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Name: Mirjam Letsch
Home country: The Netherlands

For Mirjam, travelling is a constant source of inspiration. She firmly holds the belief that knowing the people she wishes to portray on a more or less intimate basis, is an invaluable prerequisite for the personal photography she wishes to present. Ethnic portraits is one of her favourite specialisations. At present, she is, among other things, working on a long term photo-documentary about the Bhopa musicians of Rajasthan. Sharing their music, stories, meals as well as sorrows is a way of working she wishes to adhere to. More of her work can be seen on her website: www.mirjamletsch.com


PHOTO LOCATION: Pushkar Camel Fair, Rajasthan, India

Pushkar Camel Fair

 
ABOUT THE LOCATION
Pushkar is a small town in Rajasthan, the colourful desert state. Once a year during Kartik Purnima, the first full moon in the months of October-November, this small and quiet town is transformed into the biggest camel fair in the world, with some 200,000 people and 50,000 camels gathering on the famous fair grounds. Although the trade between the camel drivers of the Thar desert is the main activity, the bazaars, the Ferris wheels, magicians, soothsayers, storytellers, and handicraft vendors add to the excitement and together with the brilliantly decorated Rajasthani people and camels, Pushkar is transformed into a fairy-tale and photogenic location par excellence.
TIPS FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER

What to photograph: The camel fair, the little town seen from the Sarasvati temple on the hill, Puskar Lake, with its 52 bathing ghats, steps leading to the holy lake.
When to photograph: Early mornings before the main trading dates, when the camel herds arrive, is magnificant. Also during the fair, don’t miss the special light of the rising sun.
Photography tips: If you ask for permission, most of the Rajasthani people don’t mind you taking pictures. Many of the camel drivers are proud and look beautiful in their vividly coloured turbans.
 

Pushkar Bazaar

  FACTS & INFO

A Hard Trek

 
Where it is: Pushkar is located in the Eastern part of Rajasthan, about 150 kilometres from the capital New Delhi.
How to get there: Via the city of Ajmer which is about 6 hours by the fast daily train from New Delhi, from where you can take a bus or taxi to Pushkar.
Accommodation: There are countless guesthouses and small hotels, many overlooking the pittoresk Pushkar lake. It’s advisable to book well in advance for the period of the Camel Fair.
What to take/
Other info:		 Please note that you are not allowed to photograph on the ghats. At all times it is very important that you protect your camera against sand. Desert safaris can be booked from many offices in Pushkar.

 
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