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New York City Photo Safari

New York City Photo Safaris offers photo walking tours led by professional photographers who are passionate about sharing their love for digital photography. They provide an opportunity for amateur and emerging photographers to improve their skills while capturing great photographs of New York City.

Upcoming Classes (142)

Check each class below for its location or online format.

Tuesday, October 20th
1:30–4:30pm ET

$125

Wednesday, October 21st
9:30am–12:30pm ET

$125

Wednesday, October 21st
1:30–3:30pm ET

$100

Saturday, October 24th
9:30am–12:30pm ET

$125

Saturday, October 24th
1:30–4:30pm ET

$125

Saturday, October 24th
8:30–10:30pm ET

$150

Tuesday, October 27th
1:30–4:30pm ET

$125

Wednesday, October 28th
1:30–3:30pm ET

$100

Saturday, October 31st
9:30am–12:30pm ET

$125

Saturday, October 31st
1:30–4:30pm ET

$125

Wednesday, November 4th
9:30am–12:30pm ET

$125

Saturday, November 7th
9:30am–12:30pm ET

$125

Saturday, November 7th
1:30–4:30pm ET

$125

Saturday, November 7th
5:30–7:30pm ET

$150

Wednesday, November 11th
9:30am–12:30pm ET

$125

Saturday, November 14th
9:30am–12:30pm ET

$125

Saturday, November 14th
1:30–4:30pm ET

$125

Saturday, November 14th
5:30–6:30pm ET

$150

Wednesday, November 18th
9:30am–12:30pm ET

$125

Saturday, November 21st
9:30am–12:30pm ET

$125

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About New York City Photo Safari

New York City Photo Safaris are led by professional photographers with a wide array of industry experience. We are first and foremost photographers; we have spent our careers pursuing photography. It goes without saying that we are passionate about it. The question is why and what are we passionate about? Perhaps the photo equipment? Photo gadgets are cool, but there's more to it than that. We want to share our vision. The opportunity to teach photography to amateur & emerging photographers via a photo walking tour is an opportunity to share our joy of digital photography.

Our motto: "Turning Picture Takers into Image Makers."

Whether you live in Lower Manhattan and are just looking for unique NYC things to do on the weekend, or a visiting tourist, our photo pros will help you take home great photographs of New York as well as photography skills & vacation memories that last a lifetime. While most photography walking tours provide historical information, our tours will help you improve your photography techniques & skills so you can create your own memories.

FAQs

What are some of your most popular classes that you offer on CourseHorse?

  • Our Iconic NY 1 and Met Museum Sessions are most popular classes.
How long have you been in business? Can tell us a bit about your history?

  • We have been in business since 2009. Our company is made of professional working photographers who wanted a way to share our experiences to get more people involved with photography.
What is your average class size?

  • Our average size is six students.
What is your typical student like? What are their goals?

  • Our students are typically those who enjoys photography and wants to learn how to take great photos while getting to know their equipment. They work best in a hands-on environment.
Can you recommend activities to do in the neighborhood before or after class?

  • Students can stay and enjoy the Met or Central Park after the session.

School location

Map showing 228 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011

New York City Photo Safari

Chelsea, Manhattan
228 8th Ave
Btwn W 21st & W 22nd Streets
New York, New York 10011

Reviews of New York City Photo Safari

(4.7-star rating across 153 reviews)
  • Night Photography: Brooklyn Bridge at Night

    Christina M. • September 6, 2025
  • Photo Safari: Central Park

    Donna G K. • August 10, 2025
    My lesson was an amazing experience, all thanks to the awesome photography instructor I had the great pleasure of meeting, Zim! It was a stroke of luck that I was the only student this particular day and ended up (not intentionally) having a private lesson with an incredibly knowledgeable photography teacher. Zim immediately assessed my beginner needs and proceeded to instruct me on the basics of my camera and beginning photographic skills and techniques which is precisely the information I needed. I cannot say enough how fantastic an experience this was for me, A private lesson for 2 hours from a knowledgeable instructor- I learned so much and was so extremely appreciative of this time spent. I hope to become a better photographer as a result of Zim's excellent teaching, advice and recommendations !
  • Neutral Density Filter Long Exposure Workshop

    Katherine S. • August 12, 2024
    The instructor was patient and quite wonderful. Her explanations were clear and she made every effort to make sure that you understood the concept.
  • Photo Safari: Brooklyn Bridge

    Rebecca D. • July 23, 2024
  • Photo Safari: Iconic New York (Part 1)

    Philippe D. • May 29, 2024
  • Photo Safari: Iconic New York (Part 1)

    Catherine T. • May 24, 2024
    A really relaxed class with like minded people . The photographer was professional and excellent at sharing key technical points. Got lots of tips to photography high buildings such as using glass as an imagary. At the end of the 3 hour class we were all asked to reflect on our learning. I would recommend this class.
  • Photo Safari: Central Park

    Kevin O. • April 14, 2024
  • Photo Safari: Iconic New York (Part 1)

    Hale H. • October 29, 2022
    This was a great class. Highly recommend it. Rob is knowledgeable and friendly and happily shares the best spot to be!!! Don’t hesitate take this class
  • Photo Safari: Central Park

    Anonymous • May 30, 2022
    Five Stars ***** This class was exactly what I wanted and more. My husband and I took a class with Zim, a superb teacher. Not only a great teacher, Zim has a great sense of humor and really guided us to not be afraid to get a great shot. We look forward to taking another class with Photo Safari: Central Park!
  • Photo Safari: Central Park

    Cesar C. • March 7, 2022
  • Photo Safari: Central Park

    Anonymous • January 24, 2022
  • Photo Safari: Iconic New York (Part 2)

    Martha F. • July 18, 2021
  • Photo Safari: Iconic New York (Part 2)

    Anonymous • July 18, 2021
  • Photo Safari: Iconic New York (Part 2)

    Paul F. • July 17, 2021
    Zim was an excellent photography guide and mentor. I learned to see the city in a new way. I recommend others to seek out her guidance in this and other tours she offers.
  • Photo Safari: Central Park

    sarah w. • December 23, 2019
  • Photo Safari: Iconic New York (Part 1)

    Erin M. • October 10, 2019
  • Photo Safari: Iconic New York (Part 2)

    Kathy W. • September 24, 2019
  • Photo Safari: Iconic New York (Part 1)

    Edna S. • September 2, 2019
    Zim, was very knowledgeable and patient with her instruction. I enjoyed her company as well. Would do it again
  • Photo Safari: Iconic New York (Part 1)

    Anonymous • August 28, 2019
    Our guide was terrific. Learned a lot. I will take another class in a heartbeat. Thank you
  • Photo Safari: Iconic New York (Part 1)

    Jennifer L. • August 12, 2019
    Great class.

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