Great Smoky Mountains Fall Photo Tour
October 26 - October 31, 2025
Full Tuition $1,800
Deposit: $500
If you have any questions regarding payment or workshop details, please email me at: mark@markdenneyphotography.com
Beautiful Fall in the Great Smoky Mountains
A 5 day Workshop exploring the Fall color of the Great Smokies with world renowned Landscape photographer and educator Mark Denney and Our State Magazine Photography Master Craftsman Tommy White. A truly amazing trip with extra days to ensure you bag all the good stuff the Autumn in the Smokies has to offer. We will be there during the peak of Autumn and see all the sights, from big sweeping vistas, waterfalls of all sizes and even close up photography to capture the gorgeous Fall colors in intimate detail. If you’ve already experienced the Smokies, try hitting it in a canopy of golds and reds! You won’t believe your eyes.
Take your photography to new heights as we will explore the ins and outs of composition and the use of angle of view to complement your composition. We’ll be right there all along the way to share and explain how we “see” the landscape and identify key elements that give strength to an ordinary composition.
Get ready for an amazing photography adventure!
Overview
As autumn unveils its vibrant tapestry, the Great Smoky Mountains transform into a spellbinding realm of photographic marvels. The lush green foliage gives way to a breathtaking symphony of warm hues, painting the landscape with a palette of reds, oranges, and golds. Against the backdrop of clear blue skies, the fiery foliage creates a stunning contrast, offering photographers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capture the essence of nature's grand finale.
The Great Smoky Mountains' autumnal magic extends beyond the trees, as misty mornings and crisp evenings lend an ethereal quality to the landscape. Streams meander through valleys, adorned with fallen leaves, providing captivating reflections that add depth and complexity to every shot. Whether framed against the rugged mountains or reflected in tranquil waters, the resplendent foliage becomes a canvas of inspiration, inviting photographers to capture the fleeting beauty of this enchanting season. In the heart of the Smokies, autumn's photographic wonders unfold, weaving stories of transformation and capturing the soul-stirring essence of nature's transition.
This is a great trip to just explore the many Autumn wonders of the Great Smokies, but we’ll also be working on techniques that we use often in a landscape like this. The first I usually think of is shutter speed. Whether it’s will Wildlife, blowing leaves or a subtle mountain stream, it all matters! We’ll be going into great detail sharing our techniques and style so that you can incorporate them into your Workflow.
Got your attention yet?…. Check this out, we’ll also dive into image blending and Black & White conversions! Techniques that can transport your images to a place far beyond what you ever dreamed.
What’s Included
Photography instruction with Landscape Photographers Mark Denney and Tommy White.
5 Full days of Photography and field Instruction in the Great Smoky Mountains
Guidance to our favorite spots in the most visited National Park in America
Snacks are provided during the Workshop
One on One field guidance in composition and advanced techniques.
Visual interpretation of the landscape. How to see and use the light
Fully park permitted and Insured.
Topics We’'ll Cover
Learn how to create powerful compositions and bring your artistic vision to life
Visualizing your composition, capturing and guiding the viewer
How to identify and control: Balance and visual flow
The use of filters to enhance and control light. How to “see” light
Histograms, how to read them and why they play an important role
Focus Stacking for extreme front and back focus
How to use lens compression
How to blend focal lengths
How to create beautiful Long Exposures to unveil a hidden visual world
Photographing the night sky: Stars, Milky Way, Star Trails and Time Lapse Photography
Light Painting in the Twilight and night Landscape
How to research potential shoot locations
How to read the weather
Image Critique
Post Processing and Digital Workflow in Lightroom and Photoshop
What’s Not Included
Food. Plan to bring your favorite snacks and water. We will have some available.
Lodging
Parking Fees
Alcoholic beverages
Travel Insurance (optional but recommended)
Personal Items
Transportation. Participants should plan to provide their own transportation. Carpooling will be available at your own discretion.
Hotel Booking: A discounted Room Block will be added here soon
Join us on this once a year trip with all the luxuries & experience the seasonal bliss of the Smokies!
We are fully Permitted in the Park and promote “Leave No Trace”
Important: Your safety is always our highest priority. Please make sure you are able to hike at least one mountain mile. The terrain here is uneven and can be steep to our shoot locations. An equipment list will be provided prior to the Workshop. If you have a pre-existing medical condition, we will need to know about this in advance to assess your ability for this trip.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your booking, the Deposit is nonrefundable. If the cancellation is less than 90 days, you will receive a full refund minus the deposit and 15% admin fee, when your spot is filled. If the cancellation is more than 90 days, you will receive a full refund when your spot is filled, or, you may move to another available workshop (minus a 15% admin fee) in the current calendar year. The remaining balance on the new Workshop is due upon transfer.
If you have any questions regarding payment or workshop details, please email me at: mark@markdenneyphotography.com
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