Durga Puja Kolkata workshop, 8th Oct – 13th Oct 2024

As a photographer we must figure out our relationship with photography. For the first time in history, we are producing photographs of anything and everything. These are exciting and yet challenging times. As a photographer we must look for meaning, significance and identity in our work.

Join Rohit Vohra for an immersive street photography workshop during the vibrant Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, India. He will guide you through the busy streets of Kolkata, a city very close to his heart. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to capture the essence of one of India’s most celebrated festivals through your lens. Discover not just the festivities but also the street life as he takes the participants through the markets and lanes of Kolkata.

Receive personalized guidance and feedback from Rohit Vohra, who will share insights gained from years of experience in street photography.

This workshop is aimed at individuals trying to discover a deeper understanding and finding their vision. During this course we will try introspective approach to capturing the world around us.

Street photography is one of the purest forms of photography. It is also one of the most challenging 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.

Kolkata, India’s second biggest city, is a perpetually ongoing festival of human existence, luxurious, refined and frantic, pointedly futuristic, while beautifully in decay. A vibrant 350-year-old metropolis located on India’s Eastern Coast, the capital of West Bengal thrives on contradictions and imposing spectacles; nothing is commonplace in this city. Famously known as the City of Joy, Kolkata is, in every sense, the artistic, cultural and intellectual capital of the country. Kolkata’s streets are vivid, hectic, chaotic, and yet, brimming with life and creativity. Driven by the indomitable spirit of the self-made middle class, the city has created a beautiful juxtaposition of the old colonial-era charm with the nascent upcoming hipster culture that thrives amongst the city’s millennial residents. ~https://www.holidify.com/places/kolkata/

Whats Included :

• You will learn how to capture the beauty in the mundane of everyday life. You will also learn how to capture “Decisive Moments”
• During this course you will also learn, how to get closer to the subjects and how do you create images that tell compelling stories.
• We will discuss technique, composition, vision and intent and how to use the camera and lens in a creative way.

Some of the things you will learn

This might change depending on your needs and requirements but we will talk about

1. Finding your voice
2. Visual literacy
3. How to position yourself
4. How to capture a fleeting moment
5. Art of story telling

What do you need :

You don’t need a fancy DSLR or lenses, I will be happy to work with the equipment you already own. A smartphone will also do. So any camera that takes pictures, a film camera will also do, as long as you can develop and share the photographs with me.

Price :

Workshop charges : $1195 (this includes workshop charges only)/ Rs 90,000 for 6 day workshop

Workshop and Stay package : $1995 (this includes workshop charges, single occupancy hotel stay in 4 star for 5 nights, all meals, all local travel, airport pickup and drop)

How to book your spot : 

To book your spot, you will need to send me an email at rohit@artphotofeature.com

Please feel free to mail me regarding any doubts or clarifications regarding the workshop.

Cancelation Policy : 

• If the workshop is cancelled due to any reasons, full refund will be issued to the participant.
• 35% Cancellation charges before 14th July 2024
• If a participant cancels for any reason after 14th July 2024, 100% fee will be deducted.

Picture from the last workshop in Kolkata

Instagram  : Rohit Vohra

FAQS

• Q: What is included in the workshop fee?
  • A: The workshop fee includes workshop charges only. Participants are responsible for all hotel accommodation, all meals, local transportation during the workshop. If you need any help in booking hotels we will be happy to help. Please mail us at rohit@artphotofeature.com . An all inclusive workshop package ($1995) is also available that includes all hotel stays (5 nights), all meals and all local travel.
• Q: What skill level is required to join the workshop?
  • A: The workshop is open to photographers of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. The focus is on learning and improving street photography techniques in the unique setting of Kolkata.
• Q: What camera equipment is recommended for the workshop?
  • A: Participants can use any camera, from smartphones to DSLRs. It’s recommended to bring a camera with manual settings for a more in-depth learning experience, but it’s not mandatory.
• Q: What topics will be covered during the workshop?
  • A: The workshop will cover various aspects of street photography, including composition, storytelling, capturing emotions, and post-processing techniques. Each day will present different themes and challenges.
• Q: How do I secure my spot in the workshop?
  • A: To secure your spot, please send us a mail at rohit@artphotofeature.com Spaces are limited, so early registration is recommended.
• Q: What is the cancellation policy?
  • A: Please refer to the workshop’s terms and conditions for the cancellation policy. Generally, cancellations made within a certain period may incur a fee, and last-minute cancellations may not be refundable.