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DAY 01
A farm with a difference! A personal muse of two hardy bikers, The Farm, is all about giving yourself a healthy treat! Nothing beats the good ‘ol home food and that’s why everything served in the restaurant is from the farm…. We start the day with some theory and get into field sessions right away to practice the basics of light, composition and functions of the camera. The Farm is a perfect place for photo opportunities – the cattle being fed, the poultry being set out to strut their stuff, the morning prayers and a pool to splash around! With the promise of an unforgettable dinner, we move into the review session to close the day.

DAY 02
The day for refining your skills! We head out to get a dose of South Indian architecture, arts & crafts and some great food at Dakshin Chitra… The day gets even more exciting as we stop for a splash in the pool and some yummy cake at Anna’s Eternity! Acres of sandy land planted to make a forest – a true wonder with time to unwind or click away.. We arrive in Pondicherry to learn more tricks about shooting in the dark in a fun filled night and some review.

DAY 03
One has to click the sunrise if you are on the east coast of the country! Some time on indoor shooting with studio conditions and then we head out to soak in the French connection with a heritage walk…. This is the night to get to know each other better. So bring your own booze and clink glasses to lasting associations!

DAY 04
Time to wrap up and have a detailed review session with time for questions, feedback and refreshing anything that you might want.

Total Cost of the tour (per person)
Rs. 16,000/-

Cost Includes:
- Stay (multiple sharing) and all food during the course of the workshop
- Any transport during the course of the workshop
- All planning and logistics
- Workshop fees

Cost Excludes:
- Any extras not mentioned
- Monument entry fees
- Travel to Chennai and back
- Transport other then set timetable – you will have to make arrangements on your own for schedules outside of our fixed departures
- Camera equipment or lenses
- Film roles if your still using them
- Batteries etc

What to bring along:
- Equipment to bring
- A Digital camera (D-SLR) of any make/brand with at least one 1GB card,
- Please ensure your camera has the option to put the flash off.
- All the cables, chargers and adaptors required
- Extra Memory card and battery – optional
- Tripod or Monopod – optional since it can be extra weight to carry around
- Laptop to download images – (recommended for review session)
- Image download and storage device – recommended
- Camera manual booklet
- Notebook with a pen
- Large Garbage Plastic bag to protect your equipments from the rain/moisture
- Camera pack to carry equipment
- Any other equipment that you feel you would require

Carry a Backpack with:
- Jacket – one cotton or such
- Walking Apparel (track bottoms, shorts, T-shirts dull colors, jeans, quick drying clothes/swimming costumes)
- Cap
- Inner wear
- Towel
- Water bottle 1 litre (plastic)
- Waterproof Sunscreen lotion / sun protection / block cream / moisturizer.
- Sensible Walking shoes, something with ankle supports
- Personal Torch / Headlamp – mandatory
- Personal Photo Identity (Compulsory)
- Sunglasses with retainers.
- Chocolates and dry fruits as pocket snacks
- Watch
- Toiletries
- Medicines (in case of specific health problem)
- Binoculars (optional)
- A small notebook and pen (optional)
- Mosquito repellent – very important
- Walking sticks will be of help
- First Aid kit with required medication if any.

Other optional gear:
- Backpack
- Sleeping bag; some are comfortable in their own bags.

Arrival at ‘The Farm’ in Chennai on 1st Morning by 9.00 a.m
Arul & Dipesh (aka The Fat Bastards) take their food seriously! After years of biking in India to find the food that got their palettes tingling, The Farm was a natural extension of what they like to do – Eat & Feed! Acres of land on the outskirts of Chennai houses poultry, horses, veggies and tons of things that yummy the tummy! Famous for exclusive recipes & an easygoing ambience, The Farm is short for ‘Pure Indulgence’. We will be sharing the rooms on a double or triple occupancy!

A heady rush for the sensibilities of all photography enthusiasts! We promise you complete immersion into the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a unique milieu – culture and food! A challenge for the palette as well as the camera, Photography Onthemove takes you from a fantastic farm in Chennai right into the sun splashed Pondicherry, with a stop over to peek into the traditional South Indian homes. So we brave the incongruity of French Villas & Sambhar and make them one over three days of a rigorous photography workshop. Join the Onthemove team every April for exploring your cameras and the love of travel!

HOW TO GET THERE

Ask for Sathyabama University on Old Mahabalipuram Road. This will come on your right. After crossing this, look out for a Shell petrol pump on your left. Take the first left after the petrol pump. You will see a sign board – “The Farm” here. Follow the sign on a short muddy road and then take a left at the ‘T’ again. A bright yellow door on the left is where you need to come in.

For those coming by Bus –
From Koimbedu Bus Stop – 30kms, Approx Rs 600 by Cab, Approx Rs 250 by Auto.

For those coming by Train –
From Central Railway station – 25kms, Approx Rs 550 by Cab, Approx Rs 250 by Auto.

For those coming by Air –
From Airport – 25kms, Approx Rs 550 by Cab, Approx Rs 250 by Auto.
You should reach here within an hour from any of these places!

Accommodation:
It is our sincere effort to put you up in places which are ethically inclined and inspire travellers for a unique experience. The rooms are on double or triple occupancy, ensuring that there is a gender division. There may be cases where the bathrooms are shared or we might be pitching tents (in this case we will specifically let you know).
If you need a separate room, do put in a request! In case there is no constraint on accommodation, we can arrange that at an additional cost!

Course content: This workshop is designed to give you an understanding on the uses and workings of an SLR camera, to improve your framing and composition of an image and to shoot more quality instead of quantity. We will explore and discover different aspects of photography such as:
- Portrait
- Architecture
- Street photography
- Night photography
- Abstract
- Different techniques in photography (without Photoshop)

All sessions (indoor/outdoor) will be interactive and group based which enables the student to learn from other students work too; it will be combined with demonstrations by our expert, post field – review and critique sessions. The basics of camera and photography will be dealt with through practical/field sessions, discussions and one-on-one interaction if needed. The focus will be on shooting images without artificial light (flash) or directed, which is the essence of ONTHEMOVE trips. There will be no use of any picture manipulating software in the workshop – we concentrate on true images.

Helmuth Conz – Instructor Profile Hellmuth Conz, though a German by birth has called India home for over a decade now. A photographer with an ardent love for India, he has been inspired by its vibrant aura, culture, colours and people. India has been his muse for as long as he can remember.

Hellmuth’s love story with the camera began at a very young age. At the age of fourteen he began formal training and graduated in photography from the University of Hamburg. People have always been his favorite subject, with their varying moods, gestures and expressions. He also loves architecture – the way light plays with the elements of the building, differently at different times of the day captures his imagination. Never one to sit at a desk, he freelanced as a photographer for a long time before taking up teaching. Today, he is a mentor and teacher to many budding photographers in Bangalore. The Meister is a veteran at exhibits and can be seen regularly at shows in Bangalore alongside his students, encouraging their initial attempts.

In his words, photographs are visual verses that awaken forgotten memories and inspire dreams. He believes that it is not the camera but the person behind it, who can capture the essence of his subject and create magic. He says it’s just not about learning the technical aspects but nurturing one’s creative side as well. He encourages his students to learn on analog as well as digital cameras.

Hellmuth teaches at Christ College, Mount Carmel College, Garden City College and Shrishti School of Art and Technology in Bangalore. Hellmuth leads the Photography ‘ONTHEMOVE’ trips/workshops along with our travel experts and is working on alternative photography concepts for “getoff ur ass” .