Inwards and Outwards
About the Workshop
This workshop invites photographers to turn inward before moving outward—beginning with ‘a deep slow look’ at their own photographic archives to understand the patterns, rhythms, and intuitions that shape their practice.
Over the course of the workshop, participants will delve into their existing work to identify recurring visual themes, subjects, and compositional approaches that define their way of seeing. By mapping these patterns, photographers will gain clarity about their creative language and the pace at which they naturally make images—whether instinctive and prolific, or slow and contemplative.
What happens when you carry this archive into unfamiliar territory? Participants will photograph in Kathmandu using their past images as guides for creating new work. This process creates a dialogue between past and present, challenging photographers to either deepen their established visual vocabulary or deliberately break from it.
Workshop Details
- The workshop will be open to 12 participants of all nationalities.
- Language for conversations and reading/listening/watching material will primarily be English.
- The workshop is best suited for early to mid-career photographers.
- The workshop will take place in person, and participants will be asked to commit to all 8 days and participate actively.
- The workshop fee is Rs 8000 only.
- Light refreshments will be provided during workshop days.
- Participants are asked to join the workshop with digital copies of their visual archive, which they would like to engage with during the workshop.
Workshop Schedule
- Nov 22th & 23th, 2025
Sitting with the Archive Participants review and analyse their photographic work, identifying patterns, obsessions, and rhythms in their image-making practice. - Nov 24th, 25th, 26th, & 27th, 2025
Activation in Place Equipped with insights from their archives, participants photograph in Kathmandu, using their past work as creative prompts while remaining open to what the city offers. - Day 28th & 29th, 2025
Editing & Synthesis Participants edit their new work in conversation with their archives, discovering connections, ruptures, and evolutions in their practice. - Nov 30th 2025
Final Showcase
Application Process
To apply for this workshop, please submit the following via this google form:
https://forms.gle/4P8Ao1bAWdRrDGEy6
In the form you will be asked to submit the following:
– A short bio
– Portfolio link – Choose one option:
* Public folder (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
* Personal website or online portfolio
* Social media/platform (Instagram, Behance, etc.)
Please ensure the link permissions are set to “anyone with the link can view.”
Application Deadline: 24 October 2025
If you have any questions or concerns, please write to us at mail@photoktm.com or contact Sagar Chhetri at 9808380219 (whatsapp).