Report by Santanu Ganguly, Chennai: Travelling Lens facilitates a series of intensive photography workshops against the backdrop of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2013 with legendary photographers Abbas and Raghu Rai.
Travelling Lens presents you the big daddy of all photography tours at the Kumbh Mela 2013, chaotic, enthralling and vibrant, the Kumbh Mela is a photogenic event, attracting over 75 million pilgrims making it one of the largest human congregations in the world. Travelling Lens renders an opportunity for photography enthusiasts to capture the colors, emotions, sentiments and beliefs; training you to step out of your comfort zone to make images of consequence.
These series of workshops in alliance with world class photographers Abbas from Magnum, Raghu Rai, Prashant Panjiar, Tom Bourdon and Yannick Cormier are conducted in luxury tented-camps near the banks of the confluence in Allahabad, embedding the photographer deep in the milieu of life at the festival from January 24th to February 20th, 2013.
These workshops have been carefully designed for photographers of various skill levels, aiding the enthusiast to select the workshops suited to his/her area of interest. The enthusiast can choose any one workshop or a combination of workshops:
Schedule:
24th–30th January 2013
Master Class workshop with Magnum Photographer Abbas
3rd–8th February 2013
Introduction to festival photography by Tom Bourdon
3rd–8th February 2013
Introduction to Documentary Photography by Yannick Cormier
8th–14th February 2013
Master Class with Raghu Rai
14th–20th February 2013
Advanced Photography with Prashant Panjiar
Commenting on the workshops, Mr. Varun Gupta, Founder, Travelling Lens said, “the riveting magnificence of the Maha Kumbh Mela in its grand form comes only once in 12 years, Travelling Lens has upped the ante by roping in two of the greatest photographers of all time, Abbas and Raghu Rai taking this workshop series to an epic magnitude.”
He added, “In the current context, the ease of leisure travel, the connectivity of the internet and the affordability of camera equipment has made photography easily accessible hobby with great personal rewards. Enthusiasts the world over have taken very seriously to their cameras, relentlessly pursuing their passion and seeking self-improvement. Photography has now become a superb outlet for people stuck in 9 to 5 jobs, they have found a legitimate avenue for the self-expression”.
The minimum requirements differ by workshop. There are workshops that cater to beginning photographers, serious amateurs, semi-professional and professional photographers. The technical requirements for all workshops are a Digital SLR camera and a Laptop. Those having a serious intent to learn under the tutelage of legendary photographers and imbibe in their genius can either log on to www.travellinglens.net and register or call the hotline +91 97907 70679 or 044-4230-0478.
Travelling Lens was created by a group of like-minded explorers who share a philosophy of travel that is rooted in three principles: safety, senses and slowness. The company offers customized tours and holidays for groups of 2- 30 people through its affiliates worldwide. The workshops and tours are a beautiful mix of adventure, relaxation, learning and a lot of fun. For more information, log on to www. travellinglens.net
For more information, contact: Suresh Krishnan / Aditya Nagarajan, IPAN Hill and Knowlton, Chennai, Tel: 044 28202548 / 28207005, Mob: +91 9840097045/+91 9677090639.
Email: suresh.krishnan@hkstrategies.com / aditya.nagarajan@hkstrategies.com
Travelling Lens presents you the big daddy of all photography tours at the Kumbh Mela 2013, chaotic, enthralling and vibrant, the Kumbh Mela is a photogenic event, attracting over 75 million pilgrims making it one of the largest human congregations in the world. Travelling Lens renders an opportunity for photography enthusiasts to capture the colors, emotions, sentiments and beliefs; training you to step out of your comfort zone to make images of consequence.
These series of workshops in alliance with world class photographers Abbas from Magnum, Raghu Rai, Prashant Panjiar, Tom Bourdon and Yannick Cormier are conducted in luxury tented-camps near the banks of the confluence in Allahabad, embedding the photographer deep in the milieu of life at the festival from January 24th to February 20th, 2013.
These workshops have been carefully designed for photographers of various skill levels, aiding the enthusiast to select the workshops suited to his/her area of interest. The enthusiast can choose any one workshop or a combination of workshops:
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| Kumbh Mela 2013 Photography Workshops |
Schedule:
24th–30th January 2013
Master Class workshop with Magnum Photographer Abbas
3rd–8th February 2013
Introduction to festival photography by Tom Bourdon
3rd–8th February 2013
Introduction to Documentary Photography by Yannick Cormier
8th–14th February 2013
Master Class with Raghu Rai
14th–20th February 2013
Advanced Photography with Prashant Panjiar
Commenting on the workshops, Mr. Varun Gupta, Founder, Travelling Lens said, “the riveting magnificence of the Maha Kumbh Mela in its grand form comes only once in 12 years, Travelling Lens has upped the ante by roping in two of the greatest photographers of all time, Abbas and Raghu Rai taking this workshop series to an epic magnitude.”
He added, “In the current context, the ease of leisure travel, the connectivity of the internet and the affordability of camera equipment has made photography easily accessible hobby with great personal rewards. Enthusiasts the world over have taken very seriously to their cameras, relentlessly pursuing their passion and seeking self-improvement. Photography has now become a superb outlet for people stuck in 9 to 5 jobs, they have found a legitimate avenue for the self-expression”.
The minimum requirements differ by workshop. There are workshops that cater to beginning photographers, serious amateurs, semi-professional and professional photographers. The technical requirements for all workshops are a Digital SLR camera and a Laptop. Those having a serious intent to learn under the tutelage of legendary photographers and imbibe in their genius can either log on to www.travellinglens.net and register or call the hotline +91 97907 70679 or 044-4230-0478.
Travelling Lens was created by a group of like-minded explorers who share a philosophy of travel that is rooted in three principles: safety, senses and slowness. The company offers customized tours and holidays for groups of 2- 30 people through its affiliates worldwide. The workshops and tours are a beautiful mix of adventure, relaxation, learning and a lot of fun. For more information, log on to www. travellinglens.net
For more information, contact: Suresh Krishnan / Aditya Nagarajan, IPAN Hill and Knowlton, Chennai, Tel: 044 28202548 / 28207005, Mob: +91 9840097045/+91 9677090639.
Email: suresh.krishnan@hkstrategies.com / aditya.nagarajan@hkstrategies.com
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