Bandhavgarh Wildlife Photography Workshop
Big Cats • Behaviour • Powerful Framing
3 Nights / 4 Days | Ex-Jabalpur
Bandhavgarh is one of India’s finest landscapes for big cat photography, known for close encounters, dramatic forests and powerful tiger behaviour. This workshop is designed for photographers who want to go beyond sightings and focus on storytelling, composition and strong visual impact.
Led by Jayanta Guha, this mentor-driven workshop focuses on reading big cat behaviour, anticipating moments, and framing tigers in their natural habitat rather than just record shots.
Workshop Focus:
This is a serious wildlife photography workshop, ideal for photographers who want to build a strong big-cat portfolio with thoughtful compositions.
Key Learning Areas
Big Cat Behaviour Understanding
Reading movement, mood and intent
Anticipating action & decisive moments
Framing & Composition for Big Cats
Forest frames, leading lines and depth
Using habitat to tell a story
Negative space and impactful close portraits
Light & Mood
Working with harsh forest light
Backlight, rim light and low-light situations
Action & Movement
Walking tigers, yawns, chases (when possible)
Camera settings for action in dense forests
Ethical Wildlife Photography
Respecting space and behaviour
Creating images without disturbing animals
What You Will Gain
A refined big-cat photography approach
Strong, competition-ready tiger frames
Confidence in forest shooting conditions
Personal feedback on your images
A deeper understanding of visual storytelling in wildlife photography
Daily Learning Structure
Morning & Afternoon Safaris with on-field guidance
Evening Image Review & Q&A Sessions
Post-processing Workflow (selection, colour, mood, storytelling)
Group Size
✔️ Small group only
✔️ Individual attention for every participant
✔️ Suitable for enthusiasts, advanced amateurs & professionals
Includes
3 Nights accommodation (twin sharing)
All meals during the stay
Jungle permits & safari gypsy charges
On-field photography mentoring by Jayanta Guha
Evening image review & post-processing session
All internal transfers related to the workshop
Excludes
Travel to and from Jabalpur
Camera equipment & personal insurance
Any personal expenses
Tips, laundry, beverages
Anything not mentioned in Includes
Who Should Join
Photographers passionate about tigers and big cats
Those wanting to improve framing, timing and storytelling
Wildlife photographers aiming for publication & competitions
Anyone seeking mentor-led learning, not mass tourism
