---
title: Autumn Color in the Blue Ridge Photography Experience
slug: autumn-color-in-the-blue-ridge-photography-experience-asheville
type: attraction
sub_type: photography
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/autumn-color-in-the-blue-ridge-photography-experience-asheville
city: Asheville
state: NC
country: US
address: 863 Brevard Road, Ingles Market — parking lot in area behind Verizon store
geo:
  lat: 35.53064
  lng: -82.60741
duration: up to 8 hrs
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 3 days before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T16:56:32.038Z
availability: SoldOut
rating:
  value: 4.5
  count: 35
  scale: 5
---
## Overview

This experience is a crash-course in smartphone photography with hands-on coaching from expert instructors at some of the most beautiful places in Asheville. You will master fundamental techniques for creating stronger images without needing large, expensive cameras.

## What's Included
- Hands-on coaching and instruction by expert photographers
- Visit to beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway vistas, waterfalls, and nature spots
- Opportunities to practice smartphone photography techniques in stunning scenery

## What's Not Included
No specific exclusions are listed in the source.

## Good to Know
- Take better photos with your smartphone!
- The half-day tour is approximately 4 hours and the full-day tour is approximately 8 hours.
- This tour will have a maximum of 6 travelers.
- All photo tours include hands-on coaching and instruction.
- Tour departs at Ingles Market: 863 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems or serious health conditions.
- Participants should be in reasonable physical condition and able to hike a short distance (less than 1 mile) with your camera gear.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Bring a variety of lenses for wide-angle and zoomed-in photos, and a tripod or other camera support.
- Start times vary depending on weather and sunrise/sunset; meeting times & locations are provided upon registration.
- The full-day tour may include a 5-mile round-trip hike along a Smoky Mountain river.
- Dress for comfort and safety: sturdy shoes or hiking boots, long pants, layers, and rain gear.
- Bring adequate water and snacks for comfort.

## Cancellation Policy

Free Changes & Cancellations — See details upon selection.

## FAQs

### What is a photo tour? 

Asheville Photo Tours are half-day or full-day, hands-on photography excursions led by Bonnie or Chris Allen. You will visit the best spots for stunning photography depending on weather and seasonal conditions. Your guides provide individualized and group instruction based on skill level and interests. You drive your own car and meet with your guide(s) at a predetermined location. They notify tour participants of meeting location in the week prior to your tour date.

### Who should attend? 

Tours are intended for photographers of all levels from beginner to advanced. If you want to explore the beauty of the Asheville and Blue Ridge area to create more exciting images, these tours are for you. Participants should be in reasonable physical condition and able to handle short (under one mile) hikes with your camera gear.

### Are children allowed?

Adolescents who have a strong interest in photography are welcome as a registered participant on this photo experience.

### Are pets allowed on any Asheville photo tours?

No, but service animals are welcomed.

### Is hiking involved?

Asheville Photo Tours will choose locations where you can spend most of the time practicing your photography. Most of their stops will be along the roadside. In some cases, a short hike of less than a mile may be required to get to the best spot. They will be in wilderness areas, so it is important to dress for maximum comfort and safety. They suggest sturdy shoes or hiking boots, long pants, layers and rain gear to cover changing weather conditions. Be sure to bring adequate water and snacks for your own comfort.

### What kind of camera gear do I need to bring? 

They will help you learn how to use your smartphone to make more impactful photos. Of course, your results can be enhanced if you have additional gear or applications that allows more control over camera settings such as aperture, exposure and focusing.

### What topics are covered?

These are the topics for the Autumn Color in the Blue Ridge Photography Experience tour: (1) Basic techniques for shooting with a Smartphone camera. (2) Compose stronger images. (3) Guide the viewer’s eye. (4) Leverage light, line, shapes, textures, color & shapes. (5) See more creatively. (6) Identify the decisive moment (7) Tell a story. (8) Go beyond the ordinary. (9) Leverage the power of photo apps.