ASHEVILLE WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Sharpen Your Eye: An Online Photo Critique with Asheville Photo Tours
A focused 60–90 minute online session where you submit 3–5 images for expert review—this guide tells you how to prepare and what to expect.
Sharpen Your Eye: An Online Photo Critique with Asheville Photo Tours.
Asheville Photo Tours' Online Photo Critique sessions distill the teaching of a field workshop into a disciplined, hour-long conversation about your images. Conducted remotely, these critiques are built for photographers who want targeted, practical feedback—submit a short set of 3–5 images and an instructor will walk you through composition, exposure, and intent in a 60–90 minute Zoom session.
Highlights
Session Highlights
Personalized, image-by-image critique
Each session centers on a small portfolio you supply in advance so instructors can give focused, actionable comments tailored to your work and goals.
A compact, online classroom
The critiques run between 60 and 90 minutes over Zoom and are scheduled on specific dates; a meeting link and submission instructions are emailed a few days before the session.
Read, refine, and arrive ready
To maximize the time, participants are encouraged to read Asheville Photo Tours' short blog series 'The Art of Critique' in advance and to limit submissions to the recommended 3–5 images.
What the day feels like
What the session feels like
Expect a concentrated, conversational review: you submit a handful of images, instructors review them ahead of time, and the group (or private) session spends 60–90 minutes peeling back compositional choices, technical issues, and storytelling possibilities so you leave with clear next steps.
THE FEEDBACK
Personalized, image-by-image critique
Each session centers on a small portfolio you supply in advance so instructors can give focused, actionable comments tailored to your work and goals.
THE FORMAT
A compact, online classroom
The critiques run between 60 and 90 minutes over Zoom and are scheduled on specific dates; a meeting link and submission instructions are emailed a few days before the session.
THE PREP
Read, refine, and arrive ready
To maximize the time, participants are encouraged to read Asheville Photo Tours' short blog series 'The Art of Critique' in advance and to limit submissions to the recommended 3–5 images.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Prepare a set of 3–5 images to submit ahead of the session and read the 'The Art of Critique' blog series to make the most of the time.
Sessions run 60–90 minutes and are conducted online via a Zoom link that will be emailed a few days before the session.
For questions or additional info contact Asheville Photo Tours by phone at 828.707.6500/6115 or email [email protected].
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is each critique session?
Each session lasts between 60 and 90 minutes.
How many photos can I submit for review?
Participants should submit 3–5 photos for expert review.
How will I join the critique?
A Zoom meeting link and submission instructions are emailed a few days before the scheduled session.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled session to avoid using up one of your session fees.
Where can I read guidance on how to get the most from the critique?
Read Asheville Photo Tours' five short November blog posts on 'The Art of Critique,' beginning with Part 1 on their website.
Who do I contact for more information?
Call 828.707.6500/6115 or email [email protected] for questions or more information.