Photography Basics & Planning Budget Wildlife Trips by Mentor Saptarshi Bhattacharya

Workshop Overview

For new wildlife photographers, the learning curve can feel overwhelming, too many camera settings, conflicting advice, and the pressure to upgrade gear. Then comes the next hurdle: planning an affordable, effective trip - Which park? Which season? Where to save vs spend? This session exists to cut through the noise with clear, field-tested basics and a simple budgeting playbook so you can focus on the shot, not the stress.

Photography Basics & Planning Budget Wildlife Trips is a live, one-hour wildlife photography workshop designed to help beginners get sharp, well-exposed images and plan smart, affordable safaris. Led by Saptarshi Bhattacharya, this session blends camera fundamentals with fieldcraft and budget trip planning so you know exactly how to set up your gear, read light, and choose parks, seasons, and costs wisely. Perfect if you’re starting out and want a simple, repeatable workflow for real results on your next India safari.

Mentor: Saptarshi Bhattacharya
Date & Time: Sunday, 23 November 2025, 4:00 PM IST (1 hour)
Format: Live online with Q&A (recording not guaranteed)

What You’ll Learn

• Camera fundamentals for wildlife: exposure triangle, metering & histograms, AF modes/areas, burst vs single, basic stabilization.
• Field tips for sharper, steadier images: hand-holding technique, shutter choices, ISO discipline, using light (golden hour, backlight, shade).
• How to plan budget wildlife trips in India: picking parks and seasons (Pench / Tadoba / Ranthambore / Kaziranga), where to save vs spend (stay, permits, gypsy), sample budgets, small-group advantages.
• Simple start-to-finish workflow: file handling, quick cull, basic edits to get posting-ready images for Instagram/social or prints.

Who Is It For?

Beginners & new wildlife photographers who want a clear starting point for settings, stability, light, and cost-effective safari planning.

Registration

Create a free Wild By Nature account and sign up on the workshop page.
You’ll receive a confirmation and the meeting link by email/WhatsApp.