Photo Hikes
Photo Hikes: Your Adventure. Your Story. Your Photos.
Get ready for a photo experience unlike any other. This is not a posed, stiff session—it’s a fun, active, and memorable hike where every step is a chance to create stunning, authentic photos with your favorite people.
Bring your spouse, your family, friends, or your dog on leash. Together, you’ll explore beautiful trails while a professional photographer captures the joy, connection, and natural moments that tell your unique story.
Why You’ll Love This:
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Real moments, real smiles, real memories—from candid laughter to breathtaking action shots
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Guided hike with expert care: Your photographer is also a licensed medical professional specially trained in wound care, so your safety is always top priority
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Extras to enhance your experience: Bottled water, a custom trail map, and a brief history of your route
What You Need to Bring:
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Extra water and snacks (trail mix or protein bars work great)
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Sunscreen, a handheld fan, and a small towel, bug spray
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Comfortable hiking clothes, walking shoes, and water shoes if needed
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A spirit ready for adventure and connection
Important Details:
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You must be able to walk long distances
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Not suitable for people with heart or respiratory conditions
Ready for a photo shoot that feels like an adventure—and looks like a dream?
Don’t wait. Spots are limited and this unique experience fills quickly.
Book your Photo Hike today—make memories that last a lifetime.
Penasquitos Falls
Limited to just 8 people, this exclusive 3-hour hike takes you through striking landscapes—from sun-drenched open spaces to shaded groves—before reaching a powerful waterfall that pours into a crystal-clear pool. Feel the refreshing mist, hear the steady rush of water, and immerse yourself in nature’s peaceful beauty that few get to truly experience.
Capture authentic moments with candid shots, dynamic action photos, and breathtaking drone footage against this stunning, ever-changing backdrop. Spots fill fast—and when they’re gone, this rare chance slips away.
Secure your place now and make memories framed by nature itself.
Cedar Creek Falls
Join an exclusive guided photo tour to one of San Diego’s most breathtaking hidden gems—Cedar Creek Falls in Ramona. This 6-mile round-trip hike takes you through stunning canyon terrain and ends at an 80-foot waterfall crashing into the legendary Devil’s Punchbowl—a clear, deep pool perfect for a refreshing dip and unforgettable photos.
This 4-hour adventure includes professional stills, action shots, and breathtaking drone footage
What to Expect:
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A challenging but rewarding 6-mile hike (downhill first, uphill on the way back)
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Gorgeous scenery and an epic waterfall payoff (flowing waterfall is not guaranteed)
Essentials:
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Permit required ($6 per group – included in tour booking)
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Best in cooler seasons — avoid summer heat
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Dogs allowed (on leash) but not ideal during hot weather
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No cliff jumping — strictly enforced
Spots are limited to 8 per tour.
La Jolla Cave Snorkel
(coming soon)
Experience the thrill of snorkeling into one of San Diego’s most iconic coastal treasures—La Jolla’s sea cave. This guided adventure takes you through clear, protected waters where you'll swim alongside colorful garibaldi, playful seal lions, glide past rocky reef formations, and—if conditions allow—enter the legendary sea cave itself.
Along the way, your guide captures the journey with professional underwater and above-water photos, so you can stay in the moment while we freeze it in time.
Tour Highlights:
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Snorkel into the La Jolla sea cave (weather permitting)
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Swim with vibrant marine life in a protected reserve
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All photos included — stills of you in action and at rest
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Small group — max 2 people for a personal experience
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Snorkel gear and flotation provided
What to Bring:
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Towel, reef-safe sunscreen, change of clothes
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Drinking water & light snack
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Must be comfortable swimming in open water
Make this a memory that lasts—book now before this season’s tour dates fill up!
Beginner Snorkel
Step into the magic of San Diego’s coastal shallows on a calm, beginner-friendly snorkeling adventure. No waves. No open water. Just a peaceful guided experience where you’ll swim through sunlit tide zones teeming with marine life.
Keep your eyes peeled—you might spot sea stars, sea urchins, sand dollars, garibaldi, and even the occasional octopus. It’s a gentle immersion into the wonders of the Pacific, made for curious first-timers, families, and anyone looking to explore without stress.
We’ll provide the gear and take care of the photos, so all you need to do is float, explore, and enjoy.
What to Bring:
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Swimsuit, towel, water shoes
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Reef-safe sunscreen & drinking water
Whether you’re dipping your fins in for the first time or bringing the whole family along, this is your chance to connect with the sea—safely, simply, and memorably.
Reserve your spot today—these tours fill up fast!
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