Ranthambore National Park, India

India Tiger Photo Safari

Join us on this incredible Indian wildlife photo safari as we focus our energy and efforts on photographing the elusive and magnificent Bengal Tiger. To do this, we have assembled a fantastic itinerary within India that gives you 14 driving safaris between Jawai and Ranthambore National Parks. This will give you exceptionally high chances to see, experience, and photograph the most beautiful of the big cats, the Bengal Tiger.

In addition to the Bengal Tiger, Jawai Leopard Hills and Ranthambore National Parks are home to countless other wildlife species we will photograph. This can include leopards, various monkey species, Indian elephants, deer, raptors, kingfishers, bee-eaters, and peacocks, to name a few. In March/April, India is just starting to approach the summer months, which means it will be dry but not ridiculously hot like you get from May on. The good news is that this heat will push the animals to the remaining watering holes, giving our workshop group incredible opportunities to photograph the wildlife that calls both national parks home.

Trip Dates

March 22nd – April 2nd, 2026

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Tuition Costs

$8750 per person

Group Size

6-9

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Difficulty Level

Easy

Female Tiger On the Hunt
Tiger Walking through the Forests of Ranthambore

This workshop starts and ends in New Delhi (DEL), so you can plan your flights accordingly. The workshop starts on March 22nd and ends on April 2nd. Our hotel and lodges throughout this trip will be a mixture of 4 and 5-star luxury accommodations that provide incredible food & service throughout our time in the country. If you are curious about which camera gear to bring on a trip like this, check out our FAQ section at the bottom of this workshop page.

Tiger Siblings Enjoying a Moment
Indian Bee-Eater

What is Included?

What is Not Included?

 

Tigers of India Photography Workshop

With a small workshop group, you will have plenty of opportunities for one on one instruction to further the skills that you feel you need to work on. If the workshop is full and you wanted to be added to the waiting list, click HERE.

Workshop Tuition:
 

* please read the workshop F.A.Q. section on this page to learn more about visiting India and check out our cancellation policies if you have any questions.

All Workshop Deposits Are Transferable to
Other Workshops if Something Comes Up...
*See our Cancellation Policy for more info...

Baby Rhesus Macaque Monkey
Crested Serpent Eagle Silhouette

Areas to Explore in India

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Peacock in Full Display
Young Leopard in Jawai Leopard Hills

F.A.Q

WHY SHOULD I JOIN YOUR INDIA WORKSHOP?

Although I might be a bit biased, you should definitely join! 😉 While there are a number of photography workshops being offered in places like India, none of them offer a similar experience. Not only have I been working as a photo workshop instructor for 18 years, including time leading trips for National Geographic, but I have also spent much of my career exploring places like India. I have led trips to India to focus on various species for the last five years. I work hard to ensure I meet each of my clients at their level, providing ample one-on-one time while we are out in the field. This, combined with the “collaborative learning environment” that we foster on all our trips, provides a unique and engaging learning experience for photographers of all levels in this workshop. We aim to ensure you get everything possible out of this workshop experience!

WHICH AIRPORT DO YOU FLY INTO?

This workshop starts in New Delhi (DEL airport code) on March 22nd, 2026. More details about the start of our workshop adventure will be released closer to the start of the tour.

*Please note that the workshop dates might shift a day or two depending on final permits from the National Parks. Please confirm any flights with us before booking…

WHICH AIRPORT DO YOU FLY OUT OF?

On our final day of April 2nd, we arrive back in New Delhi in the late afternoon/early evening. If you wish to stay one more night, you can look for flights out that night or for the following day (the cost of an additional hotel room will be extra, however).

*Please note that the workshop dates might shift a day or two depending on final permits from the National Parks. Please confirm any flights with us before booking…

DO YOU NEED A VISA TO ENTER INDIA?

Depending on which country you are from, you might need VISAS to enter India. Be sure to check with your local Indian embassy for all entry requirements. To apply for an e-visa, click HERE.

DO YOU OFFER ADDITIONAL SIDE TRIPS FOR CLIENTS IN INDIA?

Yes. My team and I are happy to help you organize any side trips you might be interested in. One of our more popular options is a 3-day trip to Agra to see the Taj Mahal and visit a local bird sanctuary.

Please ask any questions about extending your stay in India so we can help you plan accordingly.

WHAT IS OUR PHOTOGRAPHIC FOCUS?

The primary focus of this workshop will be concentrated wildlife photography, specifically photographing the Bengal Tigers of India. In addition, we will visit the Jawai Leopard Hills outside of Jaipur to photograph the Indian leopard in various situations. Beyond the leopards and tigers, we hope to see the following species:

  • Monkeys (Grey Langur & Rhesus Macaque)
  • Deer (Spotted Deer, Samba Deer, Barking Deer)
  • Wild Bore
  • Kindfishers (White-throated, Common, Pied, Stork-billed)
  • Bee Eaters (Asian Green Bee-eater + Blue-tailed Bee-eater)
  • Owls (Spotted Owlet, Indian Scops-Owl, Brown Fish-Owl, Dusty Eagle-Owl, Rock Eagle-Owl)
  • And a whole lot more….
WHAT CAN I EXPECT IN TERMS OF THE WEATHER?

In India, we will be approaching the summer months of March and April. You can expect temperatures to vary from 60 degrees F to the high 90s. The weather should mostly be dry, which is good news. The dryness and heat will bring the Tigers out to the few remaining watering holes, giving our small workshop group a significantly higher chance of photographing tigers throughout this adventure!

HOW MANY PEOPLE IN OUR SAFARI VEHICLE?

This is a great question and one that doesn’t always get asked when it comes to wildlife photography workshops/tours. This group is going to max out at 9 people, to make sure that everyone has enough room in our private vehicles throughout our time in India. We will use two or three jeeps (depending on the final size of our group) on our safari’s with three clients in each Jeep. Myself and our local tiger tracker and photographer will switch off which jeep we are in for each safari, making the total # of clients + instructors in each vehicle  set at 4 at any one time.

HOW MUCH DOES A SINGLE SUPPLEMENT ROOM COST?

The workshop tuition listed above is based on double occupancy (shared rooms with another client of the same sex if you are traveling solo). If there is availability for a single room for the workshop, the cost is $1600 USD extra. This is on a first-come, first-served basis and is based on room availability at our hotels.

WHAT CAMERA GEAR SHOULD I BRING?

With a focus purely on Wildlife photography, you will want to bring some of your longest lenses. I tend to find that covering a 200mm – 600mm range will give you the best potential coverage for the different wildlife species we will find on this adventure.

In Colby’s gear bag, you will find the following…

Sony a1 II (2)
Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM
Sony 600mm f/2.8 GM
Sony 70-200 f/2.8 GM II
Sony 1.4 & 2x Tele-converter

Meet Your Instructors & Guides

Colby Brown is a photographer, photo educator and author based out of Eastern Pennsylvania. Specializing in landscape, travel and humanitarian photography, his photographic portfolio spans the four corners of the globe and all 7 continents
Colby Brown

Colby Brown

Owner/Photographer/Author

Colby Brown is a photographer, photo educator and author based out of Eastern Pennsylvania. Specializing in landscape, travel and humanitarian photography, his photographic portfolio spans the four corners of the globe and all 7 continents. Not too long after picking up his first digital camera in 2006, Colby was leading workshops for National Geographic in South America, further spurring his love for both travel and photo education. In 2011, he founded The Giving Lens, an organization that blends photo education with support for various non-governmental organizations (NGO) and causes around the world, such as child education, clean drinking water projects, and women’s rights.

Testimonials

Zach Berrens
Incredible India!

I had been considering going on a photography workshop for years prior to this trip. During those years, I spent a lot of time exploring the multitude of workshop options available to growing photographers. Colby really stood out because he was consistently said to be a kind and patient teacher, to really want his clients to get great shots (as opposed to only thinking of his own shot), and most importantly(...)

Peter Gonze
The Eye of the Tiger

The sounds, the colors and the tastes of India and an opportunity to participate in a photography workshop focused on Bengal Tigers! What’s not to like? I couldn’t wait for my opportunity to set my lenses on the eye of a tiger.

When Colby posted his plans for workshop in India, I was eager to sign up! This was my 4th workshop adventure with Colby, so I already knew that he will have thoroughly researched(...)

Anthony Goldman
Spectacular India Experience!!

I recently went to India to do a Photographic Workshop, mostly photographing wild tigers. This was my second workshop with Colby, so I had high expectations, but these expectations were exceeded and some! This was for just over 2 weeks to experience India as a whole. We started in Delhi and went to Jaipur, the pink city, Agra, the Taj Mahal, and Agra Fort. We had some tours in these cities set up by Colby,(...)

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Cancellation & Refund Policy

No one wants to miss out on a trip of a life time…but things do happen. In those situations, the following applies…

The first thing to note is that deposits are not refundable, but they are transferable.  In addition, all cancellations are subject to a minimum of a $150 service charge to cover PayPal transaction fees. In most situations, we ask for the remaining balance of a workshop is to be paid 120 days from the start of the workshop in question. If you wish to cancel within 120 days from the start of a workshop and we find someone to fill your spot, you would be entitled to receive a refund (minus your deposit and the $150 processing fee) or transfer to another workshop with no penalties or fees.

If we don’t find someone to fill your spot, what does your refund window actually look like?

120 Days or More...

Your deposit will be transferable to another Colby Brown Photography Workshop without issue.

90 to 120 Days

You will receive a refund of 50% of the full tuition fees minus the non-refundable deposit.

Less Than 90 Days...

If you wish to cancel within 90 days of your workshop starting, you are not entitled to a refund.