Nepal Photography Workshop
Join multi award-winning photographer James on a trip to his favourite place in the world: Nepal. James lived and worked in Nepal between 2008 and 2012 and will guide you on this trip not only to the must see places, but also to photo opportunities that only those who have lived in Nepal will know.
We will visit Kathmandu, Pokhara (hometown of James's wife), and the mountains of the Annapurna region.
The workshop takes two weeks and the price is £3700 per participant.
Read on for more details, including:
- Itinerary and dates
- About the workshops
- What is and is not included
- Orientation and map
- Testimonials
☆ Small-group photography workshops with personal guidance from a Sony World Photo Winner and experienced commercial pro ☆
Available Dates:
30 March 2026 - 11 April 2026
12 November - 24 November 2026
The Journey
Kathmandu
"The Valley" is a country in itself. As well as visiting well known landmarks at the best times, we will shoot at a host of unknown locations that represent the true face of the Valley and its people. This will include both the old city and the new, which is just as fascinating, if not more than the old. Therefore we will photograph Newaris, Kathmandu's original inhabitants, who famously have a different festival every day, and also the inhabitants who have moved from the rural districts and the mountains, many of whom came to KTM during the maoist insurgency during the late 90s and early 00s.
Pokhara
Most tourists never go beyond Pokhara's "Lakeside", the tourist hub of Central Nepal, except maybe to climb Sarankot. While we will stay on Lakeside, we will visit the authentic Pokhara and find out what makes this city tick.
Annapurna Region
We will visit, and stay at, villages way off the tourist trail and meet local people of the Gurung caste, one of the main groups making up the Gurkhas. All villages can be reached by jeep (nowadays) although there will be an option for a hike if anyone wants.
About the Workshops
The Focus
The focus of the workshop is to develop and enhance your photography skillset. Spending time in each location allows us to really explore and develop individual imagery and short projects. I am much more than just a guide!
The Tutorials
Tutorials throughout the workshop will teach either a practical technique, including Lightroom, or an approach to the subject matter at hand. All supported by imagery from ambitious and successful contemporary and past photographers.
The Shoots
Shooting is generally at dawn and dusk for the best light. Daytime is to recce our locations, tutorials, photo reviews, independent sightseeing, and.. resting! At locations, I will be at hand to discuss approaches to subject matter as well as provide technical assistance.
Your Goals
Email James directly to discuss how this experience can help develop your creative goals. Everyone gets personal attention throughout each workshop to maximise your photographic growth.
Orientation and Flights
International flights go in and out of Kathmandu. After spending time there we will take an internal, half hour flight to Pokhara, after which travel outside Pokhara will be by jeep. Aftet visiting the villages we go by Jeep back to Pokhara and then fly to Kathmandu.
The workshops are designed to start on a Monday and end on a Saturday morning.
Tour Details
Price: £3700 per participant
Included:
- Accommodation (single occupancy - email for reduced double rates), including breakfast,
- All transport associated with the workshop, internal flights and jeeps outside Pokhara,
- All entrance fees associated with the workshop, including permits
- All photographic tuition and support on shoots,
- Ebook of all tutorials,
- Optional pre and post workshop video calls to discuss objectives and results / editing.
Not included:
- International flights and airport taxes
- Travel insurance. Comprehensive travel insurance is required for participation please,
- Camera insurance for your gear,
- Nepal Tourist Visa,
- Tips.
Participants:
- Maximum eight participants only,
- Moderate fitness required.
Experience and Gear:
- No previous photography experience is required, as I can cover teaching the basics of exposure to advanced technical and creative story telling,
- Most participants use mirrorless or DSLR cameras, but compacts, smart phones, film cameras, medium or large format, are all welcome,
- A laptop or tablet is useful although not essential for image review and Lightroom tutorials.
About me
I'm a freelance photographer with 25 years experience in the industry. I've shot commercially in London and New York and made many stories for editorial clients in places like India, Nepal, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam. I still work commercially from my base in London and exhibit globally. My most recent personal project is Nevi Wesh and my project Arabia won the Sony World Photo Portfolio Prize in 2023. I am now in my third year of running workshops around the world - please join me!
Onwards!
Pic: James with the current owner of an incredible Kolkata business that dates back to the 19th Century!
Testimonials
"It is the quality of the teaching that sets James apart from other photo tours. His well prepared tutorials on technique are illustrated by the work famous photographers to show how the ideas can work in practice. And he's always on hand during shoots too."
Ruth A 🇬🇧
"I’ve just booked on to my third workshop with James and can’t wait. He has a knack of finding the unusual and different even in well known places, and then showing you different ways to photograph these things."
Jim C 🇬🇧
"My photographic 'voice' has really developed on James’s workshops. It’s so interesting learning about how a professional photographer would approach subject matter, whether to create a story, or one strong individual image."
Janene M 🇦🇺
"James’s meticulous planning, and genuine passion for photography elevated the entire journey. His personal guidance and insights helped me to not only improve my photography skills but also connect deeply with the places we visited."
Richard B 🇬🇧
☆ These testimonials are from existing clients who have completed at least two trips with James ☆
A Few Pictures from India Photography Workshops 2024
Questions?
Email or use the form to set up a call directly with me.
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All mentioned accommodation is subject to availability. In the unlikely event it is not available, accommodation of a similar standard will be provided.