Capturing Motion: Dance in the Dunes
Renowned for his artistic prowess, Rishi embarked on his creative journey at the age of 5, delving into painting, Kathak, Ballet, Bihari folk dance, and Bharatanatyam. A graduate of the Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts in Chennai in 2020, Rishi has evolved into a versatile artist.
As a former dance teacher and a skilled photographer, he uniquely captures the dynamic spirit of dance and the vibrant diversity of Indian art forms. His work reflects a deep understanding and appreciation of cultural heritage, making his artistic expression both profound and captivating.
Explore Pushkar through a captivating street photography adventure.
• Check-in at the luxury desert camp.
• Orientation session with mentors on the fundamentals of dance photography, focusing on capturing motion, form, and emotion.
• Evening dance photography session at the dunes, capturing the elegance of the dancers against the desert backdrop.
• Review and feedback session at camp, focusing on the technicalities of motion photography.
• Early morning shoot at the dunes, capturing dancers in motion against the rising sun.
• Genre-specific workshop on techniques for freezing and blurring motion in dance photography.
• Midday session with professional classical dancers, exploring various poses, movements, and expressions.
• Evening shoot featuring low-light dance photography, focusing on capturing the fluidity of motion in dramatic lighting conditions.
• Group critique session and review of the day's work with personalized feedback from mentors.
• Sunrise shoot at the dunes, focusing on capturing the dancers' last graceful movements.
• Group activity where participants and mentors from all genres reflect on their experiences and share their best moments.
• Final review session with mentors, offering individualized feedback and guidance on enhancing dance photography techniques.
• Departure with an optional exploration of Pushkar or additional dance photography opportunities.