Join us for an unforgettable journey to the spiritual heart of Indonesia. Bali is an island of artists and is the only Hindu island in the Muslim chain of islands that make up Indonesia. We will visit Temples, small villages and the rural countryside. The first part of the trip we will be staying near one of Bali’s pristine ocean beaches at a beautiful small luxury resort with much to explore and photograph nearby. Then we move to an amazing yoga retreat outside of Ubud, Bali’s artist’s capital where we will be staying in a beautiful Yoga Retreat surrounded by lush gardens and fragrant exotic flowers. We will have daily field trips to photograph the beautiful people, culture, rituals and architectural gems that make Bali one of the most beautiful and mysterious places on earth. On this trip we will try and slow down and tune in to the rhythm of the people and place that make this island so unique rather than rushing around to ‘see everything’. This will truly be a once in a lifetime experience. We are also limiting the class size to only 8 students so there is ample one-on-one time with the instructor and minimal disturbance to the people and culture we will be photographing.
Through daily photo assignments, field trips, photo demos and discussions you will be working on developing a strong, personal photo style rather than making generic travel photos that look like everyone elses. We will also hold impromptu critiques of work in progress along the way. Our emphasis will be on being immersed in the people and culture of Bali and it’s pervasive Hindu rituals and lifestyle and how to photograph in a respectful way that reflects that while developing a stronger vision and more personal style.
You will be picked up at the Denpasar, Bali International Airport on Thursday April 15, or meet at our hotel if you are arriving earlier. You will be driven back to the airport on Sunday April 25th for departure flights.
Who Should Attend:
While participants must have a working knowledge of their camera, the creative process of image making will be emphasized over the mechanics of camera use. Both digital and film, in all formats, welcome. Open to all levels of experience but better suited for those looking to expand their creativity and vision.
Dates:
Thursday April 16 (Arrival Day) to Saturday April 25th 2010 (departure day)
Cost:
$2,450 includes workshop, accomodations, breakfast and all ground transportation in Bali
Deposit:
$500 Balance due 45 days before workshop
Class limit:
8
