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Hustle & Bustle of Russell

Photo Walk to Russell Market

Russell Market epitomises the other face our city, and oozes the old-world charm. Having remained unchanged since 1927, except when parts of it has to be redone, due to a fire that broke out, Russell offers a bit of  many characteristics. You get to see this pace when we go there. With a striking architecture at the entrance in the form of St Mary's Basilica, it has a Masjid and a Hindu temple at two other ends – a confluence of traditions.

 

The market, has shops selling everything from antiques to second-hand goods to vegetables to dry fruits to a bustling poultry /meat market – not to forget the scrap metal market.  Come with me, with your Digital Camera or Mobile Camera, on this Photography Walk and create lovely compositions since, the Hustle and Bustle of Russell is remarkable.

Hustle & Bustle of Russell is an experiential street photography walk, to one of the oldest and famous markets, in Shivaji Nagar of Bengaluru. Brand Bangalore, is how most of us know this city as. Yet this city surprises you with another face of itself, where real Life happens.

Russell Market epitomises the other face our city, and oozes the old-world charm. Having remained unchanged since 1927, except when parts of it has to be redone, due to a fire that broke out, Russell offers a bit of many things. You get to see this pace when we go there. With a striking architecture at the entrance in the form of St Mary’s Basilica, it has a Masjid and a Hindu temple at two other ends – a confluence of traditions.

 

This experiential walk offers the chance to observe and capture raw street life and people — from the early morning buzz of market sellers, shops selling antiques, second-hand goods, automobile parts, vegetables to dry fruits to a bustling poultry & meat market – not to forget the scrap metal market — through the lens, guided by your photography lead - both prior to the walk & on-the-field.

 

Approach

  • Half-day photo walk | On-the-feet guidance | Debrief | Image Review

  • Open to DSLR cameras, semi-pro digital cameras, and smartphone users

Photo walk Details

Dates           :  August 2025 [TBA]​​

                       

Duration      : 8.30 AM - 11.30 Noon​

 

Modules    :  Reference Guide + Debrief

                     + Photo Walk + Image Review

 

​Cost           : 1,900/- INR  (all modules, 

                     walk and taxes)​​

 

Meet Point  : Will be intimated

TESTIMONIALS

"She showed me simple things in an extraordinary way."

"Hema is a true photography Guru !  

In just a short amount of time I learned so much from her during the Frame the old Russell Market photography walk. She showed me simple things in an extraordinary manner.

And every time I attend another one of her sessions - I just keep learning and improving.  She is a skilled artist and a great teacher and photographer herself. 

Thank you so much Hema!” I learned so much in such a short time. I highly recommend her.

JEN WEIMANN

Zumba Instructor & Photographer - USA

 

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