YPS Saturday Meet | Dec 13, 2025 | 7:00 PM IST | Technical Talk | Google Meet

Technical Talk by: Mr Ashok Kandimalla

You think that ISO is the culprit which creates noise in your pictures?

ISO is widely recognized as one side of the exposure triangle. Equally common is the belief that increasing ISO invariably leads to more noise. The relationship between ISO and noise is far more nuanced than it appears—and, in fact, they are not connected at all. What is far more critical, however, is the strong correlation between ISO and a camera’s dynamic range. This talk delves into these often misunderstood relationships and offers practical guidance and tips on achieving cleaner exposures while maximizing dynamic range.

Mr Ashok Kandimalla has been in the field of photography for more than three decades and has extensive experience in both film and digital photography. As an electronics and computer engineer (he holds a degree in electronics from IIT Madras), he has a unique and deep insight into digital photographic technology

Mr Kandimalla has a passion for sharing his knowledge through teaching and writing. Starting from 2009, he has been authoring a series of articles under the title ‘Basics of Photography’ in the magazine – Smart Photography.  Many of his articles have also been published in the ‘Viewfinder’ which is the official journal of FIP.  He was also a co-editor for the FIP’s Sapphire Jubilee Viewfinder book. So far, he has published more than 200 articles plus equipment reviews in various leading Indian photography magazines

YPS Saturday Meet | Dec 06 | 7:00 PM IST | Wildlife Photography | Google Meet

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Presentation by: Karthick Sridharan

Join award-winning wildlife photographer Karthick Sridharan as he takes you behind the lens in “From Clicks to Stories.” Discover how every frame can become a powerful visual narrative — from mastering light and timing to capturing emotion and behavior in the wild. This inspiring session reveals how technical expertise and creative vision come together to transform photographs into stories that connect, move, and make a difference.

YPS Saturday Meet | Nov 15 | 7:00 PM IST | Wildlife Photography | Google Meet

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Presentation by: Dr Somdutt Prasad

This presentation offers an intimate visual journey into the world of polar bears, captured during two expeditions in 2022 and 2024. Through a curated collection of images, it explores the distinctive behaviours of these majestic Arctic creatures, with a special focus on the tender and instinctive bonds between mothers and their cubs. The photographs not only document the resilience and adaptability of polar bears in a changing environment but also highlight moments of playfulness, survival, and deep familial connection, inviting viewers to reflect on both the fragility and enduring spirit of life in the far north

YPS Wildlife Week | Wednesday, October 08 | 5:30 PM IST | Wildlife Photography | Google Meet

Presentation by: Praveen P Mohandas

“Birds are the harbingers of a new day, new season, changes and differences in our immediate environment. To most of us, birds represent musical sounds and bewitching colours. As a photographer this seems to me a very shallow understanding of the avian world because we are distracted by mere superficial elements. There is more to birds than what appears on the surface – tales of strength, survival, energy and beauty. The presentation that you are about to see is an exploration of the captivating world of birds through black and white photographs, showcasing the beauty, texture, and contrast of birds in their natural environment highlighting their behaviour and interactions without the distraction of colour.”

YPS Wildlife Week | Monday, October 06 | 5:30 PM IST | Wildlife Photography | Google Meet

Presentation by:  Kedar Bhide

Solitude, patience, and wild encounters — The presentation ‘Witness to the Wild’ shares three decades of photography across habitats where light and life meet

YPS Wildlife Week | Saturday, October 04 | 5:30 PM IST | Wildlife Photography | Google Meet

Presentation by: Satish H

Many times, we do not look at nature in detail or minutely. We do not observe the intricacies and the creativity of nature.  

Most of us take Macro pictures of insects, butterflies or spiders. This we do to show the species or maybe sometimes, its characteristics. But this presentation of Nature in Close-Up may not contain these subjects as a whole, but Satish will be showing the opportunities that one has to closely look for in – Nature. 

YPS Wildlife Week | Friday, October 03 | 5:30 PM IST | Wildlife Photography | Google Meet

Presentation by: Prof. Dr. Jitender Govindani

Focus of the session is to provide learning from On Field Experience of 12 years working in various projects along with the Forest Department while making 10 Coffee Table Books. The session would include real-life anecdotes, importance of fieldcraft, reading signs, understanding animal behaviour and learning to wait for the perfect moment. 

YPS Saturday Meet | Sep 13, Sat | 5:30 PM IST | Wildlife Photography | Google Meet

Presentation by: Anitha Mysore

The Untamed Horizon is a journey across the wild landscapes of Masai Mara and Amboseli. Through silhouettes and fleeting moments, this slideshow captures the raw beauty, timeless drama, and quiet poetry of Africa’s wilderness—where land, sky, and wildlife meet at the edge of infinity

YPS Saturday Meet | Jul 19, Sat | 5:30 PM IST | Extreme Macro Photography | Google Meet

Presentation by:
Mr Raghuram Annadana

Framing the Invisible is a dive into the fascinating world of photomicrography—where traditional macro stops, and the microcosmos begins. This session explores how microscope objectives can be repurposed to capture subjects at extreme magnifications. We’ll look at equipment setups, focus stacking, lighting techniques, and creative challenges involved in imaging the microscopic world. With real-world examples and practical insights, the presentation and talk aims to inspire participants to uncover beauty that’s normally hidden from the naked eye

YPS Saturday Meet | Jul 12, Sat | 5:30 PM IST | Travel Photography | Google Meet

Presentation by: Prema Kakade

The Himalayan ranges are a favorite of photographers, especially Indians due to its proximity to our country. Nepal not only has 8 of the world’s 10 tallest mountains but also a rich royal heritage, culture and history. 

This presentation will cover the regions from Kathmandu, to Chitwan in the south-west to Muktinath in the lower Mustang region in the north, including a trek along the river Gandaki.

YPS Saturday Meet | Jun 21, Sat | 5:30 PM IST | Street Photography | Google Meet

Presentation by:  Thejas K R

The streets do not lie, and neither should your camera, whether you are prowling the back alleys of your hometown or stepping off a plane into a city that smells like spices and sounds like a foreign symphony. Street photography is like being a detective with a lens instead of a badge, hunting for truth in the shadows between buildings from Detroit to Delhi, in the face of a Houston commuter lost in thought, in the weathered hands of a black vendor sewing baskets with his rough hands at the end of a long day.  Real street photography cuts deep, revealing the universal pulse of humanity that separates the tourists with cameras from the truth-tellers with vision. Street photographers move like smoke through crowds in any culture, capture light like you are stealing fire from the gods of every latitude, and frame moments that locals and visitors alike are too busy or too scared to notice.

YPS Saturday Meet | Jun 7, Sat | 5:30 PM IST | Extreme Macro Photography | Google Meet

Presentation by:
Mr Raghuram Annadana

Framing the Invisible is a dive into the fascinating world of photomicrography—where traditional macro stops, and the microcosmos begins. This session explores how microscope objectives can be repurposed to capture subjects at extreme magnifications. We’ll look at equipment setups, focus stacking, lighting techniques, and creative challenges involved in imaging the microscopic world. With real-world examples and practical insights, the presentation and talk aims to inspire participants to uncover beauty that’s normally hidden from the naked eye