January 2025
2 Nights & 3 Days
Total 07 sessions including Photography + Post-processing
Basic to Advanced

Any experience level
Surbhi Kaushik

About Munnar

A trip to Munnar is an awakening of sorts. The endless tea estates manage to titillate your senses and refresh your mind. Everywhere you look seems sprung with beauty au naturel — shrouded by the western ghats, this ‘Kashmir of South India’ keeps some of the most gigantic falls, tea gardens, wondrous views, and pristine lakes nestled within its lap.

The photography tour will comprise extensive shoots in Munnar and its hidden corners. From gazing at gorgeous sunrises, shooting through the day and ending it with the most eloquent sunsets in the most picturesque locations, this trip will evoke you to return here again and again.

Buckle up, this will be an experience like no other. You will be pushed early mornings and late evenings, but we promise that you will take back breathtaking shots that will make you a better travel photographer.

Who Should Join

This photography tour is for photographers of all skill levels. No matter if you’re a beginner or an expert, you are guaranteed to find a lot to learn and benefit from this program.

Learning about photography by reading a tutorial online is certainly one way to improve your photography. But getting out there with like-minded individuals and exploring your talents as a photographer in a jaw-dropping location is worth the time, money and effort!

Why Join this Photo-Tour?

Some of the reasons why we recommend joining a formal photography tour are:

You have the chance to learn a lot in a relatively short period.
This is a practical workshop — the theory of photography and post-processing will come alive in front of your eyes and you will be the one executing it.
You will be processing and creating images like pros and will learn end-to-end skills in bringing your vision to life.
You will learn the most complex post-processing divided into simplified sessions of over 4 hours to practice what you learn on the images you have shot.
You will get 1×1 attention from your mentor during this time and will have a lot of time to clarify your doubts and cement your skills.
You’re out and about in some of the most spectacular locations.
Visiting iconic locations like Munnar as part of a photography workshop only amplifies the inspiration you find. You feed off the energy of the other photographers and the group leaders.
You find another degree of passion for photography and landscapes that you didn’t know existed.
Revelling in the success of your peers as you share images and offer feedback to one another further inspires you to be better too.
A problem in modern photography is that too many of us are wrapped up in trying to replicate what others do. We see images on Instagram and try to redo what’s already been done. Workshops like this allow you to focus more on developing your own voice and photographic style. In the supportive environment of a photo-tour, you feel free to experiment with your approach and learn new ways of seeing the world through your camera.
What’s more, you can find new ways of challenging yourself to learn technical or artistic skills that will improve the quality of your photography.
Finally, the immersive nature of a photography workshop makes all this possible in a very short period. If you want to quickly improve your skill set and produce images with a wider visual appeal, a photography workshop is the way to do it!

Bootcamp Agenda

PHOTOGRAPHY
Master the art of capturing compelling images through visualization, technical expertise, and creative composition. These sessions focus on practical, field-based techniques to develop your skills and elevate your storytelling abilities.

Core Photography Concepts:

The Importance of Visualization: Think Like a Professional Photographer
Understanding and Working with Light:
- Reading Light and Strengthening It in Different Scenarios
- Controlling the Exposure Triangle for Creative Outputs
- Using Histograms (Tonal and RGB) for Perfect Exposure and Color Balance
Focus and Depth of Field:
- Techniques to Create Depth and Emphasis
- Creating Sunbursts (Weather Permitting) for Stunning Images

Creative Composition and Storytelling

Building Compelling Compositions:
- Balancing Visual Weight, Using Lines, Shapes, Textures, and Natural Frames
- Working with Color Theory and Balance
- Finding and Utilizing Foregrounds and Layers for Depth
Visual Storytelling Techniques:
- Identifying Natural and Dynamic Subjects
- Introducing Subjects for Narrative Impact
- Shooting from Unique Perspectives (High Points and Compressed Compositions)

Advanced Techniques for Unique Results

Exploring Rules of Photography and Breaking Them Intelligently
Working with Scale and Layers to Add Dimension
Dynamic Photography: Capturing Movement and Real-Time Scenarios
Practicing All Learned Theories with Varied Equipment (One Body, Two Lenses Approach)Pr

POST-PROCESSING
Transform your images with a blend of technical precision and creative artistry. These sessions focus on using Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) and Photoshop to enhance, refine, and create a unique visual style.

Foundations of Post-Processing

The Art and Science of Enhancing Images.
Mastering ACR:
- Hidden Features and Advanced Techniques.
- Building and Enhancing Light, Balancing Colors, and Noise Reduction.
- Leveraging HSL, Split Toning, and Curves.
Photoshop Basics for Beginners:
- Layers, Layer Masks, and Non-Destructive Workflow.
- Selection Tools for Targeted Adjustments.

Advanced Techniques to Refine Your Work

Color Theory and Creative Use of Light:
- Techniques to Create, Enhance, and Follow Light.
- Using Curves and Levels to Add Punch to Your Images.
Precision Adjustments:
- Dodge & Burn for Light and Color Control.
- Selection Tools for Detailed Enhancements.

Personalizing Your Work

Designing a Unique Style and Signature:
- Creating a Watermark to Brand Your Images.
- Refining Workflow for Consistency and Efficiency.

Photo-Tour Fee

The fee for this photography tour does not include the flights, accommodation & meals. Transport can be included at an additional charge as mentioned below:

You can choose from the following options

Photo-Tour — INR 32,000/- + 18% GST
Photo-Tour + Transport Included — INR 40,500/- + 18% GST
Transport cost (optional) is INR 8,500/-

Signing up with transport takes care of your travel:
Cochin airport pickup + Munnar (all shoots) + return to Cochin airport.
Vehicle: AC Innova with 3-4 participants.

FAQs

Upon finalization of the group (about ten days before the tour), you will be added to a WhatsApp group and all updates will be shared with you frequently.

What payment modes do you accept?

Currently, we are only accepting direct bank transfers and UPI payments. We don’t accept cash.
If you would like to pay by credit card, write to us and we will share a payment link. This will incur an additional charge of 2.5%.

What gear do I need to take?

Must have:

- Camera body (two are recommended for backup, as you don’t go frequently on a trip like this), Wide angle/kit lens (18mm and beyond). If you can rent or carry a super wide angle or fish-eye (8mm and beyond) lens, it would greatly play to your advantage. Mid-tele/tele lens is also recommended.
- Laptop for post-processing with required softwares pre-installed (details will be shared in the WhatsApp group).

Optional:

- Drone: If you own a drone you can bring it on this tour for photography/videography.
NOTE: Let us know about this in advance for us to take the necessary permissions.

If you have any questions on what gear you should take, write with your queries at info@goodshotz.com

Experience/Difficulty

Basic to advanced level photography tour and workshop.
Being aware of, and reading about the following in advance can help you make the most out of this program:

- Knowledge of The Exposure Triangle

- Manual of the camera you are carrying / Have an understanding of how to change settings

- Basics of opening an image in photography software such as Adobe Lightroom or ACR

Anyone who’s over 16 can attend. Under 18 years old should be accompanied by an adult guardian or parents.

Terms

Fee

- To confirm registration, the fee is to be paid in advance.
- The final payment includes 18% GST, and the same has to be paid as per government guidelines.

Inclusions

- Photography and Post-Processing Classes

- Recording access to the online post-processing sessions (valid for one year)

Exclusions

- Travel / Accommodation / Meals
- Anything else not mentioned in the inclusions

Cancellation and Refund

- Please refer to this page for information on cancellation and refund.

Please read the tour details carefully before making the payment. If you have any questions, feel free to write to us at info@goodshotz.com

Magnificent Munnar

Get your cameras and drones ready—epic scenes await!