(11 days)
Departure January 25 – February 4, 2014
A photo workshop with international travel photographer and travel workshop instructor William Yu.
What is the cost & What does the cost include:
The cost of this workshop is USD $3,795 per person
Inclusions
Cost includes:
– Accommodation on Twin- sharing basis for 10 Nights in the mentioned hotels with all meals
– Transport in air- conditioned vehicle for all sightseeing tours, arrival and departure transfers as per the itinerary. *** Train Fare from Alleppey to Varkala.
– Assistance on arrival / departure
– Services of local English speaking tour guide/manager throughout the tour.
– All currently applicable taxes, including service tax @ 3.09%
– All entrances to the monuments of visit
– Shikara (Canoe Ride) in Alleppey
– Day Cruise from Kumarakom/Alleppey with lunch on board
– Welcome dinner in Cochin
– Dinner with Nimmy and Paul
– Farewell dinner in Kovalam
Cost does not include:
– International, visa fees, airport tax or any kind of trip insurance coverage.
– Items of personal nature like drinks, laundry, telephone calls, tips, etc.
– Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like change in schedule / cancellation of flights / trains / political disturbances, natural phenomenon etc.
– Any other item not specifically mentioned above as included
– Gratuity
Payment:
A payment in full of $3,795 is required for this workshop, you can pay by check payment if in the USA or wire transfer out of the USA.
You can also pay by Cedit Card via PayPal:
NOTE: Please call or send an email before paying to check guaranteed departure
How do I sign up:
It’s easy! Just pay via Check, Wire Transfer or Credit Card and send a signed Booking Form.
How many students do you allow?
Photo workshop size is limited to 12 attendees, which ensures that every attendee will get full attention. We need minimum of 5 attendees to make the trip.
What will we cover technically?
The main focus of the workshop is to open up your mind’s eye, keenly identify photographic opportunities and make creative decisions, then properly execute it in terms of exposure and composition. The process will cover all elements of design: line, shape, form, texture, pattern and color, as well as techniques like panning, freezing motion, close-up/macro photography, selecting lenses, using of graduated neutral density filter, close-up lens, extension tubes and polarizing filter, experimenting with in-camera multiple exposure, etc. Furthermore, you will also learn to make realistic HDR(High Dynamic Range) images from concept to final output. During the breaks, we will review post-processing workflows, techniques using photoshop, lightroom and some third party plug-ins.
In addition to landscape photography, it also presents abundant opportunities to photograph people in their working and living environment with natural light. We will discover temples, explore villages, take a boat on the backwaters and visit a performing arts school. The South Indian people, with their colorful dresses will be our perfect portrait subjects. We will also practice off-camera flash lighting for indoor/outdoor portraits when opportunity presents.
What will you need:
Digital SLR, tripod, wide-angle(from 10mm up to 35mm) and telephoto lenses(from 70mm up to 400mm), close-up lens or extension tubes, filters including polarizer, graduated neutral density or any other filters you may have, and of course appropriate clothing for the weather and location.
How many students do you allow?
Photo workshop size is limited to 12 attendees, which ensures that every attendee will get full attention. We need minimum of 5 attendees to make the trip.
What skill level is required to benefit from this workshop?
Any student who has a basic understanding of exposure all the way to the advanced amateur who is in search of a fresh perspective!
How do I pay for the workshop?
Full payment of US$3,795 in due upon sign up. Payment by check or wire transfer (outside of the USA) preferred. Visa, MasterCard payment via PayPal.
What is your refund or cancellation policy?
This custom-designed tour is NONREFUNDABLE.
Travel arrangements are subject to cancellation and change penalties per noted on your invoice/itinerary. International airlines have cancellation and change penalties plus additional processing charges apply. International air tickets as well as Internal air tickets may have a nonrefundable policy. No refunds will be given for delays or cancellations due to inclement weather, (which interestingly, can result in some of the most some amazing shots!), either before or during your workshop. If the workshop is cancelled by the organizer, we will notify you immediately and you will be issued full refund. We are not responsible for any additional costs you may incur due to any delays or cancellations.
NOTE: Tour is NONREFUNDABLE if minimum number of participants or 5 persons has been met.
Do I need trip insurance?
If the minimum number of participants has been met and it is your choice to cancel this tour is NONREFUNDABLE, this is why we require that all participants have trip insurance. You can process through Travels with Teri or you must send a policy confirmation if you do on your own.
I have some questions, how do I learn more?
Please send email to Teri Goldstein or William Yu
