Landscape Photography Workshop – Gokarna

 

• Learn the art and techniques of landscape photography as you explore the seaside beauty, riverine stretches and colourful skies at the beach-side town of Gokarna. Mentored by one of the finest landscape photographers of India, this workshop will completely change your outlook in photographing landscapes and help you bring out the beauty in the most unlikely places.

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• Workshop Dates

  Jan 31-Feb 02, 2020
  

• Workshop Price

  ₹19,950/-

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• Landscape Photography Workshop – Overview and Highlights

  Gokarna is a small sea-side town on the Western coast of India. A beautiful coastline, where two rivers meet the sea at different locations, makes these rich and colourful environs the perfect location for this workshop. The seashore is a mix of rocky outcrop and long beaches in different shapes, both of them presenting unique photography opportunities against glorious sunsets. The hills of Gokarna drop down suddenly to the ocean-front, offering dramatic views of the endless waters from a vantage point. The rivers flow gently as they make way to the sea, surrounded by greenery everywhere and hills rising at a distance. The fantastic landscapes of Gokarna will keep you busy during this extended weekend as you explore opportunities to create mesmerizing images and learn the tricks of landscape photography from your photography mentor.

  During the three days of this landscape photography workshop in Gokarna, you will
  

  • Learn landscape photography, both in theory and practice, from the masters of the craft
  • Understand the principles and ideas involved in landscape photography and put them to use in the field
  • Practice in some of the finest landscapes in the region, mentored by our photographers
  • All round 360-degree in-depth understanding of landscape photography – scouting, assessing the landscapes and moving from imagining to creating landscape images
  • Visit beautiful seaside and riverside landscapes – sea and the river at Gokarna and surrounding areas
  • On location guidance from your mentor, regular image reviews and critique sessions during the workshop
  
  

• Participants Say…

  mentors are very knowledgeable and competent for the workshop. Being well experienced in different types of landscape photography, they guided the group excellently on all aspects from the gear usage, to the aesthetic aspects of it. Would certainly like to join them for future sessions or tours like this. – Mithun Kumar

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  Places chosen for on the field learning was outstanding. – Vikram R

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  Everything was just Perfect… Appreciate the meticulously planned itinerary.. Do keep up the good work! – Anil Dev

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  Awesome Mentors… Stunning Locations… – Chandan Kumar

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  [Darter Photography Tour Leaders] are the right people to mentor this course. Their enthusiasm is very infectious! – Lavanya R

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Workshop Content

This landscape photography workshop will cover the following topics in theory and outdoor practice.

• Fundamentals of Landscape photography
• Landscape photographers’ workflow – scouting, assessment and shooting.
• Techniques and camera settings, capabilities and limitations
• Composition, colour and light for landscape photography
• Other equipment needed, best suited gear for landscape photography
• Editing – selection and post-processing with examples
• Night photography and long exposures
• Image reviews and critique sessions

Workshop Details and FAQ – Is this Workshop for You?

This workshop will help you learn the intricacies of making beautiful landscapes images, using the seascapes of Gokarna as a platform for the purpose. This workshop is for you if you:

• want to learn how to make beautiful landscape images by the coast
• love landscape photography and want to explore the hidden gems of India
• are new to landscape photography and want to explore this exciting genre of photography
• enjoy the sea-side and want to learn how to make those breathtaking sunset photographs
• want to experiment with your landscape photography skills under the guidance of an experienced mentor

Participants of this workshop are expected to understand the basic concepts of photography. However, there is no prerequisite for experience in landscape photography. We welcome everyone from beginners to experts in landscape photography – we’ll all have something interesting to learn and photograph during this workshop.

Visit our tour FAQ to know more details about how our photography workshops and tours are conducted.

The following equipments are recommended to help you get the most out of the outdoor sessions during the workshop. If you’d like to rent photography equipment for this workshop, please visit our photography rentals partner – Bookmylens.

• A camera, with lens(es) of focal length range 20mm to 200mm
• A tripod
• Filters – GND and ND – along with holders and adaptors for your lens(es)

We recommend that you carry a laptop (optional) on this workshop to help with the review and post-processing sessions.

Detailed Itinerary

This workshop is designed with a mix of both classroom and outdoor sessions. Mornings and evenings are typically spent photographing landscapes, while afternoons are dedicated to indoor instruction and review sessions. Please note that our photographers may change this itinerary according to the shooting conditions, weather and other parameters to maximize the photography and learning opportunities.

During the three days, we visit Om Beach, Kudle Beach, other beach-fronts and riverside landscapes around Gokarna. We also have an evening for walking around and photographing the town.

Day 1

• Arrive, check-in and breakfast
• 10.30am to 1pm – introductions and ice-breaker followed by first indoor session on landscape photographer
• 3.30pm to 7pm – outdoor session on the beaches – Om Beach and around till sunset.
• Post sunset – outdoor session on long-exposure landscape photography.

Day 2

• 5am – early morning excursion for riverside photography.
• 11.30am to 1pm and 3pm to 4.30pm – indoor sessions.
• 3.30pm to 7pm – outdoor session on the beach near the town and in Gokarna.
• 9pm to 10pm – Night photography and long exposures at Om Beach.

Day 3

• 5am – early morning excursion for beach-side photography; back for breakfast.
• Post breakfast – Beach-side walks with the camera near Kudle Beach or half-moon beach, as decided by the mentor
• Post lunch – Study and group review the images made so far.
• 5pm onwards – free time, walks in and around Gokarna temple and the streets before departure.

Workshop Price

The cost of this workshop is Rs.19,950/- per person (inclusive of GST)

The cost includes:

• Workshop fee, including photography sessions, on-field advice and assistance, image reviews on all days
• Accommodation on twin sharing basis in spacious air-conditioned rooms at Om Beach Resort Single travellers may be paired with other participants; single occupancy requests can be facilitated on request at an additional cost
• Local Transportation on all days of the workshop and pick up/drop off from/to bus-stop or train station in Gokarna
• All meals during the workshop, from breakfast on Day 1 to lunch on Day 3
• GST

The cost does not include:

• Travel to Gokarna and return travel from Gokarna to your location. For more details, see Getting there
• Pickup and drop from/to locations outsides Gokarna for train/bus/air travel. We can organize this at an additional cost
• Dinner on Day 3
• Additional food or beverages ordered
• Gratuities to hotel/transport staff
• Anything else that is not part of the includes list above

The workshop begins on Day 01 around 9:00 AM and ends on Day 03 by 5:00 PM . Early check-in on the morning of Day 01 and late check-out on Day 03 may be available at the resort subject to availability.

Cancellation Policy for the photography tour:

• On or before January 10, 2020: 25% of the tour fee is charged as cancellation fee
• Between January 11 and 17, 2020: 50% of the tour fee is charged as cancellation fee
• Between January 18 and 24, 2020: 75% of the tour fee is charged as cancellation fee
• No refunds for cancellation on or after January 25, 2020

Getting There

Participants arrive in Gokarna on Day 01 morning and will depart on the evening of Day 03. The workshop sessions begin soon after breakfast on Day 01, so you need to reach Gokarna in the morning hours. Below are the suggested travel options. We can facilitate your arrival and departure to Gokarna on request.

By Air: You can fly into Hubli or Goa airport, which is about 3 hours (150km) from Gokarna. We can organize transfers (at cost) from Hubli or Goa Airport on request. Please note: Due to cross-border regulations between Goa and Karnataka, taxis from Goa usually cost much higher than the usual fare for the same distance!

By Bus: If you are traveling from Bangalore, it is recommended that you take an overnight bus from Bangalore to Gokarna on evening before Day 01, and depart by bus from Gokarna to Bangalore on Day 03 evening. We can handle your bus ticket booking from Bangalore on request.

By Train: Karwar Express (train no. 16523) connects Bangalore and Gokarna. But it takes around 17 hours, twice as long as the bus journey, and is not recommended. Matsyagandha Express (train 12619) connects Mumbai with Gokarna directly. Other well-connected train stations nearby are at Madgaon (2.5 hours), Karwar (1 hour) and Hubli (3.5 hours). We can organize transfers from/to these other station (at cost) on request.

Drive: Driving from Bangalore is an option as well. The distance is about 500km and takes around 10 hours. If you decide to drive, we recommend arriving a day earlier so that you are well rested before the workshop begins.

Photography Mentor

Dinesh Maneer

Dinesh Maneer is one of the finest landscape photographers in India. His photographs are mainly focused on landscapes, portraits and culture of his home state of Karnataka. He has travelled all over Karnataka, photographing unseen landscapes and and documenting fading cultures and traditions. He has published 2 Coffee Table Books showcasing the wonderful landscapes, culture and wildlife of Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts. His photographs and articles have appeared in many group exhibitions, magazines, online magazines and newspapers.

Hailing from coastal Karnataka at a place not far from Gokarna, he knows and understands the landscapes here more than any other photographer. He has also spent a lot of time capturing the colours of Gokarna’s seascapes and river beds, making some of the finest landscape images that anyone can boast of. Dinesh is also known for his friendly approach, willingness to be available to help and share his knowledge on photography.

You can see his work online at dineshmaneer.com.

Registration

You can register by making a payment using the payment gateway below.
For alternate payment options or for further information, please fill in the form below. You can also email us at photography@darter.in or call Shreeram (+91 9740083260)

Cancellation Policy for the photography tour:

• On or before January 10, 2020: 25% of the tour fee is charged as cancellation fee
• Between January 11 and 17, 2020: 50% of the tour fee is charged as cancellation fee
• Between January 18 and 24, 2020: 75% of the tour fee is charged as cancellation fee
• No refunds for cancellation on or after January 25, 2020