Decided to book the Dixie Ellis' Lower Antelope Canyon Tour after some late-night research and was pleasantly surprised they had availability on such short notice. Upon arriving, it appears just as every other tourist trap; however, it quickly exceeded our expectations. After checking in, they share some of the history of the Navajo people and the land, followed by a live "hoop dance" performance by a local tribe member.
Given hundreds of people visit each day, they made it feel like a more intimate experience as you make your way through the canyon. The guides are skilled at spacing out the groups so that with the various turns, we had moments where we were the only folks in a specific cavern.
Our guide, Dawnisia, was great! She provided tips on the optimal settings for each phone to capture the various colors and lighting in the canyon and pointed out the best photo angles (and famous shots) throughout the tour. She went out of her way to take photos of each member/couple in her group (helping us avoid the awkward and often disappointing selfie angles). She also gave updates on our progress through the canyon, which helped us gauge how many photos to take given our phone battery life.
The lower canyon tour includes climbing up/down ladders and through parts of the canyon that are only a couple of feet wide, so I'd recommend not bringing anything other than your camera or phone to keep your hands free. Highly recommend the Dixie Ellis' Tour - try to get in Dawnisia's tour, if possible.