Fall Foliage Photo Tour: New England Waterfalls & Covered Bridges
Join us for an unforgettable Fall Foliage Photo Workshop as we journey through the heart of New England’s most spectacular autumn landscapes.
This photo workshop combines stunning locations, ideal timing, and thoughtful guidance to help you create meaningful, powerful images while experiencing the magic of autumn in norther new England.
You’ll photograph cascading waterfalls framed by vibrant foliage, historic covered bridges that echo with timeless character, and sweeping mountain vistas shaped by the Mahoosuc and Presidential Mountain Ranges. Our journey winds through Grafton Notch, Maine Public Reserve Lands, and the scenic Androscoggin River Valley—each location carefully chosen for its exceptional photographic opportunities.
This region, ranked by Yankee Magazine among New England’s premier fall foliage destinations, offers endless inspiration. With at least four covered bridges, dramatic river valleys and breathtaking mountain scenery – every day presents new opportunities to capture the essence of autumn.
“The planning was done well and I enjoyed being challenged to find new ways to make compelling images.” – David M.
DATES: October 3-10, 2026
Reservations have started.
PHOTO FEE: $1725
- Includes all planning, photo instruction, tour guide, 1st night dinner.
- Lodging & meals are separate. (Room choices include kitchens.)
NON-PHOTOGRAPHING GUESTS: $450
- Your companion is welcome to join meals, outings, and activities, but not the photo sessions.
- They are welcome to photograph with a smartphone.
Tour Registration, Cancellation Policy, Lodging, a Sample Itinerary, and other FAQs are at the bottom of this page.
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“We went to some incredible, out-of-the-way places that I wouldn’t have been able to find on my own.” – Robin R.
PHOTO WORKSHOP INFO:
I will lead you to the areas best shooting spots, help you with composition and camera handling techniques, and offer you ways to expand your photographic eye. There will be individual review of your images in the field, at the hotel, as well as many group discussions. All skill levels and all camera types are welcome.
Tour size is small (8 max) and allows a lot of flexibility to provide for the needs of each participant. Therefore, plans will be modified accordingly and no two years are the same, hence the reason that there are often returning guests. This is an individualized experience based on the dynamics of the group and the foliage reports, not a cookie-cutter photo tour.
“This fall foliage photo tour is not set to a fixed schedule, rather to cover all the best places, Dee will make adjustments that consider the weather and foliage that are constantly changing.” Andrea H.
EXPLORE:
- the areas best shooting spots
- waterfalls & covered bridges
- meandering streams
- stunning river valleys
- impressive mountain vistas, and gorges
- New England farms and quaint villages
- (see sample itinerary below)
LEARN:
- elevate your camera skills when you immerse yourself in 6 days of shooting
- creative composition and camera handling techniques through discussions
- ways to expand your photographic eye with on-location feedback
- individual review of your images in the field and during group discussions
- all skill levels and all camera types are welcome
LODGING:
- hotel is in a remote, mountain location
- 7 nights in one place – no moving
- studio $189/nite average, total.
- one-bdrm $333/nite average.
- rooms options have kitchens
- no need to eat out every meal
- more info below
“I have gone on the fall foliage photo workshop. And it was the best. So much so I went a second time!” -Jeff M.
“The tour had a nice balance of time spent shooting and ‘classroom’ time.” – Elinor F.
What about lodging?
Accommodations:
The Jordan at Sunday River Ski Resort offers us a fantastic group meeting area and comfortable lodging in the peaceful and beautiful Mahoosuc Mountain Range. Your lodging options include a studio with kitchen or one bedroom suite with kitchen.
Other options may include standard double queen room (no kitchen), two bedroom, or three bedroom options may be available but are not currently included in our room block.
Amenities include; restaurant, café, pub, heated outdoor pool, 2 pool side hot tubs, sauna, steam room, exercise room, spa services such as massage for an extra fee. There will be more info about how to book your room in your confirmation email after registered for your workshop.
Room Reservations:
- When you book your photo workshop, you will select your room type. Room choices are below.
- I will contact The Jordan to assign your room.
- You will then call the front desk to pay.
- Minimum 50% due at time of booking, remaining 50% due 4wks prior to arrival.
The Jordan’s special cancellation policy for your tour:
- $50 cancel fee if cancelled 4 wks or more prior to arrival.
- 50% refund if cancelled less than 4 wks prior to arrival.
- full kitchen
- sleeps 4 with Murphy bed & sofa bed
- 1 bathroom
- 415 sq. ft.
- $189 nightly rate average for tour, includes all fees and taxes.
- full kitchen
- separate bedroom
- sleeps 4 with queen bed & sofa bed
- 1 bathroom
- 665 sq. ft.
- $300 nightly rate average for tour, includes all fees and taxes.
How will the daily schedule be laid out?
SAMPLE ITINERARY:
(from previous 8 day Fall Foliage Photo Tour)
- Sunday – arrival, orientation, meet and greet dinner,
- Monday – morning meeting, lunch followed by an afternoon excursion; explore a quaint village, river valley, covered bridge, dinner on your own, evening group session
- Tuesday – sunrise shoot, breakfast, all-day excursion to easy hike-in waterfalls, as well as New England scenery, dinner followed by social time while importing and preparing for image review for tomorrow.
- Wednesday – image review followed by the days adventure to waterfalls and scenic views, lastly, dinner on the way back with evening free time.
- Thursday – sunrise shoot, breakfast, all day excursion; White Mountains National Forest, 3 waterfalls, rural villages, as well as 2 covered bridge.
- Friday – scenic drive to experience autumn in New England; for example and apple orchard, farm market, antique shops, covered bridge, evening importing.
- Saturday – private meetings with Dee, outings on your own, later day group shooting, farewell dinner and slide show.
- Sunday – (time goes fast) breakfast, brief meeting, and finally, departure.
What will the activities look like?
Here’s a glimpse at a previous workshop.
How strenuous are the hikes?
All of the waterfalls that you will visit have easy accessibility. The ones that do require a hike are a little more than 1 mile in and back, but on well-worn, easy trails – no rock-hopping or stump-jumping. All the hikes are rated as easy.
If you have concerns, please call me. On the tour, participants can choose whether or not to engage in certain activities.
What are the registration details?
Registration:
- When you click on one of the green, booking buttons you will be taken to the booking page.
- Select the date on the calendar in the right column then click on the item under the calendar.
- Enter all your information.
- You can pay with either full payment or $600 deposit with a payment plan. You will be responsible to make sure that your balance is paid 60 days prior to the retreat. This option is only available before Aug. 1.
- There will be a 6% service fee by the booking software company.
- To pay by check (no service fee), you can pay in 3 installments. Balance is due 60 days before the retreat. Contact me directly so we can arrange a payment plan and I can hold your spot while your check is in the mail.
What is the cancellation policy for this event?
The Fall Foliage Photo Workshop Cancellation Policy:
- I will give a complete refund if I need to cancel the tour for any reason.
- If you cancel your registration more than 60 days before the start of the event, your tour fee will be refunded to you, minus a $150 processing fee.
- If you cancel 59 – 31 days before the start of the event, 50% of your tour fee will be refunded.
- 30 days or less, there is no refund unless your slot refills in the program.
- Trip cancellation insurance is recommended. Not offered through CMPT.
