Focus-Gambia: Photographic Workshops in The Gambia, West Africa

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focus-gambia is a recent development of Ngala Lodge, and encourages groups of like minded people to come together and experience the true Gambia within a social setting. We offer a wide choice of artistic medium from drawing, painting to bird watching and fishing - lots of eating and drinking and not forgetting - we are enthusiastic photographers!

There are excellent art studios in the Gambia and we have photographic experiences to suit beginners and intermediates. Some workshops have a professional photographic tutor; or we just team up together, share knowledge, experiences and have fun!

The Gambia is perfect for Social & Documentary photography and we have an exciting and varied itinerary. We also have Fashion & Portraiture tutors as well as Video and Post production (Photoshop) training.

Our prices are very competitive because we promote the weeks just before or after the traditional Winter Season. The weather is still great, but most of the tourists have gone home, giving us unprecedented access to The Gambia.

We specialise in catering for single travellers; couples (paying particular attention to any long suffering 'artistic widows and widowers') and small groups! Our itineraries aim to push a few boundaries; and discover their own image possibilities. Tutorials the night before give you an idea of what to expect and what to look for.

Our itineraries include:- The Makasutu Cultural Forest, a visit to the village of Njongon on the North Bank; Bakau or Gunjur Fishing Village, The Tunbung Art Centre, Vulture Feeding at the Senegambia and numerous Portrait opportunities.

Those participants who wish to devote their entire stay to the arts have access to plenty of optional excursions from which you can expand your portfolio. We also give you time off to relax or explore, either on your own or with a local guide.

We meet up for sundowners, to talk about our day, exchange ideas, view images and discuss plans for the next day until our gorgeous chef Michael Marmoski and his team chivvy us to the table to sample yet another delicious meal!

Our workshops are spread over a week, to fit in with most people's budget; but many of our guests extend to 2 weeks to maximise their time in The Gambia.

Whatever your interest we hope we can tempt you to join us, or club together with friends and colleagues, and we will arrange a bespoke package for you........

What could be more perfect - combine a dream holiday with your artistic passion ~ focus-gambia can give you both.

If you are a camera club, art institute, school, or a group of enthusiasts considering organising your own event; please contact us as extra dates can usually be arranged. We can also offer a land package with just the guide and transport with the price adjusted accordingly