Mongolia photography workshop 2027
10–20 October 2027
Photograph the Altai, the northern taiga and Ulaanbaatar with Laurin Strele. Guided fieldwork, individual assignments and daily image reviews connect the different stages of the journey.
5,400 EUR per person
Early booking: save €600 through 10 April 2027.
Reserve with a €1,000 deposit.
Places available
From the Mongolia workshop archive
Photograph by Laurin Strele
Photograph by Laurin Strele
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Route and places
10–20 October 2027, following the 2026 route through the Altai, the northern taiga and Ulaanbaatar. The order of the stages and local arrangements will be confirmed with the group.
Altai
Fieldwork with Kazakh communities in western Mongolia focuses on people, domestic life and the relationship between livelihoods and landscape. Work with local guidance and permission, allowing time for encounters rather than treating people as photographic attractions.
Northern taiga and Khövsgöl
The planned northern stage includes the Dukha/Tsaatan reindeer-herding communities and their environment. Weather, travel times, community consent and local access determine what can be visited and photographed.
Ulaanbaatar
The urban part of the programme offers a contrast to the rural fieldwork: street life, changing surroundings and the everyday use of public space. Individual assignments help connect the different stages into a considered body of work.
Photographic work
How we work
Guided fieldwork, individual assignments and image reviews form the working day. Time for photographing, returning to a subject and editing follows the group’s work, travel requirements and local conditions.
Image reviews
Daily image reviews with Laurin connect the fieldwork with the edit. We discuss composition, timing, context and the relationship between photographs, then set a direction for the next session. Individual feedback helps you develop a coherent sequence of images.
This workshop combines documentary photography with individual mentoring and image reviews in a small group. You should be comfortable operating your camera and selecting your work. Local guidance, people’s consent and access conditions shape the photographic work.
Practical information
- Mentors
- Laurin Strele
- Group size
- Maximum 10 participants
- Language
- English
- Included
- Hotels, selected meals, guides and local transport.
What to bring
Bring a camera you know well, spare batteries and memory cards, a laptop with your usual editing software and backup storage. A small selection of existing photographs will help Laurin understand your interests. Confirm the practical equipment and clothing requirements with Laurin before departure.
Arrival and departure
Confirm the meeting point, arrival and departure arrangements with Laurin before booking travel. The route includes the Altai, the northern taiga and Ulaanbaatar; the order of the stages and local transport arrangements will be confirmed with the group.