This Master class is a story making class, where all 10 members will work towards writing an individual story, within the 3 days allotted to them. Mentors will discuss and make a presentation on the Art of story making and how to write photo essays. They will guide you at every level from start to finish.
The idea is to get these stories featured in top publications around the world. How to come up with the idea and how to complete a photo essay.
Master class is best suited for an intermediate to advanced photographer, who has photography experience and understands light, camera, editing workflow. We will also be discuss editing process.
This class intends to take you from single winners to photography projects.
Days will include shooting and theoretical session, mentors will talk about decisive moment and selection process.
Mentors will share their stories to help you understand the art of photo essays from conception to completion to publication.
The workshop is aimed at photographers who aspire to improve their story telling.
The cost of the workshop is SGD (Singapore Dollar) 600/495 USD
Venue: TBC
Timings are
31st March Friday : 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
1st April Saturday : 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
2nd April Sunday : 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Cancelation Policy :
If the workshop is cancelled due to any reasons (including covid), full refund will be issued to the participant.
If a participant cancels for any reason before 31st Jan 2022, they can use the entire deposit for a future workshop.
If a participant cancels for any reason after 1st Feb 2023, 100% fee will be deducted.
All precautions will be taken for the safety of participants. Workshop is limited to 10participants only.
We would highly recommend a good travel insurance for your own safety.
Since the class is limited to max 10 participants, we can confirm your seat once the full deposit has been made.
Students need to bring the following to the workshop:
– A digital camera with a fixed wide angle lens preferably (a 35mm focal length lens would be best). You are most welcome to get your Long telephoto lenses and zooms for your personal work.
– A laptop with software to edit/tone your images
– A notebook to take down notes during the workshop
Istanbul, A spellbinding city where cultures collide. Over the centuries, many cultures have added their mark to Istanbul. Today, you can experience those influences firsthand by exploring its mahalles (neighbourhoods). From the holy sites of Sultanahmet and the 19th-century European elegance of Beyoğlu to the high fashion of Nişantaşı, the vibrant cafe society of Kadıköy and the football-loving streets of Beşiktaş, it’s easy to see why travellers say that Istanbul isn’t just one city, but multiple cities within one ~ Tripadvisor
Antalya City is one of the prominent and modern cities of Turkey that has a number of tourist sites. As the city encompasses the Mediterranean coastline, it has plenty of stunning beaches and scenic destinations. Some of the regions have mountains on the backdrop along with the blue sea which makes them even more alluring. The mesmerizing waterfalls, rivers and lush green of Antalya are exceptional.
APF is organising a 7 day intensive Photography Master Class which is tailor made to cater to needs of anyone who wishes to train their eyes to find order in chaos of Istanbul’s streets and also the beautiful city of Antalya.The Master Class will be limited to an intimate class of max 8 passionate individuals who want to polish their skills and break out of their comfort zones. We’ll talk about street and travel photography. This workshop is designed to help improve your photography, enhance your style and find your vision by providing expert advice and knowledge specifically aimed at helping you achieve success in your work.
Class capacity: 6 people only
Mentors : Vineet Vohra & Rohit Vohra
During this Intense shooting 7-day workshop, we will focus on the following topics:
How to work towards a theme and focus on projects.
Travel Photography and art of story telling
How to edit your images to enhance the final result.
Photography assignments to put theories to work while walking with the mentors in Istanbul and Antalya
The mentors will work with students both in critique sessions and in the field, sharing their working knowledge and techniques.
Each day will include shooting and theoretical session on all you need to know about Street and Travel photography, dos and don’ts, ways to overcome the fear of getting close, detailed look into various composition aspects and the common mistakes while composing, understanding layering in photography, Gestalt vision and its application in photography, developing ones own style, understanding peripheral vision, ways to see and treat light, video documentary of how their images are made as they shoot and how they fine tune their vision and more.
During the course of this workshop, the mentors will discuss technique, composition, vision and intent and how to use the camera and lens in a creative way. They will discuss careers, talk about how to get published and how to work on a story.
On the final day we make a presentation and have an in depth review session with the mentors and each participant presents their work.
Students need to bring the following to the workshop:
– A digital camera with a fixed wide angle lens preferably (a 35mm focal length lens would be best). You are most welcome to get your Long telephoto lenses and zooms for your personal work.
– A laptop with software to edit/tone your images
– A notebook to take down notes during the workshop
Dates : 11th-17th Sep 2023
Istanbul : 11th-12th-13th-14th (Workshop will start at 4:45pm on 11th)
Antalya : 15th-16th Sep (Flight Details will be shared)
Istanbul : 17th Sep (shooting at the bird market) Final Day and Review
Price : $2495/ per person (Rs 1,92,000/-)
Includes :
Workshop charges Only
Excludes:
– Return international air ticket/ Hotel stay Istanbul/ Antalya Flights/ Antalya Stay
– Any private expenses
– Room service fees
– Porter services
– 18% GST
– Visa fees (if applicable)
– Personal travel insurance (compulsory; self-purchase)
For Hotel and Flight recommendations do write to us.
Cancelation Policy :
If the workshop is cancelled due to any reasons, full refund will be issued to the participant.
If a participant cancels for any reason before 10th June 2023, 30% of the workshop fee + paypal charges will be deducted.
If a participant cancels for any reason on or after 10th June, 2022, 100% fee + paypal charges will be deducted.
All precautions will be taken for the safety of participants and we recommend that participants avoid any other travel 14 days before the workshop. Workshop is limited to 6 participants only.
We would highly recommend a good travel insurance for your own safety.
Maha Kumbh is not just an event, it’s a kaleidoscope of spirituality, culture, and human connections. This mystical congregation of millions is a visual feast, a tapestry of colors, emotions, and traditions that beg to be immortalised.
What Makes this Workshop Unique?
As seasoned street photographers, we bring a wealth of experience and a keen eye for storytelling to this exclusive workshop. This isn’t just about technical skills, it’s about learning to see beyond the chaos, capturing the silent moments that define the soul of Maha Kumbh. We have shot the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj in 2001 and 2013. The Maha Kumbh in 2025, will be our 3rd Maha Kumbh.
Insider Access: With years of experience, we will help you navigate the bustling crowds with ease, gaining access to hidden gems and exclusive vantage points.
Personalised Feedback: You will receive constructive critiques tailored to your work, helping you refine your craft during and after the workshop.
A Portfolio to Remember: You will leave with a collection of images that not only document but also narrate the story of Maha Kumbh 2025 through your lens. Let’s capture the magic together and create images that resonate for a lifetime. Join us in Maha Kumbh 2025 and elevate your street photography to new heights!
“Kumbh” in its literal English translation means “Pot”, which emerged from “Samudra Manthan”(Churning of the Ocean) between Gods and Devils. The term ‘Mela‘ means “Fair”
In the mystical tapestry of India’s spiritual landscape, the Maha Kumbh stands as a rare celestial event, a confluence of faith, tradition, and humanity that occurs once every 12 years. Scheduled for 2025, this grand spectacle promises to be a pilgrimage like no other, drawing millions from across the globe to the sacred banks of the Ganges.
The Maha Kumbh is not merely a gathering; it is a cosmic alignment of rivers, rituals, and revered saints, where the spiritual energy is palpable in the air. The event is rooted in ancient Hindu mythology, symbolizing the churning of the ocean of milk for the elixir of immortality. Today, it represents a profound journey of self-discovery and devotion, attracting seekers and believers alike.
At the heart of the Maha Kumbh is the sacred dip in the holy river, believed to cleanse one’s sins and bestow divine blessings. Pilgrims and sadhus, draped in vibrant hues, create a kaleidoscope of devotion as they embark on this transformative ritual. The atmosphere resonates with the sounds of hymns, prayers, and the joyous clamor of divers cultures converging under the spiritual umbrella of the Kumbh.
The 2025 edition is poised to be a photographer’s dream, offering a visual feast of humanity’s collective faith. From the intricately adorned sadhus with their ash-smeared bodies to the fervent chants rising with the smoke of sacred fires, every moment encapsulates the essence of devotion. It’s a rare opportunity for photographers to capture the raw, unfiltered beauty of a spiritual carnival that transcends time and space.
APF is organising a 6 day intensive workshop which is tailor made to cater to needs of anyone who wishes to train their eyes to find order in chaos of this years Maha Kumbh Mela held in Allahabad. Street photography is very rewarding but at the same time, one of the hardest genres to master. This workshop would help ease the anxiety next time you hit the streets, would help solve the puzzle of composing compelling images in split seconds and most importantly it would help you to see.
Each day will include shooting and theoretical session on all you need to know about street and travel photography, dos and don’ts, ways to overcome the fear of getting close, detailed look into various composition aspects and the common mistakes while composing, understanding layering in photography, developing ones own style, understanding peripheral vision, ways to see and treat light. Mentors will also share shot videos of how photographs are made.
Mentors : Vineet Vohra & Rohit Vohra
A make shift classroom will help the participants share and select their top images for review and critiques.
Mentors will talk about the art of story telling. How to write stories and photo essays, followed by a lecture on importance of shooting personal projects and how it benefits in a long run.
Single occupancy Hotel stay in 3/4 star property for 5 nights and 6 days.
All meals
All local travel in Allahabad
Excludes:
– Return international air ticket
– Any private expenses
– Room service charges
– Porter services
– 18% GST for Indians / 5% paypal fee when applicable
– Visa fees (if applicable)
– Personal travel insurance (compulsory; self-purchase)
If a participant cancels for any reason before 6th June 2024, 35% fee will be deducted.
If a participant cancels for any reason after 6th June 2024, 100% fee will be deducted. (Unless you are able to find a replacement)
All precautions will be taken for the safety of participants. Workshop is limited to 10 participants only.
We would highly recommend a good travel insurance for your own safety.
During this Intense shooting 6-day workshop, we will focus on the following topics:
How to work towards a theme and focus on projects.
Travel Photography and art of story telling
How to edit your images to enhance the final result.
Photography assignments to put theories to work while walking with the mentors in Allahabad
This workshop is limited to 10 participants only.
There are no pre-requisites for attending this workshop. The workshop will be best suited for photographers who have some understanding of how to operate their camera, edit their photos, have some experience in photography and want to take their skills to the next level. However, inexperienced photographers are also welcome. You will be walking a lot during the 6 days, please be prepared for that. We will be shooting in odd hours as required for this largest spectacle on earth.
Students need to bring the following to the workshop:
– A digital camera with a fixed wide angle lens preferably (a 35mm focal length lens would be best). You are most welcome to get your Long telephoto lenses and zooms for your personal work.
– A laptop with software to edit/tone your images
– A notebook to take down notes during the workshop
Istanbul, A spellbinding city where cultures collide. Over the centuries, many cultures have added their mark to Istanbul. Today, you can experience those influences firsthand by exploring its mahalles (neighbourhoods). From the holy sites of Sultanahmet and the 19th-century European elegance of Beyoğlu to the high fashion of Nişantaşı, the vibrant cafe society of Kadıköy and the football-loving streets of Beşiktaş, it’s easy to see why travellers say that Istanbul isn’t just one city, but multiple cities within one ~ Tripadvisor
As if plucked from a whimsical fairytale and set down upon the stark Anatolian plains, Cappadocia is a geological oddity of honeycombed hills and towering boulders of otherworldly beauty. The fantastical topography is matched by the human history here. This region’s accordion-ridged valleys, shaded in a palette of dusky orange and cream, are an epiphany of a landscape – the stuff of psychedelic daydreams.
APF is organising a 7 day intensive Photography Master Class which is tailor made to cater to needs of anyone who wishes to train their eyes to find order in chaos of Istanbul’s streets and also the beautiful city of Cappadocia.The Master Class will be limited to an intimate class of max 8 passionate individuals who want to polish their skills and break out of their comfort zones. We’ll talk about street and travel photography. This workshop is designed to help improve your photography, enhance your style and find your vision by providing expert advice and knowledge specifically aimed at helping you achieve success in your work.
Class capacity: 8 people only
Mentors : Vineet Vohra & Rohit Vohra
During this Intense shooting 7-day workshop, we will focus on the following topics:
How to work towards a theme and focus on projects.
Travel Photography and art of story telling
How to edit your images to enhance the final result.
Photography assignments to put theories to work while walking with the mentors in Istanbul and Cappadocia
The mentors will work with students both in critique sessions and in the field, sharing their working knowledge and techniques.
Each day will include shooting and theoretical session on all you need to know about Street and Travel photography, dos and don’ts, ways to overcome the fear of getting close, detailed look into various composition aspects and the common mistakes while composing, understanding layering in photography, Gestalt vision and its application in photography, developing ones own style, understanding peripheral vision, ways to see and treat light, video documentary of how their images are made as they shoot and how they fine tune their vision and more.
During the course of this workshop, the mentors will discuss technique, composition, vision and intent and how to use the camera and lens in a creative way. They will discuss careers, talk about how to get published and how to work on a story.
On the final day we make a presentation and have an in depth review session with the mentors and each participant presents their work.
Students need to bring the following to the workshop:
– A digital camera with a fixed wide angle lens preferably (a 35mm focal length lens would be best). You are most welcome to get your Long telephoto lenses and zooms for your personal work.
– A laptop with software to edit/tone your images
– A notebook to take down notes during the workshop
Dates : 20th-26th Sep 2022
Istanbul : 20th-21st-22nd Sep (Workshop will start at 4:45pm on 20th)
For Hotel and Flight recommendations do write to us.
Cancelation Policy :
If the workshop is cancelled due to any reasons (including covid), full refund will be issued to the participant.
Keeping in mind the covid situation currently, participant is allowed to cancel anytime before 10th Aug, 2022 without any cancelation charges (Paypal fees will be deducted)
If a participant cancels for any reason between 11th Aug- 30th Aug 2022, 20% of the workshop fee + paypal charges will be deducted.
If a participant cancels for any reason on or after 31st Aug, 2022, 60% fee + paypal charges will be deducted.
All precautions will be taken for the safety of participants and we recommend that participants avoid any other travel 14 days before the workshop. Workshop is limited to 6-8 participants only.
We would highly recommend a good travel insurance for your own safety.
Held each at the time of the Kartik Purnima full moon, Pushkar Cattle/ Camel Fair is one of India’s most highly-rated travel experiences, a spectacle on an epic scale, attracting more than 11,000 camels, horses and cattle and visited by over 400,000 people over a period of around fourteen days.
For visitors it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the colour, spectacle and carnival of one of the last great traditional melas, which brings livestock, farmers, traders and villagers from all over Rajasthan.
APF is organising a 4 day intensive Photography Master Class which is tailor made to cater to needs of anyone who wishes to train their eyes to find order in chaos of Pushkar Mela and also the beautiful town of Ajmer.
The Pushkar and Ajmer Master Class will be limited to an intimate class of max 7 passionate individuals who want to polish their skills and break out of their comfort zones. We’ll talk about street and travel photography. This workshop is designed to help improve your photography, enhance your style and find your vision by providing expert advice and knowledge specifically aimed at helping you achieve success in your work.
Mentors : Vineet Vohra & Rohit Vohra
During this Intense shooting 4-day workshop, we will focus on the following topics:
How to work towards a theme and focus on projects.
Travel Photography and art of story telling
How to edit your images to enhance the final result.
Photography assignments to put theories to work while walking with the mentors in Pushkar and Ajmer.
The mentors will work with students both in critique sessions and in the field, sharing their working knowledge and techniques.
Each day will include shooting and theoretical session on all you need to know about Street and Travel photography, dos and don’ts, ways to overcome the fear of getting close, detailed look into various composition aspects and the common mistakes while composing, understanding layering in photography, Gestalt vision and its application in photography, developing ones own style, understanding peripheral vision, ways to see and treat light, video documentary of how their images are made as they shoot and how they fine tune their vision and more.
During the course of this workshop, the mentors will discuss technique, composition, vision and intent and how to use the camera and lens in a creative way. They will discuss careers, talk about how to get published and how to work on a story.
On the final day we make a presentation and have an in depth review session with the mentors and each participant presents their work.
Students need to bring the following to the workshop:
– A digital camera with a fixed wide angle lens preferably (a 35mm focal length lens would be best). You are most welcome to get your Long telephoto lenses and zooms for your personal work.
– A laptop with software to edit/tone your images
– A notebook to take down notes during the workshop
Dates : 3rd-6th Nov 2022
Mentors, along with the participants will be leaving from Delhi on 3rd morning from Saket(South Delhi) around 7:00 am in a private bus. More details about meeting location will be shared with participants.
Price : $2495/ per person (Rs 1,92,000/-)
Includes :
Workshop charges
Single occupancy Hotel stay in 4/5 star property for 3 nights and 4 days.
All meals
All local travel in India. In a private bus. (Delhi-pushkar-Ajmer-Delhi)
Excludes:
– Return international air ticket
– Any private expenses
– Room service fees
– Porter services
– 18% GST
– Visa fees (if applicable)
– Personal travel insurance (compulsory; self-purchase)
If the workshop is cancelled due to any reasons (including covid), full refund will be issued to the participant.
Keeping in mind the covid situation currently, participant is allowed to cancel anytime before 3rd Oct, 2022 without any cancelation charges (Paypal fees will be deducted)
If a participant cancels for any reason between 4th Oct- 15th Oct 2022, 20% of the workshop fee + paypal charges will be deducted.
If a participant cancels for any reason between 16th Oct-25th Oct, 60% fee + paypal charges will be deducted.
If a participant cancels for any reason after 26th Oct, 100% fee will be deducted.
All precautions will be taken for the safety of participants and we recommend that participants avoid any other travel 14 days before the workshop.
We would highly recommend a good travel insurance for your own safety.
Embark on an unforgettable expedition to photograph the spectacular Dev Deepawali festival in Varanasi. Led by Vineet and Rohit Vohra.
Varanasi is the only place on Earth where Diwali is celebrated twice. Dev Deepawali (or Dev Diwali) is a festival celebrated 15 days after Diwali to commemorate the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasur.
Dev Deepawali, also known as ‘Dev Diwali’, is an annual festival celebrated in Varanasi. It is a festival of light and joy that originated centuries ago. The 2023 edition of the festival is sure to be spectacular as it will be held in the ancient city of Varanasi.
As a photographer, Dev Deepawali is a great opportunity to capture the beauty of India’s culture, tradition and religious practices. The festival will provide a unique and vibrant atmosphere which can be captured through the lens of a camera. From the traditional diyas to the colorful rangolis, each aspect of the festival will be a feast for the eyes.
The atmosphere of Dev Deepawali is sure to be unforgettable. Every year, thousands of people gather in Varanasi to celebrate the festival, making it a great environment for photography. With the colorful dresses, the beautiful decorations, and the sound of laughter, the atmosphere of Dev Deepawali is truly unforgettable.
Come join us in Varanasi and and capture decisive moments that you will savour for a lifetime.
Class capacity: 8-10 people only
During the course of this workshop, the mentors will discuss technique, composition, vision and intent and how to use the camera and lens in a creative way. They will discuss careers, talk about how to get published and how to work on a story.
The mentor will work with students both in critique sessions and in the field, sharing their working knowledge and techniques.
This intensive 4-day workshop will focus on the following topics:
1. Travel Photography and art of story telling
2. How to work towards a theme and focus on projects…
3. How to edit your images to enhance the final result…
4. Photography assignments to put theories to work while walking with the mentors on the streets of Varanasi.
Students need to bring the following to the workshop:
– A digital camera with a fixed wide angle lens preferably (a 35mm focal length lens would be best). You are most welcome to get your Long telephoto lenses and zooms for your personal work.
– A laptop with software to edit/tone your images
– A notebook to take down notes during the workshop
Dates :6th-9th Nov 2022
Price : $2495/ per person / Rs 1,92,000
Includes :
Workshop charges
Single occupancy Hotel stay in 4/5 star property for 3 nights and 4 days.
All meals
All Local travel (Varanasi)
Excludes:
– Return international air ticket/ Ticket from Delhi to Varanasi and back
– Any private expenses
– Room service fees
– Porter services
– 18% GST
– Visa fees (if applicable)
– Personal travel insurance (compulsory; self-purchase)
If the workshop is cancelled due to any reasons (including covid), full refund will be issued to the participant.
Keeping in mind the covid situation currently, participant is allowed to cancel anytime before 7 th Oct, 2022 without any cancelation charges (Paypal fees will be deducted)
If a participant cancels for any reason between 8th Oct- 15th Oct, 20% of the workshop fee + paypal charges will be deducted.
If a participant cancels for any reason between 16th Oct-25th Oct, 60% fee + paypal charges will be deducted.
If a participant cancels for any reason after 26th Oct, 100% fee will be deducted.
All precautions will be taken for the safety of participants and we recommend that participants avoid any other travel 14 days before the workshop. Workshop is limited to 6-8 participants only.
We would highly recommend a good travel insurance for your own safety.
During the course of this workshop, the mentors will discuss technique, composition, vision and intent and how to use the camera and lens in a creative way. They will discuss careers, talk about how to get published and how to work on a story.
The mentor Vineet Vohra and Rohit Vohra, will work with students both in critique sessions and in the field, sharing their working knowledge and techniques.
This intensive 4-day workshop will focus on the following topics:
1. Travel Photography and art of Visual story telling
2. How to work towards a theme and focus on projects…
3. How to edit your images to enhance the final result…
4. Photography assignments to put theories to work while walking with the mentors on the streets of Varanasi.
Students need to bring the following to the workshop:
– A digital camera with a fixed wide angle lens preferably (a 35mm focal length lens would be best). You are most welcome to get your Long telephoto lenses and zooms for your personal work.
– A laptop with software to edit/tone your images
– A notebook to take down notes during the workshop
If the workshop is cancelled due to any reasons (including covid), full refund will be issued to the participant.
If a participant cancels for any reason after 2nd April, 60% fee + paypal charges will be deducted.
If a participant cancels for any reason on or after 3rd April, there will be no refund.
All precautions will be taken for the safety of participants and we recommend that participants avoid any other travel 7 days before the workshop. Workshop is limited to a max of 4 participants only.
We would highly recommend a good travel insurance for your own safety.
Embark on an unforgettable expedition to photograph the spectacular Dev Deepawali festival in Varanasi. Led by Vineet and Rohit Vohra.
Varanasi is the only place on Earth where Diwali is celebrated twice. Dev Deepawali (or Dev Diwali) is a festival celebrated 15 days after Diwali to commemorate the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasur.
On this day, thousands of devotees take a holy bath (Kartik Snan) in the Ganges, and the 88 ghats in Varanasi are decorated with millions of Diyas (earthern lamps) in the evening.
Nearly 100,000 pilgrims visit the riverfront to watch the river aglitter with lamps while the Ganga Aarti (holy ritual) is being performed by 21 young Brahmin priests.
Come join us in Varanasi and and capture decisive moments that you will savour for a lifetime.
Class capacity: 4 people only
During the course of this workshop, the mentors will discuss technique, composition, vision and intent and how to use the camera and lens in a creative way. They will discuss careers, talk about how to get published and how to work on a story.
The mentor will work with students both in critique sessions and in the field, sharing their working knowledge and techniques.
This intensive 4-day workshop will focus on the following topics:
1. Travel Photography and art of story telling
2. How to work towards a theme and focus on projects…
3. How to edit your images to enhance the final result…
4. Photography assignments to put theories to work while walking with the mentors on the streets of Varanasi.
Students need to bring the following to the workshop:
– A digital camera with a fixed wide angle lens preferably (a 35mm focal length lens would be best). You are most welcome to get your Long telephoto lenses and zooms for your personal work.
– A laptop with software to edit/tone your images
– A notebook to take down notes during the workshop
Dates : 17th-2oth Nov 2021.
Price : $2495/ per person
Includes :
Workshop charges
Single occupancy Hotel stay in 4/5 star property for 3 nights and 4 days.
All meals
All Local travel
Excludes:
– Return international air ticket
– Any private expenses
– Room service fees
– Porter services
– 18% GST
– Visa fees (if applicable)
– Personal travel insurance (compulsory; self-purchase)
If the workshop is cancelled due to any reasons (including covid), full refund will be issued to the participant.
Keeping in mind the covid situation currently, participant is allowed to cancel anytime before 17 th Oct, 2021 without any cancelation charges (Paypal fees will be deducted)
If a participant cancels for any reason between 18th Oct- 10th Nov, 20% of the workshop fee + paypal charges will be deducted.
If a participant cancels for any reason after 10th Nov, 60% fee + paypal charges will be deducted.
All precautions will be taken for the safety of participants and we recommend that participants avoid any other travel 14 days before the workshop. Workshop is limited to 6-8 participants only.
We would highly recommend a good travel insurance for your own safety.
Held each at the time of the Kartik Purnima full moon, Pushkar Cattle/ Camel Fair is one of India’s most highly-rated travel experiences, a spectacle on an epic scale, attracting more than 11,000 camels, horses and cattle and visited by over 400,000 people over a period of around fourteen days.
For visitors it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the colour, spectacle and carnival of one of the last great traditional melas, which brings livestock, farmers, traders and villagers from all over Rajasthan.
APF is organising a 4 day intensive Photography Master Class which is tailor made to cater to needs of anyone who wishes to train their eyes to find order in chaos of Pushkar Mela and also the beautiful town of Ajmer.
The Pushkar and Ajmer Master Class will be limited to an intimate class of max 4 passionate individuals who want to polish their skills and break out of their comfort zones. We’ll talk about street and travel photography. This workshop is designed to help improve your photography, enhance your style and find your vision by providing expert advice and knowledge specifically aimed at helping you achieve success in your work.
Class capacity: 4 people only
Mentors : Vineet Vohra & Rohit Vohra
During this Intense shooting 4-day workshop, we will focus on the following topics:
How to work towards a theme and focus on projects.
Travel Photography and art of story telling
How to edit your images to enhance the final result.
Photography assignments to put theories to work while walking with the mentors in Pushkar and Ajmer.
The mentors will work with students both in critique sessions and in the field, sharing their working knowledge and techniques.
Each day will include shooting and theoretical session on all you need to know about Street and Travel photography, dos and don’ts, ways to overcome the fear of getting close, detailed look into various composition aspects and the common mistakes while composing, understanding layering in photography, Gestalt vision and its application in photography, developing ones own style, understanding peripheral vision, ways to see and treat light, video documentary of how their images are made as they shoot and how they fine tune their vision and more.
During the course of this workshop, the mentors will discuss technique, composition, vision and intent and how to use the camera and lens in a creative way. They will discuss careers, talk about how to get published and how to work on a story.
On the final day we make a presentation and have an in depth review session with the mentors and each participant presents their work.
Students need to bring the following to the workshop:
– A digital camera with a fixed wide angle lens preferably (a 35mm focal length lens would be best). You are most welcome to get your Long telephoto lenses and zooms for your personal work.
– A laptop with software to edit/tone your images
– A notebook to take down notes during the workshop
Dates : 14th-17th Nov 2021
Price : $2495/ per person (Rs 1,85,000/-)
Includes :
Workshop charges
Single occupancy Hotel stay in 4/5 star property for 3 nights and 4 days.
All meals
All local travel in India. In a private bus. (Delhi-pushkar-Ajmer-Delhi)
Excludes:
– Return international air ticket
– Any private expenses
– Room service fees
– Porter services
– 18% GST
– Visa fees (if applicable)
– Personal travel insurance (compulsory; self-purchase)
If the workshop is cancelled due to any reasons (including covid), full refund will be issued to the participant.
Keeping in mind the covid situation currently, participant is allowed to cancel anytime before 15th Oct, 2021 without any cancelation charges (Paypal fees will be deducted)
If a participant cancels for any reason between 16th Oct- 9th Nov, 20% of the workshop fee + paypal charges will be deducted.
If a participant cancels for any reason after 9th Nov, 60% fee + paypal charges will be deducted.
All precautions will be taken for the safety of participants and we recommend that participants avoid any other travel 14 days before the workshop. Workshop is limited to 6-8 participants only.
We would highly recommend a good travel insurance for your own safety.
Join us as we head for a 4 day workshop in Jodhpur for the most epic holi adventure, colors and beautiful backdrops.
The Holi Master Class will be limited to an intimate class of max 10 passionate individuals who want to polish their skills and break out of their comfort zones. We’ll talk about street, documentary and travel photography. This workshop is designed to help improve your photography, enhance your style and find your vision by providing expert advice and knowledge specifically aimed at helping you achieve success in your work. Participants will work on forming a photo essay in the 4 days.
During this Intensive 4-day workshop, we will focus on the following topics:
1. Street & Travel Photography and art of story telling
2. How to work towards a theme and focus on projects…
3. How to edit your images to enhance the final result…
4. Photography assignments to put theories to work while walking with the mentors on the streets of Jodhpur.
The mentors Vineet and Rohit Vohra will work with students both in critique sessions and in the field, sharing their working knowledge and techniques.
During the course of this workshop, the mentors will discuss technique, composition, vision and intent and how to use the camera and lens in a creative way. They will discuss careers, talk about how to get published and how to work on a story.
Participants will stay in Jodhpur
We will head out everyday, and have shooting as well as critique sessions everyday.
Here is a list of what you should bring to the workshop:
• Your laptop for taking notes and reviewing images.
• Your laptop should have some sort of uploading and basic editing
software installed and working so that you can download and preview what
you shoot in the sessions.
• A power supply or back up battery for your laptop.
• a thumb drive, jump drive or flash stick to move images.
• Camera and Lens or Lenses as preferred.
• Fully charged batteries/ extra batteries please, you will need them for your camera- Please DO NOT FORGET this…. We will be shooting long hours.
• At least 2 formatted (empty) memory cards. Since we will be shooting around color and water, remember to copy your files everyday.
• Comfortable walking shoes, sunblock, sunglasses. Shoes will get wet and coloured. Its a good idea to carry Slippers/ crocs (fast drying)
• The creative side of your brain. (don’t forget this)
• Cling film/ Food wrap/ other camera protection (incase you can’t we will be carrying extra)
• Duct tape (Normal duct tape to seal things)
• Rain coat/ Poncho (doesn’t protect you, but you feel safe 🙂 (optional)
• Bandana/ Cap (covering your head is always a good idea)
• Moisturiser/ oil (you will need this)
• Extra pair of shoes
• Fast drying clothes.
• Zip lock bags to carry essentials, like batteries/ phones and SD cards)
• Sanitizer, Shampoo, Soap (available in the hotel, but always good to carry your own specially after Holi)
There are no pre-requisites for attending this workshop. The workshop will be best suited for photographers who have some understanding of how to operate their camera, edit their photos, have some experience in photography and want to take their skills to the next level. However, inexperienced photographers are also welcome.
Students need to bring the following to the workshop:
– A digital camera with a fixed wide angle lens preferably (a 35mm focal length lens would be best). You are most welcome to get your Long telephoto lenses and zooms for your personal work.
– A laptop with software to edit/tone your images
– A notebook to take down notes during the workshop
Two packages available : Workshop only $599 / Complete workshop and stay $1399
Complete WORKSHOP and stay package : $1399
Charges are for all inclusive package. If you want any assistance you can email Mehar at contact@artphotofeature.com.
Includes :
Hotel Stay for 3 nights (checkin on 20th and check out on 23rd) Individual rooms (no room sharing), all 3 meals included
Daily travel charges
Excludes:
– Return Domestic/ international air ticket to jodhpur
– Any private expenses
– Room service fees
– Porter services
– Visa fees (if applicable)
– Beverages / alcohol during meals
– Personal travel insurance (compulsory; self-purchase)
WORKSHOP Charges Only: $599
This option includes workshop charges only. Does not include stay, food, daily travel expense etc. If you want any assistance you can email Mehar at contact@artphotofeature.com.
After registering we will send you an email regarding the deposit and payment options. To secure a spot in the workshop you must send the full deposit.
Mentors
Vineet Vohra
Born in Delhi/India, Vineet did masters in fine arts from the prestigious college of arts. He is a self-taught photographer and street photography is a passion that he follows like a discipline.
Vineet started shooting as a wild life photographer for two years and then switched on to street in 2001, it instantly became his passion.Vineet considers street photography a journey that he travels everyday. He believes in learning and unlearning and thrives to improve with each shot. Life in general which is so unexpected, he tries to be as honest through his lens as he can. His main focus is on how to make ordinary moments look extraordinary.
Currently Vineet presents workshops globally and has judged MSPF ( Miami street photography festival ), currently judging San Fransisco street photography festival and conducting a seminar and a workshop in SF. His works and stories have been published on various prestigious magazines all over the world including National Geographic. He is part of the famous collective www.streetcollective.com which comprises of only 8 members from the world and a part of APF collective which has 20 members.
In 2015 he was placed 5th in the top 20 most influential street photographers.
Rohit Vohra is a street/ travel photographer, educator and Co-founder/ Editor in Chief of APF Magazine. He is a Leica Leica Academie Mentor. In a search for methods to read the city, his photographs are often about contact with humans and basic living elements. He received his BFA from College of Arts, Delhi in the year 1997 and has been photographing for over 12 years.
He is one of Asia’s most prominent street photographers, He is a member of APF Collective. His works have appeared in numerous Newspapers/ Magazines all over the world.
Among other commercial work, which includes product and fashion, he personally likes street photography because of the uncertainty, the challenge, the joy of capturing that perfect moment, perfect in terms of light, texture, and elements all perfectly in place.
For him street photography is one of the purest forms of photography. He says, “It is also one of the most difficult forms of photography. It’s difficult because we usually don’t have much control over the environment, well at least as much as we might like.”
He is on the judging panel of some of the top Photography awards in the world. Including IPA, PX3, SIPA, MIFA, Tokyo International Foto awards, Photogravphy Grant etc.
Since the class is limited to max 10 participants, we can confirm your seat once the full deposit has been made. To confirm your spot, write to us at contact@artphotofeature.com