ASHEVILLE PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
One-on-One Photography Coaching in Asheville: Tailored technique, critique, and post‑processing with experienced mentors
Private, single-client sessions (in person or online) offered in 1–3 hour blocks; this guide explains what to expect, how sessions flow, and the tools instructors use.
One-on-One Photography Coaching in Asheville: Tailored technique, critique, and post‑processing with experienced mentors.
Private Coaching with Asheville Photo Tours is built around focused, individualized attention: short, modular sessions intended to advance technique, artistic vision, catalog organization, or post‑processing workflows. Sessions can be held in the field or online, and instructors supplement hands‑on shooting work with guidance through editing toolsets and longer mentorship pathways.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
One‑on‑one attention to grow your vision
These private sessions are designed for focused creative and technical development—time carved out to address whatever is limiting your photography, from composition and expressive intent to breaking creative ruts.
Instructors shaped by long creative study
Bonnie and Chris bring nearly two decades of photography practice and study with many well‑known photographers, offering a breadth of influences and mentorship experience to draw on in a private session.
Practical editing workflows and software guidance
Instructors use a broad post‑processing toolkit—Adobe Creative Cloud (Lightroom & Photoshop), DxO/NIK, Luminar, ON1, Topaz, and others—and will help you learn the right tools and features without overwhelming you.
What the day feels like
What a private session feels like
A Private Coaching session is a concentrated conversation and practice loop: identify goals with your instructor, pursue those goals in the field or via screen share, then refine results through hands‑on editing and catalog work. Sessions can be tailored to technique, artistic development, or post‑processing, and may be scheduled as standalone lessons or added to longer mentorship programs for deeper exploration.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who benefits most from Private Coaching—and logistical notes affecting fit.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
If working on shooting technique, bring your camera and preferred lenses; for editing sessions, be ready to work with image files. Instructors use a range of editing software, so having your files accessible is helpful.
The instructors' post‑processing toolkit includes Adobe Creative Cloud (Lightroom & Photoshop), DxO/NIK, Luminar, ON1, Topaz, and other applications; they will tailor tool recommendations to your needs.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What are the session lengths and rates?
Private Coaching is offered in 1‑, 2‑, and 3‑hour sessions priced at $75, $150, and $225 respectively.
Where do sessions meet?
Sessions can be held in person (field or at a public meeting location) or online, depending on your preference and the chosen focus.
Is there an extra charge for the instructor to travel to me?
Instructor travel time for local, in‑person sessions incurs a small additional charge depending on the duration of travel; sessions held online or at the instructors' home office do not require instructor travel.
What can a private session help me with?
Sessions can address artistry and technique in shooting, post‑processing workflows, organizing your photo catalog, and creative exploration or self‑expression.
What software do the instructors use during editing sessions?
Instructors use a variety of editing tools including Adobe Creative Cloud (Lightroom & Photoshop), DxO/NIK, Luminar, ON1, and Topaz, and will recommend the right tools for your needs.
How do I get more information or book a session?
For questions or booking contact Chris Allen at 828.707.6500 or [email protected].