We all take thousands of photographs and post it on digital platforms. But nothing comes close to a print! It’s time to get our Members’ work displayed on the wall for the world to see.
To celebrate World Photography Day, YPS is holding an exhibition, FRAMES 2019 at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath on 16th 17th & 18th August, 2019. It is an excellent opportunity for you to showcase your images. We invite you to exhibit one of your best photos to showcase the work of YPS Members to the World!
To know more and register, visit YPS Frames 2019 website or click on the button below.
Note: Only 100 photos can be exhibited due to space constraint. Priority will be on “First Come First Serve” basis for those who register & pay.
It will be a great honor to be showcasing one’s pictures to the public on World Photography Day at one of the best galleries in Bengaluru.
Dawn of new year 2019 saw lots of celebration all over the world and YPS, Bengaluru continued the celebration mood till 6th January 2019 by presenting some exquisite images from 36th All India Digital Salon 2018 at Venkatappa Art Gallery on Kasturba Road, Bangalore. The images which got awarded in the Salon were printed and framed were exhibited along with digital display of all accepted images using a High Definition Television. The exhibition was thrown open to the public between 11 am and 7 pm on 5th and 6th January 2019. The exhibition received appreciation by one and all for top class images displayed as also for the wonderful layout and presentation. The awarded images from Youth category displayed in the exhibition also received appreciation. There was steady inflow of viewers on both the days including some visiting foreign nationals who expressed their appreciation whole heartedly.
Evening of 5th January 2019 a presentation on Table Top photography by very creative and passionate photographer Shri. Vinod Sunder was organised for the benefit of members. It was indeed a very unique presentation encompassing some very creative form of lighting and compositions. The pictures of glass-ware mesmerised the members and it was further astonishing to know as to how he had created those wonderful images. His works using miniature toys to create some awesome images giving innovative titles left the audience in a trance. Shri. Vinod Sunder shared the techniques used to create his images and also displayed his gear accompanied by explanation as to how one can use simple properties readily available in everyone’s house to create magical images. He also gave tips and revealed the source of his miniature toys used to create those images. The presentation was really inspiring and no doubt many of the people present would have gone back with a thought of experimenting and to start clicking some table tops themselves. He mentioned that carpentry was his other passion and narrated how he made a storage cabinet for himself. Interacting with the audience, Shri. Vinod Sunder stated that he does all the work only for his satisfaction and show cases them only before his friends and on his website, and not for monetary gains. He fondly mentioned that he was able to pursue his passion only because of co-operation received from his wife. The presentation was well received by the audience and appreciated as well. Shri. K.S.Rajaram senior member of YPS expressed his heartfelt thanks to him for giving a superb presentation. Shri. Madhu Kakade another member of YPS also expressed that it was a fantastic presentation.
Award function was held at the venue on 6th January 2019 at 11 am to present various awards to the winners in YPS 36th All India Digital Salon 2018. Shri. Om Sai Prakash well known cine Director and Shri. K. Srinivas, IAS, Commissioner, Youth Empowerment and Sports, Government of Karnataka graced the occasion as Chief Guest and Guest of Honour.
The event opened with a devotional song by Shri. Girish Ananthamurthy to invoke blessings of almighty.
Shri. H. Satish, President, YPS welcomed the gathering and recognised the presence of various senior members of YPS and recipients of awards & their family. The accomplishments of Shri. Om Sai Prakash in his career as Cine Director was appreciated by Shri. Satish during his address. He also gave career highlights of Shri. K. Srinivas, IAS. Shri. Satish expressed desire to provide some framed pictures to Youth Centre for display if permitted by Shri. K. Srinivas, Commissioner. Shri. Satish gave an account on the functioning of YPS over the last 47 years and appraised the gathering about the recent achievements of YPS in bagging 22 Best Club Awards including two from overseas Salon by its dedicated members who participated in various Salons bringing accolades to YPS.
Shri. Manju Vikas Sastry V, Salon Chairman proudly announced the statistics of the Salon, boasting about the record number of entries totalling to 2902 images from over 290 entrants. It was revealing to know that the youngest participant in the Salon was 8 years old and oldest was 83 years. YPS is known for its Open Judging of Salons he stated, and was very happy to inform the gathering that YPS created a record by giving LIVE BROADCAST of judging session with scores of each picture. Probably it was first time in India any salon judging was broadcast live. He also appreciated the guidance and support received from Shri. H Satish in conduct of the Salon successfully. Another feature of the salon giving free entry to the youth under the age of 18 years as a separate category was also unique in nature, not done in any of the salons across India. Shri. Manju Vikas Sastry concluded his address by recognising the untiring effort of entire Salon Committee resulting in this wonderful event
Moving on Girish Ananthamurthy, Salon Secretary announced the winners of Salon under various categories and requested the distinguished guests to do the honours of presenting the awards. It was nice to note the happiness in the eyes of award winners especially the young winners from Youth Category.
The beautifully printed Salon Catalogue was then released by the guests Shri. Om Sai Prakash and Shri. K. Srinivas, IAS.
It was now time to hear the guests speak out their heart who appreciated the work undertaken by YPS and the images displayed at the exhibition. Shri. Om Sai Prakash in his address mentioned that he experienced festive mood at the exhibition, and shared his thoughts as to how photography was first means of assessing prospective locations for his film shoots. He expressed that he was very much impressed with event and that it has sparked a new idea in him to create a character in a film keeping photography as a subject and that one day he shall fall back on YPS for his needs. Shri. K. Srinivas in his address mentioned that he has grown up watching films of Shri. Om Sai Prakash. He welcomed the offer given by Shri. Satish to showcase pictures in his office premises to inspire others to take up photography. He also appreciated the work of YPS in encouraging youth in the field of photography and stated that he shall extend support to YPS as and when required to the best possible extent.
Shri. Girish Ananthamurthy took upon the opportunity to express gratitude and heartfelt thanks on behalf of YPS to all the sponsorers of cash awards to the winners in the Salon. Mementos as a token of appreciation was presented to each of the sponsorer by Shri. Manju Vikas Sastry.
The wholesome support extended by M/s. Technova, who sponsored all the Prints for exhibition, Certificates to award winners and in printing of beautiful Salon Catalogue was very much appreciated and a memento was presented to their representative Shri. Satheesh Sheshadri
Shri. Manju Vikas Sastry V, Secretary, YPS proposed vote of thanks to guests for accepting the invitation and gracing the occasion inspite of their busy schedule. He thanked the entire gathering for attending the function and making it a grand success. The hosting skill of Shri. Supreeth V Dambal who steered the event was admirable and well appreciated by one and all. Shri. Girish Ananthamurthy thanked him for his wonderful presentation while Shri. Manju Vikas Sastry presented him with a memento as token of appreciation
Executive Committee of YPS is striving hard to do their best to enrich the knowledge of its members in the field of photography and undertakes to hold useful events in the coming days. YPS is gearing up for its 11th International Salon 2019 to be announced very soon and requests co-operation from one and all.
The YPS All India Salon 2018 is already open for registration and submission of entries. This is the 46th Salon of Youth Photographic Society. Here are some highlights of the Salon
4 Digital Sections
Patronage from FIP – 2018/FIP/142/2018
65+ awards to be won
Special free participation for youth below 18 years
Group Discounts for groups with 10 or more participants
The Salon is chaired by Shri. Manju Vikas Sastry. YPS has the history of professionally run Salons with open judging and results and awards being posted on time. It is our privilege to invite you to Join the Salon.
The last date for registration is Nov 25, 2018 and for submission of images the last date is Nov 26, 2018.
If you have participated in the past salons of YPS, your profile details will already be there. You can login using your email ID (or Member ID for YPS Members) and password. You can then register for the Salon and select sections, make payment and upload. Everything is online and immediate.
Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart
– Elizabeth Andrew
Today YPS has become number-one Photography Club in India not just because we have many successful photographers but also because of the various activities happening every week to make every member successful. Be it a salon or the journal or the webinars or the social-media presence, there are volunteers behind the success of each of these. Their passion, commitment, time and unique skills continue to power these activities to unparalleled levels of excellence.
YPS is operating the following Subcommittees and Groups to manage many activities of YPS. Some of these committees have individual pages containing more details for the interested.
YPS Salon Participation Subcommittee
Manage group participation of YPS members in national and international salons.
Manage/facilitate participation of YPS in various interclub contests.
Educate and facilitate members to win National and International Honours.
Review images of members of the group to shortlist images suitable for Salons.
Interested Members can join the Salon Participation Group and participate in the activities.
