Singalila Astro Landscape Photography Workshop
Singalila Astro Landscape Photography Workshop
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9 Participants
Singalila, West Bengal
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
Do you want to learn Astro Landscape Photography? Want to expertise in the art of capturing awesome GOLDEN HOUR IMAGES, NIGHTSCAPE, STAR TRAIL, LIGHT PAINTING, TIME-LAPSE AND THE MILKY WAY GALAXY across the night sky? Then this Astro Landscape Photography workshop is what you are looking for. This workshop will help you to gather knowledge about everything in the mysterious night sky.
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
Do you want to learn Astro Landscape Photography? Want to expertise in the art of capturing awesome GOLDEN HOUR IMAGES, NIGHTSCAPE, STAR TRAIL, LIGHT PAINTING, TIME-LAPSE AND THE MILKY WAY GALAXY across the night sky? Then this Astro Landscape Photography workshop is what you are looking for. This workshop will help you to gather knowledge about everything in the mysterious night sky.
WORKSHOP LIMELIGHT
- All 4 nights at Shooting Locations.
- Shoot MILKY WAY, STAR TRAILS, NIGHTSCAPES, LIGHT PAINTING, TIME-LAPSE, GOLDEN & BLUE HOUR LANDSCAPE, FOCUS STACKING, TIME BLENDING and EXPOSURE BLENDING.
- Field guide from composition, and gear settings to test shots.
- Daily review of fieldwork.
- Multiple Post Processing sessions.
- ONE DAY PRE-WORKSHOP THEORETICAL CLASS at the Exposure – The School of Photography. (Or via web conferencing)
- LIFETIME POST-PROCESSING SUPPORT.
- Participants’ images will be displayed in a special gallery on the Exposure SOP website and with the participant’s review, social media handle and DP.
- 100% refund, if we cancel the workshop for any reason (After deducting the bank transaction charges).
- Transaction and gateway charges will be charged to the participants.
ABOUT SINGALILA NATIONAL PARK
Singalila National Park is a national park of India located on the Singalila Ridge at an altitude of more than 3636 m above sea level, in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. Singalila Ridge is situated between India and Nepal. It is well known for the trekking route to Sandakphu that runs through it. Four of the five highest peaks in the world, Everest, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu can be seen from its summit.
This five-day and four-night photography workshop will not only enrich your LANDSCAPE AND ASTRO-LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS it will also help develop your knowledge of GOLDEN AND BLUE HOUR LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY, FOCUS STACKING, TIME BLENDING, EXPOSURE BLENDING, LIGHT PAINTING, TIME-LAPSE AND NIGHTSCAPES PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS. In this workshop, you will get some enviable pictures for your portfolio, and it will also be an incredible opportunity to interact and learn from your mentors.
Date
2nd November 2023 to 6th November 2023
Price
| Date | Price (For Indian Participants) | Price (For Overseas Participants) |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd - 6th Nov 2023 | Rs 26500 | 415 USD |
***Please read all details on this page including the Terms and Conditions on the website.
Meet your mentor
Rajat Malakar
An IT professional working in IBM India, as an Application Architect Rajat is a Travel and Landscape Photographer. He started learning Astro Landscape Photography in 2018 out of curiosity. Since then he has gone through several online studies/tutorials on Astro Landscape photography and practiced & learned a few different techniques for shooting Milky Way, Star Trail, and a Starry Landscape. As he has grown up as a photographer his interest carried on to Landscape Photography also. His works have been published on many International and National Photography platforms like ViewBugs, 500px. He has been published online Photography Group Magazine and he recently received multiple awards in an exhibition organized by a Photography Group. He has contacted many workshops in the eastern Himalayas and the participants are extremely happy with the learning. Rajat has created an AI-Based chat BOT which is integrated with the Facebook messenger app to help beginners in Astro Landscape photography. The AI Agent responds to any queries on Night Photography by providing a detailed response by including external links/tutorials like YouTube. The AI Agent is available here: https://www.facebook.com/TheM31
Mrinmay Nayek
Born in the City of Joy, Kolkata, Mrinmay first came to Siliguri 11 Years ago when he was appointed as a faculty member for Geography in a Higher Secondary School. A scholar in his field, he holds a Masters in Geography, and Education and also a PG Diploma in Remote Sensing and Geographical Information systems. After spending over a decade working in the academic sector, he decided to nurture his childhood passion for photography with ‘Exposure – The School of Photography’ in 2018. He devoted a lot of time and effort to learning the terms and technicalities of the art and applying them in practice. Mrinmay soon carved a niche for himself in the areas of Astro Landscape Photography and Street Photography. In a span of just five years, alumni from ETSP’s very first batch have graduated to being a faculty himself in Exposure. Mrinmay’s work has been recognised and published in several National and International photography exhibitions. He has successfully conducted multiple workshops on Astro Landscape Photography for Exposure.
Meet your mentor
Rajat Malakar
An IT professional working in IBM India, as an Application Architect Rajat is a Travel and Landscape Photographer. He started learning Astro Landscape Photography in 2018 out of curiosity. Since then he has gone through several online studies/tutorials on Astro Landscape photography and practiced & learned a few different techniques for shooting Milky Way, Star Trail, and a Starry Landscape. As he has grown up as a photographer his interest carried on to Landscape Photography also. His works have been published on many International and National Photography platforms like ViewBugs, 500px. He has been published online Photography Group Magazine and he recently received multiple awards in an exhibition organized by a Photography Group. He has contacted many workshops in the eastern Himalayas and the participants are extremely happy with the learning. Rajat has created an AI-Based chat BOT which is integrated with the Facebook messenger app to help beginners in Astro Landscape photography. The AI Agent responds to any queries on Night Photography by providing a detailed response by including external links/tutorials like YouTube. The AI Agent is available here: https://www.facebook.com/TheM31
Mrinmay Nayek
Born in the City of Joy, Kolkata, Mrinmay first came to Siliguri 11 Years ago when he was appointed as a faculty member for Geography in a Higher Secondary School. A scholar in his field, he holds a Masters in Geography, and Education and also a PG Diploma in Remote Sensing and Geographical Information systems. After spending over a decade working in the academic sector, he decided to nurture his childhood passion for photography with ‘Exposure – The School of Photography’ in 2018. He devoted a lot of time and effort to learning the terms and technicalities of the art and applying them in practice. Mrinmay soon carved a niche for himself in the areas of Astro Landscape Photography and Street Photography. In a span of just five years, alumni from ETSP’s very first batch have graduated to being a faculty himself in Exposure. Mrinmay’s work has been recognised and published in several National and International photography exhibitions. He has successfully conducted multiple workshops on Astro Landscape Photography for Exposure.
Terms and Conditions
- Transportation from Siliguri to Siliguri and Shooting points from
Hotel/Homestay. - Accommodations in a Triple Occupancy / Double Occupancy, Mattress, Blanket, and Hot Water.
- Two times Tea, first day Lunch to last day Breakfast & Dinner on all days.
- Permits and all entry fees.
- Expert guidance on Landscape and Astro Landscape Photography.
What is not included in the Workshop Fees?
- Anything else other than mentioned includes.
- All expenses of personal nature.
- Any other actual expenses would be shared by all participants on an actual basis.
- Pick up & drop from Railway station/Bus Stand/Airport are not included but we can arrange the same for you and the cost has to be paid by you.
- Occupancy is chosen on a first come first serve basis.
- Additional food or beverages ordered.
Important points to be noted
- The workshop is designed from Siliguri to Siliguri.
- This workshop is conceptualized in such a way that personal attention can be given to each and every photographer and for that, the group will be restricted to 09 photographers only.
- This workshop has been specifically designed for photographers. Nonphotographer spouse/friend may be accommodated on the workshop but at full cost and on agreeing to stick to the schedule of the workshop.
- While all care would be taken to stick to the schedule, unforeseen
circumstances, time consistency might lead to some changes. - Please note that Astro Landscape Photography fully depends on local weather conditions, although, we hope that we’ll get a clear sky. The mentors will guide you throughout the workshop.
Deadlines
Registration is open from 15th October 2023 or till the seat reservations end.
Conditions
Only a maximum of 09 hardworking photographers will be selected for this workshop. This is not a fancy tour; it’s a high-altitude workshop and you have to walk a lot, so your physical fitness is very important.
Participants will be granted for the workshop based on email confirmation on a first come first serve basis. Feel free to call +91-8509333385 or +91-9830221895 or +91-9432824306 for any further assistance.
Booking
It is mandatory for you to pay 50% of the workshop amount in advance
immediately (either in USD or INR as per the conversion rate on date). Balance amount to be paid 30 days on or before the workshop. Once the payment is done please send us a copy of the bank receipt (screenshot is also fine) of your payment details. Once your payment is confirmed by us, we will send you the tour id no. along with the Rules & Regulations of the workshop, which confirms your candidature for the workshop. Transaction and gateway charges will be charged on the participants.
Cancellation and Refunds
In the event of a cancellation or modification of your confirmed booking, Exposure’s Cancellation and Refund Policy for Photography Workshops will be applicable, and you need to fully agree to be bound by them. Any refunds will be made within 14 working days from the date of written confirmation of cancellation, via the same mode with which the payment was made to us.
To reserve space 50% amount is required to be paid at the time of your booking.
You can pay using the online payment link on our website or ask for account details to make NEFT transfers. Your reservation may be cancelled at any time if full payment is not received on or before 30 days of the workshop or communicated to you.
On the processes the booking amount will not be refund.
All cancellation notices from the participant end must be received in writing and willbecome effective as per the date of the postmark (standard mail or electronic).
Cancellation deductions will be as per the following policy against FULL WORKSHOP FEES:
- 20% will be deducted – if cancelled 61 days prior to the commencement of the workshop.
- 50% will be deducted – if cancelled 60 – 31 days prior to the commencement of the workshop.
- 80% will be deducted – if cancelled 30 – 21 days prior to the commencement of the workshop.
- 100% will be deducted – if cancelled 20 days prior to the commencement of the workshop.
Please read all details on this page and the Detailed Terms and Conditions, Disclaimer / Undertaking in the Registration cum Booking Form.
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