Private Photography Guiding
If you are looking for a highly customizable photography session, whether it be for a few hours or a few days, this is the place. I am a landscape and nature photographer based in Seattle, WA which is central to some of the best photography locations in the Pacific Northwest. I also lived in California most of my life and can arrange sessions along the coast and Death Valley National Park. Sessions can be customized to be location, skill, or goal oriented, and I am happy to accommodate photographers of all skill levels.
My Rates
- Hourly: $125 (2 hours minimum and limited to a 20 mile radius from Seattle, WA). Each additional person is $100/hour.
- Half-day: $450 (4 hour session within 1 hour of Seattle). Each additional person is $250 (5 person limit).
- Full-day: $800 (8 hour session within 2 hours of Seattle). Each additional person is $500 (5 person limit).
- Multi-Day Sessions / Custom: Please contact me to discuss your ideal itinerary. Depending on the duration, number of people, and destination, we can plan the best use of our time together.
- Additional Travel Fees: If your destination is beyond the time frames listed above, I do require my travel expenses be included in the fee which are outlined below:
- Airfare, Rental Car, and Lodging
- $40/hour for drive times
Private Photography Guiding Highlights
Beginner to Advanced Techniques
While I admit I am always learning, I am comfortable teaching advanced techniques such as star trails, time lapse, focus stacking, ICM (intentional camera movement), and compositing time blends for astrophotography. Of course, if you just starting out, we can work on getting a good foundation on settings, best practices, and composition ideas to improve your image making.
Best of the Pacific Northwest
If you choose to book a session in and around Seattle, you will get to see some of the amazing aspects that make the Pacific Northwest a premiere photography destination. My knowledge includes the iconic locations along with more off-the-beaten-path places as well.
Customizable Itineraries
Whether you want a few hours or a few days, the mountains, forest, desert, or coast, we can build the perfect photography guiding experience.
Your Instructor
Jim Patterson
Jim Patterson has been living in the Seattle area since summer 2015 and has been photographing the Pacific Northwest since his first trip in 2010. Previously, he lived along the central California coast with a background in marine biology and a life of SCUBA diving. His work has been featured by National Geographic, Apple, Microsoft, and many more.