Expert Guides
Local photographers who know the best light, locations, and hidden gems.
Epic Locations
From iconic overlooks to quiet waterfalls, we take you to the best spots.
Small Groups
Personalized attention in small groups for a better experience
All Seasons
Year-round tours designed to capture the natural world and wildlife in every season.
Our Most Popular Tours & Workshops
Elk Tours
Photograph the elk herds of the Great Smoky Mountains, capturing these majestic animals in their natural habitat.
4 Days
Easy
Waterfall Workshop
Explore and photograph lush forests and beautiful waterfalls in Western North Carolina's land of a thousand waterfalls.
4 Hours
Moderate
Black Bear Tours
Photograph black bears in both the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Pisgah National Forest.
4 Days
Easy
Eagles & Owls Workshop
Photograph Bald Eagles and Great Horned Owls in the Great Smoky Mountains and woodlands around Asheville, North Carolina.
6 Hours
Moderate
Meet Your Guides
Hey, I'm Alan Taylor.
I'm a seasoned professional natural world photographer, local to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I love helping photographers of all levels capture incredible images while experiencing the beauty of the natural world.
Hey, I'm Roger W. Downes.
I'm a seasoned profession wildlife and landscape photographer based out of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I love helping people experience God's creation and to photograph it successfully to share with their friends and family.
What Our Guests Say
Leann G.
Took the Winter Yellowstone Tour with Alan & Roger! They knew just where to find the animals I had been looking for.
Charlotte H.
I'm just getting started, and Alan was amazingly patient with me and taught me techniques that improved my photos big time!
Robert D.
Roger took me to several sunrise and sunset locations that only the locals know about. They were amazing!