Guided Photography Tour – Heritage City, Ahmedabad

Dec 12-14, 2018

08.00 AM - 11.00 AM

Ahemdabad.

With Tickets – 10,000/-

2018-12-12 08:00:00 2018-12-14 11:00:00 Asia/Kolkata Guided Photography Tour - Heritage City, Ahmedabad India is a land of rich cultural heritage and our country depicts traditional and cultural significance from the ancient days. This country was ruled by Hindus, Muslims and Christians; during their rule, incredible structures were built depicting the artwork and culture of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Islam and Christianity, which continue to exist as our legacy from the past. Heritage photography is an absorbing genre which transports the photographer to the ancient world, inspires the artist to capture the expressions and art of the magnificent antiquated centuries in the form of creative photographs and pass it on to the future generations. Heritage photography workshops presents opportunity to click images of the caves, temples, beauty of sculptures discovered from the ruins, themes and stories carved on stones, sculptures made on blocks of solid rocks, figures carved out of stone and bronze, sculptures of gods and goddesses… the list is unending. The 600 years old city of Ahmedabad was the first city in India to be declared as a heritage city by UNESCO. The people, the culture, the market places, the ancient Indo Islamic monuments like the Sidi Syed mosque, Juma masjid, the community based residential areas called Pols, several temples, old heritage houses showcasing beautiful wooden carvings – everything out together, the old city of Ahmedabad is paradise for a travel photographer. Step outside with your camera; smell and experience mesmerising city with the team. Scheduled dates: 12th- 14th January 2019 Day 1 The day starts with a visit to famous step wells of Adalaj and Ambapur and more fine examples of the ancient architecture. Come back to the hotel for lunch. After taking some rest, in the evening, we will venture out for Kakaria talav and Sabarmati river front. We eill visit kite market in evening followed by dinner and discussion on post processing with the mentor. Day 2 Get up early in the morning. Today we will be exploring the famous community residential areas called Pols. Some amazing photographic opportunities await you in the narrow lanes. Come back to the hotel, have dinner at the famous Manek Chowk, the best place for foodies in Ahmedabad. Day 3 Get up early in the morning. We will get access to a terrace of local family to enjoy kite festival. We will be here till 12 pm. We will do checkout from the hotel and our tour ends here with memories. Things to carry Wide angle lens Tele / zoom lens for candids and portraits Carry fully charged batteries for your camera / flash. Carry battery charger. Carry extra pack of camera batteries. Carry backup memory cards / HDD storage drives, Laptop. It is advisable to carry basic first aid along with you. Equipment is available on rental – please mail us at rentals@dcpexpeditions.com. On-field learning from the experts is said to be one of the best methods of improving your skill-set. Our expert will hand hold you at every possible step for a better understanding of perspectives, camera controls and how to make use of the best opportunities to get better images. The training will focus on the following How to approach people in the events Different modes of shooting (Av / A, Tv/ S, M and P) Exposure control in field under difficult light conditions Mastering metering techniques (Spot, partial, center weighted, evaluative) Framing and composition in the field Ethics in Streets and Travel Pankaj Narshana runs garments business in his professional life and he does photography in his leisure hours. He has been interested in drawing and painting from his childhood days, he says that photography is similar to painting and drawing as these require similar levels of imagination and an eye to bring out the beauty of this world. Pankaj is a self taught photographer and his main areas of interest in this field are Landscape and Street photography. This talented photographer is associated with DCP Group as Group Leader-Team DCP Mumbai Rs 10000 per head inclusive of all taxes Cost includes Accommodation for 2 nights and 2 days. Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the stay. All park charges, entry fee etc. DCP photography expert for 2 days. All Taxes and service charges. Cost does not include: Camera-fee if any Transport from Mumbai to Ahemdabad and back Mineral Water, Soft Drinks, Laundry Charges, Phone Calls, Tips etc. Any kind of insurance, Medical or/and Emergency Charges. Any extra meals not included in the above itinerary. Cancellation policy All cancellations before 30 days of the event date – 100% refund All cancellations between 20 – 30 days of the event date – 50% refund All cancellations within 20 days of the event date – No refund possible Source : Facebook Ahemdabad. Creativeyatra.com info@creativeyatra.com

India is a land of rich cultural heritage and our country depicts traditional and cultural significance from the ancient days.

This country was ruled by Hindus, Muslims and Christians; during their rule, incredible structures were built depicting the artwork and culture of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Islam and Christianity, which continue to exist as our legacy from the past. Heritage photography is an absorbing genre which transports the photographer to the ancient world, inspires the artist to capture the expressions and art of the magnificent antiquated centuries in the form of creative photographs and pass it on to the future generations. Heritage photography workshops presents opportunity to click images of the caves, temples, beauty of sculptures discovered from the ruins, themes and stories carved on stones, sculptures made on blocks of solid rocks, figures carved out of stone and bronze, sculptures of gods and goddesses… the list is unending. The 600 years old city of Ahmedabad was the first city in India to be declared as a heritage city by UNESCO.

The people, the culture, the market places, the ancient Indo Islamic monuments like the Sidi Syed mosque, Juma masjid, the community based residential areas called Pols, several temples, old heritage houses showcasing beautiful wooden carvings – everything out together, the old city of Ahmedabad is paradise for a travel photographer. Step outside with your camera; smell and experience mesmerising city with the team.

Scheduled dates: 12th- 14th January 2019

Day 1

The day starts with a visit to famous step wells of Adalaj and Ambapur and more fine examples of the ancient architecture. Come back to the hotel for lunch. After taking some rest, in the evening, we will venture out for Kakaria talav and Sabarmati river front. We eill visit kite market in evening followed by dinner and discussion on post processing with the mentor.

Day 2

Get up early in the morning. Today we will be exploring the famous community residential areas called Pols. Some amazing photographic opportunities await you in the narrow lanes. Come back to the hotel, have dinner at the famous Manek Chowk, the best place for foodies in Ahmedabad.

Day 3

Get up early in the morning. We will get access to a terrace of local family to enjoy kite festival. We will be here till 12 pm. We will do checkout from the hotel and our tour ends here with memories.

Things to carry

Wide angle lens
Tele / zoom lens for candids and portraits
Carry fully charged batteries for your camera / flash.
Carry battery charger. Carry extra pack of camera batteries.
Carry backup memory cards / HDD storage drives, Laptop.
It is advisable to carry basic first aid along with you.
Equipment is available on rental – please mail us at

rentals@dcpexpeditions.com.

On-field learning from the experts is said to be one of the best methods of improving your skill-set. Our expert will hand hold you at every possible step for a better understanding of perspectives, camera controls and how to make use of the best opportunities to get better images. The training will focus on the following
How to approach people in the events
Different modes of shooting (Av / A, Tv/ S, M and P)
Exposure control in field under difficult light conditions
Mastering metering techniques (Spot, partial, center weighted, evaluative)
Framing and composition in the field
Ethics in Streets and Travel

Pankaj Narshana runs garments business in his professional life and he does photography in his leisure hours. He has been interested in drawing and painting from his childhood days, he says that photography is similar to painting and drawing as these require similar levels of imagination and an eye to bring out the beauty of this world. Pankaj is a self taught photographer and his main areas of interest in this field are Landscape and Street photography. This talented photographer is associated with DCP Group as Group Leader-Team DCP Mumbai

Rs 10000 per head inclusive of all taxes

Cost includes
Accommodation for 2 nights and 2 days.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the stay.
All park charges, entry fee etc.
DCP photography expert for 2 days.
All Taxes and service charges.

Cost does not include:
Camera-fee if any
Transport from Mumbai to Ahemdabad and back
Mineral Water, Soft Drinks, Laundry Charges, Phone Calls, Tips etc.
Any kind of insurance, Medical or/and Emergency Charges.
Any extra meals not included in the above itinerary.

Cancellation policy
All cancellations before 30 days of the event date – 100% refund
All cancellations between 20 – 30 days of the event date – 50% refund
All cancellations within 20 days of the event date – No refund possible

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