The ULTIMATE Photography Guide for Yellowstone National Park

This is your ultimate guide to tips, locations, and wildlife photography in Yellowstone National Park. Watch to see what you can expect when photographing in the park. Visit http://dave.online/travels to see more photos from the trip! Film photos developed by Negative Lab. Visit https://negativelab.co and use the code DAVE for 10% off your first order. Digital photos edited with Very Good Presets: https://shopverygood.com/presets Check out the portable Outin express machine! https://outin.com/daveherring and save with the code DAVEHERRING. If you're going to Yellowstone, hire Lisa to take you to efficiently find wildlife! http://touringwonderland.com Shop Very Good Presets, LUTS, workshops, and gear: https://shopverygood.com/ Join the Very Good Discord:   / discord   Visit me at https://dave.online/ Instagram:   / daveherring   Foto: https://the.fotoapp.co/dave Join the Patreon:   / daveherring   My camera strap: https://shopverygood.com/gear Another great strap: (Use HERRING for 10% off): https://cleversupply.co?ref=9q5OV MY CAMERA KIT: Leica M11P Safari: https://bhpho.to/4nqXyAa Leica M6: https://geni.us/H4NZTa Leica Q3M: https://bhpho.to/400rYjr Leica 28mm Summicron: https://geni.us/YAair Leica 35mm Summilux: https://geni.us/2xhIfkB Leica 50mm Summilux: https://geni.us/VtYro Leica 90mm Summarit: https://geni.us/sijs Hasselblad X2Dii: https://bhpho.to/3O02sZ3 Cover Your RED DOT: https://geni.us/reddotcover/ MY YOUTUBE STUDIO: Harlowe Lights (use the code DAVE10) https://www.hobolite.com/discount/Dave10 Sony A7SIII: https://geni.us/2ppkK Sony 16-35GM: https://geni.us/f5LTb Studio mic: https://bhpho.to/49WxBlj My printer: https://geni.us/BbUcVOj Protect your gear: https://www.ppa.com/join/member-2-member I use Squarespace with a lot of custom coding for my website. Check out Squarespace here: https://squarespace.syuh.net/c/513183... Need additional footage? https://artlist.io/referral/6264182/Dave 00:00 Yellowstone Landscapes and Wildlife 01:09 Intro: Shooting in America’s First National Park 03:55 Gear Talk: Leica, Hasselblad, and Sony Kits 05:33 Tip 1: Why 50mm is the New 28mm for Landscapes 06:10 Tip 2: Diversity and Planning Your Route 06:46 Tip 3: The Dangers of Driving During Golden Hour 07:32 Tip 4: Hiring a Local Guide for Maximum Efficiency 09:17 Location 1: Lamar Valley and Slough Creek 10:55 Location 2: Hayden Valley and Morning Fog 12:03 Location 3: Artist Paint Pots Textures 13:40 Location 4: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone 14:33 Location 5: Mammoth Hot Springs and Grand Prismatic 15:26 Wildlife Safety and Photography Etiquette 17:17 Finding Bison, Wolves, and Bears in Lamar Valley 20:23 Scouting Hayden Valley for Wolves and Coyotes 21:54 Bison River Crossings at Fountain Flat Drive 23:13 Stability Gear: Manfrotto Tripods and Monopods 24:12 Architecture: Old Faithful Lodge and Mammoth Village 26:34 Bonus: Exploring Grand Teton National Park 27:17 Teton Rapid Fire: Colter Bay, Oxbow Bend, and Mormon Row 31:02 Essential Field Gear: The Outin Portable Espresso Machine 33:04 Galleries and Final Thoughts Plan your ultimate photography expedition to Yellowstone National Park with expert tips on locations, gear, and wildlife safety. This comprehensive guide covers the best spots for sprawling landscapes like Lamar Valley and Hayden Valley, as well as unique geothermal textures at Mammoth Hot Springs and the Artist Paint Pots. Learn why a 50mm lens is essential for Yellowstone’s scale and how to safely photograph grizzly bears, wolves, and bison using long lenses like the Sony 400mm f/2.8. We also dive into historic architecture at Old Faithful Lodge and provide a "rapid-fire" bonus guide to the nearby Grand Teton National Park, including Snake River Overlook and Mormon Row. Whether you're shooting Leica digital, Hasselblad film, or Sony mirrorless, discover how to manage the park's vast distances and maximize your golden hour opportunities. Subscribe for more National Park photography guides and check out Very Good Presets linked below to bring a film-inspired look to your adventure photos. DISCLAIMER: Some of these links are affiliate links, meaning that if you click it and buy the service or product, they give me a small commission for sending you. This is a small way I support this channel, and making videos like this one.