Photography by Ewen Bell
Photography by Ewen Bell










The Joy of Tashi

Ten part TV series about photography and a monk in the Himalayas







The story of a young monk in Nepal, on a journey to discover where photography and Buddhism come together. Executive Producers Ewen Bell, Lee Herbet and Cameron Barnett have come together to capture Tashi's story and share with the world his exploration into the art of photography.




 
“The Joy of Tashi”


Help Us Make Tashi Happen




Production is scheduled for March and April 2025 in Kathmandu and the Annapurna Ranges of Nepal. We are currently seeking support to expand our production budget.

Fundraising Page


Thankyou to the following companies and individuals who are have generously supported this project:

Panasonic Australia
Sigma Photo Australia
Makalu Adventures
MI Accounting
Blonde Robot
Peak Design
OKKO Filters

A special thankyou to my ambassador sponsors, Panasonic Australia and Sigma Photo Australia. All of the footage will be captured using LUMIX S series cameras and a marvellous range of Sigma L-mount lenses. Ewen Bell is an ambassador for both LUMIX and Sigma in Australia.

The Tashi Blog


Auroras vs Shorts

I'll never forget that night standing out in my shorts and capturing auroras. I never expected that to happen in my home state of Victoria. And it's given me that hunger to get back to Arctic Norway and chase some serious photography.
2024 Aug 13

Why Auroras Look Different on The Camera

What your eyes see and what your camera sees are typically very different when it comes to the Aurora Borealis. Capturing the Northern lights on camera changes our entire perception of this phenomenon, and mostly for the better. Just a word of caution though if you're heading to the Arctic and expect to see those Photoshop colours with the naked eye.
2024 Mar 30

Layers of Colour with ICM

Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) is a doorway to opening your creativity. Here I present a hands on guide to getting started, with an emphasis on using ICM to blend colours and textures.
2023 Dec 04

Panning for Gold in Kathmandu

Panning is a simple way to kill an afternoon and make yourself exhausted. The concept is pretty simple: you use a slow shutter speed like 1/30 of a second to separate a moving object from a chaotic background. Hundreds of your shots will be useless. A rare few will be perfection. Those are the ones you show your friends.
2023 Nov 23

Butterflies in Bhutan

I'm going to miss Bhutan when I head home, but this time for the most tiny of reasons. The butterflies. Having a few days to step into their miniature world of scaly wings and hairy heads has been an absolute joy.
2023 Jul 17

The Tashi Team



Tashi

Growing up on the fringes of the Mustang Kingdom, Tashi's dream has always been to belong to the monastary and teach Buddhism. Along the way he discovered a joy and a talent for photography. The two come together as an expression of joy and spirit. We'll get to know Tashi is detail through the episodes of our television series.


Tsering Dolker

Our lead for all the Nepal logistics, Tsering and her family has been working with Ewen for a decade. Tsering is from the Sherpa region of Nepal and has a special appreciation for the practice of Buddhism in the Mustang region. She also has immense patience for the slow and contemplative nature of photographers :)

Ewen Bell

Fifteen years of travel and photography in Nepal has given Ewen a deep connection to this part of the world. When he met Tashi in a village on the edge of the Mustang Kingdom, he realised that this monk was the story he had been waiting to share. Their journey together is the basis of this series.

Lee Herbet

What drives Lee's intensity for story telling is a chance to shine a light on the voices we rarely get to hear. He cares about the subjects of his documentaries, and wants to tell their stories in richest possible detail.


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Cameron Barnett

With decades of experience filming live performances and serial content for streaming services, Cam brings a depth of experience to this project. A long time friend and collaborator with Ewen, Cam has been integral to the direction of this production since it's first inception.


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