every monsoon raindrop reveals a universe you've never seen...
MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS INDIA
Enter the
Hidden World
beneath your feet
Have you ever come across stunning macro shots online and wished you could create something just as captivating?
With nearly two decades of experience, Pratik is your ideal mentor for mastering the art of macro photography. Explore our upcoming group departures or customised photography plans tailored to your interests.
Click below to discover available destinations and start your macro journey today!
Behind the scenes from our previous workshops
20+
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
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DESTINATION WORKSHOPS
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SKILL LEVELS WELCOME
Macro photography is not just about owning a macro lens or taking close-up photographs of every subject you encounter. Truly creative images come from the way a photographer sees, interprets, and approaches a subject, not just from the equipment being used.
In these workshops, I will share the thought process behind the images and the preparation that goes into consistently creating fresh perspectives in nature. Drawing from over 16 years of experience, I'll share practical insights, techniques and creative approaches that can help you strengthen your own photographic vision.
Join me in one of India's finest macro photography destinations and discover a world often missed at first glance.
THE MACROWORLD
Macro photography is not just a technique; it's a philosophy of presence. At 1:1 magnification and beyond, the familiar becomes alien, the overlooked becomes aweinpsiring. A dewdrop refracts entire landscapes. A moth's wing reveals baroque architecture. A fungus glows like a bioluminescent alien world.
India's Western Ghats, one of the world's eight biodiversity hotspots hides thousands of species invisible to the naked eye. Each monsoon season unlocks creatures that spend the rest of the year in hiding. These workshops are your invitation to witness them.
BIODIVERSITY
Endemic frogs, rare insects & bioluminescent fungi
MONSOON SEASON
Peak activity from June through September
ANY CAMERA
DSLR, mirrorless or even smartphone
EXPERT GUIDANCE
Field techniques & post-processing mentorship
Choose your macro wilderness
Some extraordinary destinations across the Western Ghats, each with its own cast of rare creatures and photographic possibilities. All workshops are small-group, intensively mentored, and timed to peak biodiversity seasons.
KNOW YOUR SKIPPER
Pratik Pradhan is an accomplished Indian nature photographer with over 20 years of experience capturing India's diverse landscapes and rich biodiversity. His photography seamlessly blends natural history and fine art, creating captivating images that tell compelling stories. Alongside his photography pursuits, Pratik shares his knowledge and passion by teaching photography during photo tours and online/offline sessions. He extends a warm invitation to all nature enthusiasts to join him on these adventures.
More information about Pratik's work and offerings can be found on his website.
WORKSHOP CURRICULUM
Skills you'llcarry home
01
FINDING SUBJECTS
Learn to read habitat signs, time your searches to creature behaviour, and locate macro subjects most photographers never find.
02
CAMERA & LENS MASTERY
Depth of field, magnification ratios, extension tubes, focus stacking, demystified and applied in real field conditions.
03
NATURAL LIGHT & FLASH
Master diffused macro flash, ring lights, and available-light techniques to reveal texture and dimension in tiny subjects.
04
COMPOSITION AT CLOSE RANGE
Rule-breaking framing, background control, environmental context, and how to make a 5mm insect fill a frame with intention.
05
ETHICAL FIELD PRACTICE
Responsible photography that puts creature welfare first. Leave-no-trace field ethics that every nature photographer must know.
06
POST-PROCESSING
Lightroom and focus-stacking workflows tailored to macro: colour, sharpness, and removing distractions the right way.
FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS
Stories fromthe field
"It was a truly wonderful experience attending his Macro Workshop in Matheran. He is very calm and composed, with a rich depth of knowledge in the field. On every trail, I learned many new things, and he showed us how to bring more creativity into our photos. Overall, it was a fantastic workshop with insightful and engaging discussions. I’m looking forward to many more learning interactions with him in the future."
Mayur Kulkarni
Engineer | Mumbai, India
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