Photography
Highlights
Learn about photography in diverse and exciting locations
Meet and learn about your subjects while capturing them
Witness a spectacular Himalayan sunrise with stunning views
Display your best photos in a private photography exhibition
Introduction
Join us on an 8 day creative journey in the Himalayas! This trip is designed to help those of you with a passion for photography to immerse yourself in one of the most aesthetically pleasing countries in the World. Your trip will be brought to life by professional photography leaders. In addition to a highly knowledgable Nepali guide, who will explain everything and everyone you are photographing.
You will learn a wide variety of photography skills. Including how to compose an image. How lighting comes into play. How to interact with subjects in a ethical manner and how to edit your images to create professional end product photographs.
This adventure is perfect for anyone who wants to test or improve their photography skills with guidance from professionals. In a part of the World that offers an incredible array of beautiful opportunities.
Overview
During your 8 days in Nepal you will learn all about professional photography, being guided by professional photography instructors with many years of experience. On each day of your trip you will have the opportunity to learn different techniques and different shooting styles, in addition to how to edit your images to create the perfect final photo.
The trip will start in Kathmandu; a portrait and street photographer’s paradise, before heading to Pokhara, where you will learn how to create stunning landscape images of mountains, as well as action shots of adventure sports.
Towards the end of the week you’ll have the opportunity to put all your newly-learned skills to the test, with a photo-shoot of Nepal’s famous Sadhus (holy men). Not only this, but you will present your favourite edited and printed images to the monks of Kopan monastery, who you photographed earlier on in your trip.
This trip will challenge the novice through to the seasoned photographer, and students will come back with professional images they can display at their very own exhibition at the school.
Heath and Safety
Access to quality medical care will vary depending on our location. In Kathmandu and Pokhara hospitals are easily accessible and the ones we use are comparable to international, Western, standards.
Along the trek access to medical facilities is limited. For small problems such as blisters, mild sprains and strains, scratches and bruises, our professional trained guides can assist. For more serious issues that required hospital treatment, we would need to call for transport in the form of jeep or helicopter evacuation to the CIWEC Clinic in Pokhara. We have excellent links to multiple helicopter companies to arrange efficient evacuation should the need arise. It is important that students are covered with the correct insurance to deal with this. That said, this is a highly unlikely scenario on this trip.
All of our guides are first aid trained, and your head guide is trained in wilderness first aid by the American Red Cross. We have with us at all times a full and well-equipped medical kit.
Students are required to provide us information on dietary requirements, allergies and their health and travel insurance before departure. All allergies and dietary requirements can be taken into consideration and managed.
Pre Trip Activities
In order for the participating students to get as much experience, knowledge and enjoyment from the trip to Nepal as possible, Mountain Quests will prepare the students before the departure in a seminar. The preparatory seminar sessions can be arranged at the school or online. The seminar will include subjects such as cultural sensitivities, gear required for the trip, health and safety and other topics specifically related to photography in Nepal. A parent information session can also be arranged.
This Trip is best for
Students who are:
At any skill level and want to learn all about photography, your camera and equipment, and how to create incredible images you will be proud of in post-production
Wanting to experience how to work with subjects, understanding the story behind your images, and how to project that story into your final photos of your subjects
Excited to showcase their best printed photos a post trip photo exhibition.
FAQs
What is the weather like?
During the morning and night it will be cold but it will be warm during the day
What is the accommodation like?
In Kathmandu and Pokhara we will be staying in good quality hotels (3 to 4 star rating). Along the trek we will be staying in teahouses, which are made to accommodate tourists, normally 2 or 3 students in each room, separated by gender.
Health & Safety
All of our guides are professionally trained mountain guides and are first aid trained. We have many years of experience guiding school groups in the Himalayas and work to strict operating procedures.
Is the food and water safe?
Not only is it safe, it’s delicious! For the majority of the trip we’ll be visiting excellent restaurants vetted by us for safety and in the mountains we’ll be eating great, fresh, local produce, cooked to order. Water will be provided by us to ensure its purity.
What clothes do I wear?
You will receive a full and detailed kit list with plenty of time before you travel. The short answer, though, it that you don’t need too many specialized kit items.
How fit do I need to be?
Any fitness level is good for this trip because the hiking we are doing is quite short and not too strenuous. That said, some level of exercise before the trip will help ensure that you are comfortable during the hike and it will reduce the chances of any muscle injury or soreness. There is no minimum fitness requirement in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
What photography gear will I need?
The minimum requirement for this trip is to bring a camera that has the capability to use manual settings where you can control the aperture, shutter speed, ISO etc. Cameras like basic or professional DSLRs, mirror-less, some point and shoot and even the latest smartphone models will have this ability. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this. You will also need a tripod, preferably small and light so it’s easy for travel.
At what skill level do I need to be with photography?
You can be of any skill level to do this trip! As long as you have the required gear and a passion for photography, along with the motivation to learn, then you’re good to go.
Is this just a trip where I take photos, or am I actually learning photography?
This is much more than just a simple trip where you take photos. You will be trained by professional photographers who will teach you multiple aspects of photography including how to utilise your camera and how to properly edit your photos with an industry standard application during the entire trip.
Contact us
If you have questions about this trip, would like to know more or thinking about booking this trip with us, then please contact us at:
info@mountainquests.com
+971 4 368 2687