Custom Half-Day Photo Tour with Photography Lessons from Asheville
Description
We offer small, private tours that focus on helping you capture better photos. Our tours take you to the most breathtaking locations across the Blue Ridge Mountains that only the locals know about. iPhone photographers are welcomed!! We’ll work directly with you to create a custom, private tour that is perfect for you and your photography interests. Together we'll pick locations that fit your interests and your desired amount of hiking, from a couple of miles to no hiking at all. This is ideal for travelers looking to go off the beaten path. And we pick you up! Our award-winning photographers know the Blue Ridge Mountains better than anyone else in the area! We can work to accommodate your schedule but typically this tour begins 4 hours before sunset.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Where we go in the Blue Ridge Mountains is ultimately up to you on a custom tour! We'll provide you with several options and you can let us know what works best for you.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up anywhere in a 40-mile radius of Downtown Asheville, including Black Mountain, Hendersonville, Swannanoa, Brevard, Arden, Waynesville, Canton, Woodfin, Marshall, and more.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(43)
J took us to a few waterfalls and the Blue Ridge Mountains to learn some photography tricks. It was an amazing experience and would definitely recommend it.
J met us and took us around to some local waterfalls. He worked with both my boys on photography techniques and we had an amazing time. We definitely would recommend this tour.
Matt did a wonderful job customizing my photo tour to my interest and level of experience. I'm a beginner photographer and was interested in being able to take better photos when I'm out hiking, and being able to take better long range photos from my home. I learned several tips that I think will immediately be able to help and he also helped me with some settings for my camera. It was a bonus that I got to see some amazing spots in the Asheville mountains that I hadn't seen before. Even in the rain it was better than I had hoped.
If you’re in the Asheville area and looking for something interesting and fun to do I would recommend a half day photo tour with J. I went on the spring rhododendron photo shoot. J met us exactly where and when he said he would. Drove us up on the parkway where he is very knowledgeable of the area and where and when the rhododendron blooms are peak. He also has has a good knowledge of photography and can help you capture some great images to take home. When some photo tours cost $XXXX J is a very reasonable alternative. Well worth the money and a great guide.
J met me right on time and immediately asked me what I wanted most from my custom tour and lesson, and when I said 'waterfalls' we decided to skip looking for Elk and headed off on a fantastic tour of four waterfalls - the first one being an easy one to reach, close to the road. I think he was using it to test my skill level of hiking/climbing, which, at 82 years old, I don't blame him for checking. In the end, I think I passed that test, even beyond my own expectations, and the views and photo ops were well worth it. We ended up high in the mountains somewhere south of Asheville for sunset shots, and while we opted not to wait for the full moon to rise, we had lovely views of it on the drive back to Asheville. J was a wonderful teacher, easy to learn from and talk to, and I enjoyed our conversations on the drive to and from the various sites.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, Susan! I would like to leave you a five star review for being a badass 82 year old!! Hope to see you again :)
This is my 2nd trip with WNC Photo Tours. J knows all the good places, times of the year, and conditions to ensure you have a jaw-dropping experience. For this tour, we Went out to Roan Mountain pre-dawn to capture the sunrise over the weekend's snow. It was peaceful and beautiful, and I got some great images. Thanks, J, for this memorable opportunity!
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, Vivien! I enjoyed my morning with you. You’re a trooper for getting up that early and getting out in the cold 🥶
Jay did an excellent job. We had nice conversations. He's a great photography teacher; he provided tips and tricks and new ideas for us to study. He's a safe driver, yet took us to great sites off of the beaten path. He answered every question, and sprinkled his answers with great jokes.
Excellent local photo tour. J picked us up from our hotel as arranged. He then drove us to 2 different waterfalls and gave hands on instruction. We then went on the blue ridge parkway to get sunset shots from multiple different lookouts. We will definitely book again. I highly recommend you touch base with him directly for the best experience. Thanks Kenny&Jenny WNCphototours
J drove us to a waterfall and some scenic viewpoints on the Blueridge Parkway to take photos. He had offered to let us cancel due to the weather conditions, but we chose to go ahead. Even with the fog blocking a lot of our view, the scenery was beautiful. He taught me two techniques for capturing waterfalls and sunsets. He personalized the lesson to my photography experience, and we enjoyed the tour.
The weather did not cooperate to allow the planned itinerary but J more than compensated by taking us to some great sites for some great photographic opportunities. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. A lot of driving but turned a weather bust into a memorable experience.
