- 1D
- Bangalore
- 1D
About the Activity:
An opportunity to brush up and improve your understanding and talents at photography. Equally beneficial for amateur enthusiasts who are beginning to learn the tricks of the trade. Instructed by acclaimed professional wildlife photographer Kalyan Verma, it assures to transform your perspective on the art of photography.
Spread over a weekend at the Shilton Royale in Koramangala, Bangalore, this photography workshop is a blunder to be missed for amateur photographers who want o to turn professionals. Rated as the best photography workshop in the country by Lonely Planet, it is conducted by ace wildlife photographer and expert Kalyan Verma who has worked alongside with National Geographic and BBC, and whose works have featured in National Geographic, Lonely Planet, GEO, BBC Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation and many such publications.
Description:
The workshop focuses on learning new techniques, photo editing, critiquing sessions and the finer nuances of the art. With the help of slideshows and lectures, Kalyan works on imparting inspiration and the basics as well as advanced methodology in order to cater to all levels of photographers.
Extensive discussions on photographs taken by participants, field trips for practical demonstration of classroom theoretical learning as well as practice, and in-depth analysis of doubts and clarifications of participants ensures a thorough comprehension and appreciation of the subject. Course contents include Master Exposure, Composition, Maximising the Digital Potential, Equipment and Lenses, Critique, Photography in Practice, Field learning, and Brain-picking time.
Held mostly once a month on a weekend, it is an extremely sought-after photography course in the city. While other photography workshops might aim at just the techniques, Kalyan delves into the mind of the photographer and the emphasis on its artistic aspects. His class establishes photography as not just a hobby or pastime, but as a creative craft that needs to be nurtured with love and devotion.
Duration: 1 Day
- 11H
- Nandi Hills
- 11H
About the Destination:
The lush Nandi Hills are ideal to reel in the sights of rare birds and diverse array of flora. As you are amidst the soothing balms of nature, also get to learn the art of photography. This recreational activity lasts for around 11 hours.
Description:
Leave from Indiranagar, Bangalore around 6 am and reach the base of Nandi Hills, an ancient fortress of Southern India by 6.45 am. The fascinating guided birding starts and take in the stunning views that abounds. The thick and rich forest cover supports birdlife, making it a popular location for birdwatchers and photographers. The avian variety usually spotted here includes Indian Pitta, Indian Blue Robin, Nilgiri Woodpigeon, Pied Thrush, Eurasian Blackbird, Blue-capped Rock Thrush, Red-breasted Flycatcher and Malabar Whistling Thrush. Break for lunch around 12 and around 2 continue the bird watching experience.
At around 3 pm, leave for Hoskote Lake. Capture the rare sights on camera and enjoy bird and nature photography. Enriching the experience are the photography experts who give you insightful tips and teach you the basics of flight photography. Head back home completely refreshed and having honed the skill of taking still pictures.
Duration: Around 11 hours
Activities: Bird watching, Learn photography, Sight Seeing
Difficulty Level: Easy
- 6H
- 6H
Trek to Vajra Waterfall; with an abundant flow throughout the year, it cascades down to Mahadaye River.
Your 6 hour trek starts from Belgaum at around 7am. Drive to the Kankumbi campsite and get charged with a quick breakfast. A one hour drive takes you to Chapoli where the trek to Vajra Falls commences. Begin with a slight descent and feel the excitement grow as you gradually tread through a steeper terrain till the confluence point of the Kasara stream and Mahadaye River is reached.
Enjoy the experience through a rocky terrain, go boulder hopping, cross the river and take in the bountiful sights of evergreen Jamboti Range Forest. As you reach the scenic cascade, relish in the picnic lunch with the company of the waters gushing through clusters of green. Later, trek back to Chapoli and head to the campsite. Freshen up and leave for Belgaum.
Duration: Around 6 hours
Difficulty level: Challenging
- 2D/1N
- Dandeli
- 2D/1N
Dandeli is a rendezvous with tranquility. With undulating streams, diverse wildlife, and innumerable trekking trails, it is a dream adventure destination. On the banks of River Kali lies the Dandeli Anshi Tiger Reserve, home to tigers, depleting species of Black Panther, and species of rare birds such as hornbills. On this overnight outdoor camping experience, partake in photography activity, conservation initiatives, and trek to the far corners of the reserve.
On day 1 arrive at Kadumane base camp around 8:30am. After a scrumptious breakfast in the wilderness, attend a class on conservation initiatives. A photography event leads into lunch break around 1pm. Afternoon hours are spent meandering through the semi evergreen forests and backwater boating. Retire for the night in tents, enjoy bonfire, and choose to go on a short night stroll to the reserve boundary.
Day 2 after breakfast around 8am, leave for rafting in River Kali. Return to base camp for lunch. A short 4km trek to Huligudda Hill along the reserve periphery marks the end of an exhilarating break.
Duration: 2 days
- 2D/1N
- 2D/1N
On the 2-day nature photography event, you’re taken to one of the most untouched areas of Malanadu, Sirsi. It’s purely a photography journey through the Western Ghats range with the thrills of being in the outdoors for company.
On day 1 you’ll head from Sirsi around 8:30am after breakfast to Vannalli (15km). The region is characteristic of the Western Ghats with lush green thickets and natural life making it ideal for great pictures. From here lunch will be at Jajigudde (10km). Receive briefing on the next photo op destination, Sivaganga Falls. Endorse the charming view of the falls plummeting from 74m height and disappearing into a deep valley. Dabble with sunset photography and capture some magic hour frames. Head to Sirsi for the night. Discuss the day and frames captured with the team before lights go off.
Day 2 starts around 5am with a drive to Yana (60km) for sunrise images. Capture the unusual rock formations against the first rays of the sun. Head to Vibhuti Waterfalls for yet another landscape. After lunch proceed to Kudle Beach (50km), near Gokarna for a seaside photography experience. Stay on till sunset to click some more images. Your tour comes to an end at this destination.
Duration: The activity would be spread over 2 days
- 4H
- 4H
Discover the city of Bangalore through the eyes of your camera lenses. With this photowalk, you will be guided by professional photographers who introduce you to the art of taking stunning images.
The engaging experience of 4 hours can be taken according to your time preference. After about 30 minutes of briefing, you will set off to unravel the Garden City with your camera. Get guidance and insightful tips from the photography maestros themselves. You can choose the places you wish to cover in advance. Most requested ones are Cubbon Park, Lal Bagh, Commercial Street, KR Market and MG Road/Brigade Road. You can even customise around a theme such as 'Shopping' and 'Flower sellers of KR Market'.
Duration: 4 to 4.5 hours
- 2H
- Bangalore
- 2H
Date: All days of the week
About the destination:
The bustling city of Bangalore offers ample opportunities to discover and photograph the vibrancy of the IT Capital even in its daily life. Jayanagar is a multi-cultural neighbourhood in the southern part of the city. Laid out in 1948, this is the first planned neighbourhood of post-independence Bangalore. A beautiful tapestry of residential and bazaar areas that house numerous temples, Jain derasars and mosques will treat you to some special sights. Jayanagar embodies the spirit of the city by offering elements of old and new Bangalore giving it a pluralistic outlook.
Activities: Walking tour, Walk and click, Photography
Description:
On this photography tour, you will be accompanied by a photo-journalist as she takes you through the Jayanagar 4th Block area. Beginning at 10.00 am at Jayanagar Post Offie, 4th Block, this walk is planned to introduce you to the people of Bangalore by telling you about the city, the people, their lifestyle and their beliefs. The tour makes for some excellent photo opportunities as you stroll through the noisy and rich in colour flower, vegetable and fruit markets. The cackling of the hawkers and the wafting smells from the food stalls will fill the air as you enjoy this slow paced walk. You can also see the many religious monuments of Jayanagar that offer an understanding of faith and the diverse ways of life. This walk ends at around 12noon at the Post office.
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty Level: Easy
About the Activity with Details:
Coorg, nestled safely amidst hills in the Western Ghats, serves as a flawless spot for weekend escapades. Also known as KodavuNaadu or Kodagu, it is an administrative district in Karnataka that spans across 4,102sq.km. The beauty of Coorg lies in its untamed wildlife and forests, where nature enthusiasts find their true calling!
There are over thousands of bird and wildlife species here that have not made their way to textbooks due to the fact that they are really rare! Also famous for scenic coffee plantations that stretch for miles, Coorg proves to be one of the most amazing destinations where one can find peace and tranquillity amidst the rolling hills!
The adventure outing is not for those who seek a siesta time for the weekend! You will be on your toes, cameras perched at the ready for three days capturing the phenomenal bio-differences of the manor that you are going to stay as you explore the different colours of green in the Western Ghats, the woodland will keep you occupied with its mixture of frogs, snakes, caecilians and bioluminescent species!
During your three day stay here, brave photographers can go wildlife exploring for the royal slithering snakes like the Malabar Pit Viper and be on the lookout for Green Vine Snakes. Watch out for the splendid rains and make sure your cameras are fully charge to capture the best of Coorgs wildlife, including the display of exotic and beautiful bird species like the Southern Birdwing- India’s largest butterfly! The best way to be in the midst of jungle splendour is to be in Coorg!
Coorg, also known as Kodagu, is located in the south-western Karnataka bordering Kerala. Nested in foothills of the Western Ghats, this region is the coffee capital of India. Beautiful lush-green tea and coffee estates adorn the surrounding hills, stunning hidden waterfalls and cool climate here are some of the major reasons behind the popularity of Coorg.
Apart from sprawling coffee estates, this place is also a happy home to some of the most beautiful and rare wildlife.The lush-green thickets are an ideal abode for a wide variety of birds and animals. The breath taking view of the distant hills and diverse fauna are known for enticing tourists from all across the nation.
About the activity:
Prepare yourself to bring out the shutterbug in you with this amazing birding and photography tour in Coorg! Take a walk through the surrounding lush green thickets, click pictures of world’s most beautiful birds such as Asian Brown Flycatcher, Black-naped Monarch, Dark-fronted Babbler, Rufous Babbler, Chestnut and Velvet-fronted Nuthatches, Crimson-backed Sunbird, Bar-winged Flycatcher Shrike, Bronzed Drongo, Chestnut-shouldered Petronia, Ceylon Frogmouth and the Brown-wood Owl.
Rejuvenate yourself in the placid environs of Coorg! With bird watching in Coorg, every next turn open doors to new sceneries with a new range of stunning birds. Leave your city fatigue aside and prep up for a perfect vacation in one of the most perfect place in the entire nation.
Timings: Flexible
There are three packages to choose from. Basic Package, Standard Package and Premium Package. Get the soft copy of the session and keep them as perfect memories with you. Depending upon the package selected you can get a shoot for up to eight hours at multiple locations. You can also opt to get up to 60 processed images and different costumes to changes while shooting. Book now and let the love bloom.
Packages Offered:
Variant 1: Basic Package
Photography - Soft Copies, 25 High Definition Images, 3 Hours of Shoot, 2 costume change.
Variant 2: Standard Package
Candid Photography - Soft Copies, Shoot for about 4 Hours with 3 Costumes, About 40 Post Processed Images, A video slideshow invitation.
Variant 3: Premium Package
Photography with Album, Shoot for about 8 Hours with Multiple Locations, About 60 Post Processed Images, With Photo Book.
Note:
The photographer will reach the place you want your photography to take place in. He can also suggest some good places.
- 2D
- Bangalore
- 2D
About the Activity:
- Rent a GoPro Hero 4 camera in Bangalore at an incredible price for some fun times.
- You could be a professional or amateur photographer and have a blast with the camera.
- Use the camera to take incredible pics of the city and its various sights.
- The camera can be rented for a day and will be delivered and picked up from your location.
- 1D
- Bangalore
- 1D
Pick-up/Drop Off Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Capture the beauty of Bangalore with this facility of camera rental in Bangalore and get amazed with the picture quality you receive. This is a pro tool to capture pictures with ease. If you are a looking forward to clicking pictures for your proforma, this package will help you with that too. Click pictures, edit them and they would be Instagram ready, or just keep them in your gallery. Book now and go for camera rental in Bangalore so that you can click as many pictures as you want and learn the beauty of the art.
Cameras Available to Rent:
- Canon 1300D (Body With Lens)
- Nikon D3400 (Body With Lens)
Other Important Information:
- 1D
- Bangalore
- 1D
Pick-up/Drop-off Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Do you want to click the beauty that surrounds you? Then rent a camera in Bangalore and allow yourself to capture the best of the city. Capture the beautiful colours of the surroundings with this high definition camera and bring out the photographer in you. From flowers to monuments and your own self, click anything and everything you want to.
Rent a camera in Bangalore and avail the Nikon D3400 with SnapBridge that connects your pictures with the world automatically with its latest feature. With ISO 100-25600, 24.2 megapixels, an 11-point autofocus system, the camera captures every memory in stunning detail.
The camera also features the ability to shoot Full HD 1080/60p videos. For every occasion and for every precious moment, the camera helps you make the best memories. When you rent a camera in Bangalore, you get a camera bag that contains a 16 GB memory card, a strap, a charger, an eyepiece, and the lens cover.
-The camera is available for a minimum of 1 day.
-You are free to return the camera on the same day if required.
-Camera return time is before 11 AM, post 11 AM will be charged as per day rate.