09/01/2026
Planning a Fall Photography Trip?
Fall is one of the best times to explore and photograph the Great Smoky Mountains National Park — with spectacular autumn color, comfortable temperatures, and endless opportunities for memorable photographs.
But knowing where to go and how to get the shot can make all the difference. Our “Photographer’s Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains” takes you to 71 of the park’s most photogenic locations, organized into six manageable regions. You’ll get 195 sets of GPS coordinates to help you find the locations, detailed maps to help plan your outings, 32 example photographs with camera settings, and practical guidance for finding and photographing great scenes.
And if you want to improve your photography skills — along with finding great locations — our “Introduction to Digital Landscape Photography” paperback can help. Here, I’ll teach you my simple four-step system for creating better photographs and help you learn how to compose your photographs, expose them properly, focus for a sharp image, and edit to bring out their full potential. You’ll also learn about essential photographic equipment and how to handle challenging subjects such as sunsets and fireworks, along with basic editing techniques using Adobe Lightroom® or the free GIMP program.
These books were written specifically for beginning, hobbyist, and amateur photographers who want practical information they can put to use immediately. Whether you're planning a Smoky Mountains adventure or simply want to take better photographs, these books can help you get more from your camera.
Plan your trip, improve your skills, and take better photographs. Get one or both paperback books at: www.hultgren.org/books.php.
