Zakopane · Tatra mountains · photo shoots all yearZakopane photo shoot in the Tatras
Mountain photos without a mountain expedition. I choose places you can reach on foot in normal shoes, in summer green or winter snow.
Summer and winter are two different places
From May to October the valleys are green, the days are long and the best light comes late in the evening. In winter the sun sets early, the snow reflects the light and a session can be finished before your hands get cold.
I plan around the weather, which changes fast in the mountains, and always keep a second place that works in cloud: a wooden village, a forest path, a stream.
Always included
From many different days
Moments I look for
Where we can take photos
Places for photos in and around Zakopane
Gubałówka
The easiest big view: a funicular ride to a ridge facing the whole range.
Kościeliska Valley
A flat walk along a stream; good with children and in winter.
Rusinowa Polana
A high meadow with a huge panorama, for people who like a hike.
Chochołów
Rows of old wooden houses, almost empty of tourists.
Kościeliska Street
The oldest street in Zakopane, lined with highlander houses.
Jaszczurówka Chapel
A small wooden chapel on the forest edge.
Questions people ask
Zakopane photo shoot in the Tatras: questions and answers
Do we need hiking gear?
Not for most places. For a meadow like Rusinowa Polana you need proper shoes; in winter, warm boots and gloves everywhere.
Are there rules inside the national park?
Yes. The park charges entry and has its own rules for photo sessions; I check what applies to our route.
How long is a session?
From two hours. That is enough for two or three places at an easy pace.
What if it rains?
We move the session to another day or choose a covered place, at no extra cost.
When do we get the photos?
Within 1–2 weeks, in an online gallery to download and share.