Bird & Wildlife Photography Workshop , Still Photography +Videography.
Corbett National Park
WORKSHOP DATE | ITENERARY | AVAILAIBLE SEATS | COST | BOOK NOW |
May 2023 | 2 Nights 3 Days | 8 | 30,000/- |
Participants to reach Ramnagar Railway station (Corbett National Park), wherein they will be received by our team at 5 A .M ( Train arrival time). A short drive to the workshop destination – A remote , rustic lodge engulfed deep in the forest , with a beautiful view of the Ramganga river flowing alongside the lodge , Mahseer( the main attraction) and other species of fishes can be found here . (Arrangements for angling will be made with experienced guides ) . Tigers, leopards , elephants , species of deer and birds can also be seen
On reaching the lodge a quick time to refresh with a cup of tea and morning breakfast at the lodge.
After Refreshments, before heading out for our first bird & wildlife excursion, participants will be given a handbook which will help them identify each bird species. A brief up will be given by our photographers to the participants about the trails, to look out for signs / sounds in the forest an essential aspect in Bird Photography & precautions to be taken. A forest guard expert will accompany us on our trek, Remember – An important aspect in wildlife – to be cautious at all times. Keeping still and hours of waiting , is the name of the game and will result in great sightings. The participants will be given an insight on Camera settings, lighting, perspective, depth of field, Auto vs Manual mode, the lenses used for bird photography , post processing and various other aspects which will help you be a better Photographer .
Besides Still Photography, Videography Workshop is also included, we will give you a task to make a short film on the excursion, you will have an insight on the techniques used in videography , what you need to prepare before you head out to shoot , a brief introduction to sound recording , how to lay out your ideas for a film, post processing – an introduction to editing on Premier Pro .
Now we head out into the forest for our first film shoot.
We will head back to the lodge, for lunch , served at the venue , and from there on we will have a full hour session on wildlife Still Photography and Videography . Each Participant’s photographs will be analysed by our mentors and will be given suggestions. In this session we will cover post processing techniques.
After the Master – classes we will head out for our early evening trek into the forest, on this trip we will focus on early evening shots. Camera traps will be set up at different spots in the forest, an insight for using night vision cameras will also be given to the participants .
Before dark we will reach the lodge for an early dinner with a bonfire, forest sounds and refresh.
The day starts off early morning at day break. We will head into the forest for our morning shoot , here we will capture the sounds of nature , recognising sounds of birds , etc . We will give u an introduction & instructions on Hide photography – this will give you an insight to the real meaning of wildlife photography . This is the most challenging aspect of waiting and capturing wildlife in absolute stillness. Videography and Drone photography sessions will also be conducted . On this day we will also focus on underwater photography . Snorkels will be provided us for the participants.
Evening before dinner we would have a masterclass on post processing , analysing shots and editing of your film will be done by you .
Since this our final day , we will have a recap of all the subjects we have learnt throughout the last 2 days, . On this day we will also focus on underwater photography . Snorkels will be provided for the participants. An insight on Underwater techniques and equipments. A few techniques of diving will be given but pls note: this is not a scuba diving session , we will have a separate workshop for that where diving in sea would be involved . Lastly we will all get together for any further queries , questionnaires doubts and will be discussed at breakfast at the lodge . Check out would be 11 AM. So we will make the most the time we have on the last day . Participants will be given certificate of participation and a book on bird as a token of gratitude from our side . After checkout participants will be dropped off at the Ramnagar railway station by us and bid our final goodbye until we meet again for our next adventure .
This is the final culmination of the trip.
About ‘ Vanghat’
Vanghat is located remotely in the vicinity of Corbett National Park . The drive to Vanghat is about 1.30 hours from Ramnagar. Gypsy will reach a point from there on its a 2kms trek crossing a river – yes this is where your adventure begins , the participants will be taken in a bamboo raft , where it will lead you to the Vanghat lodge . Participants are advised to carry light , a back pack . http://www.vanghat.com This link will take to your destination ‘Vanghat’.
Includes
- All 3 meals, morning & evening tea /coffee with snacks , bonfire with soup & snacks, 2 scheduled walking safari , 1 porter for transporting luggage during the hike to and from Vanghat.
- Pick up and drop from railway station .
- All camera gears – Drones, camera traps , telephoto lenses, search light for night etc.
- Medical kit for our participants plus medical assistance would be provided in case of emergency, however , in case a participant is undergoing a serious ailment , please do inform us and a doctor’s medical certificate is required , if the patient is good to go .
- GST
- 2 NIGHTS AND 3 DAYS STAY AT VANGHAT.
- ON FIELD GUIDANCE WITH AN EXPERT ON BIRDS , PLANTS AND TREES.
- WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILM-MAKING MASTERCLASS
- PRE – PRODUCTION & POST PRODUCTION SESSIONS .
- EDITING – PHOTOSHOP AND ADOBE PREMIER .
Excludes
- TRANSPOTATION FROM DELHI TO RAMNAGAR AND VISA VERSA.
- DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY KIND OF ALCOHOL OR SOFT BEVERAGES, OR ANY OTHER MEALS APART FROM OUR FIXED MENU .
- DOES NOT INCLUDE ANYTHING THAT IS NOT MENTIONED ABOVE.
IMPT TIPS & THINGS TO CARRY
- PLEASE TRAVEL LIGHT PREFERABLY WITH JUST A BACKPACK.
- ANY CAMERA U OWN OF YOUR OWN IF U HAVE ANY, ELSE NO ISSUES.
- RTPCR REPORTS OF ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE MANDOTRY.
- CARRY A
- LIGHT COLORED CLOTHING – MOSTLY EARTHY COLORS .
COST TERMS – CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS
FULL AMOUNT TO BE PAID BY THE APPLICANT AT THE TIME OF RESERVATION WITH IN 90 DAYS OF WORKSHOP.
50% REFUND ON CANCELLATION WITHIN 60 DAYS.
NO REFUND IF CANCELLATION IS MADE FROM 0 – 30 DAYS.
EXCEPTIONS – NEGOTIABLE .DISCLAIMER :
Any extra cost due to any unforeseen condition, such as delay/cancellation of flight, natural calamity, political unrest, etc. Wildlife Exposure & Conservation would not be responsible for the cancellation of the tour.
FOREIGN NATIONALS KINDLY MAIL US AT wildlife_expo@yahoo.co.in for quotation .
ALL PARTICIPANTS TO REACH LATEST BY 8 IN THE MORNING THE DAY OF YOUR WORKSHOP, IN ORDER TO CHECK IN AT OUR DESTINATION