Half-Day Tour With Instruction in Vistas & Waterfall Photography
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
All photo tours include hands-on coaching and instruction to help you improve your photos both artistically and technically. Most tours include two guides, a husband and wife team who are skilled, award-winning Nature & Fine Art photographers. You get lots of personal attention and guidance, and tours are customized to the types of photography and natural locations that interest you the most.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Award-winning Nature & Fine Art Photographers, Chris & Bonnie Allen take you to special, often secret locations in the Blue Ridge Mountain region, including mountain vistas, waterfalls and magical forests. During the tour, we provide hands on instruction to help you improve you photography skills and make better photos.
What‘s Included
We have a couple tripods available for those who don't have their own.
Please bring sufficient water, snacks and any food you wish to have for the duration of your tour. On full-day tours, we take a 30-45 minute break for eating a picnic lunch/dinner.
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Half-Day Tour With Instruction in Vistas & Waterfall Photography
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome Experience
Anna P,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Bonnie took us to gorgeous waterfalls & gave us landscape photography lessons on both a mirrorless camera with tripod & filters & also on a cellphone. Perfect for beginners & advanced levels. Best Birthday gift ever
Learned SO Much!
WilliamDS,Sep 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Chris & Bonnie were an absolute pleasure! Don’t be intimidated if you’re traveling solo and/or you’re a novice photographer….I was both of those, still signed up & had learned so much! I used their tips/tricks the rest of my trip through Asheville as I hiked around and will continue to use their lessons moving forward! They took me to a number of really cool and diverse spots so I could experiment with different settings and test my skills. Would 10/10 highly recommend if you’re in the area and want to spend the day learning to snap photos nature (in a more professional way)!
Excellent Photography Tour and Class
Christopher R,Jul 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Was a great experience! Super helpful providing tips and guidance to a beginner in photography. Chris and Bonnie both took plenty of time to offer great tips and catered the lessons / trip to my interests. Would definitely go again, they were both very knowledgeable and kind!
Amazing experience!
Jeff R,May 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Chris and Bonnie were amazing guides and instructors! I’m a newbie photographer and Chris was incredible helping me learn my new camera! Bonnie was incredible with my wife, an experienced photographer helping to sharpen her skills!
A completely useful and delightful afternoon
2francophile,Apr 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Delightful, instructive, personalised and inspiring experience with Chris and Bonnie! My husband and I spent 4 hours with our instructors, working individually with each of them who tailor-made instruction to our particular talents and familiarity with photography. We used our IPhones and learned how to use the features of the cameras as well as being introduced to helpful apps. We enjoyed Chris and Bonnie so much that we feel that we made new friends and hope to stay in touch.
Excellent photo tour to improve your skills no matter what level you are
Jazzmin713,Oct 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Due to some terrible traffic Chris was delayed so our tour started later than expected but that worked out fine. It gave me time to relax a bit after my drive until he arrived. And he extended our time together to ensure I had my full time with him so it was no problem at all. Since it was just me on this tour he offered to drive and leave my car, which allowed me to enjoy the scenery as we travelled to the different locations. He asked in advance what my expectations were as well as my skill level and adjusted the tour locations to ensure I got the shots I wanted. His level of expertise in photography techniques was invaluable. He taught me several tricks on how to get the best shot in different lighting. And now I can use my camera to its fullest potential. And I can take those waterfall shots where the water looks silky like the professionals. I had only used my camera the automatic setting or what I thought was automatic previously. Now I have had a crash course in the key elements to a good shot. We practiced prior to going to the locations so he knew my skill level and it was an educational and fun experience. I have so many amazing photos to remember this trip. Thank you Chris. I only regret that i did not get a chance to meet your wife as well on this trip. Perhaps on a future one.
Great Mothers Day 2023
Jason M,May 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a 1/2 day trip with Bonnie. She was wonderful and very helpful with making sure we got great pictures. We did not want to hike and get to far off the beaten path, but she did ask about that. My wife and daughter truly loved being able to capture the stunning views of the waterfalls and the vistas. We did not bring tripods, but Bonnie suggested they would help with some photos, so she let us use hers. There is quite a bit of driving up/down the mountains so be sure to have gas in the car like they advise. Also, their was only one stop for a restroom, so again heed their advice when they warn you about the infrequency of restrooms. Neither were an issue for us, but for others both could be. Overall a great time was had. My wife loved spending her Mother's day taking photos with our daughter. They haven't stopped looking at all the photos they got.
Great Experience!
happy2005traveler,Mar 18, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Bonnie and her husband called me several days before the tour and we had a great conversation. They asked about my previous photography experience and wanted to know what I was interested in learning. On the day of the tour, Bonnie then met me at a convenient location and took me to some beautiful places to take photos and also learn more about my camera. She was a great teacher and we had a lovely time! She also recommended some apps to download and we had fun experimenting with those too. I not only learned a bunch, but I felt like I made a new friend. Very enjoyable and worthwhile experience!
Fun with photography!
L1599ZChollyc,Oct 28, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful 4 hours with an experienced and patient photographer. He really wanted us to get what we wanted out of the course and we did! Learned more about my new camera and also ideas on how to frame a good photo plus a few other techniques . I hope to do it again soon!
Finding my Hero
PACMTC,Oct 26, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oh the places Chris took us on the Blue Ridge Parkway…. The fact that this was “hands on” made the “tour” a very positive and productive learning experience. I no longer walk anywhere without framing a picture around a hero. I see things I never took the time to notice before even when I don’t have my camera with me.
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