TELL REAL STORIES™ with your photography. Once a year, a group of like-minded people from all over the world gather in Kathmandu to tell real stories with photography. This is the philosophy behind Kathmandu INSIDE:OUT (fondly known as “KIO™”) – a photography masterclass like no other. As a masterclass participant, you will invest a full week into crafting your own unique story – conceiving, shooting, editing, and learning how to overcome problems photographing in a foreign country. You will also be partnered with a KIO™ Buddy, your dedicated local companion, who will walk with you on this journey of discovery and cultural immersion. Founded by international photojournalist Edwin Koo, KIO™ was born from a desire to share the great storytelling potential of photography with others. In 2008, Edwin moved to Kathmandu to live and work there for 2 years, during which he created some of his most phenomenal work. In 2012, he returned to Kathmandu and founded the KIO™ photography masterclass.