(Mark Twain)

About Our Workshops

 

Travel photography requires the integration of a wide range of skills and knowledge. Patience, resourcefulness, flexibility, and inexhaustible curiosity are only some of the qualities needed to capture exceptional images in unfamiliar territory. In travel photography, competent technical knowledge is as important as the ability to adapt and respond creatively to new environments and situations, under constantly changing conditions.

Our teaching methods and itineraries are designed to integrate the technical skills and practical knowledge essential for capturing striking travel images. It is the integration of skills and knowledge that distinguishes GeckoWorkshops from other photography courses. On our Expeditions, participants learn not only how to operate a camera, but rather to become immersed in their surroundings and anticipate the moment, whilst remaining in full command of the technical skills needed to capture it.

All of our workshops take place in India and are intended to equip participants with an understanding of this vast and complex country. A kaleidoscope of races and religions, the subcontinent offers unparalleled photographic opportunities. The largest democracy in the world is also home to some of the most stunning locations in the world, and all our destinations offer a wealth of photographic opportunities in subjects as diverse as landscape, architecture, and environmental portraiture.

Our workshops are timed to coincide with natural or cultural events which lend themselves to complex photographic exploration. However, the aim of our Expeditions is not simply to take you to the best places at the best times, but to allow you to experience first hand the decision-making processes that support the creation of outstanding travel images. In the company of our highly experienced Expedition leaders, you will learn how to make the best of any real life photographic situation and produce images of a consistently high quality.

At GeckoWorkshops, we consider the land inseparable from its people; this is why our workshops are not limited to landscape or wildlife photography but include instruction on how to photograph people in a variety of situations. Interaction techniques are an integral part of all our courses and we pride ourselves in being able to offer specialised tuition in photographing the rituals and customs of this incredibly diverse land.

Our teaching philosophy balances theoretical instruction by experienced travel photographers with an intense exploration of the medium through hands-on workshops and individual assignments. In all of our workshops instruction takes place in situ and within small groups.

Our Expeditions are designed to meet the needs of individuals with differing degrees of experience and commitment to photography. The goal of each Expeditions is to produce a photographic story and throughout each journey emphasis is put on learning to assemble strong coverage of a particular subject.

 

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