"The South India Photo Workshop was an amazing experience in so many ways. We had access to photograph people not accessible on a regular tour or other photo trips. I loved that we met and photographed people with ancient trades: silk weavers, Kalamkari painters, basket-weaving women. This workshop also had so many spiritual experiences: the temple in Madurai, the death rituals temple and the Matrimandir in Auroville. Every day was a new photo adventure."
INTRODUCTION
Join us on an adventure-filled journey through quiet Tamil Nadu, the south-eastern most state of India, unique in its devotional population. This state has retained a purity of spirit and loyalty to ancient traditions – beautiful ritual is everywhere.
I am so enthusiastic about this workshop! Over several trips, I have personally designed every element of this workshop. South India is very photogenic – the colors, spices, temples, street-life and special places we visit will bedazzle and delight you. The people are full of joy and love. They welcome travelers and value the collaborative experience and beauty of photography.
Our trip is designed for maximum comfort and rich experiences. We stay in luxury hotels and charming guesthouses. Learn all about culture, art and history from local experts and sample some of the best Indian cuisine you will ever eat.
In this workshop, we will be in Chennai, Chettinad, Kumbakonam, Pondicherry, and Auroville. We spend real time with artisans, gurus, visionaries, silk weavers, and all sorts of interesting people.
Guests always know what is going on with a clear schedule. We stay several nights in each hotel, so we are not always packing up and moving to the next place. Our coach is comfortable, with plenty of room to spread out, and we take only one internal flight.
As with all my workshops, you can expect a seamlessly run, highly professional trip, with great attention to detail.
There will also be great learning with on-location guidance, educational classes, group projections, and private critiques.
All photography experiences are designed to allow guests to photograph with space and time.
All levels of photographers are welcome. Spouses/partners who have no strong interest in photography are welcome!
This will be a small workshop with a maximum of 8 guests.