Immersive workshops around the world
Grow in your understanding of film photography, build lasting friendships with a team of like-minded photographers, and immerse yourself in the beauty of another culture, another way of life. Our workshop experiences encourage and demonstrate sincere interactions with locals, where you’ll learn to create together, using your camera to bridge gaps between cultures.
Some Things to Consider
It’s important to mention that these workshops demand of us the highest level of respect, courtesy, and compassion for the communities we visit and the people we photograph. We are not there to “take” anything. As photographers, we first observe, learn, and, when the moment is right, create something together with our subjects. Every image is a gift, requiring the full attention and participation of both the subject and the photographer. With that understanding, we are all equals, leaving the photographer with far less pride for the image he’s created and far more concern for the story it tells. If our hearts are open to it, the process will teach us more about our own lives than we could have ever imagined.
Q & A
Q: How much is a Workshop Investment?
A: 8 day, all-inclusive workshops range between $3,800 and $4,800, depending on the locations
Q: How do I secure a seat?
A: In order to reserve your seat, I ask for a 50% deposit and a completed application.
Q: What’s included in the investment?
A: In addition to the workshop, one-on-one mentoring sessions, unique access to locations and peoples, and the assistance of translators when necessary, the workshop fee also covers transportation, lodging, and food during your stay. You will be responsible for booking your own airfare to and from the workshop, as well as obtaining a travel visa when necessary. You’ll also receive discounted rates at Negative Lab and give you a code to purchase film at nearly wholesale rates with the Film Supply Club.
Q: Is this a film only workshop, or can I bring my digital camera as well?
A: I welcome photographers of all mediums, but I do strongly encourage you to focus on shooting film.
Q: How many rolls of film should I bring?
A: I typically recommend you allow yourself to shoot between 3-5 rolls of 120 film per day or 2-3 rolls of 35mm. The workshop is 10 days, so I’d bring between 30-50 rolls of 120 film or 20 to 30 rolls of 35mm.
Q: Do I need travel insurance?
A: Yes. We require that you purchase travel insurance and recommend World Nomads.
Q: Do I need vaccinations?
A: We highly recommend that you consult your healthcare professional, depending on the workshop country. Typically, vaccinations are recommended for travel in India as well as a prescription of malaria pills to be safe.
Q: How should I pack?
A: We ask that you pack lightly and require that you pack in a backpack and not a rolling suitcase. This makes navigating small, uneven streets much easier. In certain cities, we’ll be navigating through rough cobblestone streets where rolling bags are a nuisance. I pack in one camera backpack and a messenger bag of film and personal items.