Kutch Astro Landscape Photography Workshop
Kutch Astro Landscape Photography Workshop
14th – 18th Mar 2024
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Group Size
12 Participants
Location
Kutch, Gujarat
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.
- DISCUSS END TO END THEORETICAL CONCEPT ON ASTRO-LANDSCAPE on the first day of workshop. (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.
- A soul-enriching exploration and photographic journey of mystical significance.
- Pre-workshop briefing about the attractions of the workshop, safety precautions for the equipment, etc.
- 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 THE KUTCH
The Kutch, a region in the extreme west of the western Indian state of Gujarat, can be traced back to prehistorical times. There are several sites related to Indus valley civilization in region and is mentioned in Hindu mythology. Kutch district, officially spelled Kachchh, its capital at Bhuj. Covering an area of 45,674 km2, it is the largest district of India. The good thing about Kutch is that it offers a variety of geographical features to shoot landscape, nightscapes along with Bortle 2 skies at many of these places.
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
14th March 2024 to 18th March 2024
Price
| Date | Price (For Indian Participants) | Price (For Overseas Participants) |
|---|---|---|
| 14th - 18th Mar 2024 | Rs 32500 | 440 USD |
**Please note that Astro Landscape Photography totally depends on local weather conditions, and the weather is unpredictable, though we hope that we’ll get a clear sky starting of the March.
***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 Bhuj to Bhuj and Shooting points from Hotel/Homestay.
- Accommodations in a Triple Occupancy / Double Occupancy, Mattress, Blanket, and Hot Water.
- Two times tea, first day breakfast to last day breakfast.
- 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 the 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 Bhuj to Bhuj.
- 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 12 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.
Deadlines
Registration is open from 14th February 2024 or till the seat reservations end.
Conditions
Only a maximum of 12 hardworking photographers will be selected for this workshop. This is not a fancy tour; it’s a workshop and you have to walk, 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 workshop 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 will become 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 – 36 days prior to the commencement of the workshop.
- 80% will be deducted – if cancelled 35 – 16 days prior to the commencement of the workshop.
- 100% will be deducted – if cancelled 15 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.
Weather of Kutch
The prevailing climate in Kutch is known as a local steppe climate. In Kutch, there is little rainfall throughout the year. As per the Köppen-Geiger classification, the prevailing weather conditions in this region are categorized under BSh. The average annual temperature in Kutch is 26.4 °C. The rainfall here is around 424 mm or 16.7 inch per year.
The location Kutch is located in a temperate zone, making it difficult to categorize the seasons. The most opportune time to visit are February, March, October, November.
The clearest month of the year in Kutch is February, during which on average the sky is clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy 87% of the time. The cloudier part of the year begins around June 6 and lasts for 3.2 months, ending around September 13. The cloudiest month of the year in Kutch is July, during which on average the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy 63% of the time.
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