Darter Photography introduces you to the technical, artistic and social aspects of photography with this workshop. You will learn about the concepts of photography, what the different modes of a camera mean, how to compose a photograph so that it catches the eye, how to post-process it to reflect reality or make it artistic, and, in an increasingly connected world, how to share it online. So the next time you click a photograph, you’ll create a memory to cherish.

Participants of previous workshops say

• “Excellent course content, pace and attitude” – Sneha
• “..as a beginner, it was a good hands on learning experience” – Jyothin
• “The instructors are very approachable and ready for help” – Shantanu

+ See some photos taken by participants at the field session during the earlier workshopshttp://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.157372640992826.38643.133013046762119

Intended Audience

This workshop is for you if you:
- are getting started on photography
- have an interest in photography, and
- are keen to take better photographs,

You would be required to bring your digital camera to the workshop. An advanced camera or an SLR is NOT a prerequisite.

Topics covered

Classroom Sessions
• Concepts of photography
o Introduction to photography
o Technical aspects of making a photograph
o Understanding exposure, histograms and metering
o Focus, Aperture, Depth of Field, Shutter-speed, ISO and White Balance
o Familiarization with all the controls in your camera
o Camera modes and making the best out of your camera – Program Mode, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual modes
o Understanding digital cameras and associated photography gear
o Knowing what makes a technically good photograph; identifying problems in images
• Composition
o Stories through your photographs
o Guidelines for good composition
o Understanding quality and play of light
• Types of photography and their nuances
o Portrait, Landscape, Wildlife, Architecture and Macro photography at a glance
• Post-processing images on the computer

Field Session
• Guided field session at Lal Bagh to practice concepts learnt in the classroom
• Review of photographs from field session

Your take from the workshop

After the workshop, you will be able to
• understand the different controls in your digital camera and make the best use of them depending on the circumstances at which you are shooting.
• know and use the advanced modes to control the exposure and depth of field to get the best from your subject.
• understand the nuances of composition, which helps in taking appealing images.
• make the best use of your camera’s abilities and open up to unlimited possibilities in photography.

Registration Details

The workshop fee is Rs. 4,000/- per person.

The workshop fee includes:
• Classroom sessions and field session under the guidance of Darter Photography Expert
• Lunch and tea/snacks for both days of the workshop
• Breakfast on Day 2 after field session

The workshop fee doesn’t include:
• Additional snacks or beverages ordered from the hotel
• Transport to classroom or field sessions
• Anything that is not part of the Includes section above

Please email us at register@darter.in or call us at 9740083260 (Shreeram M V) / 9880006460 (Arun Bhat) to know more details and to register.

Your Photography Expert: Arun Bhat

Accomplished travel and landscape photographer Arun Bhat’s works have been used by publications in India and across the world, all the way from Japan to USA. His works have found way to newspapers, glossy magazines, calendars, wall hangings and several other applications. His services are routinely used by corporate houses to create visual representations of their businesses. He is a professional photographer who has extensively travelled across India, creating some of the finest imagery of India’s landscapes and heritage sites.

With his friendly approach, coherent narration and willingness to be available at all the time to the participants, Arun’s sessions are widely appreciated by participants for the ease with which the nuances of photography are conveyed.

About Darter Photography

CATHOLIC CLUB, MUSEUM ROAD
ADULT WEEKDAY BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE MORNING BATCH
Start Date    February 15th to March 6th
Timing         7.15-8.15 AM
Duration      15 classes
Fees:           Non – Members: Rs 4500  (Fees can be paid by cash or credit card at the
catholic club reception)

ADULT WEEKDAY BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE NIGHT BATCH
Start Date    February 15th to March 6th
Timing         8-9 PM
Duration      15 classes
Fees:           Non – Members: Rs 4500  (Fees can be paid by cash or credit card at the
catholic club reception)

BRIGADE SCHOOL, MALLESWARAM
ADULT WEEKDAY BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE MORNING BATCH
Start Date      February 27th to March 16th
Timing            7-8 AM
Duration        15 classes (Monday to Friday for 3 weeks)
Fees:             Rs 4000 (To be paid online, for NEFT account information email info@nishamillet.com)

HALCYON KORAMANGALA
ADULT WEEKDAY BEGINNER BATCH
Start Date    February 15th to March 6th
Timing          7-8 AM (Monday to Friday)
Duration      15 classes
Fees:           Rs 4000 per head inclusive of taxes to be paid at the hotel reception wither cash or card

Ever wondered how do the top names in glamour carry themselves so comfortably? Ever wanted to beam your inherent personality through a style that puts you in the limelight? Get all your styling woes cleared and take home a bouquet of fashion must haves!

This February, Bangalore’s very own grooming guru Babita Jaishankar takes you on a journey of discovering your own unique style, through a hands-on session which includes shopping, personal grooming and much more!

Get all your styling woes cleared and take home a handful of fashion must haves!

Dates: Feb 18th, 19th
Timings: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Venue: iReboot, Indiranagar

And if you guys thought this session is only for the ladies, think again!

We have exclusively designed certain modules for the men’s apparel and grooming as well. So there is no way you’d get left out.

Whats covered?

Colour Analysis
Style Analysis
Wardrobe essentials
Guided personal shopping – some rules on how to pick that perfect outfit or accessory
Hair Care
Skin care
Choosing and applying cosmetics

For Registrations, Call us on 9035789474 or drop a mail on contact.ireboot@gmail.com Join us on facebook

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Sound Check!!!

Voice your opinion, speak to your heart’s consent and earn numerous accolades with your one-of-a-kind voice! Get set as Prakash Paul coaches you on touching millions of hearts with your voice!

A month long Voice-over/RJ/MC workshop, only @ iReboot!

Dates: 11th feb onwards

To register, give us a call on 9035789474 or drop a mail on contact.ireboot@gmail.com

Itinerary

Feb 11th

• Till 10.30am:  Check into accomodation
• 11am onwards: Explorations

Feb 12th

• After 8am: Set out to to explore
• 3pm: Check out

For Registration, contact info@hummingbirdindia.com
or call Dinesh – 9742264034 / Suman – 9742264276

About Your Guide Mandanna:

Mandanna K.A finished master degree in Social work (MSW) after which he joined Jungle Lodges and Resorts at BR hills wildlife sanctuary. He worked as a naturalist for almost two years. He was hired by the BBC to work as an assistant researcher for the Documentary of Mountains of the Monsoon – A natural world production on western ghats. He also worked as a cameraman with National Geographic Channel for the production of their documentary on King cobras (Secrets of king cobra). He worked with other two documentaries one is on Human-Elephants conflicts (its called Deadliest towns) in West Bengal and another one is about snakebites (Million snake bites) for BBC natural world. Currently, he is working as freelance naturalist and wildlife photographer.

Being born and brought up in the Western ghats, Mandanna has extensive knowledge of Natural history. He is also a Wildlife photographer and his photographs have appeared in various publications and has won many contests. His special expertise are in handling remote camera- traps and tracking and interpreting wildlife – from mammals and birds to smaller insects and reptiles.

The heritage town of Melukote is located 120km from Bangalore. It became a center of Vaishnavaites when Sri Ramanujacharya took shelter in the town during 12th century. The town hosts two ancient temples and several smaller heritage structures. The everyday life and culture of Melukote retains a feel of its past and heritage.

Darter Photography takes you on a photography outing to Melukote, to capture these ancient structures, heritage sites, its traditions, its people, its celebrated puliogres that can be relished by the street. Join the Darter Day Out on Saturday, 4th February armed with your cameras and guided by expert travel photographers.

Who can join?

Any one! If you want to see and make beautiful photographs of the heritage town of Melukote, hop in with us. It doesn’t matter if you are shooting with your phone camera or carrying the world’s most expensive photography equipment. We take you through the places and guide you in making good images along the way.

The Day’s Program Includes

* A brief session on Melukote with photography in mind.
* Photography of places in Melukote, with guidance from Darter Photography Experts.
* Image Reviews and critiques.
* Visit to ancient temples, heritage sites, Kalyanis and other interestig sites and to see and capture everyday activities in Melukote.

The Itinerary

* Start from MG Road at 6.45am. Pickup from Jayanagar at 7am.
* Stop for breakfast on the way at 8am
* Reach Melukote at 10am
* Head to the Kalyani, begin with a brief session
* Start photography with on planned route from 11am to 1pm
* Lunch and Image Reviews from the morning shoot from 1pm to 3pm
* Start photography with a planned route from 3pm to 6.15pm
* Depart for Bangalore at 6.45pm with a snack-stop along the way. Image reviews from evening shoot on the way back. We are back in Bangalore approximately by 9pm.

The itinerary is tentative and timings are only indicative, except for a fixed time of departure from Bangalore. Delays and changes are possible with progress in the day and shooting conditions.

Cost

This trip is priced at Rs.2,350 per person.

The cost includes
* Transport from Bangalore and back in an air conditioned vehicle. Pickup and drop from specific locations.
* Breakfast, lunch and evening snacks
* Guidance of Darter Photography Expert through the day

The cost doesn’t include
* Mineral water and additional food and beverages beyond what is mentioned above.

Register for this tour

To register for the tour or for more details, please email us at register@darter.in or call us at 9880006460 (Arun Bhat) / 9341229807 (Pradeep MR)

Visit www.darter.in and facebook.com/darterphoto to know more about Darter Photography.

Get your spirits high! It’s time for Guzzlemania at iReboot once again as we are back with our exclusive Bartending workshop! Get trained by ace Bartender Pradeep Andrews and learn the flaming art of spirits!

Course Highlights: A one day workshop covering the basics of Bartending, Understanding the nature of different liquor types, Types of cocktails and demonstrations of the World’s foremost classic and contemporary cocktails.

Learn to make 25 different kinds of cocktails and what more, oh and did we happen to mention that you get to drink them all?

Course Dates: 21st January

Venue: Infantry road

Contact 9035789474 for registrations and more details!

Hurry! Limited seats on a first come first serve basis!

‘Lead Without A Title’ – Winning leadership lessons to Build a Great Organization!

When it comes to Leadership development and Inspiration, one can only think of Robin Sharma! Author of 11 bestsellers on leadership and professional development, his latest book ‘The Leader Who Had No Title’ has inspired CEOs, top executives and celebrities from across the globe.

Leading without A Title is now inspiring a global movement that is transforming the way people think about and practice Leadership.

This highly inspirational yet immensely practical presentation will include:

- The 7 Best Practices of Leaders Without Titles
- 8 Peak Performance tactics to do world-class work in busy time
- The specific tactics that the best companies do to get even better
- The 4 keys to a high performance team and winning culture
- Personal leadership lessons to stay strong amid turbulence
and focused in the face of uncertainty

Session Details:

Session 1 : 9:00AM to 10:30AM (90 mins)
Coffee Break : 10:30AM to 11:00AM (30 mins)
Session 2 : 11:00AM to 12:00PM (60 mins)

Please note, the seminar will be followed by a networking lunch.

Passes Available at : www.rangde.org/robin

About Rang De:-
Rang De is a web-based social initiative that supports rural entrepreneurs from low income households with cost-effective loans to either set up or run their business. Rang De’s vision is to Knock out Poverty from India by providing access to low cost microcredit. Through its online lending platform called www.rangde.org, the organization enables individuals to lend enables individuals to lend as little as Rs. 100 of money to micro-entrepreneurs from low income households.

Rang De is a non-profit organization and is hosting this event as a fund-raiser for the cause.