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SUMMARY:Photo Tour - Kolkata\, India with Mark Seymour
DESCRIPTION:Capture the magic of India in Kolkata\, best known as the ‘City of Joy’\, the cultural and intellectual capital of India\, and birthplace of Mother Teresa. \nKolkata Photography Tour 2027 \nWith Mark Seymour and MyPhotoClub \n21–30 October 2027 | 10 days | £3\,595 \nExperience Kolkata alongside the renowned Travel photographer Mark Seymour\, photographing its people\, colourful markets\, hidden streets and extraordinary everyday life. \nKolkata – A City Made for Photography \nKolkata is a city of remarkable contrasts\, where centuries-old traditions meet the energy of modern Indian life. Its busy markets\, historic neighbourhoods\, workshops\, railways and streets provide an extraordinary setting for street and documentary photography. \nJoin acclaimed photographer Mark Seymour for ten days exploring the city he has photographed over many years\, gaining access to locations\, communities and photographic opportunities that most visitors would never encounter. \nMark will help you develop your ability to observe\, anticipate moments\, work with natural light and build compelling layered compositions that tell the stories of the people and places you encounter. \nWith individual guidance\, daily photographic reviews and constructive critiques\, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills while creating a personal collection of photographs that captures the character of Kolkata. \nPhotographic Highlights \nMallick Ghat Flower Market and Armenian Ghat \nBeneath the famous Howrah Bridge\, photograph one of Kolkata’s busiest and most colourful markets. Traders\, flower sellers and thousands of marigolds create wonderful opportunities for layered street photography\, natural framing and decisive moments. \nTraditional Mud Wrestlers \nVisit a traditional akhara\, where wrestlers train in the earth under the guidance of experienced masters. Capture strength\, movement and human connection in a setting rich in tradition and atmosphere. \nKumartuli – The Potters’ Quarter \nEnter the workshops of artisans who create elaborate clay figures of Hindu gods and goddesses. Photograph craftsmen at work\, towering sculptures and intimate portraits in atmospheric natural light. \nThe Railway Community \nOne of the tour’s most distinctive experiences comes through Mark’s longstanding friendships with a local railway-side community. \nSpend a morning documenting everyday life\, photographing people in their homes and communal spaces\, with opportunities for personal portraits and thoughtful documentary storytelling. \nKolkata’s Markets and Working Streets \nExplore the early morning chicken market\, Koley wholesale vegetable market\, Maniktala fish market and Mallick Bazaar’s motor spares district. \nEach offers different photographic challenges\, from capturing fast-moving activity and expressive faces to finding structure and meaningful moments within busy scenes. \nCollege Street and Indian Coffee House \nPhotograph the bookstalls\, street traders and historic buildings of Kolkata’s literary district\, including the celebrated Indian Coffee House\, a meeting place for writers\, students and intellectuals for generations. \nHistoric Neighbourhoods and the Hooghly River \nExplore the Armenian Quarter and Zakaria Street\, photograph the colourful Galiff Street pet market\, and cross the Hooghly River by ferry towards Howrah Railway Station. \nThese varied locations provide opportunities for candid portraits\, architectural details\, street scenes and the daily movement of people through the city. \nYour Tour Leader – Mark Seymour \nMark is a British documentary and travel photographer whose work explores people\, place\, culture and everyday life. \nKnown for his layered compositions and observational approach\, Mark has photographed extensively throughout India and many other countries. His work has been exhibited internationally and recognised by organisations including the National Portrait Gallery and National Geographic. \nAlongside his documentary projects\, Mark teaches and mentors photographers\, leading carefully researched photographic tours centred on access\, observation and visual storytelling. \nHis familiarity with Kolkata and the relationships he has built there are central to the experience offered on this tour. \nYour Accommodation \nKenilworth Hotel\, Kolkata \nOur base for the tour is the four-star Kenilworth Hotel\, centrally located close to Park Street and many of Kolkata’s restaurants\, cafés and cultural attractions. \nThe hotel offers comfortable accommodation\, dining facilities and a spa and wellness area. \nA daily buffet breakfast is included\, providing a convenient start before heading out for photography. \nTour Details \nDates: Thursday 21 October – Saturday 30 October 2027 \nDuration: 10 days \nPrice: £3\,595 per person \nAccommodation: Four-star Kenilworth Hotel\, Kolkata \nIncluded \n\nFour-star hotel accommodation.\nDaily buffet breakfast.\nAll internal travel.\nAirport pickup on 21 October and airport transfers.\nCoordination of access to photographic locations.\nPhotographic guidance and opportunities for image reviews with Mark Seymour.\nCouples discount £450 available.\n\nNot Included \n\nInternational flights to and from Kolkata.\nIndian visa.\nTravel insurance.\nDrinks and personal snacks.\n\nYou will need to arrange your own international flights and Indian visa. \nAdditional days in Kolkata can be booked before or after the tour. \nA Photographic Experience Beyond the Tourist Trail \nWhat distinguishes this tour is Mark’s ability to take you beyond familiar visitor locations and into the working life of Kolkata. \nHis local knowledge\, established relationships and experience as a documentary photographer provide opportunities to photograph people and places with greater understanding and purpose. \nWhether you’re developing your street photography\, exploring documentary storytelling or simply want to experience Kolkata through your camera\, this tour offers ten days of intensive photography\, individual guidance and memorable encounters. \nJoin Mark Seymour and MyPhotoClub in Kolkata\, 21–30 October 2027. \nFor full itinerary and booking information please email: – roy@myphotoclub.co.uk
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