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Half-Day Tour: Waterfall Photography Instruction Included
5.0
24 Ratings
Mills River
Join our half-day tour and receive expert instruction on waterfall photography. Improve your skills and capture stunning images with the help of our skilled and award-winning photographers.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Blue Ridge Mountains - 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.
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What's Included
- Tripods available for use
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Private transportation
Additional Information
Every photo tour we provide encompasses practical guidance and training to enhance both your artistic and technical photography skills. The majority of the tours come with two guides - a talented couple who’ve earned accolades as Nature & Fine Art photographers. By ensuring ample personal attention and advice, the tours are tailored to your specific interests in photography genres and nature sites.
Location
Ingles Markets
Boylston Highway
Park and meet us near the right front entrance to the Ingles store. You may wish to use the restrooms inside the store before we depart on the tour. You will drive your own vehicle and follow along behind us. Be sure to have a full tank of gas.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Christopher_r
Jul 16, 2024
Excellent Photography Tour and Class - Was 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!
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Jeff_r
May 7, 2024
Amazing experience! - Chris 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!
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2francophile
Apr 20, 2024
A completely useful and delightful afternoon - Delightful, 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.
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Jazzmin713
Oct 26, 2023
Excellent photo tour to improve your skills no matter what level you are - Due 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.
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Jason
May 15, 2023
Great Mothers Day 2023 - We 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.
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Happy2005traveler
Mar 18, 2023
Great Experience! - Bonnie 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!
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L1599zchollyc
Oct 28, 2022
Fun with photography! - We 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!
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Pacmtc
Oct 26, 2022
Finding my Hero - Oh 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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528daniellez
Aug 27, 2022
The Perfect Photography Experience! - We had a perfect photography experience! It was a gift for my daughter with her new camera and she loved every minute of it. Chris & Bonnie were incredibly kind, patient, knowledgeable and went above & beyond. They took us to some magical spots and even taught us some local history. Highly recommend the experience with them! Whether you’re a novice or advanced.
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Corrinnek865
Jun 11, 2022
Great experience! - Chris is a fantastic guide! I learned a lot about my camera and came away with lots of beautiful photos. We got to see several spectacular and lesser known waterfalls. My favorite part was getting out on the rocks at the 2nd waterfall, lots of interesting photos. The views from the Vistas along the blue Ridge Parkway were amazing as well. We lucked out with sunlight hitting the trees just so.
I would recommend this tour to everyone!
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