MASAI MARA – THE GREAT MIGRATION BATCH – 2

Here’s a brief overview of SSP Tours

1.Photography Learning Through Indoor & Outdoor Sessions

The workshop begins with interactive classroom sessions where Sudhir covers essential camera settings, followed by a hands-on outdoor session to apply them in real scenarios. In the evening, a dedicated composition session will guide you in creating award-winning images for the remainder of the workshop. These sessions ensure you grasp both the basics and advanced concepts, ready to put them into practice in the field.

2.Guided Assignments for Creative Mastery

During the safaris, Sudhir will give you targeted assignments designed to explore different aspects of composition and create images with competition-winning potential. Building on the concepts learned in the classroom, you’ll put theory into practice in real-world conditions. Sudhir will guide you on camera settings, composition, and adapting to field challenges to ensure each assignment sharpens both your technical skills and creative vision.

3.Crafting Your Final Masterpieces

After each safari, Sudhir will review your images, help you shortlist the best shots, and teach you how to identify and eliminate weaker frames. You’ll then learn step-by-step how to process these shortlisted images in Lightroom. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have completed your assignments and curated a polished collection of your best work from the trip.

4.Through the Judge’s Lens

In the workshop, Sudhir will take you through the complete process of judging images—introducing 6–8 key parameters used in professional evaluations and guiding you on how to apply them. Once you return home, you’ll submit your top three images from the tour and evaluate fellow participants’ entries using the same criteria. This hands-on judging experience sharpens your eye for detail, helps you understand what competition judges look for, and sets a strong foundation for entering—and winning—photography contests.

5.Showcase Your Work

After the workshop, participants will be invited to join the Instagram account @SSPWildTours. Once connected, they can create collaboration posts with this account, which Sudhir will share on his main Instagram handle—giving their images greater visibility and a wider audience reach.

6.Fun Times

While we take our photography seriously, we never forget the importance of laughter, great company, and unforgettable moments. Breakfasts in the wild during safaris are a chance to share stories, exchange tips, and get to know each other—just like the lively bush breakfasts in the Mara. The final night of the workshop is our official party night over a celebratory dinner, where we toast to great sightings, new skills, and shared adventures. Beyond the images you capture, you’ll take home lasting memories, new friendships, and the joy of having experienced the wild together.

Workshop Structure – Your Complete Photography Learning Journey

Before the Workshop – Building Your Foundation

Your preparation starts well before you step into the wild. To ensure you get the most out of the experience, we:

• Understand your equipment: We ask for details of the gear you plan to bring, so we are aware and can provide tailored recommendations.

• Review your portfolio: You’ll share your wildlife images in advance, allowing us to assess your current skill level and suggest areas of improvement.

• Clarify your expectations: We collect your specific goals so that the workshop content and guidance are aligned with what you want to master.

• Pre-workshop WhatsApp group: A dedicated group is created one month before the workshop to answer all your queries and start your learning journey early.

• Access to online courses: You’ll receive access to the Wildlife Photography Masterclass (in both English and Hindi) and the Lightroom Classic course, so you arrive well-prepared and ready to make the most of your time in the field.

During the Workshop – Immersive Learning in the Wild

Every session is built around assignments to push your creativity and technical mastery. Sudhir will:

• Demonstrate the best approaches to subjects, sharing insights into their behaviour for stronger storytelling.
• Introduce advanced camera customisations—AF modes, metering, and pro-level settings—so you can shoot like a pro.
• Guide you continuously during safaris, helping you adapt to field conditions and make the right compositional and technical decisions in real time.
• Help you execute all the assignments to make creative images.
• Conduct daily reviews of your images, shortlisting your best work and teaching you high-impact processing techniques to refine them.

This cycle of shoot – review – process – improve ensures you make rapid progress every single day.

What You’ll Learn – Four Pillars of Photography

Subject Knowledge

• Understanding wildlife behaviour and natural history.
• Anticipating moments to create images that tell a story.

Fundamentals

• Manual exposure mastery (ISO, shutter speed, aperture).
• White balance, 18% grey concept, depth of field.
• Metering modes, motion control (freezing, panning, blurring).

Shooting Techniques

• AF mastery (DSLR & mirrorless, advanced tracking modes).
• When to use Aperture, Shutter Priority, or Manual.
• Field accessories and shooting styles for different scenarios.

Post-Processing

• Colour management fundamentals.
• Lightroom Classic workflow: Library & Develop modules.
• Advanced RAW processing with masking (linear, radial, brush, subject/object detection).
• Creative techniques: Black & White processing, selective adjustments, background refinements.
• Exporting high-quality images for web, print, and social media.

Mastering Composition & Creative Vision

• Framing, angles, and light.
• Rule of thirds, foreground/background balance, avoiding distractions.
• Catchlight, head turns, and subject placement.
• Creative styles: high/low key, backlit silhouettes, reflections, eye-level frames, portraits vs habitat shots.
• Storytelling through sequences and signature shots.

After the Workshop – Growth Beyond the Field

• Exclusive feedback group access for ongoing guidance.
• Opportunities to showcase your work via @SSPWildTours collaborations, with selected images shared on Sudhir’s main Instagram handle for maximum reach.
• Continued mentorship to ensure your images evolve from technically correct to truly competition-ready.

Day 1 – Arrival & Orientation

• Arrive at The Naaharbagh Resort by noon.
• Lunch at 1:30 pm, followed by a hands-on session on basics and advanced camera settings.
• Evening coffee break, then a creative composition presentation at 6:30 pm.
• Receive your assignment sheet outlining the creative shots to capture during the workshop.
• Dinner and rest.

Days 2–4 – Safaris, Learning & Image Reviews

• Early wake-up call at 4:30 am; depart for morning safari at 5:00 am. Breakfast during the safari.
• Return by 11:45 am, 45-min rest, then image review, shortlisting, and Lightroom processing session.
• Lunch, followed by afternoon safari at 3:00 pm.
• Evening image review and processing after returning from safari at 6:30 pm.
• Dinner and lights out.  

Day 5 – Final Safari & Departure

• Morning safari at 5:00 am.
• Return by 11:45 am.
• Farewell, checkout, and departure—taking home great memories, new friends, and a portfolio of amazing images.

⭐ The detailed plan for each day will be shared in the workshop’s WhatsApp group.

The Naaharbagh Rajgarh

Stay at The Naaharbagh

Overview

Tucked in Rajgarh on the fringe of Panna Tiger Reserve, The Naaharbagh offers a serene escape where rural charm meets luxurious comfort. With a collection of elegantly designed suites and cottages —all air-conditioned and carefully placed to frame sweeping views of the jungle and the Maniagarh Hills—this retreat is built for immersion and inspiration.

What makes Naaharbagh special is its holistic experience: delightful local Bundelkhandi cuisine, a “farm-to-plate” kitchen garden, relaxed rural walks, birding, and cultural visits. After a thrilling safari, the outdoor pool, tranquil verandas, and warm hospitality make every evening a moment to unwind and reflect.

How to Reach

• By Air: The nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport (HJR)—just 20 km from the property. Alternatively you can use Gwalior (4 1/2 hrs), Jabalpur (5 hrs) or Varanasi (8 hrs)  

• By Rail: Khajuraho Railway Station is about 16–20 km away. For more frequent train options, Satna (90 km) and Jhansi (≈ 176 km) are well-connected railheads. 

• By Road: Naaharbagh is easily accessible by road. Panna Tiger Reserve is located on NH-39, which connects the reserve to towns like Satna, Jhansi, Rewa, and Jabalpur. Direct road travel or taxis from Khajuraho or railhead towns are common.

₹ 1,60,000 + 5% GST

(Single Occupancy)

Inclusions

• Accommodation & Dining: 4 nights / 5 days stay at  The Naaharbagh with all meals included on a single occupancy basis
• Safaris:  7 game drives with only 2 participants per vehicle  for optimal shooting conditions
• Park Access:  Forest entry fee, camera fee, and guide charges covered
• Learning:  Full professional workshop fee, including on-field guidance, assignments, reviews, and post-processing sessions
• Convenience:  All costs are ex-Panna.  (Transport can be arranged at additional cost)

Cancellation Fees:

• ₹ 35,000 – Non-refundable once payment is made
• ₹ 40,000 – Additional non-refundable amount once safari permits are booked
• 75% refund  of the remaining balance if cancelled 45 days or more  before the workshop start date
• No refund  if cancellation is made within  0–45 days  of the event

Payment Terms:

• Full payment to be completed  60 days prior   to the workshop start date

Important:

The date of receipt of  written cancellation notice via email  will be considered the official date for calculating applicable cancellation fees.

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