Reportage: Mumbai, India 2009

Dates: November 20 - November 30

Cost: $2,495 includes:

• lodging (either guest house/hotel double occupancy or homestays with local families)
• welcome dinner and closing dinner
• workshop with nightly critiques, field help and guidance
• access to stories through our NGO partners, local guides, and fixers
• Blurb coffee table book with student images from the workshop
• local cell phone service
• 1 hour post workshop edit/critique/tutorial session back in the US
• Also, we plan to hire 1 local fixer for our group to provide communication and logistical support (basically our man on the inside)

There is something completely raw and emotional about discovering a place for the first time and you can be a part of this extraordinary adventure. With up to 10 US spots maximum and 3 already confirmed it is never too early to secure your spot on this expeditionary trip to India.

Our trips to Guatemala these past 3 years have been wonderful social explorations. Many of our students from our first ever trip to Guatemala have returned on their own and with us as teaching assistants to hone their photography skills in a country that has grown to be part of their lives.

This is the kind of once-in-a-lifetime kind of trip that fosters not only great photography but incredible self-exploration and bonds that last a lifetime. Be part of a trip that we can NEVER offer twice. There will be other destinations but only one first time as we travel to India.

Many details are being worked out every day but we wanted to offer this trip at a special discounted "expeditionary" rate. While we always consider the portfolios photographers submit important, prior foreign travel experience and a willingness to be ready for unforeseen challenges are additional key criteria for this journey.

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India Deposit: $500 (Fully refundable up to two months prior to departure or if we can fill your spot)

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VRWorkshops Guate 2009 in the books!

© Tayler Aubin/VRWorkshops '09

We just completed one of our best workshops to date and the work is really strong. We had a great bunch of participants all of whom we now consider good friends. There is something about these workshops that create such a sense of brotherhood not to mention great photography.

Some of what is being said:


© Michaela O'Brien/VRWorkshops '09

"I had a great experience on the trip [Guatemala 2009]. More importantly, I wanted to express the gratitude I feel for your realization and perseverance to compose this trip. The philosophy behind the trip is just as important as any memory we might have. As a whole, it was great to know that others share this passion for a combination of creative independence along with a collective organization to enhance through support and criticism. I learned a lot from myself and others and have great courage to pursue my passions. This [trip] took me that much closer to my Truth."
-Michaela O'Brien/VRWorkshops '09


© Eve Lyman/VRWorkshops '09

"I am leaving Guatemala this morning. I have had the incredible opportunity to decompress in the tranquility and beauty of my friends house in Ciudad Vieja. But I just want to take this moment, before being swept off in the hustle and bustle of life in the US to thank each and every one of you for the priviledge of getting to know you and being a part of this phenomenal experience we shared."
-Eve Lyman/VRWorkshops '09


© Allycia Kimball/VRWorkshops '09

"America no longer feels like home. I almost stayed for another week...I want to thank you for your unconditional guidance and understanding on this trip. I woke up. In a way I was not expecting."
-Allycia Kimball/VRWorkshops '09

We want to personally thank the terrific NGOs we work with, The God's Child Project and SEVA for allowing us the access into these stories. For all those wishing to donate money or your precious time to some worthy cause being involved with either of these two organizations will change your life.

We are posting many of the stories from our students on our main web site: www.visualreportage.com so be sure to check out all the great work these amazing people accomplished in just 8 days.

So what is next: VRWorkshops Reportage: INDIA 2009 (~November 20 - November 30). We are busily working out all the details but since this is our expeditionary trip to this unbelievable place we will be offering an equally "unbelievable" price for this first workshop. With only 12 spots maximum it is best to start thinking about this now. Please contact us at visualreportage@gmail.com with any questions or to get on a mailing list.

We look forward to seeing you on our next trip.