ROMANCING THE TAJ 6.0 : 21-23 NOV 2023

ROMANCING THE WINTER TAJ 6.0

An Exclusive Photography Workshop Designed by ASP

 

Overview :

ASP is offering a very unique opportunity to photography enthusiasts with this designed 3 days intense workshop to redefine the most photographed monument in the world, the Taj Mahal. It remains always a big challenge to shoot Taj in a different perspective, in a way that many people have not done so far. With this challenge, #ASP has curated this all-new endeavour to celebrate a date with Taj, to romance and rediscover it with all its beauty and testimony of love through the ordeal of time. #ASP, under the able mentorship of Arun Saha, is here to guide you through different photo-shoot sessions with models, with different perspectives by different locations with the use of different daylight conditions that lets us see the Taj in a different way from some lesser known and difficultly approachable points. Shooting Taj behind the veil of dense fog is the attraction of this workshop.

Mentor: Arun Saha

 

Photography Workshop Dates : 21-23 Nov 2023

Itinerary :

21 Nov : Check into our pre-booked Hotel around 12 noon (standard hotel with clean room, western toilet and AC with a rooftop restaurant). Have your lunch and settle down. After a brief introductory session, we will conduct our 1st shooting session with our model through the arch with the lovely backdrop of Taj.

22 Nov: Our 2nd session of the photo shoot will start in the early morning at the back side of the Taj Mahal from the other side of the river Yamuna where we will shoot Taj claded with the morning mist and backlit with the rising sun.  In the evening, we will have another visit to the arch for another perspective of shoot. Back in the hotel, will conduct a post-processing workshop and photo review session.

23 Nov : This morning, our last session of the model shoot will be done inside the Taj Mahal, followed by a boat ride shoot over the river Yamuna with the Taj at the backdrop(subjected to permission of boat ride). Our workshop gets over after breakfast.

Workshop Fee: Rs. 22,000/- or US$ 500

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

If you cancel your registration, then you will be refunded according to the following schedule, based on the fees paid of the Workshop:

60 days or before: 75% refund

45-60 days : 50% refund

30-60 days: 25% refund

Less than 30 days: Non refundable

Fee Includes :

• • Shared double room (same gender participants) in a standard clean hotel at Agra, with western toilet and AC. For single accommodation, extra charges are applicable.
  • It will cover your main meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), starting from 21 Nov lunch to 23 Nov breakfast.
  • Mineral water.
    
  • Tea/Coffee will be provided with breakfast and in the evening.
  • All local transports related to our workshop.
  • Hiring fee of Model or any other person/locals for photo shoot at Taj Mahal, props, make-up, dresses etc.
  • Mentor’s fee for workshop, on-field photography assistance, image reviews and guidance on post-processing

Fee Doesn’t Include:

• • Train/flight tickets to and from Agra.
  • Any additional food items or beverage during or outside meals.
  • Any personal habit or expenses.
  • Any medical expenses.
  • Any entry fees/boat ride charges/camera entry fees.
  • Anything that is not in the “Include” list.
    

    ASP PHOTO TOUR TO WINTER TAJ

    
    

    

    Taj Mahal: As Viewed From The Hotel Roof-Top

    

    TAJ MAHAL: From Hotel Roof-top and With Model Inside

Under any unavoidable circumstances, if we have to cancel our photo tour, your entire booking money will be refunded(NOT APPLICABLE FOR TRAVEL BOOKINGS) 

FAQ  & TOUR INFO

What do I get from this photo tour?

1. 1. A thoroughly guided photographic experience by experts in the field who know the place around Taj Mahalvery well.
   2. Slide show presentation of photographs and information on locations and events before each day’s shoot.
   3. Guiding all participants about lens requirements, creative composition and camera settings on the field during photo shoots.
   4. Review of participants’ photographs.
   5. Assisting in possible editing guidance.
   6. Guiding participants in finding photographic locations and vantage points for places and events.
   7. Helping in finding the local delicacies.

Am I eligible for this tour?

Anyone above 18 years (unless accompanied by a parent or guardian) is welcome to join this photo tour.

I am new to photography. Will I join this trip?

Yes of course. This tour is for all photography enthusiastic people. The more you travel and explore, the more your photographic eye will open. Moreover, our team leaders will ensure to give special attention to the beginners.

I am not a serious photographer, just a traveler. Shall I join this trip?

Yes, you too can join this tour as our tours are designed for both serious photographers and casual travelers for the purpose of both learning and entertainment. But you need to pay the amount of the full fee as the seats are limited and you could take place of a full paid serious photographer.

What equipments are required for this Trip?

Well, even point and shoot camera will work fine. If you have a DSLR/ML camera, any medium zoom lens and a wide-angle lens will work best. You may also bring portrait lenses like 70-200mm f2.8, 50mm or 85mm prime. Ultra Wide-angle or fish eye lens will be helpful to shoot artistic shots of architecture. Tripod is not essential. A laptop with post-processing software, an external hard drive, and extra memory cards will be helpful.

What is the difference between ASP Photo Tour and other tours?

We are not offering a package tour for general tourists; it is specifically meant for photography enthusiastic people and designed by experienced professional photographers. You will discover the place and learn a lot about this ancient city, local people and their culture which is an important part of our travel photography. We will try to observe the local people, their daily activities and cultural beliefs and will try to capture those moments using right compositions and techniques. Our Team Leaders will help our guests to learn camera settings, framing and as well as post-processing. If that’s what is your requirements then surely join us for this exciting Ladakh photo tour with ASP.

Click here for the entire portfolio gallery of the mesmerising Taj.

Our Liabilities & Limitations:

• • All itineraries are sample itineraries, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, local political situations, the physical ability of the participants etc. may dictate itinerary changes either before the tour or while on the trail. We reserve the right to change any schedule in the interest of the trip participants’ safety, comfort & general well being.
  • #ASP shall not be responsible for any delays & alterations in the programme or expenses incurred – directly or indirectly – due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, train delay, accidents, breakdown of transport, weather, sickness, road blockages, political closures or any troublesome incidents.
  • #ASP shall not be responsible for any loss, injury or damage to person, property, or otherwise in connection with any accommodation, transportation or other services, resulting – directly or indirectly – from any unforeseen mishappening, dangers, fire, accident, breakdown in machinery or equipment, breakdown of transport, wars, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, pilferages, epidemics, medical or custom department regulations or any other causes beyond our control.
  • #ASP does not have any insurance policy covering the expenses for accident, sickness, loss due to theft, or any other reasons. All baggage, camera, other gears & personal property/s at all times are at the client’s risk.

Our Liabilities & Limitations:

• • All itineraries are sample itineraries, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, natural calamities, the physical ability of the participants etc. may dictate itinerary changes either before the tour or while on the trail. We reserve the right to change any schedule in the interest of the trip participants’ safety, comfort & general well-being.

• • We shall not be responsible for any delays & alterations in the program or expenses incurred – directly or indirectly – due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accidents, breakdown of machinery or equipment, breakdown of transport, weather, sickness, landslides, political closures or any untoward incidents.

• • We shall not be responsible for any personal loss, injury or damage to person, property, or otherwise in connection with any accommodation, transportation or other services, resulting – directly or indirectly – from any act of GOD, dangers, fire, accident, breakdown in machinery or equipment, breakdown of transport, wars, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, medical or custom department regulations, defaults, or any other causes beyond our control.

• • We do not have any insurance policy covering the expenses for accidents, sickness, loss due to theft, or any other reasons. Visitors are advised to seek such insurance arrangements in their home country. All baggage & personal property/s at all times are at the client’s risk.