Mobile Phone Street Photography Workshop | La Vacanza Travel

Mobile Phone Street Photography Workshop

Duration: 1 day
Destination: India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi
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  • 1 day
  • Varanasi
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

For over 12 years, I have worked with world-famous photographers and documentary makers arranging their experiences to provide amazing images around India, with a specialty in the complex, chaotic and exceedingly magical City of Lights, Varanasi - the holiest city of India.
Over this time, I have found that the mobile phone camera provides remarkable accessibility to the people on a more instant, comfortable, and humane level. Together, we will find out how to take photos of the holy men, everyday lives of workers, markets, industry, street scenes and the citizens of this incredible and diverse culture. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with those who are interested in learning to create beautiful images, whether you are a professional photographer, or a camera enthusiast or hobbyist.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary

You’ll learn and practice engaging with human subjects, identifying composition issues (light, focus, colors themes, distance from subject, background) I’ll take you to streets filled with everyday life (cooking, goods transport, play, education, construction, spiritual practices) We’ll share what worked and what didn’t in our mobile phone photography.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Street tour with instruction about creating spectacular images with mobile phone

Exclusions
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability

Departure Point

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We can meet at agreed upon location to start the workshop.

Airports

  • Varanasi Airport, Varanasi India


Departure Time


Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Mobile Phone Street Photography Workshop
11/13/2019 - 4/27/2025

Monday - Sunday : 05:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

1 day

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Eileen_L

19 Mar, 2023

Photographing the streets of Varanasi. There is so much to see. And walking on and photographing the ghats. We also took a boat ride, which was really nice.

Valerie B

11 Mar, 2023

Manoj has an amazing eye and he made it seem so easy to approach people and ask if they would let us photograph them. I gained confidence in asking people, even without a common language, if I could take their picture. And to just smile and say thank you if they didn’t want me too. He took us to the car parts market which he gathered we’d love by our conversations with him. I appreciated that he took us where we wanted to go as well as places he knew. Exhausting day but very fruitful and fun.

charalambosv779

22 May, 2022

Manoj is the guide and fixer you need in Varanasi. He leads you to places and people you cannot imagine and helps you discover your photographic limits! Thank you Manoj!

Irene D

22 Feb, 2020

I’ve just spent a wonderful afternoon in the company of Manoj Fixer and Photographer here in Varanasi. I’m a keen amateur photographer with everything to learn about using my mobile phone - currently iPhone 8+. So, I booked with Manoj as he promised locations and characters that I’d never encounter on my own. It’s so easy to get lost in the lanes! I was not disappointed. From the outset he corrected my grip and we explored the capabilities of this camera phone. He had to keep checking my “bad”habits but that’s exactly the sort of tuition I needed! Mostly we shot portraits, in portrait mode to obtain a shallow depth of field. His well chosen backgrounds and light ensured that the subjects stood out / or with some he illustrated how to frame the subject to include her/his environment. Good tips and guidance regarding composition, eg moving around your subject. Throughout the session I learned how to approach people from Manoj ‘s example. I learned also how to direct my subjects. There were several highlights , including the two hour boat ride with a Sadu which was so much fun as well as producing some super images. Manoj is a charming young man, courteous, warm and happy to share his feelings and experiences. His years of expertise as a fixer were clearly evident too. Very professional from the moment I booked and I really appreciated his personal contacts via what’s app before we met up. He delivered all that was promised and “delivered” me safely back to my hotel in the evening. I would have loved to have spent another day with Manoj! Highly recommended!*****

Imitating

19 Dec, 2019

We had a great time with Manoj who took amazing photos in the streets of Varanasi. He showed us places that tourists don’t usually see. Highly recommend him.

User's Picture Gallery

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Fabulous photo tour. I learned a lot and got some great photos.

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Great way to see Varanasi, through a photographer’s eye

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Most highly recommended! *****

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Like Traveling with a Trusted Friend - Memories for a Lifetime!

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