitton all within the 30min session and he was extremely generous with his time ! The photos were back to me within 24hrs and we are ecstatic with them. Thankyou for capturing these special moments with this family from Australia 🙏”

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New York City: Solo or Couples Photoshoot in Times Square! - Meeting Bee at Rockefeller Center
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New York City: Solo or Couples Photoshoot in Times Square!

11.Solo or Couples Photoshoot in Times Square!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 45 min · from $249

Meet photographer Bee at Rockefeller Center for a private 45-minute portrait session. Walk to Times Square for city photos, or request Central Park, Dumbo, or the Brooklyn Bridge instead. You receive 20 to 50 high-resolution digital images within 72 hours.

“Bee is an extremely nice person and great photographer The photos are all amazing I highly recommend Bee”

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NYC: Surprise Proposal Photoshoot - Capture the Yes Forever - Meeting at the Plaza Hotel and reaching the proposal spot
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NYC: Surprise Proposal Photoshoot – Capture the Yes Forever

12.Surprise Proposal Photoshoot – Capture the Yes Forever

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 15 minutes - 1 hour

Marcio Honorato Photography helps you plan a surprise proposal in New York, from choosing the spot and timing to capturing the exact moment. Afterward, enjoy a short couple session and receive 20 to 50 edited digital photos within 48 hours.

“From start to finish Marcio was fantastic, catered for my location in Central Park and took some amazing pictures. Friendly and professional!”

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Brooklyn Bridge Dumbo Walking Tour with Photography Experience - Jane’s Carousel and the story of DUMBO
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Brooklyn Bridge Dumbo Walking Tour with Photography Experience

13.Brooklyn Bridge Dumbo Walking Tour with Photography Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69Best value

Join Andres Martinez for a 90-minute walk from Jane’s Carousel through Pebble Beach, DUMBO, and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Expect landmark stories, movie-style Brooklyn Bridge views, a stop near Gleason’s Gym, and guided photos for groups of up to six.

“I booked this Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO photo session with Andres, and it was such a great experience. He knew all the best spots for photos and guided me through each shot so naturally. The pictures came out amazing, honestly some of the best I’ve ever had taken of me.”

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New York Flying-dress photoshoot with iconic NYC views - The practical question of changing into the dress
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New York Flying-dress photoshoot with iconic NYC views

14.New York Flying-dress photoshoot with iconic NYC views

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Pose in a rented flying dress during a private one-hour photoshoot at the Brooklyn Bridge and, if time allows, DUMBO. A professional photographer takes and retouches your selected photos, with English service and a dress included for one booking.

“Get dress outside in front of everybody pictures come in email in a week. Rude do not give good directions than want to charge 100 late fee”

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New York City’s Iconic Sights: 3-Hour Photography Tour - Photographing the Empire State Building
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New York City’s Iconic Sights: 3-Hour Photography Tour

15.New York City’s Iconic Sights: 3-Hour Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $125

Spend three fast-paced hours photographing Manhattan with a professional guide, possibly including photographer Zim. You’ll work on lines, angles, building shots, and skyline views while visiting Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, the Empire State Building, and Central Park. Subway travel is part of the route.

“Great experience! There were only 2 of us signed up so we were able to take some time learning to set up shots while also moving quickly in areas that weren’t conducive to great photos. The site says subway fees are covered- they are not (not a huge deal, but be prepared to get a metro card or have a cc handy). I would definitely do this again.”

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