The Workshop Journey
“People photography in the age of AI, offline photowalks, and global masterclasses.”
The idea of teaching photography didn't begin with a workshop. It began with a classroom of young radio professionals. When Rejoy rejoined the radio industry as Programming Head, he found himself surrounded by a young team. They needed to learn the nuances of radio—the art of talking, listening, creating conversations, and connecting with people.
So Rejoy started teaching them. It wasn't part of a plan. Life had simply placed him in the role of a teacher. And somewhere in those sessions, a thought quietly stayed with him: “If I can teach radio, perhaps I can teach photography too.”
Then social media happened. His photography videos started reaching people, some of them going viral. Messages began arriving. People wanted to know more, learn more, and see what he would teach next.
“One day, Rejoy announced a simple Photo Walk. He expected four or five people. Instead, more than 20–25 people turned up. And then came the surprise. They told him: “We came expecting you would teach us something.” That was the moment Rejoy understood.”
People didn't want to remain audiences of photography. They wanted to be part of it. The idea of a workshop began taking shape. But what should he teach?
Because photographing a person is not just about how they look. It is about emotion, expression, connection, presence, and the moment shared between two people. And that became the heart of his workshops.
He began teaching photography fundamentals, portrait photography, fashion photography, and, above all, how to see. Soon, people from outside Coimbatore—and eventually from different parts of the world—began reaching out through social media.
So the classroom moved online. But Rejoy wanted it to feel nothing like simply watching a video. His workshops became spaces for exercises, assignments, photo walks, discussions, personal guidance, and individual feedback.
“Photography cannot be learnt by listening alone. It has to be practised. Knowledge is available everywhere. But clarity is what Rejoy wants to give his students.”