astrophotography
IN MAHARASHTRA
(Milkyway and Star trail photography)
Tour Dates
14th-15th October, 2023
Duration
1 Nights | 2 Days
Group Size
Min 4 pax | Max 12 pax
Tour Price
Rs. 10,000/-
Overview
Always wondered how the photographers capture the Milkyway and other night sky objects? Or you always thought it is impossible to shoot Mikyway using your kit lens? Then we are here to break all those myths. Join us with your basic kit lens and we promise that you will be able to capture the Milkyway and EDIT it. In this workshop, we will be briefing about the importance of long exposure photography. The main objective of this workshop is to explain the shooting and editing workflow of Milkyway.
Special Note: The visibility of Milkyway totally depends upon the weather conditions as the weather has really become unpredictable in recent years.
STAY OPTION: As we will be traveling to extreme remote areas of Maharashtra the stay will be arranged in a local homestay (common room) as it’s safer & hygienic.
Highlights
01
Photographing Milkyway
02.
Understanding basics of night sky
03.
Star Trail Photography
04.
Milkyway and star trail editing workflow
Who Should
Join This Tour?
If you are fascinated by stars, galaxies and Milkyway this workshop is designed for you. This is a basic level photo tour, which covers Milkyway Photography & basic editing. If you ever wanted to add stunning Milkyway images in your portfolio this is the right choice for you. Even if you are a beginner you can join this workshop as we have ‘Personal Pre Tour Support’ which clears all level of difficulties before we start the Tour.
Why
Choose Us?
Ashish Kamble is a professional photographer and educator working in photography industry since 2009 (13 years). He has trained more than 900 students (B.M.M & B.A.F.T.N.M.P) in his teaching career as a visiting faculty in colleges affiliated under Mumbai University and in his own Institution ‘LotusBeam School of Photography’. His teaching experience helps every tour participant to clear their doubts from basic to advance level. To add further support we have specially designed a Personal Pre Tour Support policy at no additional cost.
Our maximum group size is 12 participants for this tour, which allows us to give personal individual attention throughout the tour. We try our level best to create artistic images by adding elements like light painting which helps our participants to create distinct looking images. We also cover post processing session which is an essential part of photography as it helps the participants to bring their visuals into reality. We make sure that you go back with a satisfying portfolio.
Personal Support
Pre-Tour
If you are completely new to Milkyway photography a private lecture will be arranged to clear all doubts without any extra charges. All participants will be guided about the tools and gear required for this shoot to have a clear idea about the shoot. If any basic or advance query they will be cleared via phone call to make sure you are technically prepared for the shoot.
Post-Tour
After the workshop ends if you have any doubts related to post processing we provide 2 hours online support to clear all your doubts on prior appointment basis. Once a part of Ashish Kamble Photography and Tours you get a life time support to clear your general doubts related to photography on prior appointment basis.
Ashish Kamble
Tour Mentor
An award-winning photographer and educator based in Mumbai, India. He specialises in off-camera flash portraits and astrophotography. Read more about Ashish on his website.
Tour Itinerary
MEETING POINT: Sanjay Gandhi National Park at 10:00 am
PICKUP POINT: MIRAROAD HIGHWAY, THANE Opp. Lake City Mall
Day 1:
Oct 14th
Drive to Naneghat via Thane - Murbad Road - Junnar
We start our journey from Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali East lunch Enroute. Reach Naneghat by evening. After local sightseeing we will brief you about the gear and how to set it up for Milkyway Photography.
The stay will be at a villagers common dormitary/hall or you can carry your own tent. Permanent western washroom is available on location with 24×7 water facility.
Day 2:
Oct 15th
Drive from Naneghat to Borivali
Wake up call at 8 am. Editing session after breakfast. Lunch Enroute. The final drop location will be Borivali East via Thane. The Tour ends here.
Tour Price
Min 4 pax and Max 12 pax
Rs. 10,000/-
Inclusions
- Mumbai – Naneghat – Mumbai Travel by AC Vehicle
- All meals, starting from Day 1 lunch to Day 2 Lunch.
- Photography mentorship and on field assistance fees
- Photo review and Post Processing
- Mineral water bottle
Exclusions
- Additional beverages, snacks etc.
- Anything that is not mentioned in the Inclusion list
Requirements
TOOLS/GEAR REQUIRED BY PARTICIPANTS:
- DSLR or Mirror less camera
- Sturdy Tripod
- Wide angle lens, Telephoto lens (Optional)
- Wired / Wireless Camera trigger (Optional)
THINGS TO CARRY:
Personal hygiene and care products, Medicine etc.
Payment Policy
- ₹ 10,000/- needs to be paid to book your seat
CANCELLATION POLICY:
75% refund of full fees if cancellation is made 45 days prior to the date of the tour.
NO refund if cancellation is made 15 days prior to the date of the tour.
25% refund of full fees if cancellation is made 20 days prior to the date of the tour.
50% refund of full fees if cancellation is made 30 days prior to the date of the tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
2. What will be our mode of transport?
3. Does one needs to be fit to join your tour?
4.What about accommodation?
5.What type of food will be served?
6.Does it involve hiking or trekking?
7.What about washroom where we stay?
8.How are the road conditions?
9.Does it really get cold at night?
10.Can any one join your tour?
11.The Mentor can communicate in which languages?
Personal Belongings and Responsibility
- Participant(s)/Guardians should understand the risks involved in any long journey activities before enrolling.
- In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; organisers, volunteers or experts or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly with Indian Photo Expeditions shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
- In case of any medical emergency while on tour, any expenses for the arrangements, medical treatment, will be solely borne by the participant.
- If a participant is found trying to make any changes in the existing itinerary or found misbehaving with any one will be asked to leave at his own expense.
- Incase of road block/traffic or bad weather conditions there will be change in the itinerary which be will made only by the organiser. In such circumstances no refund will be initiated.
- During the Workshop, the decision of authorised representative of Indian Photo Expeditions shall be final and binding on all participants.
- Be courteous to your mentor and other participants for smooth stress free Tour experience. Any discomfort please share with the mentor, we will try our level best to solve it in our capacity.
- The participant should make the payment only once he has gone through all terms and conditions and is willing to abide by them.
Rules And Regulation:
SMOKING AND ALCOHOL
- Drinking is strictly prohibited on this tour.
- Smoking in your leisure time is allowed, but strictly prohibited when on field with other participants or in common room.
- Possession of illegal drugs, weapons and other illegal substances is strictly prohibited during the tour. If found breaking this Rule, participant will be expelled from the Workshop/Tour and NO REFUND will be provided