New York City Photo Tours & Photoshoots: 15 to Book

1.NYC Professional Photoshoot and Walking Tour with Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 608 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $350 per session (up to 6)Our pick

Join Marc of PhotoTrek Tours for a private two-hour NYC walking tour and professional photoshoot. Choose your favorite backdrops, from Times Square and Central Park to brownstone streets and the Brooklyn Bridge. You receive at least 75 edited color photos within 48 hours, plus local food, subway, shopping, and sightseeing tips.

“Marc was great. He not only got us some great photo opportunities but he gave some great local advice. Definitely recommended and our vacation pictures came out amazing.”

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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 Midtown and Central Park with a local professional such as Zim or Rob. You’ll work on framing, angles, reflections, and camera technique while visiting Rockefeller Center, Radio City, Gapstow Bridge, the Plaza, and other New York landmarks. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“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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3.1-hour Photoshoot in Iconic Locations

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

Meet photographer Joseph for a relaxed one-hour shoot at a New York location that fits your style. He guides your poses, captures photos and 4K videos, and sends every unedited file plus 10 edited images. Choose from Central Park, SoHo, Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, Dumbo, rooftops, and more.

“Joseph was amazing! He made the whole experience super comfortable and fun. The photos turned out beautiful, natural, creative, and full of personality. I definitely recommend him to anyone looking for great shots at the Brooklyn Bridge!”

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4.Central Park Photography Tour with Local Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100Best value

Spend about 2.5 hours photographing Central Park with a local professional photographer. You’ll use your own camera, visit hand-picked spots such as Shakespeare Garden, Bethesda Fountain, and Bethesda Terrace, and get practical coaching in a group capped at eight people. Spring and summer departures include Shakespeare Garden.

“My 15 year old son took the “tour” and learned so much. It’s definitely more of a workshop with lots of instruction on how to best use your camera features. The small group size (in his case only 2 people) meant everyone got individual time. His instructor was super experienced and got him thinking on how he could use this hobby to earn a living.”

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5.Iconic New York City Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $192

Spend about four hours photographing New York with Leanne, a licensed private guide who can tailor the route to urban scenes, graffiti, street photography, or architecture. You will get camera help suited to your level, city context, transit advice, and the option to include photos documenting your outing.

“This tour is for people who are looking for a creative artistic experience rather than an lesson in the technical aspects of photography.”

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6.Professional Photoshoot at Brooklyn Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $247 per session (up to 20)

Meet an English-speaking photographer at the Brooklyn Bridge staircase for a private 30-minute to 1-hour session. Your photographer guides poses and angles against the Manhattan skyline and East River, then sends selected, edited digital photos within 48 hours. Groups of up to 20 share the $247 rate.

“This is well worth it, one of the most memorable experiences of our honeymoon and we have so many of the photos framed! Our photographer was excellent!”

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7.Central Park Private Photoshoot Tour with Pro NYC Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $175

Meet your licensed photographer-guide in Times Square, ride the subway to Central Park, and pose at the Plaza, Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, and more. This private two-hour tour includes subway tips, local orientation, and at least 75 high-resolution photos delivered within 48 hours.

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8.Personal Travel and Vacation Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $303 per session (up to 6)

Meet a private New York photographer at locations chosen for your trip, from a family outing to a romantic city break. Your photographer directs natural, contemporary photos rather than stiff poses, shares local tips, and sends professionally edited images through a private online gallery within five working days. Saniya is one photographer praised for her warmth with children and babies.

“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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9.Soho and Brooklyn Private Photoshoot and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $350 per session (up to 6)

Meet photographer-guide Marc in SoHo for a two-hour private walk through cast-iron streets, across the Brooklyn Bridge, and around DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Brooklyn Heights. You get a custom route, subway tips, and at least 75 high-resolution photos delivered by gallery and zip file within 48 hours.

“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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10.Manhattan Architecture Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Spend about three hours photographing Manhattan with a professional guide from New York City Photo Safari. You’ll work through Grand Central, the Chrysler Building, Times Square, the New York Public Library, and Bryant Park, learning how to use angles, light, and space. Guides such as Zim adapt advice to your skill level. Bring your own camera.

“I met with Zim for my photography tour which was so inspiring - thank you Zim! As well as sharing her knowledge on photography, Zim was also able to provide us with some interesting facts about NY that we would never have known without speaking to a resident New Yorker. I was so impressed by the experience that I shall be looking into taking other similar tours in cities when I travel and will most definitely be doing this trip again when we are back in NY.”

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11.Private Tour: Personal Travel Photographer Tour in New York

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $310 per session (up to 6)

Meet your New York photographer at Washington Street in Brooklyn, then shape a one to three-hour photo session around your group. Choose a romantic, family, or personal theme and discuss locations such as DUMBO, the Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, or Times Square. Your photographer guides poses and sends your images through an online gallery for free digital download.

“Stacie was great, accommodating and professional. We had a fun day with her. She also taught us how to use the subway. Thank you so much Stacie!”

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12.Brooklyn: Personal Travel and Vacation Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 22 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $303 per session (up to 10)

Meet your private photographer at Jane’s Carousel in DUMBO for a relaxed photo walk around Brooklyn Bridge Park, Washington Street, and the Manhattan skyline. Your photographer directs natural poses, shares local tips, and delivers edited images in a password-protected gallery within five working days. Photographers include Saniya, Ala, and Stacie.

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

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13.Times Square Professional Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $324 per session (up to 8)

Meet your private photographer near 1501 Broadway for a relaxed Times Square session lasting one to two hours. Your photographer guides poses, chooses strong city backdrops, and sends edited digital photos through a secure gallery within 48 hours. Demari and Moselle have earned special praise for creative ideas and calming nervous clients.

“The shooting was great experience, Demari had many ideas. He is a very good photographer.”

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14.Romantic Photoshoot Experience for Couples in New York

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours · from $271 per session (up to 4)

Meet an English-speaking photographer at The Dakota or 2 Water St, then pose at selected New York locations, including Brooklyn. Your private 45-minute to 2-hour session includes professionally edited digital photos delivered within 48 hours. Photographers such as Marek, Olga, Moselle, and Hanna have been praised for patient posing help and polished results.

“Olga was great, she helped us a lot and the photos were amazing, completely recommended”

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15.Photoshoot in NYC Central Park 5th Ave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 15 minutes - 1 hour · from $176 per session (up to 10)

Meet photographer Marcio Honorato at The Plaza Hotel for a private NYC photoshoot. In 15 minutes to one hour, you will pose around Fifth Avenue and Central Park while he guides your angles, backgrounds, and group shots. You receive 50 to 80 edited digital photos within 48 hours, with English, Portuguese, and Spanish support.

“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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