Introducing WPCI
Photography was the excuse.
The community was the real picture.
Why do we travel?
- Sometimes for a place.
- Sometimes for a photograph.
- Sometimes for an experience we did not know we were looking for.
And sometimes, nature gives us all three.
And to preserve and cherish that experience
We take photographs
Not only wildlife. A misty sunrise, a turtle at eye level, a child mid-Holi, the sky turning through a whole night — the habit of looking carefully does not switch off when the birds go quiet.
How it started
It started with a simple idea.
- 01Learn
- 02Share
- 03Explore
- 04Connect
- 05Conserve
And bring wildlife photographers together.
Then people happened
And WPCI grew
4+ years · 2,500+ people · 70+ walks and workshops
More than photography
- Observe
- Understand
- Appreciate
- Protect
The WPCI experience
Photo-walks
Member-led morning walks at wetlands, reserve forests and city biodiversity parks.
In-house workshops
Technique, fieldcraft and post-processing, often with visiting photographers.
Field trips
Longer expeditions — the high-altitude plateau, the coast, the forest.
Gear support
Handle the equipment before you buy it, and ask people who already own it.
Conservation
Habitat awareness, ethical practice, and putting the animal before the photograph.
The real picture
Photography brought us together.
Nature gave us something to care about.
And the community gave us a reason to keep coming back.
A WPCI community gathering, in association with OM System and GP Pro
There is no requirement to own professional equipment, and no requirement to be an expert. Only a genuine respect for wildlife and a willingness to learn.