YPS International Photo Tour – Into The Heart of Kenya : – Jan 2025

Dates : 17th -26th January 2025

Mentor: Mr Karthick Sridharan

Last Day for registration: 25th November 2024

We are excited to propose an exhilarating wildlife photography expedition tailored exclusively for YPS Members. This 9-night, 10-day journey through Kenya’s most iconic wildlife reserves promises
unparalleled opportunities for capturing breathtaking images and engaging with the natural world.

This carefully curated expedition promises not just a chance to enhance your photography skills but also to create lasting memories in one of the world’s most stunning wildlife settings. We invite you to join for this extraordinary adventure in the heart of Kenya’s wild landscapes.

Whether you’re an amateur or an experienced photographer, this tour will offer an immersive experience with personalized guidance to help you capture extraordinary wildlife moments. From the towering elephants in Amboseli with Mount Kilimanjaro as the backdrop to the legendary big cats of Maasai Mara, every day promises to be an unforgettable photographic adventure.

Places Covered: Amboseli, Masai Mara and Solio

The itinerary includes staying inside the park in Amboseli and Maasai Mara, which allows for the best access to early morning and late evening photography when wildlife activity is at its peak. Our customized photography vehicles and the usage of animal and bird hides further ensure you can capture close, unobstructed shots of animals in their natural behavior without disturbances.

In Amboseli, we will focus on photographing big tuskers, one of the most awe-inspiring subjects in wildlife photography. In Solio, we’ll have a special emphasis on rhinos, and in Maasai Mara, we’ll track the famous Big Five. Additionally, to make the journey seamless and maximize shooting time, we’ve arranged chartered flights to and from Maasai Mara.

This tour is designed to be packed with action, drama, and intimate wildlife moments. It’s an opportunity to not only capture stunning images but also gain a deeper understanding of animal behavior in their natural environment.

About the mentor:

KARTHICK SRIDHARAN has spent the past decade working with renowned brands like Nikon, Canon, and Panasonic as a product trainer, sharing his extensive knowledge of photography and cameras with countless amateurs and professionals across India and South East Asia

Karthick’s tours are more than just photography trips; they are immersive journeys into the heart of nature, where every shot captures the spirit of wildlife and the beauty of their environment.

Unique Selling Points (USPs)

  • Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced mentor who will offer photography tips tailored to wildlife shooting.
  • Exclusive Wildlife Hides: Access to specialized hides for up-close photography of wildlife.
  • Immersive Night Walks: Discover and photograph nocturnal animals under the guidance of experienced rangers.
  • Comfortable 4×4 Travel: Enjoy the convenience and comfort of rugged 4×4 vehicles for all road travel.
  • Local Chartered Flights: Quick transfers between Nairobi and Masai Mara, ensure more time in the field.
  • Cultural Interaction: Opportunities to engage with local communities and learn about their customs.

Price:


Booking Amount: INR – 10,000 to be paid before Nov 15
Balance: INR- 89,999/- + USD 2325 per person (modality of payment will be advised)

Included:

  • Accommodation and meals
  • All park entrance fees
  • 4×4 vehicle transport
  • Local charter flights
  • Expert photography mentorship
  • Guided night walks
  • Underground & Bird Hides
  • Review Session
Exclusions:

All not covered under ‘INCLUDED’

Another MILESTONE for YPS

The Executive Committee Congratulates all Salon Participants who have contributed in winning 400 Best Club Awards, in a short span of the last 6 years!

A big shoutout to the present Salon Lead, Venkatesh BS and the previous leads – Digwas Bellemane, Krishna Bhat and Satish H for their contribution towards this MILESTONE

YPS WILDLIFE WEEK 2024

OCT 02, Wednesday – OCT 08, Tuesday

Youth Photographic Society is well known for its Wildlife Photographers right from the days its inception in 1971. YPS celebrates Wildlife Week every year with various programs. This year also we have lined up various activities such as, a member photography competition, with wildlife abstracts as the theme, webinars, macro photo walk and a clean-up drive in a reserve forest.

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YPS International Photo Tour – Cambodia : Land of Smiles – Dec 2024

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Dates : 6th -14th December 2024. (These are the tour dates, depending on flights travel dates might be +/- 1 day.)

Last Day for registration: 25th September 2024

Cambodia is the land of smiles. The people have for a long time suffered from war, civil war, colonialism and opportunism yet continue to smile. Cambodia offers diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage and stunning architecture. Its UNESCO world heritage sites are a sight to behold.

Our 9 day 8 night tour will start in Phnom Penh the capital, wind its way to Battambang with its mix of Buddhism and French Colonial architecture and finally end at Siem Reap the town that is the base to explore the Angkor Wat Archaeological Park that is spread over 400 Sq. Km.  Other important stops will be Oudong Monastery, Kampong Chnang, and Phnom Sampov .

In Siem Reap we will be visiting Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider Temple), and Angkor Thom among many others.

We will travel in a comfortable van/bus and stay at nice comfortable hotels

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YPS Workshop | Sep 21, 2024 | State Youth Centre

Mentor: Mr Girish Mayachari

Smoke, in simple words, is the result of incomplete combustion of any material. From a photographer’s perspective it is one of the easiest subjects to shoot. Though the easiest, it demands a high level of patience and observational skills. The resulting images combined with post processing techniques gives astonishing results. Multiple types of images can be created using different post processing techniques. These images give you a peek into the mysterious and mesmerizing world of smoke.

Come join us in this journey of exploration and experimentation with Smoke Photography….

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