Bangkok One Week Workshop Songkran 2024 (April 10th-16th)
Be prepared for probably the craziest week of photography that you’ve ever experienced, an adventure that you’ll never forget.
If you share the same passion with me or even if you are new to this fabulous world of hunting precious moments in the streets, you have now the opportunity to join one of my workshops and learn directly from me.
Believe it or not but the first time I visited Bangkok back in 2013 I didn’t like it at all. However, when I returned a few years later I fell in love with the city. For street photography it is an amazing place. The people are lovely and the city has lots of character. One of my favorites spots in Bangkok is China Town. Especially at night with all the neon signs and tons of people it is a lot of fun to shoot there.
Bangkok - Leica Q3
Now, in 2024 I am offering you a very special workshop during Songkran, which in a nutshell is the New Year for Buddhist calendar. It is also know as the water festival and to shoot that is a lot of fun.
In case you are worried about your camera getting water damaged. You could bring a under water housing or one of those fairly inexpensive water proof bags for camera that are available on Amazon. However, in my experience some basic protection is totally fine and I am going to show you how it’s done.
The festival will only be on three days of the workshops and that gives us plenty of time to explore different areas of Bangkok and we could also do a day trip to the ancient city of Ayutthaya which is totally up to you.
Bangkok - Leica Q3
Workshop Overview:
In my workshops, I want to help you to take your skills to the next level. First, we will have a look at your portfolio to get an idea what level you are currently at and together we will determine which areas you can approve on. To address these sticking points I will give you specific assignments that you can work on during the workshop.
„Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity“
You might have heard about this famous quote from the Roman philosopher Seneca and it still is true to street photography. And my goal is that after attending the workshop you find luck everywhere you go. 😉
We will talk about gear and I will give you practical tips for settings you can use to get the best results possible and to always be ready. This also includes how to achieve spot on focus as quick as possible which is something a lot of street photographers struggle with.
Besides technical tips, I will teach you how to approach strangers in the streets and how to get close to people without being held back by your own „approach anxiety“.
Bangkok - Leica Q
Workshop Schedule:
Wednesday (12pm-8pm)
We will meet up at noon and get to know each other and we will go through the workshop’s schedule. Also, we’ll be reviewing your portfolio to determine what you need to focus on during the workshop. Late afternoon we head out for our first photography session.
Thursday (10am - 8pm)
We are meeting up at 10am to review the photos from the first day. After lunch we will go out to shoot.
However, we could also go to Ayutthaya, which is around 2 hours north of Bangkok and spend the day there to explore this ancient and very interesting place. It’s totally up to you.
Bangkok - Leica Q
Friday (10am-8pm)
We are meeting up at 10am to review the photos from the day before. After lunch we will go out to shoot.
Later that day we’ll be going to shoot in China Town after sunset which is one of the highlights in Bangkok. The streets are filled with people and you are going to have a wonderful time capturing moments left, right and center.
Bangkok - Leica Q
Saturday (10am-8pm)
We are meeting up at 10am to review the photos from the day before. After lunch we will go out to shoot. It will be the first day of Songkran and the action starts around 2pm. The best place to experience that would be Silom.
We will continue shooting as long as you want and can handle all the water. However, since it will be hot during April, the water is a great opportunity to cool off.
Sunday (10am-8pm)
We are meeting up at 10am to review the photos from the day before. After lunch we will go out to shoot.
It’s the second day of Songkran and we will explore a different area of the city and we will be shooting as long as you want but from my experience it would be good to have a break at some point to recover from all the craziness and continue shooting afterwards.
Bangkok - Leica Q2M
Bangkok - Leica Q2M
Pattaya- Leica Q2M
Monday (10am-8pm)
We are meeting up at 10am to review the photos from the day before. After lunch we will go out to shoot.
It is officially the last day of Songkran and we could shoot that again or as an alternative explore other areas of Bangkok where we haven’t been yet.
Tuesday(10am-3pm)
We are meeting up at 10am to review the photos from the day before. It will be the last day of the workshop an in case you fly out the same day, we are officially ending the workshop at 3pm.
This is a possible schedule and we are flexible to change it up if necessary to adopt to the weather or whatever comes up.
Bangkok - Leica Q3
Workshop Requirements:
a basic understanding of photography and the exposure triangle
a camera with manual settings and preferably a prime lens not longer than 35mm (or equivalent to that)
Plenty of batteries and memory cards. There are a lot of camera shops in Bangkok in case you need to buy something during the workshop.
I would suggest bringing a flash, preferably a LightPix Labs FlashQ Q20II.
you can shoot film if you want and I will help you to get it developed until the evening the same day (plenty of cheap labs available)
a laptop for reviewing the photos (that is optional of course)
a pair of good walking shoes
Bangkok - Leica Q3
What is included:
Me as an instructor with many years of experience who traveled the world and shot in many different locations and environments.
guided photo walks and the possibility for 1on1 sessions for the best learning experience during the duration of the workshop
advice at any time of the workshop
a great, fun time to learn new skills and find new inspiration
meeting people who share the same interests
What isn’t included:
all travel costs to get you to the workshop and during the workshop itself. If you are flying in, I would recommend booking a ticket that is refundable in case the workshop gets canceled or you have to cancel.
accommodation
meals during the duration of the workshop
insurance for your gear
and of course, you have to bring your own camera
Workshop Fee : €850 (€799 Earlybird discount until February 15th)
5 students only! Save your spot now.