May 24 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm UTC+5.5
May 25 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm UTC+5.5
YPS Hall Meet | Presentation and Workshop | Saturday, 24 May | 05:30 PM | State Youth Centre
YPS Practical Session | Workshop | Sunday, 25 May | 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Designed Especially For Freshers
Join us for an enriching two-day workshop focused on mastering the fundamentals of portrait lighting using a single light setup. This workshop, carefully crafted by K S Rajaram and Hardik P Shah, aims to build a strong foundation and inspire Members at the start of their portrait photography journey.
🗓 Workshop Schedule:
- Presentation: Saturday, 24th May 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Venue: YPS Hall
- Practical Session: Sunday, 25th May 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:30 Noon
- Venue: TBD
🔍 Highlights of the Workshop:
- Learn 18 effective single lighting techniques for portraiture.
- Structured approach beginning from the very basics of lighting (‘ABCD’).
- Practical, hands-on session to reinforce learning.
- Ideal for freshers and those interested in portrait photography.
- Opportunity to prepare for advanced lighting techniques in the future.
✅ Additional Info:
- Participants must register on or before 20th May 2025.
- Owning a DSLR or Mirrorless camera is a great advantage.
- Photographing with mobile is welcome too – learning lighting is universal!
📌 Note: To gain the full benefit of the workshop, participation on both days is recommended.
🚨 Limited Seats | Registration is Mandatory
Mentor:
Mr Rajaram K S
AFIAP , Hon. YPS, Hon. FIP

Mr Rajaram, a very senior and accomplished photographer is a Life Member of YPS. He served as the President of the club from 1990 to 92. He was also the Salon Chairperson of YPS All India Salons in 1992, 1993 and 2000. His Special Interest and expertise is in B&W Photography, Portraits, Still Life, Photo Travel, and Candid Photography.
Connect with Rajaram:
Instagram: @rajaram.kilar
Facebook: Rajaram Kilar Subbarao
Mr Hardik P Shah
Fine Art Photographer

With over 11 years of experience, Hardik P Shah has transformed his passion for photography into a professional journey. Specializing in abstracts, monochrome, portraits, landscapes, food and product photography, he has conducted workshops, hosted 50+ webinars, and led photowalks. His works have been featured in renowned exhibitions and publications, showcasing his dedication to creative storytelling and visual expression through the lens.
Connect with Hardik:
Linktree: hardikpshah25
Instagram: @hardikpshah25
Flickr: Hardik Shah
Facebook: Hardik P Shah
Vimeo: Hardik P Shah
Registration
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