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"On the Road" Balkan Expedition Workshop with Nikos Economopoulos 

March 28, 2013 
by Nikos Economopoulos 
"On the Road" is a series of workshops, combining spontaneous photography with the joy of the journey. They are organized for a limited number of participants, ranging from professional photographers to curious amateurs. Through the selection and discussion of the best images of the day, the participants will work towards developing their own photographic style and see their overall approach improve day by day.The aim is to guide the participants through technical, theoretical and aesthetic issues towards developing their own photographic style.

The Balkan expedition (Greece, Albania, Kossovo, FYROMacedonia, Bosnia, Serbia) lasts for 21 days

• Traveling with fully equipped 4WD cars
• Starting point: Athens, Greece
• Limited number of participants (4-10)
• Booking deadline: 1st June 2013

The workshops are based on shooting during the day and editing during the evening. The use of digital photography is recommended as it facilitates the process of daily editing on the computer. Through the selection and discussion of the best images of the day, the participants will have the opportunity to see their technique and their overall approach improve day by day. The aim is to guide the participants through technical, theoretical and aesthetic issues towards developing their own photographic style.

Participants are welcome to bring into the first meeting portfolios of past work for a portfolio review.

<strong>Cost:</strong>
The 21 day long Balkan expedition workshop costs 2.500 euros.
20% deposit is due upon registration, via bank transfer. The remaining fee is paid in cash the starting day of the workshop.
The price includes fees, road transport all the way from Athens and back, plus camping equipment (for most of the duration of the trip the group will be camping - approx. 1/3 will be staying in small, moderately priced hotels).
Whatever changes may occur on the workshops schedule would be due to reasons beyond our control, and would not affect confirmed participants without their prior agreement.
Nikos Economopoulos is not responsible for reimbursement of travel expenses in case a workshop is cancelled in case of an emergency. We strongly recommend that you buy refundable air tickets and/or travel insurance.

For further details and booking, please contact Marianna at <a href="mailto:ecassistant@gmail.com">ecassistant@gmail.com</a>.

<strong>2013 workshops:</strong>
Yazd/Esfahan, Iran 12-23 May (11 days)
Lisbon, Portugal 9-16 June (7 days)
Dublin/Belfast, Ireland 7-16 July (9 days)
Istanbul, Turkey 25 Aug-1 Sept (7 days)
Athens, Greece 8-15 Sept (7 days)
Zanzibar, Tanzania 1-8 Oct (7 days)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 9-16 Oct (7 days)
Varanasi, India 3-10 Nov (7 days)
Mumbai, India 11-18 Nov (7 days)
Havana, Cuba 2-13 Dec (11 days)

Related Links
» <a href="http://ontheroad.gr/ontheroad/home.html" target="_blank">On The Road Workshops</a>
» <a href="http://www.magnumphotos.com/C.aspx?VP3=CMS3&VF=MAGO31_10_VForm&ERID=24KL535QJL" target="_blank">Nikos Economopoulos' Magnum Portfolio</a>