Photojournalism Internship in Nepal
Capture Nepal’s rich culture, traditions, festivals, daily life, and inspiring stories through photography and visual storytelling.
Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, with flexible start dates available upon request.
Choose from 1 to 12 weeks based on your interests and availability.
Approximately 4–5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, with additional time for personal photography and exploration.
Open to anyone with an interest in photography, visual storytelling, journalism, or exploring Nepali culture. No professional photography experience is required.
Accommodation is optional and can be arranged in your preferred way, with different options available.
Transform your love of photography, storytelling, and adventure into an enriching experience through a photojournalism internship in Nepal. With this internship, you get a chance to experience Nepal beyond the typical tourist destinations through taking pictures and documenting its people, culture, natural wonders, and way of life.
Nepal is a country of contrasts with ancient cities, Himalayan villages, colorful cultures, exciting festivals, and amazing landscapes. Whether it’s the historical places of Kathmandu or the countryside and amazing Himalayas, each destination is unique and has a different story to tell through your camera.
Through this internship, you will get a chance to photograph the Nepalese culture and people’s way of life, all the while developing your photography skills both creatively and technically. Some of the things that you might document in your pictures include traditional festivals, the market, rural settings, architecture, landscape, animals, food, and the amazing interactions that define the unique culture of Nepal.
You will be provided with practical advice by collaborating with other experienced staff members within the local team throughout the whole duration of the program. There is an opportunity to learn how to make photos, tell stories through images, compose a picture, choose photos, edit them and document your own experience. If it is possible according to your interests and program’s schedule, you will be able to travel around Nepal and create your diverse photo portfolio.
This is a perfect internship combining professional training and immersion into the culture. You will be able to communicate with local people, learn their traditions, visit places off the beaten path and understand more about Nepal while doing your own photo projects.
Apply for the photojournalism internship with Alfa Reizen and transform your journey to the Himalayas into your story.
Why choose us for Photojournalism internship?
At Alfa Reizen, photography goes far beyond just clicking the camera; here you will see Nepal not only by its landscapes but through the eyes of Nepalese people. You will get an opportunity not only to collect stories but to develop your skills of photography.
Working together with us will give you the experience of photojournalism and will allow you to create a versatile portfolio of photos, telling the stories through the camera. At the same time, you will be able to exercise your creative side, discovering Nepal and making its photos yourself.
Role & Opportunities
In order to get a deeper insight into Nepal through the medium of photography, you will be undertaking a Photojournalism Internship at Alfa Reizen. With Kathmandu as your base location, you will have the opportunity to take pictures of the people, places, events and stories that define Nepal in a unique way.
During the Photojournalism Internship at Alfa Reizen, you may get the chance to visit historical temples, Buddhist stupas, traditional areas, local markets and other places of cultural importance where you can click some pictures of Nepal. During the internship period, you can capture the beauty of the land which ranges from the colorful Kathmandu Valley to the majestic views of the Himalayas.
Through the Photojournalism Internship program at Alfa Reizen, you will have the opportunity to learn how to practice photography, composition, photo storytelling and photo editing techniques. You will be able to learn how to spot an interesting story, approach people with respect and take photographs which tell the story of a place and its people. In addition, you will gain an understanding of the different cultures, traditions, religions and lives of Nepal through your experience here.
Requirements and Skills
Photojournalism internship at Alfa Reizen is available for students, budding photographers, aspiring journalists, and people who love photography and want to explore Nepal through this medium.
Interns must possess basic photography knowledge, such as setting up cameras, composition, framing, and lighting techniques. Knowledge about editing pictures is beneficial but not compulsory.
You must be imaginative, observant, inquisitive, adaptive, and eager to learn. Good communication skills and respect towards the local community are required. Most importantly, you must have a strong passion for photography and storytelling.
Internship Schedule
Each and every day of the Photojournalism Internship with Alfa Reizen brings forth a fresh chance for you to see Nepal in its true light and capture stories through your photography. Depending upon the assignment of the day, you can get out and discover the historical areas, cultural places, local communities, festivities, markets, nature, and many other places of interest around Kathmandu.
As photojournalism requires documentation of actual people, places, and events, your activities would not be following a regular schedule. You would be planning your photography assignments along with the places with the help of your coordinator/supervisor depending upon the happening around town.
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast at your accommodation.
- 10:30 AM: Meet with your coordinator to discuss assignments and plan the day.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch break.
- 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Visit selected locations, photograph subjects, document stories, and practice visual storytelling.
- 5:30 PM onwards: Return to your accommodation, review and organize photographs, and work on basic photo editing.
- Evening: Dinner and free time to relax or explore the local surroundings.
Accommodation and Meals
During your Photojournalism Internship with Alfa Reizen, you have the flexibility to choose accommodation that best matches your preferences, comfort level, and budget. Depending on your requirements, you can stay in a hotel, guesthouse, hostel, homestay, or another suitable accommodation option in Kathmandu. Our team can provide recommendations and guidance to help you select a convenient place close to the internship activities and easily accessible to the city’s major cultural and photography locations.
Meals are arranged according to the accommodation you choose. If you select an accommodation package that includes meals, breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner will be provided according to the property’s meal plan. If your selected accommodation does not include meals, you can arrange your own food and explore the many local restaurants, cafés, and traditional eateries around Kathmandu.
This flexible arrangement allows you to choose the level of accommodation and meal service that suits you best while giving you the freedom to experience Nepalese cuisine and everyday life during your internship. Whether you prefer the convenience of included meals or enjoy discovering local food independently, you can make arrangements that fit your travel style and schedule.
Free Time and Exploring Nepal
During the Photojournalism Internship with Alfa Reizen, you’ll generally spend around 4–5 hours per day on photography assignments and internship activities, Monday to Friday. This schedule leaves you with plenty of free time to explore Kathmandu, discover nearby communities, and pursue your own photography projects.
Weekends are free, giving you the opportunity to travel beyond Kathmandu and experience more of Nepal. You can use your days off to visit popular destinations such as Pokhara, Chitwan, Nagarkot, Bandipur, or other places that interest you. Whether you want to photograph Himalayan landscapes, wildlife, traditional villages, or local culture, your free time provides plenty of opportunities to explore Nepal and expand your photography portfolio.
Support, Guidance & Safety
At Alfa Reizen, the safety, welfare, and comfort of our interns are vital throughout the Photojournalism Internship. As an intern in Nepal, we make sure that from the time of your arrival to your daily photography tasks, you always have a local team to help you with guidance, support, and assistance wherever you need it.
A brief introduction to your local surroundings, culture, means of transport, and safety will be provided to you at the start of your internship. The coordinator will be at hand during your internship period and can help you out with any issues related to internship or anything else that comes up.
In traveling to various places for your photography tasks, you will get assistance regarding how to work within the community as well as document people and happenings properly. With the assistance of locals throughout your stay, you can concentrate on your photographic skills and enjoy yourself in Nepal.