What does the viewfinder see?
A viewfinder is a small device in a camera. Through this, a photographer sees the world. It frames the scenes in front of us. There is a constantly flowing scene in front of us and we choose one particular moment and ask the viewfinder to frame it for us. Thus, obviously, it sees what we ask it to see. So, why this silly question "What does the viewfinder see?"
Well, the answer is not so simple. There are tens of thousands of pieces of information on the internet explaining how to shoot, but very little on what to shoot. For a photographer, once they learn the technics of photography i.e. how to shoot it is important to learn what to shoot if they decide to explore the path further. There is a simple reason for less availability of information on this - that's your choice. You shoot what you feel like shooting. I wish it were this simple. Often it is difficult to choose what to shoot. In fact Many times we don't know what we want.
This photography workshop concentrates on this often-neglected topic. Thus the title "What does the viewfinder see?"
Adithya Biloor is an award-winning photographer focusing on fine art photography who is residing on his small farm in the hilly western Ghats region, near Kodachadri. He has been photographing for more than 15 years. He also runs a farm stay where this workshop is being conducted.
Where is the workshop?
Kodachadri is one of the highest peaks in western ghats and its proximity to the sea makes the landscape more special. There are beautiful forests of western ghats, and waterfalls called Hidlumane near this place. Read more about Kodachadri here. The workshop is held in Simha Farms which is one such place located amongst this lush green landscape.
topics covered
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Introduction to Fine art photography
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Examples of Fine art photographs.
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Finding subjects to shoot.
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Introduction to Fine art Nature photography
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Review of Images.
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Read itinerary for more info.
Itinerary
1 November - 3 November 2024
Day 1
Morning Arrival
8.30 A.M. Breakfast
9.30 A.M. – Introduction to Fine art Photography and Fine art photography in nature.
10.30 A.M.- Shoot inside the farm.
Purpose - Finding the answers for what to shoot, how to find images in your backyard, how to use harsh light in favor of a good image, introduction to abstract image making.
1.30 P.M. – Lunch
2.30 P.M. -Kodachadri
Purpose - Making landscape images. Using nonconventional lenses for landscape photography.
7.30 P.M. – Back to Simha farms
8.00 P.M. – Photo review
9.00 P.M. – Dinner
Day 2
6.00 A.M.- Hasirumakki Back waters
Purpose - Making the images River.
8.30 A.M. – Breakfast
10.00- Visit to Hidlumane waterfalls
Purpose - Making images of forests and waterfalls.
1.30 P.M. – Lunch
2.30 P.M. – Shoot in the forest next to the farm
Purpose - Shoot the forest. Observe the nuances of life there.
7.30 P.M.- Back to Simha farms
8.30 P.M. Dinner
9.30 P.M. Departure
Day3
(Optional)
6.00 A.M. - Hanging bridge
Purpose- Making the nature images with the inclusion of man-made elements. Finding the relevance of man in nature images.
8.30 A.M. - Breakfast
11.00 - Departure
What's included?
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Accommodation and food charges for two days at Simha Farms
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Vehicle charges for Sightseeing
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Forest entry charges
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Mentoring charges
What's not included?
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Camera fees at Kodachadri Gate.
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Cameras and other gear.
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Any expenses that may occur other than what is mentioned in the 'included section.'
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To and fro to Simha Farms
Frequently asked questions
Contact - +91-9379535738 for more details