Photography workshops
local knowledge
hidden places
weather/light understanding
all skill levels welcome
photography + experience
Sunrise
Sunset Trips
Blue Ridge Parkway
Waterfalls
Fog chasing
Seasonal color
Long exposure guidance
Private Photography Days
one-on-one
composition help
camera settings
location planning
editing discussion
More Than Just a Photography Tour
I’ve spent years exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah forests, mountain backroads, waterfalls, and small Appalachian towns chasing light, fog, storms, and atmosphere.
These experiences are built around slowing down and genuinely experiencing the mountains rather than rushing from overlook to overlook collecting photos.
A weekend might include mountain sunrises, waterfalls, campfire conversations, timelapse sessions, kayaking, biking through Asheville, hidden roadside stops, or simply waiting quietly as weather rolls across the ridges.
Whether you’re an experienced photographer or someone simply looking to reconnect with nature and creativity, the goal is the same:
to experience the Appalachians in a genuine way.
pricing
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$200–350 per person(or $450–600 private)
guided sunrise OR sunset outing
1–2 curated locations
local insight/history/stories
composition help
long exposure guidance if desired
photo tips tailored to skill level
optional drone demonstration/weather permitting
location recommendations afterward
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$500–900 per person depending on group size
sunrise OR sunset priority
multiple locations
waterfalls/Blue Ridge/Pisgah/etc
lunch stop or picnic included
editing/composition discussion
timelapse/demo opportunities
hidden locations and backroads
flexible weather chasing
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$1000-1500
Included:
campsite setup
tents provided
sunrise/sunset excursions
waterfall sessions
night sky/timelapse opportunities
breakfast
optional kayak or bike experience
editing discussion around campfire
local recommendations
small group size
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$800–2000+
waterfall chasing weekend
fog hunting on the Parkway
storm/light chasing
camping + astrophotography
Blue Ridge autumn immersion
Asheville creative retreat
beginner intensive
“slow photography” weekend
couples adventure package
Include:
personalized itinerary
location scouting
weather planning
direct instruction
flexible schedule
camp setup if applicable
meals/snacks depending on package
optional kayaking/biking
post-trip editing session online
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