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We had an absolutely wonderful experience! We used these photos as engagement photos and they were perfect.
San Miguel de Allende Private Photoshoot
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $89 / person
- Location
- San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 10 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- City Art Tours
- Meeting point
- Your photographer will meet you outside the gates of the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel with the sign City Art Tours Mexico.
Description
Highlights: - Enjoy a private one-hour photoshoot in San Miguel de Allende - Capture your trip against the colorful streets and iconic architecture of the historic center - Receive guidance on poses and locations from a professional photographer What to expect: Capture lasting memories of your time in San Miguel de Allende during a private photoshoot through its colorful historic center. Your photographer will lead you to carefully selected locations featuring picturesque streets, historic architecture and some of the city’s most distinctive backdrops. Throughout the session, you will receive guidance on poses and composition, helping you feel comfortable in front of the camera while creating a combination of natural and posed portraits. This private experience is ideal for solo travelers, couples, families and groups of friends, as well as engagements, anniversaries and other special occasions.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $89
- Child (ages 2–17)
- $45
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel
Meet your photographer outside the gates of the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, one of San Miguel de Allende’s most recognizable landmarks. Its dramatic pink neo-Gothic façade and the surrounding historic square provide an impressive setting for the first photographs of your session. Your photographer will help you feel comfortable in front of the camera and offer guidance on poses, angles and composition throughout the experience.
San Miguel de Allende
Continue through the colorful historic center, stopping at carefully selected locations for photographs. The route features picturesque cobblestone streets, colorful façades, historic doorways, peaceful squares and architectural details that reflect the distinctive character of San Miguel de Allende. Your photographer will choose suitable backgrounds according to the light, activity in the streets and preferences shared in advance. The session combines natural moments with posed portraits, creating a varied collection of images that captures both your personality and the atmosphere of the city. Outfit changes are possible during the scheduled session, especially when arranged in advance. The route may be adjusted to accommodate couples, solo travelers, families, friends and special occasions.
What's included
Included
Professional photographer
20 professionally edited, high-resolution digital images per group
Not included
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
10 reviews
How it compares in San Miguel de Allende
- Rated higher than 80% of 84 reviewed tours in San Miguel de Allende
- Starting price $89 is 20% above the typical $74 for tours of similar length in San Miguel de Allende
Excurgo comparison of 244 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The photoshoot takes place on foot through San Miguel de Allende’s historic center, where some streets may be steep, uneven or cobblestoned. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Guests may change outfits during the scheduled one-hour session. We recommend preparing outfits in advance and choosing solid colors, coordinating clothing and accessories.
- After the photoshoot, guests may select 20 images for editing or ask the photographer to choose the best photographs.
- Edited images will be delivered by email via WeTransfer or Google Photos within seven days.
- The package includes lighting and color adjustments. Detailed retouching may be requested separately.
- As this is a private, customizable photoshoot, the start time, duration, photography package and editing options may be adjusted upon request. Additional services can also be arranged to create an experience tailored to your needs.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does San Miguel de Allende Private Photoshoot take?
San Miguel de Allende Private Photoshoot lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does San Miguel de Allende Private Photoshoot cost?
Prices start at $89 per person for this San Miguel de Allende experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does San Miguel de Allende Private Photoshoot run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
How much does San Miguel de Allende Private Photoshoot cost for children?
Children aged 2–17 pay from $45, adults from $89.
Can I cancel San Miguel de Allende Private Photoshoot for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Your photographer will meet you outside the gates of the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel with the sign City Art Tours Mexico. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is San Miguel de Allende Private Photoshoot offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is San Miguel de Allende Private Photoshoot worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by City Art Tours.
Reviews(10)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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SMdA is a gorgeous backdrop and you deserve gorgeous photos from Manuel!
Manuel is talented and passionate and we had a delightful photo session with him! The photos are fantastic … too hard to choose just twenty so we purchased them all! Highly recommend.
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We had the pleasure of...
We had the pleasure of working with Manuel for our recent shoot, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! He was professional, creative, and made the entire process feel so natural and fun. His eye for detail and ability to capture the perfect moments was truly impressive. We’re already so thrilled with what we’ve seen so far, and we absolutely can’t wait to see the final results. Thank you, Manuel, for doing such an amazing job—you exceeded our expectations!
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Highly Recommend
The photographer was extremely professional and talented, I’m very happy with the outcome! I would highly recommend him, I enjoyed the photoshoot and walking around with him to show me great places for photos. He also gave me a brief background on the city while we were walking which was the cherry on top!
A
Excellent Photoshoot!
Manuel was very professional and knowledgeable during our experience. He recommended some great shots that we will look back and remember forever. He was a great photographer and recommend him to anyone visiting San Miguel Allende!
Z
Creative action shots that captured our personality.
Our photographer, Manuel Eduardo Vargas, was amazing! He was able to capture creative, action shots that really capture our personality. Manuel was flexible and open to our ideas and very easy to communicate with. We had so much fun doing the photo shoot and are extremely happy with our finished images. We can't wait to return to SMA and have another photo shoot!
E
Amazing Experience!
Absolutely amazing! We will definitely book again once we return this summer. 5 star booking and I highly recommend this experience.
R
Amazing photos!
Best photo shoot we have done thus far! The scenery is amazing and the photographer captured the best photos. He made us feel comfortable and took such great photos we will forever cherish!
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L
Must Do Experience
Our photographer Manuel was awesome. Very patient with our 4 year old. Took us to some great spots. Felt like we got a history tour along the way.
1 people found this helpful
G
Best in town!
Anastasiya was very responsive to our queries and concerns before and after our photoshoot. Manuel, the photographer, assigned to us, did an excellent job and made us very comfortable and relaxed during the photo shoot; therefore, we were able to get great photos!
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