Autumn Expedition To Mongolia

Frequently Asked Questions?

Why go on an Exposure Tour?

At EXPOSURE, we are passionate about photography just as you are, which lets us understand your travails and needs perfectly. And we use this insight to specially design our Photography Tours so they give you the advantage to excel at the art and set you up for success.

  • Carefully planned to maximize photo opportunities
  • Led by professional photographers
  • Hands-on photography assistance in the field
  • Extensive learning off-field
  • Image reviews and presentations
  • Post-Tour guidance, advice, and assistance –

Specifically, you will get

  • A clinically organized expedition with utmost attention to your comfort and needs
  • An open, informal environment that promotes interactive learning
  • A team that will strategize and work to a plan to optimize opportunities and ensure a great tour
  • Practical, hands-on assistance in photography from the tour Mentor/Skippers both in the field and pre or post-photo tours or workshops.
  • Individual interaction with the Mentors over general or specific issues
  • First-hand learning from the masters in the art and craft of photography
  • That’s not all. When you’re not out in the field using the camera, you will learn and enjoy our sessions on photography techniques, photograph reviews and presentations, and discussions on topics relevant to the Photo Tour in question.

Can I join this trip as a non-photographer?

Sure! If your significant other wants you there by their side then be our guest! Similarly, if you just want to come alone without a camera then don’t feel that you need to be into photography. This expedition is designed to be an immersive experience for everyone and we have hosted many non-photographers on previous expeditions. During my last Mongolia trip, I spent many hours just spending time with the families and walking alongside the animals helping to corral them rather than shooting photographs. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of things to occupy your time as a non-photographer.

What kind of things should I bring?

This is not an especially cold-weather trip so you don’t have to bring warm clothing. But in the high mountains, there will be slightly cold. So it’s better to bring light warm clothes. Clothing-wise, layers are the key since you will be potentially both walking and sitting in cold vehicles. The amount of each that you choose to do will depend on your fitness and preference. Our support vehicles will follow our route at a distance as much as possible offering everyone the chance to travel in a vehicle if needed. Part of our team will travel ahead each day and set up camp at our daily destination with mattresses and camel wool blankets in each ger.

This is a suggested packing list to make your trip a fulfilling and comfortable experience.

Backpack
Waterproof bag cover
Normal Gloves
Comfortable light boots for walking
Headlamp/flashlight
Lightweight trousers
Normal and wool socks
Sunglasses
Suncare cream
Waterbottle with 1 litre of capacity
Wet tissues
Money belt/ pouch
Insurance confirmation copy
Emergency contact number
Carry your essential and basic medicines for headaches, fever, stomach upset, etc.

Suggested Equipment

You should bring cameras, a laptop (for editing in the evenings), and a head torch these kinds of things instantly spring to mind. Don’t worry about recharging since we will have generators to top up our gear each night. Once you confirm your booking with a 40% deposit, we will send you all the information you need to fully prepare yourself for this epic journey.

This is just an idea about the suggested camera and accessory:

  • One or two DSLR or Mirrorless (Full Frame or Crop Sensor) cameras. If you use a full-frame DSLR or mirrorless camera, for much of the time, when photographing the Eagle Hunters or Reindeer People, you will want to cover focal lengths of around 24-70mm or 24-105mm and 70-200mm. However, a kit lens (18-55/3.5 or 4.0) will also work.
  • For photographing hunters from a distance, consider bringing a larger zoom or prime telephoto lens for photography, of up to 300mm.
  • If you bring a good quality bridge camera instead of a DSLR or mirrorless camera, it will be best if it has an optical zoom of 18-20x or more, combined with a reasonable wide-angle at the other end of the zoom range.
  • Protector for your lens.
  • A Sturdy Tripod could be required to shoot some low light images.
  • Power Bank & Electric Socket Extension.
  • Adequate memory card and Card reader.
  • Be sure to bring plenty of spare battery power for your camera and external hard drive with adequate space and a card reader. There will likely be only limited access to power when we stay with the nomads.
  • A Computer with photo-processing software [Lightroom, Photoshop]. (If you are not having this software, don’t worry we’ll provide it.)
  • Carry a small size soft cloth or towel which you may require to wrap your camera during the night shoot.
  • Carry a microfiber to wipe the lens if ice crystal forms.

How fit do I need to be to join this expedition?

All of the places we visit on this trip will be accessible in our trusty Russian 4-wheel drive vehicles so physical fitness is not a huge priority on our summer trips. Shooting the eagle hunters on hilltops might involve a little trekking to get to good vantage points and at a couple of points on our journey it may be necessary to walk alongside our vehicles so that they can ascend particularly steep terrain. There are absolutely no tarmac roads where we are going. Please bear this in mind before you book.

If you choose not to come with us when we travel on foot, don’t worry, there will be plenty of other things to occupy your time back at camp since we always set up alongside local families who are happy to have visitors. In the past, people have had some very unique experiences by choosing to do this.

What should we expect?

  • The altitude will be 3500-4000 mt. max.
  • You may not be able to take bath for two days.
  • In many places, we will face issues with the Internet & Mobile networks.

Climate

During this season, the weather conditions in western Mongolia are usually warm and sunny, with typical daily maxima being between ranging from +10°C to +25°C during daytime and +8°C to +15°C at night until the end of August.

Expedition Dates

21st August to 29th August 2023

Place

Across Mongolia’s Altai Mountains

Weather

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Participation Fee

5500 USD

Total Participations

Maximum 4 participants

Phone

+918509333385
+918900702900

Meet Your Mentor

Apratim Saha

Apratim Saha

Internationally renowned photographer Apratim is a contributing photographer for National Geographic, Getty Images and Stocksy United. He is a Canon Brand Ambassador – EOS Maestro and the Global Brand Ambassador and Mentor for Datacolor, Nisi, Godox, Vanguard and Blackrapid. Apratim Saha has over 36 years of experience, in the traditional film to digital photography. He is a commercial photographer specializing in people photography, portraiture, lifestyle & editorial clients.