YPS Street Photowalk to Chitra Santhe 2026
2026-01-04 07:00 - 10:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
YPS Street Photography Team presents its 1st Street Walk of 2026 to Chitra Santhe. Chitra Santhe is the annual art exhibition by Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath. It gives you an opportunity to do Street Images, Portraits and life scenes, patterns, colors, symmetry and much more. Participation: Open to all Members. No Registration. Join the Street Photography WhatsApp Group for More Info Assembly Time: 7:00 AM Location: Umesh Dosa point, Sheshadripuram OPEN HOUSE – Picture Review Session: February 14, 2026 @ YPS HallPublication in Dṛṣṭi: Members’ pictures taken during the Chitra Santhe Walk will be published in the YPS Journal. Details for submission as given below Specifications for Submission:No. of Pictures: 2 only

Size 1920 on the long side

Within 2 MB

File names should be Title_Your Name

No water marks or boarders

Last Day for Submission: Jan 24th

Mail to:

pmkakade@gmail.com

drsti+santhe@ypsbengaluru.comLead: Kishan HarwalkarAbout Chitra Sante Chitra Santhe, Bengaluru’s grand celebration of art on the streets, is a living canvas waiting to be explored through the photographer’s lens. Once a year, the quiet stretch of Kumara Krupa Road awakens in a burst of color, creativity, and human connection. Artists line the sidewalks with works that speak of emotion, struggle, and imagination, while the crowd itself becomes part of the art—each face, gesture, and conversation a frame within the unfolding story of the city’s creative heartbeat. For street photographers, this is not just an event but a playground of expression—where light dances on paint strokes and life blends seamlessly with art. Join our photo walk to witness and capture this fleeting confluence of artistic energy and street life, and to see Bengaluru’s vibrant soul through your own lens.

What to Bring For street photography at Chitra Sante, simple, light, and unobtrusive gear works best in the dense, busy environment. A compact mirrorless or DSLR body, or even a capable smartphone, is usually sufficient, as the real opportunity lies in how quickly and intuitively you can respond to scenes in the crowd. A fast prime lens in the 28, 35 or 50 mm range is ideal for working close, capturing both artists and their environment while remaining discreet without standing too far away. Since the santhe is typically a long walk along Kumara Krupa Road with thousands of visitors and stalls, carrying one or two small lenses instead of a heavy zoom is recommended. Because you will be on your feet for several hours please also bring, a comfortable, lightweight bag, extra battery, a couple of memory cards, a pair of good walking shoes and a lot of positive attitude! Who Can Attend Anyone who feels drawn to stories, people, and the quiet poetry of everyday life will find something at Chitra Sante’s street photography walk. This is perfect for beginners who want a gentle, introduction to shooting in a dynamic, crowded environment or a experienced photographers who wishes to capture gestures, and visual rhythms in a space filled with art and emotion. It suits photographers who enjoy observing human interactions, colours, and ones who are curious about approaching strangers and building confidence in candid work. Review Sessions After the Chitra Santhe photo walk, participants will be invited to a reflective review session during one of the YPS talks in February, where selected images from the walk will be shared, discussed, and constructively critiqued. The focus will be on storytelling, use of light, and how effectively each photograph captures the energy and emotion of the santhe. This session will be an open, supportive space where photographers of all levels can learn from each other’s work, understand different ways of seeing the same scene, and take away practical insights to refine their personal street photography style. About : Kishan Harwalkar Kishan Harwalkar, is a street photography enthusiast and an active member of YPSStreet Photography group. He started his photography journey as a travelphotographer and developed passion for street photography since 2022. Kishanwill guide participants on various aspects of street photography and also assist to capture the good street photographs of the annual event.

Underwater Photography - genres, gear, techniques & more
2026-01-10 19:00 - 21:00
Presentation by:Mr Vandit KaliaFrom staying for a month at the base of an active volcano, to diving in the middle of sharks feeding on byproducts from a fish factory, Vandit Kalia spends a lot of time each year chasing unique underwater images. In this talk, he shares some of his favourite images across various genres of underwater photography, the techniques/equipment used to achieve those images and how trying to make those images helped him connect more deeply with the magic of the underwater world.

About: Vandit Kalia Diving since 1991 and a scuba instructor since 2001, Vandit Kalia is one of the most experienced dive professionals in the country. A finance MBA from Wharton, he quit a consulting career in the US and moved to Havelock to start Diveindia, India’s largest dive center and the pioneer of diving in the Andamans – virtually all the top sites of the region were found by him and his team. An avid wildlife and nature photographer, he’s been shooting underwater since 2006, and is currently on a mission to get behavioural shots of as many shark species as he can – especially hammerheads. Instagram – @vanditkalia Language: English Request you to join the session 15 minutes prior to check your audio and video functionality. The session starts sharp at 7.00 PM IST How to participate: Click here or visit the below Google Meet Link on the day of the eventGoogle Meet Link:https://meet.google.com/aem-cuwe-epn In case of any issues in connecting to the meeting, please call us on our official number by clicking here or simply dial: +91 9513-YPS-BLR (+91 9513-977-257) You can also WhatsApp us by clicking here (or on the icon below) or by sending a WhatsApp message on the below-mentioned official number. Note: Registration is NOT necessary and look forward to seeing you all on Saturday at 7:00 PM IST. Some salient features of YPS Saturday Meets: Open for all photo enthusiasts

Hear and be heard – These are interactive sessions and not talk shows

Discuss and learn from the Presenter and Viewers

Opinions from experts and knowledge from everyone who wants to shareGoogle Meet Self-Disciplines to be followed to make the experience memorable for everyone: Do not interrupt during presentation. Type the questions in the chat box or keep a note of questions and ask them at the end when the moderator opens the floor for questions

Keep your lines muted when not talking or asking questions

Keep your questions and discussions brief and to the point

If you cannot get the required answer in two discussions, take them offline with the panel member-YPS Executive Committee
