AltStudio Workshops
At AltStudio, we believe workshops are critical spaces for collaboration, experimentation, and growth. Our programs are led by award-winning photographers and mentors whose work has appeared in leading international publications. They bring a blend of global expertise and local sensitivity, guiding participants to refine their practice and develop projects that resonate with authenticity.
We offer a range of workshops across the region, from intensive masterclasses in editing, sequencing, and bookmaking. Whether you are an emerging photographer finding your voice or a professional shaping a long-term body of work, or an enthusiast, AltStudio workshops provide the structure, mentorship, and a community to help you take your work further.
Beyond the classroom setting, AltStudio also engages with the wider photography ecosystem by hosting industry talks and panel discussions with practitioners, editors, and curators. These sessions open up critical conversations, spark a dialogue around ethics, publishing, and the evolving role of visual storytelling, connecting participants to the industry in meaningful ways.
Services
Workshops | Talks
Location
Asia
Mastering the Digital Workflow & Archiving Workshop (online)
How you organise your work today determines whether it can be found years from now.
This workshop will help photographers build a clear, reliable archive system - from folder structure and file naming to metadata and backup strategy, ensuring their work remains protected, accessible, and ready when needed.
To make the workshop accessible to more photographers, we have structured it as an online session. By removing venue and production costs, we are able to keep the fee affordable while maintaining the same depth, structure, and professional guidance as our in person workshops.
Every workshop and artist talk at AltStudio is a meeting of minds. We offer a space where ideas unfold, images take shape, and creative connections are made. These past gatherings reflect not only what we’ve shared, but also what we’ve learned from our collaborators and participants along the way. Each exchange continues to inform how we see, teach, and create, reminding us that every story grows richer when told together.
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WORKSHOP
Colours of Calcutta : Photography Workshop
Bookings for this workshop are now closed.
WORKSHOP
Workshop - Creating Dummy Books
This workshop is now closed. New workshop announcement soon.
WORKSHOP
Pushkar Camel Fair : Photography Workshop
Bookings for this workshop are now closed.
What We Offer
Destination Workshops
Immersive photography workshops set in culturally rich destinations in Asia. These programs encourage participants to sharpen their storytelling practice in dynamic environments, guided by mentorship, local context, and peer exchange. The focus is on creating meaningful work while engaging deeply with place and community.
Photobook Residency
A week-long intensive residency for photographers with an existing body of work. Over the course of the program, participants refine their narratives, edit with precision, and design their projects into a fully developed book dummy. By the end of the residency, each photographer leaves with a tangible prototype, ready to present to publishers, festivals, or photo book grant opportunities.
Digital Workflow
A hands-on program designed to help photographers establish efficient and professional digital practices. Covering file management, metadata, backup strategies, and long-term storage solutions, the workshop equips participants with smoother workflows and well-organised archives that remain accessible, searchable, and secure.
Photography & Editing
This workshop focuses on both the act of photographing and the critical process of editing. Through assignments, group discussions, and sequencing exercises, participants learn how to build stronger visual narratives and present cohesive projects. The emphasis is on developing a sharper eye for storytelling and structure.
