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Photography workshop
Wadi Rum, Jordan
Adventure in one of the most beautiful deserts in the world
Jordan is a little-known concept to many, but nevertheless it offers huge possibilities for landscape photography. The Wadi Rum desert in particular is something you will not see anywhere else in the world. The country most similar in appearance to that of Mars. red dunes, cliffs and mountains. The historical treasure of the world value of Peter, which we cannot bypass in Jordan.
If you want to experience a real adventure, take photos in places where you sometimes feel like you are not even on the ground, or smell the exotic of the Near East, then this is exactly the WS for you. In addition, this destination is nowhere near as expensive as, for example, the Nordic countries, so you definitely will not break the bank with this WS :)
Each participant will receive the materials from the workshop in PDF, so that they can return to them at any time. All modification procedures are available in the form of video instructions, so it will definitely not happen that you forget the procedures by the time you get home :)
Basic information about the workshop
Date of the workshop
8.-15.3.2025
Physical difficulty
Easy
Determination
Beginner / advanced
Location
Jordan
Number of participants
Max 8 / min 4
Course price
€1100
Characteristics of the workshop
The workshop is intended primarily for photographers and tourists interested in landscape photography and travel as such. It is not a completely classic workshop, but rather a photo expedition. We will photograph sunrises and sunsets in the most beautiful places of the desert, which is known for its red sand and beautiful rocky mountains.
We will move to individual locations in the desert by jeep, in Petra on our own.
If you want to take pictures in a really amazing country, taste the cuisine of the Middle East, experience everyone on jeeps in the desert, and most of all learn something and have a good time, then this workshop is tailor-made for you :)
Advantages of the workshop
the price includes accommodation, meals (except for Petra), all transport within Jordan
A beautiful, rugged, exotic country and a safe country
a historical gem in the form of the rock city of Petra
it's not hot in the desert in March, temperatures range between 10-20 degrees during the day
transport across the desert to photo locations by all-terrain vehicles
we will go through the most beautiful locations
good mood and willingness to explain and thereby pass on as much knowledge and experience as possible
accommodation directly in the desert
Orientation program
Day 1 Arrival in Amman and transfer to Wadi Rum
Day 2-5 Stay in the Wadi Rum desert
Day 6 Transfer to Petra, sunset in the rock city
Day 7 Stay in Petra
Day 8 After sunrise, transport to Amman and flight home
Note:
The program is not fixed and depends on the given situation, especially on the weather conditions and so that everyone has the opportunity and time to learn as much as possible on the spot and at the same time take good photos with them. During the entire photo shoot in the field, there will be a joint discussion on various practical topics related to landscape photography.
Necessary photo equipment
ideally a digital SLR or mirrorless camera
wide angle lens, prime lens, telephoto lens not necessary
fixed tripod
filters (polarizing) - they are not a necessity but definitely an advantage
spare camera batteries and memory cards :)
Other equipment
for a stay in the desert, you will need standard tourist clothing suitable for the given temperatures, which vary here during the day from 10 to 20°C, but in the morning it is around 5°C. The weather tends to be windy, so a windproof jacket is definitely needed. I also recommend thinner gloves and a hat
footwear should be hiking. It doesn't have to be high, ankle length is enough
headlamp and spare batteries!
the tents in the camp are equipped with beds with thick blankets and pillows. Nevertheless, I recommend a warm sleeping bag
I recommend bringing your favorite bars or sweets from home, which you don't have to find in Jordan.
Accommodation during the workshop
Bedouin camp right in the desert
we will be staying in a Bedouin camp right in the desert, half board is part of the accommodation
Bedouin tents are equipped with beds, blankets and pillows
toilets and a bathroom are part of the camp
the pictures below are illustrative and serve to give an idea of what such a camp looks like
Workshop price
It is not included in the price
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a ticket to Amman
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dinners or lunches during your stay in Petra
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insurance
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visa (approx. €100). Entry to national parks is part of the visa
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transport to the airport in Vienna, parking
Total price of the workshop
€1100 / person
It is included in the price
accommodation during the entire duration of WS*
breakfast during your stay in Petra*
half board during your stay in Wadi Rum*
off-road car rental*
transport from Amman to Petra, Wadi Rum and back*
transport within Petra*
lecturer guidance during photography during the workshop
materials in PDF and video tutorials
* As I am not a travel agency, accommodation and transport are not part of the services we offer. In order to simplify the organization, I book accommodation, transport and meals in cooperation with you
Payment for the workshop
within 2 weeks of sending the application 40% of the WS price. The deposit is non-refundable. In case of deterioration of the security situation (warning of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic against traveling to Jordan) and subsequent cancellation of the WS, the deposit will be returned.
The remaining amount 2 months before the WS
An order
To order a workshop, please fill out a short form, which you can find here . After filling out the form, you will be sent a notification about its registration, and then I will contact you as soon as possible with further information.
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