TOWNSHIP PEOPLE & POTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY workshop

The Art of Travel People Photography

WHAT YOU WILL BE PHOTOGRAPHING

It is a rare privilege to walk, camera in hand, through a local township. Join us for this unique opportunity to learn the techniques of photography people while travelling as we focus on the art of candid (in the moment) cultural people photography.

You will be led by both a professional photographer and a local township guide for firsthand insight into the culture.

HIGHLIGHTS: Rare opportunity to photograph in a township. Learn the tricks to candid ‘in the moment’ photography which can be invaluable for your next trip where photographing locals is one of the highlights.

Recommended Camera Equipment: 

For the township we recommend travelling light with one camera and zoom lens

Point & Shoot: A camera with at least a 6x optical zoom (10X or more is best). To make the most of the above techniques your camera needs to be capable of changing aperture, exposure compensation, white balance and flash settings (many of the new cameras have these features just look in your manual).    

Enthusiast: Single DLSR. All in one zoom lens such as 18-70mm, 24-120mm or 18-200mm, 70-300mm (lenses anywhere in these approx ranges and fixed lens such as 50mm and 85mm are also quite popular)

Serious Enthusiast: Two DSLRs maximum. Zoom lens like 24-120mm F4, 70-200m F2.8, Fixed lens like 50mm & 85mm F1.8 or even F1.2. A wide angle lens 24mm or less can also be handy.  

We Don’t Recommend: Big conspicuous lenses (300mm maximum) or a tripod as this is in the moment photography, a monopod can be used though.

Our Pro will be using a 70-200mm F2.8 on a Nikon D2x and a 16-85mm lens on a D90. Almost all the photos taken in our township gallery are taken with the 16-85mm lens

Optional accessories: External Flash, Camera bag, Polarizing Filter, Spare Batteries & Memory Cards.

PLEASE BRING YOUR CAMERA MANUALS 
DON’T FORGET TO BRING WATER, HAT, SUNSCREEN & WALKING SHOES

Email: info@photographytours.co.za for bookings, enquires and directions.   
Gallery: Photography Tours Facebook

Group size is limited please book early to ensure placement.