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Welcome to Wine Travel Photography! Our passion is creating Wine Country experiences you’ll remember for a lifetime.

We offer:

Perfect for those wanting an idyllic Wine Country day… Couples, small groups, friends, family, clients & newlyweds.

Local, connected, and committed to your enjoyment, we support every aspect of your trip from start to finish. And along the way, our photographer captures those special moments you’ll cherish for years to come.

Napa. Sonoma. Over 1,000 Wineries.

It can be overwhelming trying to decide on wineries to visit. Don’t worry, we cater to you and help you choose the best wineries!

 

Great wine is complex. The logistics shouldn’t be.

 

Overwhelmed by everything you can see and do in Napa and Sonoma? Visits to Wine Country often include wine tasting as well as sightseeing and recreation that takes advantage of the best the region has to offer. We help you sort through the options and design your perfect trip, whether you’re here for a day or a week.

 

Wineries

Do out-of-the-way, boutique wineries make you swoon? Would your Wine Country trip be incomplete without the historic estates and big labels? Whether you prefer reds or whites, varietals or blends, household names or hidden gems, wine tasting in Napa and Sonoma offers something for everyone.



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Activities

Fresh food, fresh air, fresh perspective—Wine Country offers it all, and more. Picnics, bicycle tours, wine blending and cheesemaking classes, ziplining, horseback riding—we get you there in style and comfort, and our photographer ensures you get to focus on your experience, not your technology.



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Log memories, not miles.

 

Sit back and stretch your legs! We drive you to each winery and activity on your itinerary, sharing local lore along the way. And unlike Uber or Lyft, we go the distance to customize your trip and ensure your comfort, starting with morning coffee or tea.

 
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Hold a Bordeaux glass, not a selfie stick.

 

We invite you to put your phone or camera away and revel in Wine Country’s sensory pleasures. Much more than a tour guide, photographer Dandy Noel is your very own visual storyteller, documenting your experience with photos that will bring you back to the beauty of Napa and Sonoma for years to come.   

Clients hire us for everything from special occasions to casual sojourns in Wine Country.
Here are just a few examples:  

 
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Winery Events

Hosting or attending a winery event? Our photos capture the ambience and authentic guest interactions that make your event like no other.



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Marriage Proposals

It’s probably the most important event of your life. Drawing on her experience as a video producer and director, Dandy Noel will put you and your S.O. at ease to capture the romance when you pop (or answer!) The Big Question.

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Wine Tasting

We are experts at capturing each winery’s distinct character and the highlights of your experience as you explore Wine Country’s many delights.

Portraits

With Wine Country as a stunning backdrop, staged portraits are the perfect complement to your set of Wine Country candids.



 

A Land of Plenty

 

Revered by northern California’s native peoples as a “land of plenty,” the Napa
Valley has a warm, sunny climate and volcanic soils that produce some of the best
Cabernet Sauvignon in the world.

Located between the Pacific Ocean and the towering Sierra Nevada mountains, Napa has many microclimates that, along with a diversity of soil types, contribute to a wide range of growing conditions. More than 400 wineries are nestled within this picturesque valley that’s just 30 miles long and five miles wide, producing both rare blends and popular varietals from the more than three dozen grape varieties that flourish here.  

With its luxury resorts and spas and Michelin-starred restaurants, Napa offers visitors sophistication along with natural beauty.

 
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Excursions In Napa

Explore the Napa Valley from a gondola, a biplane, or the back of a horse. Take a trip on the Napa Valley Wine Train or join a bicycle tour on back roads through scenic vineyards. Wherever your curiosity leads, we’ll guide you there.

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Wine Blending

Feeling experimental? Several wineries in Napa and Sonoma offer visitors the chance to blend their own wine, and learn more about the viticulture process. Be Winemaker for a Day at Raymond Vineyards or create your own Bordeaux-style blend from barrel samples at Judd’s Hill Winery’s Bottle Blending Day Camp.



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Hot-Air Ballooning

Take your Napa adventure skyward with a breathtaking ride in a hot air balloon! Several companies offer 1-hour rides, most starting just after sunrise when the winds are calm.

 

Valley of the Moon

 

According to the Coast Miwok and Pomo tribes, Sonoma translates as “valley of the moon” - a phrase Jack London used for his 1913 novel that helped popularize the region.

With 75 miles of rugged Pacific coastline, redwood forests, oak savannas, and other protected open space, Sonoma harkens back to a simpler time. Many people here grow fruit, vegetables, nuts, and grapes or raise poultry, cattle, or sheep. Today, Sonoma’s 425-plus wineries - spread comfortably across some 1,600 square miles - produce a wide variety of wine including pinot noir, chardonnay, zinfandel, and Rhone varietals.

 
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Excursions in Sonoma

Farm-to-table dining, quaint small towns, and outdoor activities from hiking to kayaking to horseback riding beckon visitors who crave a little adventure with their wine. Take part in a Food, Wine & History tour in downtown Sonoma, go olive oil tasting, or get your race on at the Sonoma Raceway!

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California Cheese

Trail

The California Cheese Trail meanders through western Sonoma County, past historic properties and several dozen farms and creameries. Along the way, meet the cheesemakers and take part in tours, tastings, and cheese-making classes.



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Breweries & Distilleries

Home to Russian River Brewing Company’s top-rated Pliny the Elder beer, Sonoma’s artisan beverage industry is thriving! Whet your whistle at a few of the county’s nearly two dozen craft breweries, nine cider works, and more than a dozen distilleries.

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