NORTH CAROLINA WATERFALLS IN THE SPRING & FALL

PHOTO TOUR & WORKSHOP

May 4-7 and Oct 19-22, 2023

LOCATION: Based in Brevard, North Carolina

LEADERS: Kevin Adams, with professional photographer Carl Galie assisting

LIMITED TO: 4 participants May 4-7; 10 participants October 19-23

SKILL LEVEL: All levels

PRICE: $1,145

MAY 4-7 Sold Out
OCTOBER 19-22 SOLD OUT

What could be better than photographing the spectacular waterfalls of North Carolina during the verdant spring or glorious fall seasons? How about doing under the leadership of the foremost authority on North Carolina waterfalls? I literally wrote the book on the state’s waterfalls!

To make the best waterfall photos, you need to understand the nuances of lighting, water flow, time of day, and many other conditions. With nearly 40 years of experience exploring and photographing waterfalls, I have that covered.

These photo tours occur during my two favorite times to photograph the waterfalls of North Carolina. In early May, the new leaves are vibrant and many-colored, giving the forest a look that rivals autumn. The fall season in the mountains of North Carolina presents an unrivaled palette for photographers and creates the perfect complement for waterfalls.

I led my first photo tour in 1992. The location? North Carolina’s waterfalls. Join me and I’ll share with you experiences and photo secrets from a lifetime of chasing these extraordinary waterfalls!

All photos on this page are of waterfalls that you may photograph during these photo tours.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Photograph many of North Carolina’s most spectacular waterfalls

  • Experience and photograph the vibrant spring foliage or the glorious autumn foliage

  • Learn Kevin’s perfected techniques for photographing waterfalls

  • Photograph a waterfall under the light of the full moon during the spring tour

  • Photograph several species of wildflowers during the spring tour

  • Photograph colorful reflections during the autumn tour

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Guiding and photo instruction

  • Transportation from host hotel to the waterfalls

  • Breakfast

  • Lunches in the field

  • Water and refreshments throughout the event, including wine and craft beer

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

  • Lodging

  • Transportation to the host hotel

  • Dinner

GENERAL ITINERARY

I do not establish a precise itinerary for photo tours ahead of time because I want to choose the subjects based on the weather and other conditions. Here is a general outline.

We will meet in the afternoon of Thursday, May 4 or October 19. After orientation, I will give a program on photographing waterfalls, after which we’ll have dinner as a group. After dinner on the spring event, you’ll photograph a waterfall under the light of the full moon.

We’ll get an early start on Friday and visit as many waterfalls as we can. Lunch will be in the field and dinner will be together as a group. After dinner, I may give another program for those who want to stay up for it.

Saturday will be a repeat of Friday.

On Sunday, we’ll head out in the morning and visit one or two additional waterfalls. We’ll return to the hotel for checkout and a final classroom gathering.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

You should be in reasonably good shape to attend this photo tour. While we won’t be doing anything overly strenuous, we will be in the field all day on Friday and Saturday. Some of the waterfalls we’ll visit require steep (though very short) bank scrambles and may involve rock hopping streams. One hike we may do is about 1.5 miles one-way and has a moderate section with several steps.

LODGING & TRANSPORTATION

Lodging and transportation to Brevard is not included. It is recommended that you stay at the host hotel, where we will have breakfast and classroom sessions. Complete hotel and traveling information will be provided when you register.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT INFO

Full payment is required at the time of registration. You can register online by clicking the “Register Now” buttons on this page. If you prefer to pay by personal check, please contact me.

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