Photography Education
Available across Dharamshala
We teach you how to tell real stories with your photos in outdoor mountain settings, using natural light, candid moments, and hands-on editing guidance.
Pricing Guide
2-Day Cinematic Wedding Photography Workshop
Core Workshop Modules
- Duration: 2 Full Days (approx. 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM).
- Batch Size: Small group cohort limited to 10-15 students.
- Theory: Classroom/Cafe sessions covering camera settings, natural light usage, and storytelling philosophy.
The Live Shoot Experience
- Models: Full access to photograph professional models styled in wedding and pre-wedding attire (gowns/suits).
- Locations: Transport provided from Shimla center to curated off-beat locations like forests and ridges.
- Mentoring: Real-time guidance on posing couples, framing shots, and handling atmospheric conditions like mist or harsh sun.
Post-Production & Business
- Editing: 3-hour masterclass on Day 2 covering Lightroom/Photoshop workflow.
- Grading: Breakdown of cinematic color grading techniques and specific earthy tones.
- Business Q&A: Session on client management, pricing strategies, and efficient delivery.
Logistics
- Meals: Lunch and evening tea/coffee provided on both days.
- Assets: Raw files provided for practice and a Certificate of Completion.
- Note: Accommodation is not included.
1-on-1 Exclusive Photography Mentorship
Personalized Curriculum
- Duration: 6-8 Hours (One Full Day).
- Customization: Curriculum tailored 100% to the student's current skill level.
- Portfolio Audit: Detailed review of existing work to identify weaknesses in composition or editing.
- Gear Review: Unbiased advice on equipment upgrades and lens choices.
Practical Training
- Shadowing: Opportunity to shoot during a staged mini-practice session or minor shoot for on-field correction.
- Lighting: Deep dive into handling difficult lighting situations using the student's own camera.
- Editing Workflow: Screen-sharing session to build a custom preset and editing style.
Business Strategy
- Management: Tactics for handling inquiries and price negotiations.
- Social Media: Strategy for growing a presence specifically for the Indian wedding market.
- Hospitality: Lunch included with the mentor to discuss industry realities.
About Photography Education
Why We Do This
For us, photography’s not just about the big, picture-perfect moments. It’s about the small, real stuff in between - those quick glances, the awkward laughs, the way mist hangs on a mountain morning. At White Oak Pictures, we teach you how to see all that, not just how to click a button.
What You Actually Learn
- Building a story with your photos, not just taking random shots. We’ll show you how to create a narrative that feels like a film, using storytelling techniques in photography.
- Working with tricky natural light is our jam. Whether it’s crazy golden hour or foggy forests, we help you make the most out of whatever the mountain weather throws at you.
- Making couples and friends look like themselves, not mannequins. We keep things relaxed so your portraits feel real.
- Using the whole landscape in your shots, letting mountains or beaches actually add to your portraits, not just sit in the back.
- Editing? We’ll walk you through our post-production workflow tutorials so you can find your own editing vibe, not just copy someone else.
How You Can Learn
- Group outdoor photography workshops where you dive into specific topics and learn with other folks who are just as into it as you.
- One-on-one mentoring focused on your goals, your style, and your portfolio.
Keeping It Real
We shoot in the wild, so sometimes nature throws curveballs - baarish, fog, pura view gayab ho gaya (the whole view just disappears). That’s part of the story too. We’ll show you how to work with it, not against it.
If you love outdoor, real-life wedding photography storytelling and want to get better at it, you’ll probably vibe with us.
Meet your Expert
White Oak Pictures
66 connects in last 3 months
My Story
I’m not just clicking photos, I’m chasing stories—sometimes in the cold wind of Shimla, sometimes with music playing in Manali. I love the quiet moments, the real ones, like a stolen glance or a laugh nobody saw coming. Every pre-wedding shoot or bridal portrait, for me, is a new chapter. I teach this too, hoping others catch the magic in those fleeting seconds.
My Work
Wedding & Pre-Wedding Photography - We capture candid mountain wedding photography and pre-wedding shoots, mostly in Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala.
Mountain Location Experts - We know the best spots and light in the hills. Cold hands, warm hearts, real memories.
Storytelling Films & Photos - It’s not about posing. We focus on genuine chemistry and natural bridal portraits.
Maternity & Kids Sessions - Our Kidography brand does maternity photoshoot in hills and kids photography in Dharamshala.
