MANGALAJODI WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
 
Birds in Action & Creative Workshop
 
📅 20-23 December, 2026 | Ex–Bhubaneswar
 
 
About the Workshop
 
Join Jayanta Guha for an immersive wildlife photography workshop in the enchanting wetlands of Mangalajodi, Odisha — India’s bird paradise.
This special edition focuses on Birds in Action and Creative Wildlife Photography, where we’ll explore techniques to capture flight, behavior, and artistry in every frame.
 
Learn how to master light, composition, and creative angles amid thousands of migratory birds in their natural rhythm.
 
Workshop Highlights
 
📸 Guided Bird Photography Field Sessions
🛶 Traditional Country Boat Safaris through Mangalajodi Wetlands
🎓 Hands-on Mentorship by Jayanta Guha
🦆 Bird Behavior & Fieldcraft Techniques
📷 Camera Settings for Birds in Flight & Action
💡 Natural Light Photography Techniques
🖼️ Image Review & Portfolio Critique
💻 Post-Processing Session
👥 Small Group Learning
🎨 Develop Creative Vision & Wildlife Storytelling
 
What You'll Learn
 
🎯 Bird photography composition techniques
🦅 Birds in flight photography
📷 Camera settings for fast-moving birds
⚡ Autofocus modes & tracking techniques
💡 Working with natural light
🌅 Creating artistic silhouettes & reflections
🌿 Ethical bird photography & fieldcraft
📖 Storytelling through bird photography
🖥️ Lightroom & Photoshop workflow
📸 Exposure techniques for challenging light
 
What to Expect
 
🌅 Early morning boat safaris during golden light
🛶 Silent country boat rides through Asia's largest freshwater wetland
🦆 Hundreds of resident & migratory bird species
👨‍🏫 Continuous field guidance from Jayanta Guha
📷 Hands-on demonstrations in the field
💻 Image editing & post-processing sessions
🖼️ Portfolio review with constructive feedback
💬 Personalized one-to-one mentoring
 
Why You Should Join
 
✨ Improve your wildlife photography skills
📷 Learn professional bird photography techniques
🦅 Master birds in flight and action photography
🌅 Capture beautiful sunrise reflections and dramatic light
👨‍🏫 Learn directly from Jayanta Guha
🌿 Photograph one of India's finest birding destinations
📈 Build a strong wildlife photography portfolio
 
Who Should Join
 
📸 Wildlife Photographers
🦅 Bird Photographers
🌿 Nature Enthusiasts
📷 Beginners interested in bird photography
📷 Intermediate Photographers
🏆 Advanced Photographers looking to refine their skills
❤️ Anyone passionate about birds and wildlife
 
Mangalajodi Birdlife
 
🦩 Greater Flamingo (seasonal)
🦆 Northern Pintail
🦆 Gadwall
🦆 Eurasian Wigeon
🦢 Bar-headed Goose (seasonal)
🦅 Osprey
🦅 Marsh Harrier
🦅 Brahminy Kite
🦉 Short-eared Owl (seasonal)
🦢 Asian Openbill
🦢 Black-headed Ibis
🦢 Painted Stork
🪶 Purple Heron
🪶 Grey Heron
🪶 Little & Intermediate Egret
🐦 Pied Kingfisher
🐦 White-throated Kingfisher
🐦 Purple Swamphen
🐦 Pheasant-tailed Jacana
🐦 Bronze-winged Jacana
🦆 Thousands of migratory ducks, waders and wetland birds
 
Creative Photography Focus
 
🦅 Birds in Flight
🌅 Golden Hour Photography
🌊 Water Reflections
🎨 Creative Compositions
✨ Beautiful Backgrounds
📷 Action Photography
🌿 Habitat & Environmental Portraits
💡 Natural Light Techniques
📖 Wildlife Storytelling
🌤️ Working with Changing Light
 
Package Includes
 
🏨 3 Nights Accommodation (Twin Sharing)
🍽️ Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🚐 Pickup from Bhubaneswar
🚐 Drop to Bhubaneswar
🚗 Local Transportation
🛶 Multiple Guided Boat Safaris
👨‍🏫 Field Mentorship by Jayanta Guha
💻 Post-Processing Workshop
📖 Photography Briefing
🖼️ Portfolio Review & Image Critique
 
Package Excludes
 
✈️ Flights / Train Tickets to Bhubaneswar
🧳 Personal Expenses
☕ Snacks & Beverages
🛡️ Travel Insurance
📷 Camera Equipment
🧺 Laundry & Room Service
❌ Anything Not Mentioned Under "Includes"
 
Day-wise Itinerary
 
📅 Day 1
🚐 Pickup from Bhubaneswar Airport / Railway Station
🍽️ Lunch
🏨 Check-in
📖 Photography Briefing
🛶 Evening Boat Safari
📸 Sunset Bird Photography Session
👨‍🏫 Field Guidance & Photography Techniques
🍛 Dinner
 
📅 Day 2
🌅 Sunrise Boat Safari
🦅 Birds in Flight Photography
🍳 Breakfast
📷 Bird Behavior & Camera Settings Session
🍽️ Lunch
💻 Image Editing & Post-Processing
🛶 Evening Boat Safari
🌅 Golden Light & Reflection Photography
🍛 Dinner
 
📅 Day 3
🌅 Early Morning Boat Safari
📸 Advanced Bird Photography Techniques
🦆 Action & Behavioral Photography
🍽️ Lunch
🖼️ Portfolio Review & Image Critique
💻 Lightroom & Photoshop Workflow
🛶 Evening Boat Safari
🎨 Creative Bird Photography Session
🍛 Dinner
 
📅 Day 4
🌅 Final Sunrise Boat Safari
📸 Last Photography Session
🍳 Breakfast
🧳 Check-out
🚐 Transfer to Bhubaneswar
✈️ Reach Bhubaneswar by Afternoon