Planning a photography trip can be overwhelming, especially if you are unfamiliar with the area.
Photographers Trail Guides (PTG) is designed for photographers planning a trip to a specific location, such as a visit to Southern Utah or Colorado for the Fall Colors. For photographers with limited time, our guidebooks offer essential information, including directions to the area, recommended shooting locations, and optimal times for capturing the best photographs. Additionally, the guides provide location-specific insights to enhance the overall experience for photographers.
Photographers Trail Guides (PTG) is a sister site to Photographers Trail Notes (PTN).
MEMBERS OF PHOTOGRAPHERS TRAIL NOTES (PTN) RECEIVE A 25% DISCOUNT ON ALL PTG GUIDEBOOKS.
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We currently offer 24 guidebooks covering locations in the American Southwest, New England, and Caddo Lake, TX, as well as specialty guides for Rock Art and photographing Sand Dunes.
Members of Photographers Trail Notes receive a 25% discount.
Our comprehensive guidebooks are written by experienced photographers who have visited each location (often several times) and supply valuable information for planning your next great adventure.
Each guidebook is available in two formats: Digital Magazine (Flipbook) and PDF.
The Flipbook is ideal for viewing on a computer, laptop, or tablet. The PDF version can be downloaded for printing or saved on your smartphone, making it easy to carry with you while you're in the field.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
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How is Photographers Trail Guides (PTG) different from Photographers Trail Notes (PTN)?
We have two separate websites, Photographers Trail Notes (PTN), and Photographers Trail Guides (PTG), each catering to different audiences and purposes.
Photographers Trail Notes (PTN) is a resource for landscape photographers that provides detailed location summaries (with GPS coordinates, directions, trail difficulty, photography tips, lenses to use, best times to shoot, KMZ files, equipment needed, current weather, required permits, the direction of the shot, and cell service availability) for more than 185+ locations throughout the country. The site is used by photographers looking for great landscape opportunities to photograph.
Photographers Trail Guides (PTG) is designed for photographers planning a trip to a specific location, such as a visit to Colorado for the Fall Color season. For photographers with limited time, these guidebooks provide essential information about the area, directions to get there, the best locations and optimal times for shooting, and location-specific insights to enhance their experience. We currently offer 24 guidebooks, with several new ones set to be released in the coming months.
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Does my membership to Photographers Trail Notes (PTN) include access to all the guidebooks?
PTG Guidebooks are separate from the PTN membership, but PTN members always receive a 25% discount on the guidebooks. .
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Can I download a guidebook to my smartphone?
All guidebooks can be downloaded to a smartphone, tablet or computer.
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Can I print my guidebook?
Once you have downloaded the guidebook, you can print it out.
INCLUDED IN EACH GUIDEBOOK
TRAIL DIFFICULTY
Know beforehand what you are getting into! We provide a quick overview of the location.
GPS COORDINATES
GPS coordinates and elevation are provided to help you find the perfect shooting position.
WHAT LENS TO USE
The guidebook provides which lens(es) are needed to help lighten your load.
PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
We provide a personal insight into the location and an approach to taking the shot.
