The Ansel Adams Gallery

I went on the Photo Walk and our tour guide was Lucas who was amazing at explaining the history of the gallery as well as how a camera works and how to take amazing pics. He had great jokes and a humor. Shout out to Lucas. Overall the gallery was good, taking look at the pics in the entrance is free.

Great store with amazing information about Ansel and awesome souvenirs 😊 employee was great and was very helpful.

This is a shout-out to Ken, a truly extraordinary member of the team at the gallery. What made him so extraordinary to us was the level of care and attention that he devoted to each visitor, whom he treated like a friend, rather than a customer, going far beyond the proverbial extra mile, to patiently provide information and conscientiously answer questions. I've never written a review for such an establishment before but the experience with Ken was so memorable that I feel moved to do it today (we visited yesterday).

Delightful store in Yosemite Village. We managed to leave home without a working battery or charger for our Nikon camera. Staff came to our rescue and helped us charge a dead battery so we could take pictures during our visit. A great place to buy gifts too.

We did the smartphone photography classes with Aaron Poole it was amazing. He was so informative and attentive. We have a 14 year old that loves taking pics and Aaron really boosted him up with his comments about his "photography eye. " It just so happens we were 15 min late and he really accommodated us , giving us a relaxing tour. He really helped us edit the photos and we actually have pics that look like an artist took them.

The Ansel Adams Gallery celebrates the life and work of famous photographer Ansel Adams. The gallery has many of his original prints, reprints, books and general souvenirs that reference him. You'll also find works of other photographers that showcase Yosemite. There are paid photography classes offered here as well as free walking tours each Tuesday and Thursday. While most of the items in stock are expensive, the value of learning you receive by exploring this gallery is priceless.

I took a smartphone photography class with Derek and it was worth every penny. Derek was a fantastic instructor and I learned more than I imagined in just a few hours. I highly recommend.

For those familiar with the beautiful black and white images of Yosemite National Park by early 20th century Ansel Adams, one of interesting places to visit in the valley is his studio. Opening hours 9am to 5pm daily. Today, the Ansel Adams studio is an art gallery where visitors can find photo reprints of Ansel Adams as well as numerous other art related gifts. It is a nice shop to see even if you don't intend to buy anything. Note - within the gallery you'll find a wall with history and images of Ansel Adams as well as information related to the establishment and running of his studio here in Yosemite Valley during the early days.

This is a shout-out to Ken, a truly extraordinary member of the team at the gallery. What made him so extraordinary to us was the level of care and attention that he devoted to each visitor, whom he treated like a friend, rather than a customer, going far beyond the proverbial extra mile, to patiently provide information and conscientiously answer questions. I've never written a review for such an establishment before but the experience with Ken was so memorable that I feel moved to do it today (we visited yesterday).

I didn't take any photos out of respect, but this place is wonderful! We had just come from the hectic and volatile Yosemite Village Store, so this was a much welcomed serenity! It smelled great. The gallery had a beautiful assortment of items beyond just Ansel Adams's work, but of course the highlights were his photographs. I bought some prints and postcards. The other gem were the staff; they are just the most kind-hearted people. It was such a breath of fresh air (besides the literally fresh air of Yosemite) to see how they truly loved their job. Please keep up the great work! *Next door is a cool USPS, Yosemite Museum, Indian Village, and the Visitor Center that is now the Yosemite Exploration Center

I highly recommend visiting this shop. The artwork is available to just admire or to buy. The items for sale in this locale are remarkable and high end.

Tucked into Yosemite with ample parking and close to public toilets is this sweet shop highlighting the works of Ansel Adams and other local artisans. The shop is not large, but the staff is extremely pleasant and you will find enough to fill your shopping bag with unique goodies at all price points. The selection of Prince, postcards, and other Yosemite focused art is ample for the average collector.

We love this gallery and make it a point to stop by each visit. They have a wealth of items to choose from in all price ranges. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I love leaving with a new item - sometimes large, sometimes small to add to my collection of Yosemite prints. I'm working my way to buying a piece from Tom Killion!

Love the Ansel Adams Gallery at Yosemite. Awesome gift shop with Ansel Adams. Fun to browse and walked away with some things.

The Ansel Adams Gallery celebrates the life and work of famous photographer Ansel Adams. The gallery has many of his original prints, reprints, books and general souvenirs that reference him. You'll also find works of other photographers that showcase Yosemite. There are paid photography classes offered here as well as free walking tours each Tuesday and Thursday. While most of the items in stock are expensive, the value of learning you receive by exploring this gallery is priceless.

As a photographer and nature appreciator The Ansel Adam's Gallery was a must. We were greeted at the front door by SARAH! She informed us on the controlled capacity due to covid and we were let in shortly after. Sarah was professional and knowledgeable. Made a great first impression of the gallery. I grew up loving all of Ansel Adam's work so this was a treat. They have original prints of his work with many books for sale. You can also find other art work by local artist and handmade jewelry. Need film or memory cards in a pinch? They got you covered! Camera gear readily available. Tons of knowledgeable photographers working there as well. The gallery is kept clean and staff do everything they can to make sure people are safe and abiding covid regulations. Will be back soon. Thank you Ansel Adam's Gallery staff!

I live close to Yosemite and like many other "locals" we've learned to avoid the valley as much as possible to actually be able to enjoy our time in Yosemite and stay away from crowds. So even after years here I was lacking on some of the "iconic" photos I felt I should have. So, I signed my daughter and I up for a Valley photo tour and Michael was our guide. We had an incredible time on our tour. Michael shared some wonderful information, guided us to some wonderful photo spots, and made our day in the Valley one of the best we've had. The weather went from rain to sun on and off all day, but Michael was able to suggest great photo ideas for the time of day and lighting. He's spent over a decade in the valley and really knows his stuff. There's no way I could've planned a better day on my own. He seemed very open to assisting with framing ideas, photo settings, or other things that could be helpful and I think any skill level from basic to advanced could benefit from a guided tour. I highly suggest booking a tour if you want to create some wonderful photo memories of your visit to Yosemite.

This is a very nice store with some classy home decor and jewelry items. Of course plenty of high-end camera goodies and the exclusive Ansel Adams Yosemite photos that can only be purchased here or on their official website. They're pricey - $325 or so a shot and then $100 for a frame. But they're matted well and look high quality. Staff were friendly and it's a beautiful shop to browse if you're looking for some quality keepsakes.

Although it's actually a store rather than a gallery, The Ansel Adams Gallery is still my favorite spot to visit in Yosemite Village. The store sells items that, from prints to books, celebrate not only the magnificent work of Ansel Adams, who was undoubtedly a category of photography of his own, but the world of nature photography in general. Although it's small, the store also carries photography accessories from tripods to film stock - very useful for a photographer who suddenly finds himself either forgetting or missing the essential tools to capturing the details of Yosemite's lively meadows to the tops of Yosemite's massive granite sentinels. I highly recommend this store as not just a place to buy and browse through Ansel Adam's best work - many done in Yosemite Valley itself - but to be inspired too.

Art among nature ~ I have three loves: nature * food * art This place offers two of those items and if you exit the gallery/store you'll also have several food options that all overlook beautiful Yosemite. I didn't know Ansel had a gallery here until I accidentally stumbled upon it and it truly made my day. Featuring much of his work as well as other artists & photographers. There are postcards that are inexpensive and there are also some very serious pieces of art you can take home with you. I didn't get crazy in here but I did purchase two prints that cost me under $50 which is a bargain in my opinion. I left very pleased. You'll also find; jewelry, pottery, soaps, books, calendars, and all sorts of lovely items & gifts. I loved exploring this place and recommend it to anyone who enjoys art & photography. It's a small shop but offers many beautiful items.

Wish I could give it zero stores! Very rude people and my daughters mask (3 yo) was a smudge under her nose on the edge and a worker actually came up to her and said "you have to have that over your nose when inside" we left immediately. What a joke this place is!

Beautiful gallery and informative staff. It's all a bit pricey, but beautiful stuff to look at and be inspired by.

We took a photography class with Blake and it was the highlight of our visit. We had been coming to Yosemite since I was a child (I am now retired) and he taught our group ways to see the beauty of the valley through a smartphone lens. 12/10 would highly recommend

What's with the Negative Nancy reviews? You're in a national park and this gallery/shop is owned by the Adams family. I think it's a great intimate place, and they had some sweet sales going on (my sister and I bought a couple of large posters on sale for 70% off). The staff in the gallery was very helpful, and they wrapped our posters perfectly so they could be protected from the snow storm outside. If you're a fan of Adams' photography, this place is a really cute and warm place to explore. There are not a lot of original photos hung up, but you can still see some and explore other items that represent Yosemite. I'm totally coming back to see what else I can find during my next visit to the Valley :)

Yosemite is my favourite place on the planet. Walking out onto the stunning valley landscape view at Glacier Point is where I fell in love with travel. I proposed to my fiancée at the clear azure Tenaya Lake I suspect I have to share my love of Yosemite with a few hundred million other people and a lot of us have started or developed our love through the photographs that Ansel Adams took of the park Ansel Adam's gallery is located in Yosemite village centre and sells all things Ansel Adams. There are items to suit all budgets, right up to $75000 for an Ansel Adams original photograph After paying for an engagement ring, my budget didn't quite stretch that far but we found a couple of nice prints to take home and frame as a reminder of our special to Yosemite this year One of my other tricks is to look at the photos and find out where they've been taken from. I've managed to find a few new viewpoints that way

Call and response. The gallery on its own merits is wonderful. With a definite focus on Ansel Adam's work, they carry original photos, archival replicas, posters, books, jewelry and accessories. I ended up purchasing several items in this store. Two things to pay special attention to when visiting. Introduce yourself to the work of Elizabeth Carmel - http://www.elizabethcarmel.com/ The gallery features the work of several contemporary photographers, but I find her work particularly stunning. She is based in Truckee, CA (near Lake Tahoe), but has done some beautiful work in Yosemite Valley. On a funnier note, call and response is a reference to their employees. The entire time I was in the gallery, several employees were using bird calls back and forth (whistles, trills and gentle clicks). Random or a running commentary on customers? I'd really like to think it was the latter. Beautiful store, excellent products and perhaps a little subtext...

Thoroughly enjoyed this place, which is, as others mentioned, less of an art gallery than a boutique that happens to sell high end jewelry, art, ceramics and photo gear with lots of different Ansel Adams posters and postcards and books to inspire you when you walk back outside. I loved the different artists on display, but prints ran from about $220 and up. If you've got pockets that can afford that, great, otherwise, oooh, a postcard for $2! SOLD.

I'm not sure if this is a must-visit, but if you're a fan of his work at all, it's definitely worth stopping by. Ansel's photography is fairly prolific, so you've probably seen most of it before. What's nice about this "gallery" is that it features work from other photogs in the Adams stable. As a photographer, it's nice to see what others have done within Yosemite and the surrounding areas. It just may be the inspiration you need for your next masterpiece. By the way, I say "gallery" because it feels more like a store. Actually, it really is a store that happens to have art work on the walls. I'm not saying this is a bad thing. Just don't go in there expecting MOMA or anything. There's no need to exit through the gift shop. You're in the gift shop!

One of the services provided is a photography guide. I can't say enough about our experience on 30Oct2020 with Michael W. Patient, knowledgeable, willing to provide his expertise as we trooped around the loop. We got wonderful pictures that day, mainly because he knew the best places to get the shot and more importantly, when to be there. It was a great picture day, one we will probably repeat in the future.

I am a huge Ansel Adams fan, so this may be a it biased, but the Adams Gallery in Yosemite is worth a visit. Stunning examples from Adams' various works, and other artists (with similar styles) featured as well. I admit, it feels a bit more like a "store" than a gallery, but it is charming and worth stopping by. Yosemite is staggeringly beautiful, and Adams (and others) does a remarkable job capturing its beauty. Amazing art!

We came to Yosemite on a climate change pilgrimage to explore the region and see where many of Ansel's most ubiquitous works were created. My father worked with him in the 80s, so it was very special to me to visit this multi-generation tradition of photography and naturalist work that Yosemite inspired. What I found was quite disappointing, and not honorable to the Adams legacy. This is not a proper Art Gallery, but more of a tourist store catering to questionable taste. I was shocked by how rude and uppity the staff was, which I found to be completely unacceptable. I understand a lot of traffic goes through here and not every tourist is well mannered, but to be spoken to in the way I was, it just would never happen in any real gallery, and certainly not by anyone who has been properly socialized. Thankfully, this didn't spoil the trip for us, but I certainly will never be back to this mediocre enterprise seeking to profit off a Master's legacy.

I've never been to the physical location of The Ansel Adams Gallery. However, I recently purchased two of his framed and matted B&W photographs to help decorate my new home. I've been a fan of his photography ever since discovering him a decade or so ago. I bought "Tetons and Snake River," and "Clearing Winter Storm" in the 16 x 20 size. Both have a white matt and a matt black finish metal frame - very tasteful and understated. The prices were very reasonable! One day I hope to visit Yosemite National Park as well as the physical location of The Ansel Adams Gallery!

Beautiful, inspiring spot. Such a great gen to check out when in the park. They even had stuff to grab the interest of my four year old.

I visited the gallery last week and took the Ansel Adams walk with Brittany Colt. She is an incredible photographer, guide and instructor. We had a great time of learning and exploring the valley floor. Many great tips to help create our own works of art. But information for not only how to shoot photos in the park, but any other place you visit. The galley prints are priced accordingly. Be sure to ask questions about the pieces. The value is in the way each is processed and once you learn that you will appreciate each piece more. I recommend a visit to the gallery.

The Ansel Adams Gallery is great. It is a bookshop, gallery, museum, and film store all wrapped up into one. You can get everything from an Ansel Adams postcard to an original print. They also have some other artists on display as well. However, what makes the store even better is that the employees are not just there to work the register. They are experienced photographers who have a wealth of information on the park and photography. Blake and Michael were there on our last visit and spent a lot time answering our questions about film and where to shoot in the park. They were informative and a joy to talk to. I can't wait for my next visit to the park and hope to run into Blake and Michael again.

This gallery is wonderful! It is filled with all kinds of gorgeous photography as well as a variety of other kinds of art inspired by the beauty of Yosemite. My kids and I also took their 4-hour Ansel Adams photography course and had a terrific time and learned a ton. We learned about composing better photos and how to use the some of the manual functions on our digital cameras. If you are interested in beautiful photography and nature-inspired art, this gallery is a must for you!

Scam artists! If you're thinking of buying a matted Ansel print - read this. This gallery is actually selling pages out of old calendars as Ansel prints. They matt them to hide this from the public. They do say the product contains recycled materials, but don't think they're referring to the matting. It's the pictures that are actually pages out of old calendars. You may not notice it at first, but these pages don't last. I contacted the gallery when I discovered this, and they don't see anything wrong with their product description. But why then don't they clearly state they are selling pages out of old calendars as matted Ansel prints? I'm sure nobody would pay that much for them, if they knew what they were buying...

Nice little Ansel Adams-themed gift shop. I bought an Ansel Adams autobiography from the book section. Enjoyed looking at the jewelry; a few pieces were from a local artist. Enjoyed the few Ansel Adams prints on the wall. Really more of a gift shop than a gallery, but I enjoyed it. Sales clerk was very friendly and helpful.

Was fortunate enough to stumble upon this gem today in my hike. Beautiful gallery even though small. Special thanks to Kim for helping me out with my camera equipment! Excellent service and great friendly staff :)

Um yeah. This isn't really a formal gallery. My wife and I drove across the park thinking we were going to walking into a beautiful gallery with Adam's works hung up along the wall. Nope. You enter the gallery and you set foot into a gift shop. The gift shop like the other 2 within a mile or so have local artisan crafts and stunning pictures by local artists. At the back of the store is the "gallery." The gallery consists of a few original photos (I counted about 4). The rest of the gallery is a few books if Adam's pictures that you can flip through to order some prints.

This Gallery remains a Best/Adams Family business and provides a wonderful selection of Ansel Adams' work (both original and prints). There's also books, fine arts, and instruction within this handsome space. It's also a superior alternative if you want a special souvenir or a unique gift item that matches this grand landscape called Yosemite.

There are multiple Ansel Adams photo Tours that are offered through the Gallery with Yosemite. I opted for the free tour to 'test' the waters. I've been to many 'Free' photo courses that are just used as hostage opportunities to sell sell sell!! This tour was exceptionally different! My Photo Guide - Michael Wise was amazing. What set Michael apart? Michael is this guy who follows his passions not the money. His Soccratic approach was very good and well executed, but it was his PASSION for Ansel Adams, his PASSION for Photography and his PASSION for ensuring to pass on knowledgeable technical tidbits that made this FREE session well worth the effort! For this trip to Yosemite, i had very specific plans about what I intended to shoot. Sunrise, sunsets, around various park features. Michael was very knowledgeable about how Ansel Adams approached similar subjects - AND - offered our group some suggestions on how we might consider taking an image that would stand out from most standard issue touristy pics... We struck a chord when he started in on the Gestalt of an Ansel Adams composition. Michael - you had me at Piano!!! This free course was EXCEPTIONAL. I look forward to experiencing more courses from the Ansel Adams Gallery - hopefully when the haze from the wildfires has dissipated. Thank you Michael for the safe, friendly, knowledgeable approach to share your passion.

This isn't really a big gallery style sort of place. It's more like a shop with Ansel Adams' photos hung up everywhere and a few other photographers' work mixed in at other places as well as jewelry and other gifts. There's also a great selection of photo film for the photographers who need a specific type to use or just replenish. I was a bit disappointed after having a great experience at SF Museum of Modern Art's showing of Ansel Adams and Georgia O'Keefe. But I was able to further my postcard collection of his work. There are a lot of his work but it was hard finding one without his name in huge bold letters at the bottom. After gazing around, I eventually picked up a calendar for the BF and some postcards to hang up on his white walls.

Take the time to stop here and patiently go trough all the prints and books in the store. The collection is noteworthy, historical, and inspiring for me. To see some Adams work that is original (wow) and to get a look at other artists who have qualified to be here (I have no Idea how that works) Well there are knick knacks for those who must have something, but for me just to stand and study the art works is plenty! Thanks Ansel

Calling this place a "gallery" is a bit of a misnomer. There are some lovely Ansel Adams prints and books toward the back but it's just not the gallery it once was. Mostly now it's a bookstore which really irritates me because Yosemite already has a bookstore in this area and doesn't need another one! Bring back the gallery atmosphere of my youth and put up more Ansel Adams pictures! This place should be 80-90% Ansel Adams photos (for sale or not) and maybe 10-20 percent books (mostly about Ansel Adams or photography) NOT the other way around like it is now!!!! It's become too too commercial and that really grates me.

The fact that this gallery was also stocked with numerous types of film (i bought 120) , more so than the ritz camera by my house, pleased me immensely. I wish it didn't have all the stupid little books, the rocks, the indian crap, and all the other "bring in money quick" rubbish. However, the Ansel Adams images are so incredible, this "gallery" (it's really very small) is a must visit for anyone. Although I'm not a huge fan of the newer yosemite photographs, the ones by the photographers who took fifteen stills and combined them and used pink lighting to make the tree purple or whatever.. I understand the need for all this crap to keep the cash flow coming. But, when an original on the walls is selling for $45,000, can you get rid of the Eric Carle books in the center please? And the native jewelry? I was glad to find a $20 "poster" alternative to the three hundred dollar prints on the wall. I was also glad to find a souvenir other than pencils, and to find film.

We were lucky enough to get Michael Wise as our guide for our 4-hour private photo tour of Yosemite Valley. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Michael was very good at communicating and moving our tour times. At the beginning of our tour, Michael spent time with us going over what we knew about our cameras, what we wanted to learn, and what our most important photo goals were. He was so knowledgeable on both our different kinds of cameras, was an excellent teacher to get better photographs, and knew just where to go to get the best light. Our time in the valley was very short and we were able to capture the beauty of it with Michael's help. We would recommend him to any of our friends. Thanks, Michael!

I came here to see my favorite photographers work ansel Adams and to see his house that's out behind the gallery it's pretty tight

I always stop here at the very least once every time I visit Yosemite even if I visit 3-4 times a year. I usually come for the Ansel Adams postcards to send to friends and family then end up browsing the original prints for sale from Ansel Adams and a variety of other artists. They also have bowls, jewelry, tons of books & posters, other knickknacks, and of course camera supplies and film. They even offer classes taught by people that know Yosemite photography. Located a few steps from the post office it makes for a perfect spot to grab some postcards eat or grab a coffee from the village and then send 'em off to your loved ones. If you join the Yosemite Fund formerly the Yosemite Association you get a coupon for 10% your purchase. So go to the visitor bookstore support this beautiful national park and then use the coupon to buy a piece of artwork or souvenir to remember.

You knew what you were getting into when you decided to go to Yosemite Valley...I was there on vacation like i am every July,and they have all sorts of upper end and lower end items to purchase. It is not so much an art gallery but somewhere to purchase fine jewelry, art and other menagerie from yosemite and other artists. Go because its somewhere to go and see, go because they have stuff that is so outragous it will make the kitch at the village seem affordable. Love the place, but you know its going to be pricey with the tag "gallery"- that however does not stop me from buying jewelry every year, unique pieces i can't find anywhere else. This year? A Kathy Obelson pendant necklace and earrings. Check out my pic and remember you didn't go to yosemite for the shopping.

Truly nice place to visit and see the pictures Mr. Adams took while on this earth. Besides offering books and framed pictures they offer photography sessions, just this past month they were offering 2 for 1 photo sessions. Just make sure to visit the website or ask. Staff is polite and attentive. Many options from small books, soaps to framed works or art. The place is going to expand some by this comimg summer. So if your in Yosemite check this gallery store out.

It's a quaint art gallery to visit when you are inside Yosemite. Explore all the paintings and photography on the wall - they're either from Adams or other renown artists/photographers. You can spend a good 20 minutes in here, at the bare minimum! Maybe even pick out an artwork while you're at it.

The breath taking views inside of Yosemite National Park is something everyone wants to catch on picture of, with reason too. For us we thought we were ready for this but to our dismay the morning of our second day our battery was completely drained. (Maybe due to the cold temperature during April nights. We were so bummed out until curry vilage pointed us to this great store. We were originally asking for a new battery and to be honest I was ready to cough up a grand $ just to get another Camara like ours, it was our honeymoon so I wanted to pictures. We were relieved when this store said they can charge it for us everyday of our stay for only a one time payment of $5. WIN! They were all super friendly. They rent gear in here too so we ended up renting a tripod, I dont remember the price but it was cheap. Thanks guys.

There is a really nice gift shop attached to the Ansel Adams gallery. The photos are amazing! They also have a nice selection of books, jewelry, postcards and other neat gifts. If you get a chance, my husband highly recommends signing up for one of their photography courses. If you go into the gallery, you will see some of the work of the instructors. There is a ton of photographs in the Mountain House from some of these photographers. The photos are stunning, it's hard to imagine being able to see such beauty in real life.

Hmm. From the name, I had expected a gallery dedicated to the works for Ansel Adams. It is something in between a gallery and a shop at the visitors center. There are ton of prints of classic Yosemite photos, some by Ansel Adams and some by others. The space is a fairly large, but there is too much stuff, so it loses the gallery ambience and feels more like a shop. Definitely worth stopping by or so, if you are in Yosemite.

The Ansel Adams Gallery is a small gallery which celebrates the environment and some great photos by and of Ansel Adams along with some books, pottery, jewelry, cards (gift shop). There are some are posters and photography from a few others, some of Ansel Adams shooting in Yosemite. Also, they do sell some photograph equipment and batteries, yes need batteries, and they were inexpensive. I enjoy black and white photography and enjoyed looking at some of the prints taken of Ansel Adams shooting photos in Yosemite, as well as, Ansel Adams work. Fun to watch the kids looking at some of the photography and show interest and learn more about B&W photography.

I would call this more of a gift shop with some Ansel Adams than a gallery. There is a section where you can purchase Ansel Adams prints. They are very expensive, but a really good price given they are Ansel Adams. Additionally, there are some gorgeous paintings and photographs from local artists. The four stars is really for the amazing local gifts that you can get there. Everything is very unique and great quality. I stocked up!