Workshop Mentor

Jassi Oberai

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Overview of the Workshop

You don’t take a photograph, you make it – Ansel Adams

We at Xploring Light, understand the priceless statement by the legend Ansel Adams. Owning a camera makes you a camera owner but to become a photographer you need to understand the nuances of “Making an Image.”

From mastering the nuances of light and your camera to exploring composition and storytelling, this workshop has it all.  Whether you’re a beginner or looking to hone your skills, learn how to create stunning images with expert guidance. Plus, enjoy a practical field shoot. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your photography game!

Topics & Schedule

-The Art of understanding LIGHT

-Photography Basics

-Understanding your camera with camera controls

-Focal Length and the x-factor

-Different Modes and which one to choose

-Exposure in detail – Learn how to nail exposure every time you take an image

-Understanding Metering modes and histograms

-Understand Depth of Field

-Art of Composition

-Elements of a good frame

-Use of Lines and Curves

-Tell a story with your images

-Frame within Frame

-General compositional guidelines

-Rules and Exceptions

-Guided Field Session

-Image Review followed by FAQs

Schedule:

Classroom sessions will be conducted on every Saturday and Sunday starting on 22nd Nov. 2025

Time: 2PM to 5 PM

On field practical session will be conducted on last Sunday i.e. 30th Nov. followed by FAQs and Image reviews in the classroom.

Who can join?

You can join if you:

– are getting started in photography
– have been shooting for some time but unable to break the jinx of mediocre images
– feel you understand all the concepts of photography but struggle when in field

Terms & Conditions

– GST @18% is not included in the price and will be added to the price at checkout

– We have limited seats so registration will be strictly on first come first serve basis

– Travel to and back from venue is on participants’ cost and we will not be making any arrangements for the same

– Registration against money transfer only

– No Cancellation. No money will be refunded if a participant cancels his/her participation.

– We need min 5 people to execute this workshop. In case of less participation, we may decide to cancel or postpone this workshop to a later date.

– In case of postponement/cancellation from our side, we will either make full refund or will adjust the amount against future workshops / Photo Tours.

– We will not refund any travel and/or stay arrangements if any made by a participant to attend this workshop.

– Tax Component (if the same has already been deposited by Xploring Light) will not be refunded in any scenario.

– All refunds will be processed within 7-10 business days.

FAQs

– What is the suggested equipment for this workshop?

Your DSLR/Mirrorless camera and kit lens or a prosumer point-and-shoot camera. A fully charged camera battery and a memory card with sufficient space for a day’s shooting.

– What are the pre requisites for this workshop?

Just a passion for good photography and desire to improve.

– I am a rank beginner in photography / I only have a simple point and shoot camera. Can I be a part of this workshop?

Oh yes very much! Just to point out that some of the topics covered in the workshop may not be very useful to you if your camera does not support Manual mode.

– How many participants are expected to attend this workshop?

It will be small group to maximize learning and the group size will not go beyond 15.