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How do we turn fleeting street moments into compelling visual stories? 

This two-day, hands-on workshop at the Indian Photo Festival (IPF), Hyderabad, led by Swarat Ghosh and Arindam Thokder, explores the art of seeing, shooting, editing and sequencing photographs into meaningful narratives. 

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Drawing inspiration from their own work, the visual language of cinema, the compositions and colours of paintings, and renowned street photographers worldwide, participants will learn to read the streets, anticipate moments, and work with light and composition. 

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Through practical street assignments, discussions and constructive image critiques, participants will develop a sharper visual understanding, learn to identify compelling frames, and weave individual photographs into cohesive visual stories that resonate.

About Swarat

Swarat Ghosh is an award winning Indian photographer and visual storyteller, based in Kolkata. A former mentee of the prestigious Agency VII and an affiliate of DiversifyPhoto, Swarat’s street and documentary work focuses on human behavior, local culture, and spontaneous visual poetry. His photography has been published globally in The Washington Post, National Geographic Traveller, and Burn Magazine. Nominated for the Joop Swart Masterclass by World Press Photo, he has also won top honors at the London and Brussels Street Photography Festivals. Swarat brings a unique blend of visual design discipline and raw street intuition to his teaching.

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About Arindam

Arindam Thokder is a Bangalore based independent street, documentary, and travel photographer known for his strong visual sensibility for light, shadow, and layered compositions. Having received formal training in painting during his early years, Arindam seamlessly blends the principles of classical art, including color theory, composition, and framing, into his photographic practice. His powerful photo stories have been published in premier publications like The Caravan, Scroll, Mint, and Better Photography. A recipient of the prestigious Neel Dongre Award for Excellence in Photography and a Sahapedia grant, his work has been exhibited globally at major festivals, including the Indian Photography Festival (Hyderabad) and Street Parade (Paris).

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When

Nov 28 Saturday / 9 am - 4 pm (IST)
Nov 29 Sunday / 9 am - 4 pm (IST)

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Where
State Gallery of Art , Hyderabad

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Cost
Rs. 7,999 INR (Early bird till Nov 5)

Rs. 9,999 INR (Regular)

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*This workshop is designed for beginner to advanced photographers who want to develop their street photography practice, sharpen their visual instincts, explore light and composition, and learn how to transform fleeting moments into compelling visual stories through shooting, editing and sequencing.

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T&C :- 

• All fees are nonrefundable if you withdraw from a workshop less than one month prior to its start date, unless we are able to fill your seat. 

• IPF reserves the right to cancel any workshop up to one week prior to the start date if the workshop is under-enrolled, in which case a full refund will be issued. 

• A minimum of 10 students are required to run this workshop. 

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Email us at info@indianphotofest.com for any questions.

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