Workshops
AOLING FESTIVAL AND KONYAK HEADHUNTER TRIBAL PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR, NAGALAND , APRIL 2025
AOLING FESTIVAL AND KONYAK HEADHUNTER TRIBAL PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR, NAGALAND , APRIL 2025 DATES : 3rd – 7th April, 2025 ( 5 days and 4 nights) Mentor : Tania Chatterjee Different harvest festivals are celebrated differently in various parts of India. The Aoling festival is the annual ‘Spring Festival’ of tattooed head hunters belonging to the Konyak tribe…
BARSANA, NANDGAON HOLI PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP, 2025
BARSANA, NANDGAON HOLI PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP, 2025 7th Edition of Holi Festival Workshop organised by Tania Chatterjee Date : 7th to 11th March, 2025 ( 5 Days and 4 Nights ) OVERVIEW Holi, the festival of colours, is celebrated worldwide, but the biggest and most colourful gathering occurs in Mathura and Vrindavan of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the…
Kerala Photography Workshop, 20th – 23rd Dec, 2024 ( Booking Open )
Kerala Photography Workshop (Theyyam, Kathakali and Kalaripayattu) Date : 20th – 23rd Dec, 2024 Team Leader : Tania Chatterjee ( www.taniachatterjee.com) Contact : +91-8240238287 ( WhatsApp) Email : taniachatterjee.official@gmail.com OVERVIEW : In a single tour, you will able to experience three different cultural forms of Kerala ie. Theyyam, Kalaripayattu and Kathakali. Theyyam is an ancient folk art form of north Malabar…
Testimonials
AYUSHI DANI
Holi with Fotorbit was a great experience! I’m still missing being with you all. Thanks to the mentor for the constant support and guidance all through the tour. Sandipa di…thanks a lot for sharing your experiences with me and inspiring me all along. I can’t stop stalking everyone’s photographs on facebook…they’re all amazing!. You’re all…
Nilesh Ganthade
Wonderful experience with the fotorbit tour… it was a home away from home …. The mentors took great care of us very well and I finally manage to get some stunning images because of your guidance and support … Looking forward to participate in coming photo tours as well .
Sanak Roychoudhury
With my experience with the ladakh trip(2017, June) with #Fotorbit I can guarantee you all that #Fotorbit is at it’s best when it comes to conducting photography trips. From food and lodging to venturing the best places in the trip is just one level up to perfection. Being a passionate photographer I was very keen…
Sampa Guhamajumdar
I am Sampa Guha Majumdar. I am a freelance photographer and travel story writer. My very first photo tour is Jejuri and Kolapure trip with Fotorbit Photography club. It was a wonderful trip organised by Fotorbit. I am so thankful, that I get to know the group leader. I wish I can explore the world…
Parijat Roy Choudhury
I was highly excited before this trip as it was my first chance to meet some of my new friends and also my first visit to Purulia. Under the able guidance of our mentor Tania Chatterjee, the team explored various locations to bring out the true essence of Purulia. We also have lots of fun…
Bhaskar Kundu
I had travelled with FOTORBIT for the recent Varanasi Dev Deepavali photo tour organised by them. In the past I had traveled with many organisations, but this will certainly remain one of the most memorable one. During this festival, Varanasi remains extremely crowded, but the tour was so well managed – be it the stay, the…
Debasis Sen
I, Debasis Sen, a Govt employee and passionate street and Travel photographer recently went Pingla, a village of Potochitro with FOTORBIT. This has been a memorable photography tour for me. I personally thanks the mentor of the photo tour Smt Taniya Chatterjee for guiding all photographers to get their best output. She helped me to…
SAURABH SIROHIYA
Thanks to Fotorbit for organizing such a brilliant winter Varanasi photography tour. It was my first outstation tour and never felt that I wasn’t with my family members. I will always cherish the memory of this excellent photography tour. My sincere & special thanks to the mentor for the same. Looking forward eagerly for next…
SARAH WOUTERS
I always had a dream to travel to India and participate in a photography workshop there. Finally I found FOTORBIT and I decided to join the Holi trip 2018. It was amazing, all photographers are friendly and I really enjoyed the trip very much. Without your team my Holi dream couldn’t have fulfilled the way…
Latest blog posts
Intha Fishermen of Inle Lake: The Icon of Myanmar
Intha Fishermen of Inle Lake: The Icon of Myanmar Images and article by Tania Chatterjee The picture of one legged Intha fishermen on Inle Lake is the first picture to introduce Inle. The way the Intha fisherman ride their boat with one leg and fishing with free hand is unique and…
Widows of Vrindavan and Holi: The Connection!
Widows of Vrindavan and Holi: The Connection! Image and article by Tania Chatterjee Widows in Vrindavan! “After my husband’s death, my son and daughter-in-law abandoned me in Vrindavan”. Ever since, Mira Das (name changed to maintain privacy) never went back to her native place. For Mira and many widows like her, Vrindavan is there…
RAMNAMI: WRAPPED WITH FAITH
RAMNAMI: WRAPPED WITH FAITH Article and Images by Tania Chatterjee Ramnami: wrapped with faith Fascinated by the people who have tattooed the famous Hindu God’s name “RAM” all over their body, I made an attempt to photo document this diminishing tradition of their body art. “Wrapped with Faith” is a series of images of RANMANI…
The Bonda Tribe: Experience an aboriginal journey
The Bonda Tribe: Experience an aboriginal journey Images and article by Tania Chatterjee Weekly Market of the Bonda Tribe The only gateway to see and interact with the highly protective Bonda tribal community is their weekly market. The weekly market is held in the village of Onkadelli. The village is a few minutes’ drive from…
Novice Monk in Myanmar: A way of life to photograph
Novice Monk in Myanmar: A way of life to photograph “A Monk life is dedicated for Discipline, Peace of Mind, Worship, Power of Calmness It is not easy to become a monk, but it is not difficult to follow their footsteps…” @pamela Novice Monks in Myanmar – a typical day This term…
Yangon Circular Railway: Train ride with the Locals
LOCAL LIFE ON THE YANGON CIRCULAR RAILWAY Images and Article by Tania Chatterjee – requesting all readers to share the blog extensively, great place to visit after corona pandemic Yangon circular railway is the best place to know about the lives of semi-urban populace. Yangon circular railway will help you experience the local neighborhood, small…
Rakher Upobash: The Hindu Religious Festival of Bangladesh
Rakher Upobash: The Hindu Religious Festival of Bangladesh Images and Article by Tania Chatterjee Rakher Upobash is also known as Kartik Brati. It is a one of the famous Hindu Religious festivals in Bangladesh. Rakher Upobash is celebrated in Shri Loknath Brahmchari Ashram in Narayanganj district. Dates for Rakher Upobash Rakher Upobash is…
KERALA THEYYAM: THE DANCE OF THE AVTARS!
KERALA THEYYAM: THE DANCE OF THE AVTARS! Images and article by Tania Chatterjee BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF THEYYAM! Theyyam is an ancient folk art form of North Malabar region of Kerala, India. In short it can be stated as the dance of the God. It is a rich living culture of Kerala which can…
VARANASI DEV DEEPAWALI (DIWALI): THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
VARANASI DEV DEEPAWALI (DIWALI): THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Article and Images by Tania Chatterjee Varanasi Dev Deepawali (Diwali) is a memorable experience. During Dev Deepawali the Ganges riverfront comes alive with a million oil lamps. Varanasi Dev Deepawali (Diwali) attracts lakhs of pilgrims and tourists. The sight of people performing rituals and the lighting of…
Vittal Birdev Yatra – The Yellow Festival of Pattan Kodoli
VITTAL BIRDEV YATRA: THE YELLOW FESTIVAL OF PATTAN KODOLI Article and Images by Tania Chatterjee Vittal Birdev Yatra in Pattan kodoli is unique. During the 4 days of celebration of Lord Birdev Maharaj’s birthday, the sky turns yellow because people throw bhandara (a turmeric like yellow powder) and everything in the village turns…
Great Indian Wrestling from Kolhapur Taleem (Akhara)
Kolhapur Taleem: The story of the Great Indian Wrestling Article and Images by Tania Chatterjee Kolhapur Taleem My curiosity about the Great Indian Wrestling brings me to Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The Kolhapur Taleem is the best place to experience great Indian wrestling and customs associated with it. Wrestling involves rigorous preparation and the…
BISON HORN MARIA TRIBE: The Tribal Icon of Chhattisgarh, India
THE BISON HORN MARIA TRIBE: The Tribal Icon of Chhattisgarh, India Article and Images by Tania Chatterjee The BISON HORN MARIA Tribe is the iconic tribal image of Chhattisgarh. The unique picturesque head-gear of BISON HORN MARIA is highly photogenic and eye-catching. Therefore, their image forms the front-page image in all tribal and tourism…
VARANASI: The Best Photography Destination 2020 in India
VARANASI: The Best Photography Destination 2020 in India Varanasi is the best destination for photography in India. Varanasi is known for street photography and portrait photography. The old city of Banaras revolves around the holy river Ganges. The daily activities of people on the Ganges riverfront provide great opportunity for photography. The riverfront and nearby…
DIFFERENT PLACES, DIFFERENT FACES: PRESENTING BHUTAN
DIFFERENT PLACES, DIFFERENT FACES: PRESENTING BHUTAN CAPTURING THE SOUL OF A DESTINATION IMAGE AND ARTICLE BY TANIA CHATTERJEE Local people, their attire and practices are the soul of a place. During a journey, every location generates certain emotions; it is important to understand and feel the emotion of the place and your feelings. My favorite…
Essence of Thimphu Tshechu of Bhutan
Essence of Thimphu Tshechu of Bhutan Photo Story By Tania Chatterjee Tshechu is integral part of the cultural and spiritual life of the Bhutanese people. It is an annual religious festival held in each districts of Bhutan on the tenth day of a month of the lunar Tibetan Calendar. The dates of the celebration of…
Patachitra : A Unique Folk Art of India
Patachitra : A Unique Folk Art of India Photographs and Article by : Tania Chatterjee (EFIAP, FFIP) Patachitra, the ethnic folk-art of India, is very colourful and it bears traditional and cultural component of country’s rich heritage. Traditionally these are religious paintings which cover themes and events mainly from Indian mythology. Patachitra painting also has…
TIPS ON PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
TIPS ON PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY Article and images by Tania Chatterjee (EFIAP, FFIP) It is easy to pick a digital camera, pointing it towards a subject and click! Upto certain extend it is fascinating. But practicing portrait photography for years and never finding satisfactory result can be even more frustrating. It takes lot of patience, regular…