Q- Who is the workshop aimed at?
A- Whether you are an amateur or a serious hobby photographer or a budding professional, this workshop has something to offer. Participants should be comfortable using the manual or semi-manual settings, and need to have a DSLR camera. This level will focus more on practical, composition, assignment, business, critique and the art of travel photography and building good photo stories.
Q- Will we cover camera basic
A- No. We have different workshop for the beginners level.
Q- Who will lead the workshop?
A- Fawzan Husain will lead and mentor the participants. He has a post graduate degree in journalism from Bombay school of Journalism. With over 21 years of experience as a photojournalist, he has traveled extensively across India and has done several International assignments. He is a widely exhibited and published photographer. He has done eight solo shows and participated in twelve groups shows in 21 years of his career. His work is included in the permanent collection at Tasveer, Kiyosato Museum of photographic Arts, Japan and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Q- What is the lead photographers credibility?
A- Click on the link and proceed to the ‘work profile’ section http://bit.ly/yIJMeF
Q- What are the learning objectives
A- We will talk about various genres of photography which can be clubbed together with travel, you will learn how to build your own thought process around a photo story. You will be made aware about what are the Do’s and Don’ts of travel photography as well as get closer to mastering the art of selecting your best work from your days output. Along with this we will help you identify the right business part in this genre of photography along with a critique session with the group moderated by our mentor Fawzan Husain.
Q- What dates are the workshops running on?
A- The workshop has been divided between two consecutive Sundays so that you can practice and work on the assignment during the week. Day 1 will be conducted on 25th March and Day 2 will be conducted on 1st April.
Q- Can I attend just one of the workshops days or both of them?
A- You do NOT have an option to choose between the days since we will cover various aspects and we would want all our participants to be with us on the same page.
Q- What camera and equipment do I need to bring?
A- We recommend you bring a D- SLR camera with a kit lens for the workshop. However any advanced gear which you are comfortable using can certainly be an advantage for you while shooting. But if you are confident of your photography skills on a digital camera and would like learn more about the process of working and building travel photo stories you could also sign up for the workshop. We will teach you how to take photographs and not how to use your camera. If you still need our assistance to help you make a choice then write to us on [email protected]
Q- How much does it cost to take part in a workshop?
A- Your investment for the workshop will be Rs. 5,500 only. But in return every participant of the workshop will be entitled for a free voucher for 8.5 X 11 Hardcover book worth Rs. 1,545.
Q- What is the Grand Prize for the winning participant?
A- On the second day of the workshop, photographer Fawzan Husain will select one participant among all to be the best photographer of the workshop to win the Zoomin Print Pack which includes as below
1. 200 Prints (4″x6″)
2. 4 Flipbooks (8.5″x11″)
3. 1 Hardcover Book (8.5″x11″)
4. 6 Free Shipping Vouchers
5. 50% off a Canvas Print
The price for the Zoomin Print Pack is above Rs.6,000
Q- What’s included in the price?
A- Guidance by experienced photographer Fawazan Husain. Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided in the morning. In the afternoon we have made arrangements for a working lunch.
Q- How can I make my payments?
A- Our office is based at South Mumbai in Crawford market. You can walk in to drop your fees to our office from mon-fri from 9 AM to 8 PM in the evening. However, if you reside in any other part of the city we could help you with a pick up facility for an additional fee of Rs.200. Alternatively, you could transfer your fees directly in to our bank account. The details for the same are mentioned below.
Bank Name: The Bharat Co-Operative Bank
Account Name: Barcode Media
Account No: 121 – 11426
IFSC CODE: BCBM0000002
MICR CODE: 400112002
BRANCH: MAIN BRANCH
ADDRESS: MEGHDOOT CHAMBERS, 85, MODY STREET, FORT, MUMBAI-400001
Q- How many other students will be taking part on my workshop?
A- There will be a maximum of 25 participants. This ensures that the lead photographer has plenty of time to answer any questions, provide critical feedback and interact with everyone in the workshop.
Q- How do I book a place for the workshop?
A- Please call the booking line on +91 98336 83379 to speak to Mulchand Dedhia or +91 98190 00347 to speak with Debi Sen Gupta. The line can get busy so please leave an SMS and we will be happy to call you back as soon as possible.
-Any other questions?
If you have a question which is not covered in this list, please email [email protected] or call 9833683379 | 91 98190 00347 and we will respond as soon as we can.