Grand Canyon Photo Tours Options
South Rim Pictures and Photos
As the most developed part of Grand Canyon, you will find easy access to many photogenic spots along the South Rim and inside the canyon. Things to keep in mind here are where to go and when; tour books tell you to do sunrise at Mather Point and sunset at Yavapai or Hopi Points, but photo tour guides will often have their own “secret” spots where you will not only get just as great photos but also some peace and quiet as well. If you're interested in in a photography session or other activities check out our recommended tours list below.
North Rim Pictures and Photos
There are great sunrise options on the North Rim at Point Imperial or Cape Royal and sunsets are great at Bright Angel Point. That said, there are many other, harder to access parts of the North Rim that photo tours can give you access to as well. Getting off the beaten path on the North Rim can lead to some of the best photos Grand Canyon has to offer.
Inner Canyon Pictures and Photos
Whether you’re on a Rim to Rim hike, a Colorado River raft trip or hiking to Havasu Falls, the inner canyon is home to some of the most photogenic parts of the canyon. Lighting can change drastically throughout the day when you’re below the rim so it can be helpful to have an expert along to guide you to the best spots as conditions change. The waterfalls at Havasu are some of the most photographed in the world, but it impossible to capture their magic with a cell phone—you'll need a camera that allows you to do long exposures and a guide to get you to just the right spots to get the best photos while you’re there.
West Rim Pictures and Photos
The Grand Canyon Skywalk’s glass platform creates a viewing area unlike any other in the canyon, one that you are sure to want some photos of to remember the experience! Because the glass that makes up the bottom of the platform is fragile, visitors are not allowed to bring their own cameras onto the Skywalk. Luckily there are a number of professional photographers that can capture the moment for you, and probably much better than you could have done yourself anyway!
East Rim Pictures and Photos
Grand Canyon’s East Rim is home to the much photographed Horsehoe Bend overlook. While many people park and hike out themselves, this overlook is often included in photo tours that start in Page, AZ. The advantage of these photo tours is they not only take you to Horsehoe Bend, but most tours will also take you to scenic spots at Lake Powell and/or Antelope Canyon as well.
