Workshop Overview

Transportation and food is included in the ticket price.

Join us in the field for an unforgettable few days exploring Kathmandu- one of my favourite places in the world for street photography. For the first time ever, I’m bringing students to some of my favourite photography locations on earth.

The bustling streets of Kathmandu are full of hidden compositions, moments of connection and ancient religious ritual. I have been to Kathmandu many times over the years and I have created the ultimate street photography workshop exploring these incredible streets.

We will be staying in the heart of Thamel - a part of the city known for it’s restaurants, shops and close proximity to temples.

December is when Nepal has some of the clearest skies of the year. This allows us to capitalize on beautiful golden hour light.

We will begin each day at sunrise, return to our hotel in the late morning, eat breakfast, debrief, have a photo lesson, rest and recharge, then head out again for afternoon/sunset.

Workshop Itinerary

Each day we will be going to some of the most photogenic and iconic spots within the city of Kathmandu to get a wide variety of subjects. Such as sunrise at Buddha Stupa, sunset at the monkey temple, and many more places where I have taken some of my favourite images of this city. We will be developing the exact itinerary closer to the date of the workshop. As with each workshop, we may also switch around certain daily itineraries based on weather.

Kathmandu - Street Photography Workshop
location:
Kathmandu, Nepal - Thamel
Price:
$
3000
CAD + tax
seats:
14
workshop Dates:
December 1, 2026
-
December 5, 2026
instructors:
Emmett Sparling & Josiah Gordon
Accommodation, group transport and group meals are included. Accommodation will be individual hotel rooms.
1 spot left

Josiah Gordon will be our second instructor. His work is unparalleled and we have explored Kathmandu together over the years. Each day, we will split into 2 groups for one of the photo walks - so you can alternate instructors and have a smaller group setting.

Before and during dinner each night, we’ll go over the plan for the next day and the types of shots we’re aiming to capture. I’ll also use this time to teach the street photography techniques I rely on to consistently get the best possible images.

Beyond the technical side, I’ll be teaching storytelling techniques to help you create images with more depth and meaning.

We will also dive into editing and best practices for workflow while in the field.

Josiah Gordon will be our second instructor. His work is unparalleled and we have explored Kathmandu together over the years. Each day, we will split into 2 groups for one of the photo walks - so you can alternate instructors and have a smaller group setting.

Before and during dinner each night, we’ll go over the plan for the next day and the types of shots we’re aiming to capture. I’ll also use this time to teach the street photography techniques I rely on to consistently get the best possible images.

Beyond the technical side, I’ll be teaching storytelling techniques to help you create images with more depth and meaning.

We will also dive into editing and best practices for workflow while in the field.

Josiah Gordon will be our second instructor. His work is unparalleled and we have explored Kathmandu together over the years. Each day, we will split into 2 groups for one of the photo walks - so you can alternate instructors and have a smaller group setting.

A FEW NOTES about the workshop:

Other details:

  • We will do our best to accommodate for dietary restrictions, but Kathmandu does not always have the biggest food selection. If you need certain things, I would recommend bringing your own snacks just in case.
  • All group meals are included (alcoholic beverages not included).
looking forward to seeing you there!
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Workshop Testimonials

I initially joined Emmett’s workshop to get exposure to more photography styles and travel & meet other photographers, but am genuinely blown away by how much value was provided in such a short period of time. Over 3 days, I feel like my photography has improved 5 years and that I gained an unprecedented amount of insight into the business of photography. Emmett & team are so down-to-earth and approachable that it makes it easy to ask for guidance and get immediate feedback on how to get the photos you want. No question was off-limits and it truly felt like we were getting insider secrets that most others would be hesitant to talk about. If the other workshop wasn’t sold out, I’d sign up to do it all over again! 100/10 recommend :-)

Jessica Miller, 2024 Student

I truly cannot overstate the value of Emmett's photography workshop! We had incredible portfolio-building opportunities including an editorial fashion shoot with professional models and stylists, stunning landscape shoots, natural headshots, and a magical forest session on beautiful Bowen Island. Emmett's insights on storytelling taught us to weave narratives into our images to add depth and meaning to our work, and his detailed editing workflow in Lightroom and Photoshop provided invaluable techniques to immediately enhance our photography. Beyond technical skills, this workshop fostered significant personal and professional growth, encouraging us to explore our unique styles while also addressing important aspects like branding and client relationships. It was a perfect blend of learning, adventure, and inspiration. I wholeheartedly recommend Emmett’s workshop to anyone looking to elevate their craft!

Marine, 2024 Student

This was the most fun I’ve had shooting photos in a long time! I really appreciate you putting this on and I enjoyed every minute of it.

Kyle Schriner, 2024 Student

I really enjoyed this workshop, and loved meeting so many cool people. thank you so much for hosting and putting in so much effort to share everything you know to help us grow!!

Hayden Sayer, 2024 Student

I can’t recommend Emmett’s workshop enough to anyone in the industry! His approach to storytelling and the business side of things was especially eyeopening. I left with a ton of useful takeaways I’m excited to apply to my own work. Plus, just being in a creative space with like-minded people was so inspiring. The whole flow of the workshop was great - from pre-production, to shooting in the field, to post-production. Such a great experience all around!

Mady Hart, 2024 Student

Emmett's photography workshop was even better than I expected. The amount I learned in just 3 days was amazing. We shot multiple styles and locations, covered equipment set up and gear recommendations, composition, story telling and provoking emotion through photo and video, working in teams, pitching to clients and building a business, editing, social media and more!

Whether you're wanting to learn for yourself or you're already working in the industry, this workshop has plenty for everyone. The supportive and creative space created by Emmett and his team provided an amazing place to learn.

Sam Hamilton, 2024 Student

Emmett and his team rock!! You are all awesome and outstanding and I would highly recommend the workshop. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

Chris Armitage, 2024 Student

I had an incredible time at the 3-day photography workshop! From the storytelling sessions to the in-the-field photoshoots with talented models and stunning landscapes, every day was packed with value. The editing day helped me refine my shots and learn new techniques. The informal Q&A about the creative business side was super helpful and down-to-earth, making it easy to connect with fellow creatives. Plus, we were well fed! Highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking to level up their photography and grow within the industry or just have an amazing time with Emmett and other creatives.

Suelee Wright, 2024 Student

I had a lot of fun! It's not intimidating at all to the beginner/intermediate level. The workshop is really informative and covers useful topics and real world examples. I have been looking for a new direction after I quit my corporate job in June and I think I might have finally landed on something. I realized that I enjoy shooting portraits a lot in addition to landscape photos. I am inspired to start a portrait project and a photography focused ig account/ portfolio; thanks to you and the amazing classmates I met.

Erin Hsu, 2024 Student

The workshop is a perfect experience for anyone new to photography or for creatives looking to elevate their skills in photography and storytelling. The structure of the weekend was spot on; a great blend of classroom learning and hands-on shooting in beautiful locations. Emmett took the time to engage with each of us individually, making the weekend feel truly personal. An inspiring experience! I’m excited to put everything I learned into practice.

Lydia Garde, 2024 Student

Emmett brought us along with him into his world of storytelling, adventuring, and endlessly creating. No matter your level he’ll meet you where you’re at and has a wealth of knowledge to share. Each part of the weekend was thoughtfully planned and the whole team took great care of us along the way. I really enjoyed shooting and learning alongside a small group of like minded creatives. We left feeling inspired and armed with new ways of thinking, seeing, and bringing it all together in post-production. I think any creative looking to tell more impactful stories can get a lot out of this workshop!

Jasmin Yip, 2024 Student

I really appreciated how you simplified everything and how you were an open book with sharing your knowledge & stories. Thanks for a great weekend, I enjoyed getting to know you a bit better and have already noticed a difference in my approach to photography :)

Kristen Oaks, 2024 Student

That was such an amazing workshop. You guys put it together so well and took us to so many awesome spots. I learned a ton and had so much fun! Kenzie’s cooking was delicious! He should definitely charge people even more.

Claire Planeta, 2024 Student

Emmett's workshop was so entirely worth it — it was amazing to see his entire workflow and thought process for the work he produces! Would highly recommend if you're looking to up-level your skills and enjoy a weekend full of photography.

Sarah Teng, 2024 Student

This workshop was a blast and super helpful for anyone who wants to learn about the business of freelance photo & video production.

John McAlester, 2024 Student

I walked away with new skills in editing, shooting and storytelling, plus lots of great knowledge from industry professionals — not to mention the bonus preset pack Emmett provided. I would 100% recommend this workshop to any beginner or senior photographer and I think I got more than my money's worth from this experience.

Shane Storozuk, 2024 Student

AMAZING!!!!! There really aren't the right words to express how appreciative I am for everything.

Jess Mac, 2024 Student

Emmett's workshop was packed with tons of valuable information and insight.

The balance between classroom sessions and in-the-field shooting was proportionately perfect and the number of attendees worked great for this format.

I walked away with new skills in editing, shooting and storytelling, plus lots of great knowledge from industry professionals — not to mention the bonus preset pack Emmett provided.

The models were lovely to work with and the meals Kenzi provided were nutritious and scrumptious. Can't forget Innes, either, who is a wonderful human and great asset to the workshop.

Emmett assembled a fantastic team that really helped us get the most out of every minute!

I would 100% recommend this workshop to any beginner or senior photographer and I think I got more than my money's worth from this experience.

Shane Storozuk

If you want to learn from a really knowledgeable and humble photographer in many aspects of photography and business. Emmett is a master of his craft and I learned so much during the three day workshop. Very inspiring and you will meet some great people along the way as an added bonus.

Stephen Smyth