GeckoWorkshops Testimonials

Testimonials

What photographers say about their journey with us:

" I just wanted to thank you again for providing such a thrilling experience. I left our journey in Pushkar so absolutely inspired and enlivened about my craft, and have spent the last year putting into practice the very tips and tricks you had taught me during our short time together. I can say without question you made me a better photographer." Scott , NY, USA

See Scott's pictures at: http://goramasala.com/

" I've travelled with Gecko Workshops on two expeditions and both trips were a real learning experience in photographic terms, and a great deal of fun. Dariusz's approach to leading the tours is very fluid, which I really liked. It's fascinating to watch the way he works as a photographer and how he interacts with people as he shoots. Dariusz and Antonella are extremely knowledgeable about India and are experienced travellers, so the tours are very well organised, yet retain a sense of flexibility and spontaneity too. Feedback sessions on my work from both Dariusz and Antonella (who is an art historian) was always thought-provoking and helpful. I'd recommend Gecko Workshops to anyone who's serious about developing their photographic skills and who loves to travel and get under the skin of a place and its people. One of the images I captured during the Aravalli Expedition was selected as one of 10 finalists in the 'People' category of the Wanderlust Travel Photo of the Year 2008, in association with the Independent " Sarah, London, UK

See Sarah's pictures at: http://sarahhickson.tumblr.com/

"Many thanks for a super tour of Rajasthan. I found it very enjoyable and also informative re photo technique and attitude to taking pictures. It was well organised and everything seemed to go smoothly. The feedback was the essential difference between this and other photo workshops I have been on. This was perhaps the most helpful part of the tour. So, all in all, full marks from a very satisfied client." David, Shatton, UK

See David's pictures at: http://www.flickr.com/

"Dariusz Klemens is an experienced, professional photographer who actually has the patience, and the passion, to teach. What a find! My experience with GeckoWorkshops could not have been more satisfying. I was very impressed by the awareness and focus on the needs of each individual participant. Dariusz moved fluidly from teaching functional aspects (equipment, settings) to aesthetics (use of light, composition) to strategy (when to be where, which locations to avoid). And at the end of the day, the constructive critical review was relevant and encouraging. The combination of applied skill and strategy that I learned through GeckoWorkshops unquestionably raised the bar on my photos, I learned a much smarter and efficient way to shoot, which greatly increased my percentage of "keepers." The schedule was always well organized and clear, historical information/cultural significance was always available. Add humor and fun, an awareness of our travel footprint and - most importantly - respect for cultural sensitivities, and the experience with Gecko Workshops was as complete and well-rounded as one could hope for." Viv, NY, USA

Here is a sample of Viv's images from the workshop:

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"This shot was the result of learning how to gently connect to people, without language, to capture subjects with genuine, relaxed expressions."
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"I took this shot while learning to include multiple elements to my photos. The bull was lying in the street, which seemed like a shot to me. But I was encouraged to wait for something else to enter the shot. Then came a guy in red on a motorcycle."
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"I learned how to stop "chasing" shots, and instead to judge where are likely to be, prepare for them and then shoot when they happen. The sister and brother here were so affectionate. It was only a matter of time, and the right camera settings, before this shot presented itself."
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"Learning how to shoot in low light"
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