Youth Photographic Society

Travel and Landscapes
2022-03-13 17:30 - 19:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Meet Live | S3 E5 | Mar 13, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
India is full of colors, be it the people or the terrain. Each region tells a different story of different people. Traveling through the length and breadth of the country can be very exciting and enriching. This presentation is about Kaushal Arya’s photography journey exploring the diversity of India and the Himalayan region in particular.
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Language: English

About The Speaker
Mr Kaushal Arya

Mr Arya started photography in 2013 as a hobbyist while working with HDFC home loans. In 2015 he quit his job to pursue a career in photography and started a company of his own – “Pixelmonks” which was a wedding venture. Apart from weddings, he loves to travel and explore the Himalayan region for landscape and travel photography.
He enjoys exploring different cultures, festivals, tribes, cuisines and life in general.
The following are some of his accolades in photography:
– Featured in National geographic photo story “ Kumaon in frame “
– Top shot in National geographic yourshot.
– His work was published in Smart Photography Magazine in 2016.
– One of mobile phone image was selected for the cover page in a Britain magazine called “Luxury wellness”
– Featured in 35 awards
– Winner of Uttarkashi unveil photography contest
– 3 years runner up in Naini photo fest in Nainital
– Working for US based NGO “Yours humanly” for their photography projects in India.
Follow Kaushal here:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaushal.photography/

-YPS Executive Committee

The YPS Saturday Meet - Three States and Imagination
2022-03-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Google Meet
YPS Saturday Meet | Mar 05, Sat | 5:30 PM IST | Google Meet
Solid, liquid and gas are the three states of matter. Glassware, water and smoke represent each of these states. Individually or in combination these three can be photographed in quite interesting ways. Add to this a pinch of imagination, a whole new world begins to emerge. This new world is filled with lots of fun, awe and a healthy dose of frustration too. The images you will get to see are Girish Mayachari’s experiments with glassware, water and smoke.
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About the Speaker
Mr. Girish Mayachari, AFIAP, AFIP, cMoL

Fascination for photography started at a very young age for Mr. Girish Mayachari. However it was only after he started working that he took his first steps in the world of photography. Being an avid trekker and a nature lover gave him ample opportunities to take his camera along and shoot what caught his eye. His journey started with shooting landscapes, wildlife, birds and macro. As he keeps saying, he is the cat that got killed. Consequently it was not long before he was trying his hand at other genres of photography like portraiture, fashion, table top / still life, composites, astro-photography and a slew of other genres too (assuming there are more). Currently he experiments with light painting which is keeping him occupied. He hopes this journey of learning continues.
Follow Girish on Social:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mountainlord19/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/girishm19/

Language: English
Do join us on 05 Mar, 2022, 5:30 pm IST on Google Meet at the usual coordinates
Also request you to join the session 15 mins in prior to check your audio and video functionality.
The session starts at sharp 5.30 PM IST
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In case of any issues in connecting to the meeting, request to please call us on our official number by clicking here or simply dial: +91 9513-YPS-BLR (+91 9513-977-257)
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Note: Registration is NOT necessary and look forward to seeing you all this Saturday at 5:15 PM IST.

Some salient features of YPS Saturday Meets:

Exclusively for Members.
Hear and be heard – These are interactive sessions and not talk shows.
Discuss and learn from real Member Pictures for absolute learning for every one.
Opinion from experts and knowledge from everyone who wants to share.

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Do not interrupt when something is being presented. Keep a note of questions and ask them at the end when moderator opens the floor for questions.
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If you cannot get the required answer in two discussions, take them offline with the panel member.
All pictures to be discussed should be uploaded here before the end date. We cannot receive pictures over WhatsApp or email for discussion.

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Street and Beyond
2022-02-27 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Meet Live | S3 E4 | Feb 27, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
Streets have subjects galore for photography, but Street Photography is one of the most difficult genres. This genre further has many more divisions. Mr Pushpendu Paul will enthral us with his Creative and Conceptual pictures of Street Photography.
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Language: English

About The Speaker
Mr Pushpendu Paul
EFIP, EFIAP, GPA.PESGSPC, Hon.PESGPC

Pushpendu Paul is a Kolkata based Photo Artist. He started photography in the year 1999, with a Kodak Kb 10 camera. After 2007 he moved to digital cameras and in 2010 bought a DSLR. After graduation he did a diploma course from Light & Shadow, an Institute of Photography in Kolkata, under the guidance of Mr. Subhasish Banerjee, EFIAP.
He took up photography as a profession in 2014 and started participating in salons and contests. He personally likes street photography which portrays a story. Though street photography is his favorite, he also loves to travel around India and has conducted many workshops in Kolkata. Currently he is the Secretary of Light & Shadow club.
Achievements: Since 2014 he has achieved over 600+ awards from national and international salons and has exhibited in more than 50 countries. He is also a winner of many ‘best entrant’ and ‘best Indian entrant’ awards. He has won many gold medals from federations such as FIAP, PSA, FIP, and RPS. He is a winner of second award, the only winner from Asia, at Mental Health Contest 2018, organized by Iran. He is also a winner of Photographer of the Year Contest in 2017 and 2019, organized by world photographers club. His winning spree continued with the Janta Curfew Contest organized by FIP during the 2020 pandemic and he has also won many more contests.
Follow Pushpendu here:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pushpenduvec/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pushpendupaul.official/

-YPS Executive Committee

YPS International Digital Salon 2021 Exhibition & Catalog Release
2022-02-25 - 2022-02-27 | Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Kumara Krupa Rd, Kumara Park East, Sheshadripuram, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560006, India
YPS Salon | Exhibition and Catalog Release Feb 25 – 27 | Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
We are happy to announce the holding of a photo exhibition for the YPS International Digital Salon 2021. The visitors will be able to appreciate the 160+ Award Winning images in 12×18 inch prints with a frame to enhance the impact. All the Accepted images will also be displayed in a Full HD slideshow. The Salon Exhibition will be held at Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore, India.
We request all to visit the exhibition and also join us during the Catalog Realease. The Catalog Release will be held on Sunday, February 27, 2022 and will start at 11:00 AM.

Please join us with friends and family and make the event a great success.

Chief Guest:
Dr. M Jagadeesh
M.Sc Horti., PhD
Joint Director of Horticulture, Department of Horticulture, Govt. of Karnataka

Catalog Release:
Sunday, February 27, 2022 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM IST

Welcome Address
Salon Report
Catalog Release
Honoring of Sponsors
Address by the Dignitaries
Vote of Thanks

EXHIBITION HOURS
Display of Printed Award Winning Images and Slideshow of Accepted Images.

Friday, February 25, 2022
11:00 AM to 06:00 PM IST

Saturday, February 26, 2022
11:00 AM to 06:00 PM IST

Sunday, February 27, 2022
01:00 PM to 06:00 PM IST

Covid Protocol for the event
While there are some relaxations to curfew times, we are still required to follow all the precautions that the Government of Karnataka has prescribed. Here are a list of protocols that the visitors and participants must adhere to:

Persons attending should follow the Covid Appropriate Behavior prescribed by the Govt. of Karnataka. This includes social distancing and wearing of mask.
All visitors must pass the Thermal screening test done by YPS at the entrance.
There are restrictions on people who can visit the exhibition and participate in the award function.
Entry to the award function is restricted to members of YPS and participants of YPS All India Digital Salon 2021.
During the Award Function priority will be given to recipient of awards.
We may have to ask visitors to wait to limit the number of people at the venue within permitted numbers. We strongly advise visitors to choose lean hours for visiting the exhibition.
We will not be able to admit accompanying children below the age of 18, except winners of Young Talent Awards, and old parents to avoid risk.
Persons visiting the exhibition must have completed both doses of vaccination.
Every visitor will also be asked to sign a Covid declaration before being admitted to the exhibition.

For more details visit Salon website:
https://salon.ypsbengaluru.in
YPS Executive Committee extends a warm invitation to all photo and art lovers to join us during the YPS International Digital Salon 2021.

Black and White Portraiture
2022-02-13 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Meet Live | S3 E3 | Feb 13, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
Emotions are best brought out in black and white portraiture. Mr Amri Ginang, an influential commercial and portrait photographer from Malaysia will share his impressive portfolio and talk about the basic workflow, lighting, post production and printing of portraits. Amri’s skill is first and foremost to catch the moment and to bring out the humanity in his subjects.
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FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 13 Feb 2022 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
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2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 13 Feb 2022 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English

About The Speaker
Mr Amri Ginang
Amri Ginang is widely regarded as one of the most influential commercial and portrait photographers in Malaysia. His photographs have been published internationally. He has contributed to the success of leading corporations, creating emblematic images for brands like Isetan of Japan, Tourism Malaysia, Petronas, MIDA, , Putrajaya Holdings, Malaysia Airlines, Emirates Airlines, HP International, KLCC Properties, etc..
Amri’s subjects appear confidently alive; he captures their energy by creating an openness and intimacy with them. Known for the extraordinary way in which he can capture the most private of moments, Amri’s spontaneous, intimate portraits offer the viewer new perspectives on famous faces, often establishing new fashion icons. He has documented subjects from A-list stars, muses, supermodels and artists, to subjects on the streets that he has encountered.
IG: https://www.instagram.com/amriginang/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/amri.ginang
Website: http://www.ag.my

-YPS Executive Committee

The Golden Hour - YPS ನೆನಪುಗಳು - 12
2022-02-06 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Golden Hour | Feb 06, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
The final episode of YPS Nenapugalu is really important and a special one for us. Till now we have met almost all the wonderful souls who are reason for YPS’ success. In this episode we will be meeting four Wonder Women who weren’t part of EC, but still stood by their husband and gave full support.
This episode it is all about supportive spouses behind the scene.
Let’s meet this Sunday, 6 Feb, 2022 where our president H Satish will be in conversation with these wonder women at YPS Nenapugalu.
To join the session

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
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Language: English/Kannada

Speakers:

Dr. Shantha Lakshmi

She served as Lecturer/Professor/Head of the department at Government GAS College
Maharanis Science & Arts College, Bengaluru, Govt. College for Women Kolar. Served as Principal at Hesaraghatta and Maharani’s Science College, Bengaluru, Served as Joint Director of Collegiate Education Govt. of Karnataka , at departments Central office, Bengaluru and retired in July 2012.
Her collection of Poems: : Sanketa, Chaitra, Agnikunda , Jeevanmukhi, Jenugudu,Suvarna Sambhrama, Mavu Bevu.
Her other books : Nadoja Prof. Kamala Hampana Hejjegaau-80, Mudra Manjusha(Translation), Mohana Tarangini ( Consized Translation), Dr.Kamala Hampana Hejje Guruthu- Biography.
Her Poems were published in Prajavani,Vijaya Karnataka, Udayavani, Samyukta Karnataka, Taranga, Tushara, Sudha, Mayura,Karmaveera, Priyanka, Surya etc., Literary Articles/ Poems in Sadhana Bengaluru ,University Publication, Shudra, Sankramana etc.,
She has received Doctorate in Kannada for the thesis-ADHUNIKA KANNADA KAVIGALA KAVYA JIGNASE ONDU ADHYAYANA under the guidance of NADOJA Dr. KAMALA HAMPANA. This Thesis has been Published as a book by KARNATAKA KANNADA SAHITYA PARISHAD. Two students were guided by Shanthalakshmi for the Phd and they successfully got a Phd.

List of Her Prashasti Galu / Awards:
1. Attimabbe Prashasti
2.Kuvempu Prashasti
3.Kuvempu Sahitya Prashasti,
4.Samaja Mattu Sahitya Seva Ratna Prashasti
5.Kannada Kavi Savabhouma Prashasti
6.Sankramana Prashasti
7.Tushara Kavya Prashasti.
She has participated in many KAVI GOSHTIGALU as Presiding and reading poems/essays
She has also participated in literary Discussion in Doordarshan, Suprabhata TV, C channel etc.,
She is Life Member of Karnataka Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Karnataka Lekakiyara Sangha and has taken active part. Also a member of Karnataka Legal Services Cell while in Service.

HER OTHER HOBBIES: Music, Travel, Reading Books, Photography.
Smt. Shaila V Hegde

Born on 31st July 1951, Shaila V Hegde is the daughter of late Shri V G Hegde Kaikatkeri, practicing lawyer at Honnavar and then Karwar district court, also a Notary Public.
Mrs. Shaila Hegde’s mother was late Smt Girija Hegde, who studied PUC in English medium those days and was fluent in English, Kannada, Konkani, Marathi, and Hindi, a social worker, President of Honnavar Mahila Sangha. She was also elected as a Taluk Board Member. Shaila had primary education at Gokak, North Karnataka and later studied up to B.Sc at Honnavar. Immediately after, she took up a Postal Department job as Postalc Assistant at Karwar.
She got married to Shri K S Rajaram in January 1977. The couple shifted to Delhi as Mr. Rajaram was already working with BHEL New Delhi since 1972.
Rajaram was already a hobby artistic photographer and was a member of the Foto Arte group (FAG) Delhi since 1972. He had good associations with Dr. O.P.Sharma (head of Foto Arte Group), Nissar Bharti, Padmashri T Kashinath, SS Sharma, and other eminent photographers of Delhi region . He was already a salon exhibitor by then. Shaila developed contacts with most of those photographers along with Rajaram became interested in photography as an art. In the next year, they shifted to Bangalore as Rajaram got transferred to BHEL Bangalore. Eminent photographer Dr. D V Rao was instrumental in introducing Rajaram to Mr. M S Hebbar, President of YPS at that time. Rajaram joined YPS and was active in conducting workshops and other activities, apart from Salon participation.
Thejas K R (son) and Rajalekha K R (daughter) were born subsequently. They also became interested in photography as Shaila took them to most of the YPS Programmes, Salon Judging sessions and such other lectures and demonstration activities. Being a busy executive with BHEL, Rajaram was most of the time touring to Delhi, Bombay, and Chennai. During this time, Shaila used to concentrate in bringing up kids and also guiding them. Though her Postal employment continued in Bangalore, after a few years, she left the job and fully concentrated upon children’s education and family welfare. She also supported Rajaram for his photographic activities. She was instrumental in contacting
many press and media for publishing photographs of Rajaram in supplements and periodicals as Rajaram used to get time only on weekends due to his busy official duties.
When children grew up, she took special training from Keonics as a lady entrepreneur and started a company called Nisha Kiran private limited, manufacturing Emergency lights .She had to wind it up after a few years due to lack of marketing support from Keonics. As her original interest was in education and teaching, she took up studies with RV Teachers Training institution and got her B.Ed and further, the Masters degree in Creative Education. She took up Lecturer job in a few educational institutions and later became interested in teaching air travel-related courses. She obtained a diploma in IATA (International Air Traffic Association) in Distinction and became a faculty member in Armen Tours and Travels. She also published course syllabus books for Armen Institution on Air Travel-related studies. in parallel, she was also interested in formal education and published course book on the new age – teaching Mathematics for Prism publications. From her Educational training background, she has been a good counsel to needy young enthusiasts and supported quite a few of them even financially to come up fairly well. For three poor girl students who have now got in to college studies, she
has been sponsoring study expenses and offer useful guidance right from their initial school days.
Her son and daughter got into Computer Science Engineering courses. To support then, she left her teaching courses. She devoted full time to her children to complete
their education as well as attend to their other interests like photography and Music. As regards her contribution to the field of photography, apart from guidance given by Rajaram to both their son and daughter, during his absence, she was taking them to
most of the photography programs of YPS such as lectures, exhibitions and workshops. This made them to acquaint themselves with art of photography right from my school days. They continued their hobby equally well when they took up jobs too. They have been developing well as photo artists and also as office-bearers in local photography clubs in those countries. Both of them are Life Members of YPS and participate regularly through YPS Salon Group too. Initially, after returning from Delhi, she also along with Rajaram associated with Dr D V Rao, Dr G Thomas, C Rajagopal, E Hanumanthrao, B S Sundaram, T N A Perumal, M S Hebbar, and other eminent photographers through YPS. Although she was not a Salon participant, she observed and learnt many of the camera techniques, artistic parameters of good photography and shared her knowledge with her children and others about developing good artistic Photography skills. In her younger days, she had learnt Hindustani music from her mother and also plays Harmonium. When her children were growing up, she organized Hindustani music classes for them from the late Pandit Sheshadri Gawai and later by Pandit Manjunath ji. She also learnt music from Pandit Manjunath ji.
She developed art of writing short stories and poems in Kannada In the recent years,. In the monthly Kannada Short story Contests of Sowhardha Supta chetana Group and in Photo Poems Contests of Sagara Photographic Society held in the year 2020 she has won several awards

Smt. Sowmya P Kumar

Sowmya has a graduate in B.Com from Bangalore University and holds Diploma in Theatre from MES Rangashale She has attended drama workshops conducted by eminent Theater personalities like Prof.B.Chandrashekhar, Shri.H.V. Venkata Subbaiah and Shri. Gopala Krishna Nairy at the prestigious M.E.S. College of arts, Commerce and Science, Malleswaram, Bangalore during the years 1985-1990 and actively involved in the productions of ‘JAANARE’ ‘SANJE MAHAMANE’, ‘BHAGAVADDAJUKEEYA’, ‘MADHYAMA VYAYOGA.’ Directed the play ‘GAANDHARI’ in the year 1987 and won the Best Director Award. Directed the play ‘APPA’ in the year 1988 and won the best Actress Award. Directed the play ‘ABOLINA’ in the year 1989 and won the Best actress and best director award.Directed the play‘ASHADALLONDU DINA’ and won the Best stage setting award during the year 1988 at the State level inter Collegiate theatre competition. Acted in T.P. Kailasam’s ‘HUTTADALLI HUTTA’ and won Best supporting actress for the year 1990 at the ‘KAILASAM NAATAKOTSAVA’, a state level competition.Choreographed dance for the play ‘SOOLE’, which won the Best Drama award, in “KAILASAM NAATAKOTSAVA”,in the year 1996.Designed Costumes for the play ‘THAYI’ in the year 1997. Directed the play ‘YAKSHA JANAMEJAYA’ in the year 2004 for State level inter collegiate theater competition for M.E.S Junior college. Has also directed plays for M.L.A. college and Mount Carmel college. Conducted Theater Workshops for Vidya Vardhaka Sangha High School, Bangalore in the year 1999 and Sri Vani Vidya Kendra, Rajajinagar, Bangalore in the year 2000. Completed Diploma in the theater at prestigious M.E.S. RANGA SHAALE and actively involved in the activities of the RANGA SHAALE. Been a judge in various inter-school, inter-college, state level and industrial drama competitions. Has also directed a play by Bendre named ‘SAAYO AATA’ for the students of Century Film Institute.Has directed plays Karnataka Vybhava, maadigara hudugi, Samaritan mahile Kerege haara, puksatte salahe for mount Carmel college.Conducted online theater workshop for mount carmel degree college during 20-2021.Has acted in giliyu panjaradolilla, huttidu holeyuru, Antigone .Written articles about theater and interviewed theater persons for the theater magazine.Anchored many dance Rangapravesha and sugama sangeetha programmes.
She also has acted in about 20 Kannada serials for Bangalore Doordarshan. Auditioned artiste of Bangalore Doordarshan and All India Radio. Actively involved in Nature conservation Activities and currently working as the coordinator of ‘PRAKRUTI CREATION’ which is an organization dedicated to spread the message of conservation of Forests, Wildlife and for the Promotion of Art and Culture. Under the banner of Prakruti Creations photography exhibition titled Wild Wonders, Vanishing Stripes were conducted at Bangalore Belgaum, Mysore. A unique exhibition of The Masters and Fellows titled Chaya Vishishta, was also conducted. Two inter high school competitions were also held under Prakruti Creations. The guards and drivers at Bandipur and Nagarhole were given clothing for the rainy and winter season under this organization.
Her Hobbies are, Theater, Dance, Activities involving Conservation of Wildlife
Smt. Manjula Satish

Manjula was born in A small village-Cheemangala, in Sidlaghatta Taluk. Her parents are from Agricultural background, Father Shri.Rama Rao was a Panchayath President, and Mother Smt.Venkamma Was a homemaker. Manjula was the 10th and youngest child, and 7th daughter in the family.
She studied at a local Govt school till primary and later from High school, studied at Bangalore and graduated in B.com from PES college. She had the Habit of reading Story books in Kannada, and particularly interested in Kannada novels, written by very well-known writers. She was amazingly interested in Cricket and knew every player and had seen most of the matches on TV., along with this watching all sports, was a pass time.
She never knew about Photography, trekking, traveling until she married H. Satish in 1991. The Luck changed then onwards, and now she is the most traveled lady in the family, having seen more than 60% of India. Her activity is watching Animal planet, Nat geo, Travel channels, and have a very vast knowledge about the places, and culture of the world. Thanks to these channels, which made her more knowledgeable.
She has undergone trekking training in YHAI and has trekked in few places in Himalayas, like Chandrakani pass, in Himachal, Thunganath and Khaliya top in Uttarakhand. She loves nature a lot and loves to visit forests and Himalayas, more than Beaches and malls.
She says, very fortunate to have joined Satish’s family, where everyone loves traveling and nature. She is also a very good cook, and loves serving guests at home at Places where there is opportunity. She travels with her Husband H. Satish and son Akshay harith.
She has a very keen interest in writing poetry in Kannada and has written many Kavana’s and stories about the individual characters who came in her Life. She writes Kavana on any subjects that interest her. Her Kavana have been published in few Online magazines.
-YPS Executive Committee

Pages from the backyard diary
2022-02-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Google Meet
YPS Saturday Meet | Feb 05, Sat | 5:30 PM IST | Google Meet
Pages from the backyard diary – Either in urban or rural areas, every backyard is host to a lot living creatures. which have not been keenly observed and identified. Documenting these backyard creatures will help to get a sense of their routine and helps in their identification. This evening, Eshanya will talk about the creatures that were photographed around his house.

Mr. Eshanya Sharma

Born and raised in Kodluthoota, a village near Sagara, Eshanya’s father is a “naati vaidya” and nature enthusiast. His father’s interests, and the rural atmosphere at home have inspired Eshanya to get involved in nature and wildlife since childhood.
His wildlife photography journey strated in 2012, while in the 8th grade. Satish Sagar (photographer) gifted him a Canon PowerShot camera for helping to search the nest of black-naped monarch and also to help spot and identify insects, reptiles and birds. Having worked with Satish, he pursued his new-found interest of photographing all these creatures and continued documenting them.
Today, Eshanya works as a freelancer (animation graphic design, video editing, photography, cinematography etc) at “Articulture freelancers” and spends most of his time in the backyard forests . He recently contributed to “Namma Shola”, a documentary about the shola forests of Karnataka.
Eshanya’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/eshanya_sharma_kr/

Language: English
Do join us on 05 Feb, 2022, 5:30 pm IST on Google Meet at the usual coordinates
Also request you to join the session 15 mins in prior to check your audio and video functionality.
The session starts at sharp 5.30 PM IST
Here is how to participate:
Click here or visit the below Google Meet Link on the day of the event
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In case of any issues in connecting to the meeting, request to 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 above mentioned official number.

Note: Registration is NOT necessary and look forward to seeing you all this Saturday at 5:15 PM IST.

Some salient features of YPS Saturday Meets:

Exclusively for Members.
Hear and be heard – These are interactive sessions and not talk shows.
Discuss and learn from real Member Pictures for absolute learning for every one.
Opinion from experts and knowledge from everyone who wants to share.

Some Google Meet Self-Disciplines to be followed to make the experience memorable for everyone:

Do not interrupt when something is being presented. Keep a note of questions and ask them at the end when moderator opens the floor for questions.
Keep your lines muted when not talking or asking questions.
Keep your question and discussions brief and to the point.
If you cannot get the required answer in two discussions, take them offline with the panel member.
All pictures to be discussed should be uploaded here before the end date. We cannot receive pictures over WhatsApp or email for discussion.

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Goa Beyond Beaches
2022-01-30 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Meet Live | S3 E2 | Jan 30, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
I am a city person, having been born in Mumbai,. Lived in Pune and now calling Goa as home. Much of me is Urban. And within this Urban chaos, I look for the ‘pause’ – the.moments.of stillness and calm, the small nuances that make up our world, the things that make me wonder and be curious about, everyday but not so common instances that I suddenly discover-from unseen to seen, and knowing…thus bringing a childlike joy. I am always looking for the smaller details in the bigger picture, and find happiness in the ‘small things’. I look for a reason to smile, and to share that happiness with one and all … says Ms Darpana Athale, an architect and a visual artist based in Goa.
Let us meet Ms Darpana this Sunday to know more about Goa, beyond beaches!

To join the session

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 30 Jan 2022 at 5.30pm IST.
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2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 30 Jan 2022 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English/Hindi

About The Speaker
Ms Darpana Athale
A graduate of Architecture from Mumbai University, Darpana is Director and Co-founder of Sarvasva Designs Pvt LTD. She is a traveller between worlds and weaves stories through Design, Photography, Urban Sketching & Poetry.
With a large repetoire of works in Architecture, Retail Design and Craft, Darpana has also been into Design Education for the last 20 years.
She has co-founded the Pune Design Festival, now in it’s 16th year, InKaa- a repository of Art, Crafts and Design of India and Urban Sketchers Goa.
She is also a member of The Photographic Society of Pune and part of the Working Committee.
She is currently on board the Education Committee, Goa Chambers of Commerce and Industry and National Executive Committee, Association of Designers of India.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/darpanaa/
https://www.instagram.com/journeythrumylookingglass/

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YPS Open House 01-22
2022-01-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Google Meet
YPS Open House | 29 Jan, Sat | 5:30 PM | Google Meet
“OPEN HOUSE” – INTERACTIVE REVIEW SESSION OF IMAGES
This session will be aim to gather our members and have an open house to review images, explore photo possibilities, ideas, concepts of our members photographs.
Members can submit their photographs (4) here – https://memex.ypsbengaluru.com/index.php
YPS Open House, is a free format discussion program aiming to achieve the following objectives:

To build stronger bonding,
To clarify doubts that have remained in the corner of the mind for too long,
To provide guidance on matters relevant to photography,
To learn and to share

Do join us on 29 Jan, 2022, 5:30 pm IST on Google Meet at the usual coordinates
Also request you to join the session 15 mins in prior to check your audio and video functionality.
The session starts at sharp 5.30 PM IST
Here is how to participate:
Click here or visit the below Google Meet Link on the day of the event
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/jgi-npbe-sjt
In case of any issues in connecting to the meeting, request to 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 above mentioned official number.

Note: Registration is NOT necessary and look forward to seeing you all this Saturday at 5:15 PM IST.

Some Google Meet Self-Disciplines to be followed to make the experience memorable for everyone:

Do not interrupt when something is being presented. Keep a note of questions and ask them at the end when moderator opens the floor for questions.
Keep your lines muted when not talking or asking questions.
Keep your question and discussions brief and to the point.
If you cannot get the required answer in two discussions, take them offline with the panel member.
All pictures to be discussed should be uploaded here before the end date. We cannot receive pictures over WhatsApp or email for discussion.

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Candid Portraits by Mr APS Luthra
2022-01-23 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Meet Live | S3 E1 | Jan 23, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
Candid photography is one of the aims in Street Photography. Capturing life as it happens in the street is interesting but capturing ‘Life in every Face’ is what got Mr Amritpal Singh Luthra the title of Portrait King. Join the session to ‘see each of his portraits tell a story of their own.’
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To join the session

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 23 Jan 2022 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 23 Jan 2022 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English/Hindi

About The Speaker
Mr Amritpal Singh Luthra
Mr Amritpal Singh Luthra aka APS Luthra is a renowned name in the world of photography. He started his artistic journey during his school days when he used to participate in the Camel India painting contests which ignited his mind. During his late teens his father gifted him a Yashika camera which led to his very first step in the world of photography. In 2012, he bought his first DSLR camera, Canon 600D and started capturing the world in his own way. It started with the photos of birds, flowers and slowly turned into a stream of portraits. His trips to various parts of India like Jaipur and interior villages of Himachal and Punjab added more work to his collection and his talent.
Finding life in every face became his key point and eventually got him the title of Portrait King. Amrit is very fond of Jagjit Singh’s ghazals and Gulzar’s poetry, lines from which he uses with his portraits. He had a solo exhibition at IIFA Amritsar for three days. He was twice winner of the state level contest, Klick by Dainik Bhaskar. He also won first prize selected by Padam Shri Raghu Rai, in the portrait category from Camerana academy, Kolkata. He was also part of the international photography exhibition held at Imaginarium Museum, Paris. He was chosen in the top 3 portrait artists at the photography exhibition in Baghdad.
Amritpal Singh has been a proud Rotarian since 2000. At present he is the district public image chair of Rotary International district 3070 which comprises three States, Punjab, Himachal and J&K up to Leh Ladakh.
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ApsLuthra-Photography-1377496525911763
IG: https://www.instagram.com/aps_luthra_photography/

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The YPS Saturday Meet - Self Help and Improvement
2022-01-15 17:30 | Google Meet
YPS Saturday Meet | Jan 15, Sat | 5:30 PM IST | Google Meet
YPS as a Club is slipping down the ranks amongst inter-club competitions, while we are a quantitative juggernaut, we seem to be losing our Qualitative Edge.
Today Mr. Satish will attempt to analyze these categories of images and educate and encourage all of us to look within ourselves to improve the type of images we shoot, process, and submit to these contests.

Mr. H Satish, MFIAP,MICS, ARPS, FICS, cMOL, GPA.PESGSPC, Hon.FICS, Hon.YPS, Hon. PESGSPC, Hon. ECPA, Hon.CPE

The art of playing with light and presenting things ordinary in extraordinary perspective, the portrayal of nature in its finest detail, and to capture the various human emotions in all its glory is what distinguishes Satish. The urge to play is but natural to any child, but to play with light and bring forth beautiful images at the age of 12 is sheer prodigy. It is this gift of nature that made him take up cinematography in his academic stint. It was during his graduation that he started to capture nature in all its glory, naturally flowed appreciation and awards in both nature and pictorial sections of photography contests the world over.
He is the first Indian to be honored with EFIAP and MFIAP in Nature color prints; one of the highest honors in the photographic world.
He is the first Indianto get Two Masters from world bodies of photography in Nature photography.
He served as Secretary and Vice president in Youth photographic society, which is the premier photography clubs in India. For 37 years, he is the member of the club and currently he is the Presidentof Youth Photographic society of Bangalore.
The Karnataka Lalith kala academy has given him the title – “State Artist“ award also!
Visit his website https://www.hsatish.com to view his wonderful works!

Language: English
Do join us on 15 Jan, 2021, 5:30 pm IST on Google Meet at the usual coordinates
Also request you to join the session 15 mins in prior to check your audio and video functionality.
The session starts at sharp 5.30 PM IST
Here is how to participate:
Click here or visit the below Google Meet Link on the day of the event
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/jgi-npbe-sjt
In case of any issues in connecting to the meeting, request to 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 above mentioned official number.

Note: Registration is NOT necessary and look forward to seeing you all this Saturday at 5:15 PM IST.

Some salient features of YPS Saturday Meets:

Exclusively for Members.
Hear and be heard – These are interactive sessions and not talk shows.
Discuss and learn from real Member Pictures for absolute learning for every one.
Opinion from experts and knowledge from everyone who wants to share.

Some Google Meet Self-Disciplines to be followed to make the experience memorable for everyone:

Do not interrupt when something is being presented. Keep a note of questions and ask them at the end when moderator opens the floor for questions.
Keep your lines muted when not talking or asking questions.
Keep your question and discussions brief and to the point.
If you cannot get the required answer in two discussions, take them offline with the panel member.
All pictures to be discussed should be uploaded here before the end date. We cannot receive pictures over WhatsApp or email for discussion.

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The Golden Hour - YPS ನೆನಪುಗಳು - 11
2022-01-02 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Golden Hour | Jan 02, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
We take things for granted….don’t most of us!?
For smooth running of anything, be it a household or a small enterprise, there’s always invisible faces behind the scene!
Let’s meet some at Nenapugalu, this new year on Jan 02, 2022.

To join the session

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 02 Jan 2022 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 02 Jan 2022 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English/Kannada

The Speaker: Executive Committee (Elected during AGM held on March 28, 2021)

To read about EC members, visit: https://www.ypsbengaluru.com/the-team/

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Travel Photography by Tania Chatterjee
2021-12-26 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Meet Live | S2 E19 | Dec 26, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
Travel and Photography go hand in hand…..Connect with Tania to learn about the different types of travel photography, gears, tips to Improve your pictures, story and thought process behind the images.

To join the session

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 26 Dec 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 26 Dec 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English

About The Speaker
Ms Tania Chatterjee EFIAP, EFIP
Tania Chatterjee is a photographer, humanitarian worker and educator based in Kolkata, India. After completing her masters in environment management, she started her career as a humanitarian professional. Since 2010 she has been practicing photography as her full time profession. She is founder and director of FOTORBIT Pvt. Ltd. (www.fotorbit.com). A company dedicated to promote photography as a visual art form. Her niche interests are travel, documentary and human interest photography.
Presently Tania represents NIKON India as an influencer. Tania has completed various photographic assignments with some renowned organisations like NatGeoTravellerIndia, India Film Project, VIVO, SAMSUNG, Sahapedia, Rajasthan Royals etc. Tania’s photos have been widely published in some famous platforms like VICE, Smart Photography Magazine, Asian Photography Magazine, Eyeshot, Street Photography Foundation, 121clicks and exhibited around the world, along with numerous national and international awards. She has judged numerous national and international photography competitions.
Tania conducts regular photography classes and workshops to develop photographic techniques amongst the upcoming photographers. She conducts photography workshops in various parts of India and South East Asia.
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/taniachatterjee.official
IG: https://www.instagram.com/taniachatterjee.official
Website : www.taniachatterjee.com

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The Golden Hour - YPS ನೆನಪುಗಳು - 10
2021-12-05 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Golden Hour | Dec 05, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
As you all know that YPS is in its 50 years of existence and as a part of the Golden Jubilee Celebration this Sunday 05 Dec 2021, we are coming up with YPS Nenapugalu, Trip Down The Memory Lane.
This will be a unique program where our President, Shri. H Satish will be in conversation with three stalwarts in the Print & Media arena, H N Allama Prabhu, Nagesh Hegde and Vimal Parmar!
Don’t miss catching up on the history of YPS.

To join the session

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 05 Dec 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 05 Dec 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English/Kannada

The Speakers
Mr. H N Allama Prabhu

Mr H N Allama Prabhu B.Sc (Agri) FRPS, AFIAP, AAPS, AIIPC, ASIIPC PSA 5 Star Exhibitor (ND), Hon.YPS Recipient of Karnataka Rajyotsava Award
Shri. H.N. Allama Prabhu is a B.Sc. Agriculture graduate and has obtained many honors in the field of photography owing to his exceptional photographic works spanning over 5 decades.
He is undoubtedly one of the stalwarts of India’s outstanding nature photographers. A soft spoken and humble personality known for his excellent nature and wildlife photo works.
He has been interested in photography since his college days.
His agricultural science degree was instrumental in bringing him closer to nature, this passion eventually made him take up photography as a full time profession. Awards at university level and inter – collegiate photo competition boosted his interest in photography.
At the age of 21 he became a serious salon exhibitor winning accolades for his exemplary wildlife works.
Few of the accolades achieved over the years
He was bestowed the distinction “Artiste Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique” (AFIAP) in 1983
He was awarded “Associate of the Royal Photographic Society” (ARPS) in 1984
It was followed by the most prestigious “Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society” (FRPS) in 1985
He was conferred “Associate of the Australian Photographic Society” (AAPS) in 1985.
He is a 5 Star exhibitor in Photographic Society of America (PSA) in Nature division
In PSA’s Who’s who, he was placed fourth for 4 years in a row and was also in the top 10 for over 7 years, which is a unique accomplishment and a record by an Indian till date. Owing to this achievement, he was invited to submit photographs for PSA’s permanent collection
Associate of India International Photographic Council, New Delhi (AIIPC) in 1985
Associate Service of India International Photographic Council (ASIIPC) in 1987 for the services rendered in photography
He was bestowed the highly honored Karnataka State Rajyotsava award in 1989 by the KarnatakaState Government
He is Recipient of the Chhaya Chitra Ratna award in 1990 from Aradhya Maha Sabha®, Mysore.
He was conferred Chaaya Vishishta award by Prakruthi creations in 2011
He was honored with Lifetime achievement award at Photo Today 2015 by Image and Multimedia Academy Trust, Bangalore
Karnataka Photographers Association® in Bangalore bestowed him with Chaaya Bhushan award in 2015 for his dedicated services in the field of photography for over 45 years
Youth Photographic Society®, Bangalore conferred the Honorary YPS title in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the art of photography on world photography day in 2017.
India International Photographic Council (IIPC) has conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021 for his significant contribution towards the promotion of photographic art.
He was the Chairman of Nature division of IIPC and served for a period of 10 years
Doordarshan covered his life events and achievements for permanent collection; it was broadcasted on the national network
He has contributed many photographs and rendered photographic services to the forest department of Karnataka

An International edition of a book on Hoysala temples which exclusively featured his photos was also published.
He has to his credit over 96 awards and certificates of merit along with 760 acceptances in international salons.
He has over 385 awards and certificates of merit along with 1250 acceptances in national salons. A pioneer in organizing wildlife workshops since the 80’s to educate people in conservation of forests and wildlife.
He conducted numerous wildlife workshops which attracted many enthusiasts from all over India.
He has been on the panel of jury for many national and international salons. Besides his personal achievements in photography, he has been a provider of quality services in processing of films, digital imaging, photo prints, archival fine art prints and related services for photographers globally
Mr. Nagesh Hegde

Prof Nagesh Hegde has an MSc (Tech) in Applied Geology from IIT Kharagpur and M.Phil degree in Environmental Sciences from JNU New Delhi. He taught Environmental Geology at Kumaon University in Nainital.
He changed his profession to become a journalist and has worked for 25 years in Prajavani and Sudha. He has published more than 40 books in Kannada. Many of his writings in Kannada have become textbook lessons for highschools and colleges in Karnataka.
His column on Science and Environment is running its record 38 th year in Prajavani. Prof. Hegde has the rare distinction of getting the topmost honors from three Academies, i.e. Media Academy, Sahitya Academy and Science and Technology Academy of Karnataka.
He is a Rajyotsava awardee. He was given “Big Little Book ” National award for children’s literature. Presently Nagesh Hegde is a Visiting Professor at IIJNM (Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media) in Bengaluru, teaching Environmental and Developmental Journalism.
With his wife he is also engaged in small scale farming near Kengeri
Mr. Vimal Parmar
He is an Independent Marketing Consultant and a Digital Print Evangelist with over 36 years’ experience in the imaging industry.
He Managed a diverse range of B2B and B2C products – Photographic equipment and consumables; Graphic art material; Medical imaging films & chemicals; Inkjet, coated and business papers, Synthetic substrates etc. in the area of Sales & Marketing, Product Management, Technical Support, Consumer Research
He was Associated with 3 organizations: Vakil & Sons (1982-84), Agfa Gevaert India Limited / Allied Photographics India Limited (1985 – 2002) & TechNova Imaging Systems (P) Limited (2002-19)

Nov 2018: Curated and moderated a panel discussion at The NCPA, Piramal Art Gallery along with a group exhibition.

Featured in Smart Photography, Classic Imaging, and PrintWeek India magazines

Jury Panel: Better Photography Magazine – Wedding Photographer of the Year 2014-15

Jury: Smart Photography Award 2016 – The Most Prestigious Camera of the Year

Jury Panel: Shutterbugs Creative Forum. A Dubai based photography group.

Talks: Delivered talks on abstract photography, digital print media and printing technology at various forums

200+ photographs are on display in patient rooms and wards of a hospital in Mumbai. These pictures have been donated by me

Played a key role in introducing the following products in India:

Resin coated sensitized B&W photo papers
Chlorobromide and Multigrade B&W photo papers
Photo-typesetting paper
Instant photo-booth with reversal paper

Trivia : He designed a face shield for protection against Covid19 • Naming of a Mahindra 4×4 vehicle – Draco
His Interests: Photography, Print, Teaching, Food, Music, Graphic Arts, Social Media, Reading, Road trips

Social Media Connect:
https://linktr.ee/VimalParmar
https://www.instagram.com/vimalparmar/

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Mobile Macrography
2021-11-28 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Meet Live | S2 E18 | Nov 28, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
Macro photography is a genre requiring a dedicated macro lens. Here we have Ms Sandhya describing it as ‘Macrography’. She has mastered the art of capturing macro images using her phone.

To join the session

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 28 Nov 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 28 Nov 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English/Kannada

About The Speaker
Ms Sandhya K R
Sandhya K R from Shivamogga, a place close to the rain forests of western ghats is very fond of nature and blessed to see many macro subjects around her home.
What started with just seeing, slowly turned into an observation which ignited the photographer in her to start shooting images and thereby record the behaviour of insects. She mostly shoots images with her phone due to the ease of use. Apart from Photography, Music and Art are her other passions. She is learning classical music on the flute and also works on creating crafts for weddings.
Few of her images are featured in “Banglore Express” and “The Xplorer Guide” magazine.
Some are featured on the pocof1 handle (an official page of the Poco phones) in different social media platforms as well.
Follow Sandhya on:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandhyakudli/

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YPS International Digital Salon 2021 - Open Remote Judging
2021-10-30 - 2021-11-02 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Salon Judging | 30 Oct – 2 Nov, 04:00 PM | YPS Facebook Live and YPS YouTune Channel
The YPS International Digital Salon 2021 Salon Committee sincerely thank all the participants, supporters and volunteers for the overwhelming support for the Salon and the YPS Salon Committee wishes the participants success. YPS will continue with its established practice of YPS OPEN REMOTE JUDGING for this salon too. YPS has been known for the open judging process in which the scoring is made public in the Judging Hall through live display and beyond through webcast.

Due to the large number of entries, we will carry out judging over 4 days, one section on each day. The scores display will be available on YPS Facebook Live and on YPS Youtube Live from 4:00 PM India time each day.
It is a great opportunity to watch and enjoy all the submitted pictures from the comfort and safety of your home wherever you are around the globe. Recording will also be available on Youtube to watch later.
Watch your fortunes unfold live, in the comfort and safety of your home.
Please check the schedule on the salon website by clicking here

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Photography. Reimagined
2021-10-24 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Meet Live | S2 E17 | Oct 24, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
‘Time, Tide & Technology wait for none’.
As we know, Camera & Lens technology is surging ahead at an incredible speed.
The DSLRs and their lenses, with older technology are bulky, heavy and very expensive.
It’s a Quest for every photographer to own a camera that has the latest technology & features but one which is also convenient to use. Imagine combining such a camera with a high quality lens that has an expansive focal length range. This combination can be used to capture pictures in almost all genres of photography. Such a camera & lens combination sure does exists. Today, one can own this stellar package at an affordable price.
This presentation will be about THAT marvellous package.
‘Travel light, be inconspicuous & yet shoot spectacular images’ should be the new mantra for the next gen photographer!
Watch the trailer!

To join the session

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 24 Oct 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 24 Oct 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English

About The Speaker
Dr. Manoj C Sindagi MD, ARPS
Dr. Manoj C Sindagi’s journey to become a wildlife photographer was born out of a love and fascination from a young age, with the natural world. He started photography as a hobby in 1984 and that hobby continued throughout his Medicine undergraduate & postgraduate years.
Dr. Sindagi joined the Youth Photographic Society (YPS) in 1997. He was able to channelise and hone his photography skills by the many interactions he had with fellow photographers and the guidance received from senior members of YPS. He has served as a Director and Secretary of the Youth Photography Society.
He uses the medium of photography to capture and share the amazing events he witnesses in Nature. His intention is to use these reflections of the Natural World to bring about an awareness in people about the importance of conservation and the need to preserve our Natural Heritage.
Being tech savvy, Dr. Sindagi, constantly explores the newer possibilities in camera and lens technologies. He keeps educating himself and fellow photographers in the latest nuances, in the different aspects of image capturing and processing.
Contact Details:
E-mail – sindagistudios@gmail.com
IG – https://www.instagram.com/dr.manoj.c.sindagi_photography/
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Ladakh - A Traveller’s Paradise
2021-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Meet | Oct 23, Saturday | 6:00 PM | YPS Hall
Travel – The destination of a photographer! Mr Saurabh Chatterjee is a person bitten by the travel bug, combined with passion for photography and a zeal to teach! His dream is to see India and make every camera owner a great photographer. If your dreams are the same, the SYC Meet at YPS Hall is the perfect opportunity to interact with him, see his work and learn from him.
Note: Limited to 50 Seats. First-come-first-serve basis. Registration link inside(below).

Language: English

About The Speaker
Mr. Saurabh Chatterjee

Saurabh Chatterjee is a travel and documentary photographer. Since 2011, he has trained more than 6000 people across the globe through his Photography Workshops, Photowalks, Photo-tours and online sessions. He has written over 200 travel articles for various magazine and newspapers including the National Geographic Traveller, Lonely Planet, Timeout Explorer (UK), The Times (London, UK), Schmap (Ireland), India Coffee Table book (Poland), The National (Dubai), Dromedar (Slovakia), etc.
Saurabh is the Founder and Chief Educator at SIA Photography. With over 50 Photography Workshops and 100 photowalks / field trips annually, SIA Photography is one of the most active Photography groups in India.
Since 2011, he has trained more than 6000 people across the globe through his Photography Workshops, Photowalks and Photo-tours and online sessions. He has written over 200 travel articles for various magazines and newspapers.
His works have been published in several national and international publications including the National Geographic Traveller, Lonely Planet, Timeout Explorer (UK), The Times (London, UK), Schmap (Ireland), India Coffee Table book (Poland), The National (Dubai), Dromedar(Slovakia), etc.
He is a regular contributor to Deccan Herald, Deccan Chronicle, Discover India, Timeout Explorer, FEMINA, Jetwings International travel magazine, Maharashtra Ahead, the official magazine of the Directorate General of Information and Public Relations, Government of Maharashtra. Saurabh was also featured in The Hindu, Indian Express, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, Deccan Chronicle, Indian Eagle Travel Beats travel portal and Go Hyderabad Magazine
Connect with Saurabh:
https://siaphotography.in
https://www.youtube.com/saurabhchatterjee
https://facebook.com/saurabhchatterje
https://instagram.com/saurabhchatterje
http://siaphotography.in/blog

Covid Protocol for the event
While there are some relaxations to curfew times, we are still required to follow all the precautions that the Government of Karnataka has prescribed. Here are a list of protocols that the visitors must adhere to:

Persons attending should follow the Covid Appropriate Behavior prescribed by the Govt. of Karnataka. This includes social distancing and wearing of mask.
All visitors must pass the Thermal screening test done by YPS at the entrance.
There are restrictions on people who can visit the exhibition and participate in the award function.
We may have to ask visitors to wait to limit the number of people at the venue within permitted numbers.
We will not be able to admit accompanying children below the age of 18.
Persons visiting the hall must have completed at least one dose of vaccination.
Every visitor will also be asked to sign a Covid declaration before being admitted to the hall.

To Register click here.
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The Golden Hour - YPS ನೆನಪುಗಳು - 9
2021-10-17 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Golden Hour | Oct 17, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
As you all know that YPS is in its 50 years of existence and as a part of the Golden Jubilee Celebration this Sunday 17 Oct 2021, we are coming up with YPS Nenapugalu, Trip Down The Memory Lane.
This will be a unique program where our Vice President, Shri. S Chandrashekar and our Secretary Shri. ManjuVikas Sastry V will be in conversation with three Sr. Members Manu N, Krishnamurthy P S, Suryaprakash K A and Harinarayana G to delve into the Sr. Members Nenapugalu (Memories) since 1971.
Don’t miss catching up on the history of YPS.

To join the session

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 17 Oct 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 17 Oct 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English/Kannada

The Speakers
Mr. Manu N

Manu N was born on 19th of August 1974 in Bangalore to L. Nanju & Suvarna Nanju. His father, served as an Assistant Director in Fisheries Department, Govt. of Karnataka and Mother, is an housewife. Coming from a well-to-do family, he had all the encouragement and support.
His passion for Photography started when he was in high school. This became his hobby since 1993.His parents never discouraged his interest, in fact encouraged it to grow. In 1999, he completed his Diploma in Cinematography from Government Film & Television Institute, Bangalore.
His career in film industry started in 1995 as an Assistant Director (Trainee) in a Kannada feature film “Thaayiya Runa” directed by Mandya Nagaraj.
In December 1996, he took up a 3 years diploma course in Cinematography at Government Film & Television Institute, Bangalore and passed out with distinction in December 1999.
His diploma film “Manassu”, in which he was the Cinematographer & Director, was shot in 16mm and the final print was blown up to 35mm. In fact this set a milestone in the college, as he was the student in the history of the college to submit a diploma film in 35mm print format!
In 2001, he joined E-TV Kannada television channel as in-house production cameraman. Here, he has worked in both offline independent camera setup as well as in multiple camera setups with live telecast. He served this organization for around two years.
In 2003, he started his own production company called “Manu Entertainment Network”. The first production was a short film in English titled “My Aim” for a competition in BBC Television’s “Young Filmmaker of the Year 2003”.
To supplement his cinematography skills, he attended “Business of Scriptwriting Workshop”, organised by National Film Development Corporation, Mumbai in January 2007.The faculty of the workshop was Mr. Julian Friedman, Joint Managing Director, Blake Friedman Literary Agency, London.
He became a member of Suchitra Film Society, Bengaluru, in 1992. Here, he has seen and appreciated feature films from different countries.
Mr. Krishnamurthy P S
He joined YPS in 1992 month of August, he was introduced by I A BABU. He Studied photography and videography at Bangalore. He later on served YPS as an Executive committee member and Salon committee member for many years & Secretary in 2003-2004. He was a regular participant in salons. Achieved around 250 acceptances & Awards in National & International level including international gold medal. He was also a Star exhibitor recognised by FIP in the year of 1994. His work appeared in Karnataka Tourism, Inflight magazine of Indian Airlines & Jet Airways. He won the Ministry of Tourism, Govt of Kerala, award for Young Tusker taking Mud bath. His hobby is making handicraft & Educational projects and he won the District level and National level awards. Some of his handicraft work exhibited in YPS annual day function. He also received Jana Seva Bharathi Trust award for social activity. A Rs.5/- stamp released by South zone Postal Dept with his passport size photograph for his professional & splendid work for Life Insurance Corporation of India.
Mr. Suryaprakash K A

Sri. Chayaratna Suryaprakash K A was born in Halebeedu, Hassan Dist. Karnataka, on June 26th, 1960. He has not allowed his age to dampen his photographic interest and even now he considers himself young as far as Photography with FOCUS LENSMEN GUILD and YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY are concerned. Sri Suryaprakash graduated with a Bachelor of Arts during 1981 and later served as Storekeeper for 5 years in YENKAY Industries. Thereafter, the creative artist in him prompted him to be a photographer, for another 25 years. In the meanwhile, he had taken the arduous task and founded FOCUZ LENSMEN GUILD along with a few other dedicated members for uplifting of the rural photographers. He is the Founder President of the GUILD. It was Mr. Surya who nurtured the culture of conducting regular workshops for photographers and which is continuing even now.
Mr. Surya is very interested in the Art & Science of photography. He is not a mere snap shooter, he is a well known wildlife photographer and Naturalist too. With this he established a nature club ‘’eco focuz’’ which works for nature conservation movement activities. He has been on the panel of Jury for many state level salons conducted by many clubs across the state. He was also a working committee member and secretary of The Youth Photographic Society. He is a life member in YPS, and chairman of the International Fellowship of Rotarian Photographers India Chapter, member of Federation of Indian Photography and India International Photographic Council. He has always been a faculty member in several photography workshops conducted by various institutions such as Karnataka Photographers Association, Akhila Karnataka Video Photographer Association (AKVPA) etc. He is a permanent resource person in National Academy of RUDSETI (Rural Development & Self Employment Training Institute) founded by Dr. Shri D. Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari, Dharmastala and Deshpande Rudseti, Haliyala. With his rich contributions, more than twelve thousand candidates are well settled in photographic field all over Karnataka and he is very much proud of this. He was awarded in National and International salons. He bagged O.C. EDWARD Memorial Award for best mammal picture at Andhra Photographic Club, Vijayawada. He was conferred with “CHAYARATNA” Citation and honored for his tremendous contributions. He was awarded Lifetime Achievement in the field of photography on World Photographic Day 2007 by AKVPA. He was also awarded with The Certificate of Excellence for his Noteworthy Achievement in Photography in the year 2012 from Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt – Manthralayam.

Mr. Harinarayana G ARPS

He is Agricultural Engineering Graduate, joined YPS in 1992 as an Individual member, then became life member of YPS. He has served as Executive member, Treasurer, Secretary, FIP Representative and as Salon secretary. He was member of 15th FIAP Nature Biennial World Cup organizing committee. Harinarayana is interested in Wildlife/Nature photography and Pictorial photography. He has travelled length and breadth of India, visited many wildlife sanctuaries for photography, including Sanctuaries in Kenya and Tanzania, participated in photography competitions and won more than 125 National/International Awards and certificates, and twice listed as India’s TOP TEN EXHIBITOR in Nature category. He was Awarded associateship (ARPS), BY Prestigious Royal photography Society of Great Briton for the achievement in NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY in the year 2000. Also served as jury in National Photography competitions. Documented a short film (script and direction) about the “SUCCESS STORIES OF BENEFICIARIES OF THE BANK” which won the “SECOND BEST SHORT FILM” award at the National level.

He is Amateur Radio Operator called HAM since 1982, having own radio station at home, Provided Communication Support in many National & International events.

He also likes trekking & climbing and, trekking is his passion, to keep himself healthy and fit. He cultivated the habit of Trekking and climbing at the early age. He has trekked almost all the major peaks in Karnataka, and climbed “Pinardi glacier” one of the big and steep glacier lies on the south east of Nanda Devi situated at an altitude of 3800 mts. Also successfully climbed “Mount Kilimanjaro” is a dormant volcano located in Tanzania, east Africa the highest peak in Africa and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, rises to 5895 meters. The major achievement is, most climbers take 7 to 8 days, and he climbed in 6 days, this was achieved after his retirement at the age of 61 years.

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The YPS Saturday Meet - Africa - Where Dreams Come True
2021-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Saturday Meet | Oct 02, Sat | 6:00 PM IST | State Youth Centre
Wildlife lovers dream of Africa and Kenya is a place where dreams come true!
How to get there? What clothes and gear to take? What national parks to visit? Why visit more than one park? Which season to visit in? What dangers are involved? Dr Huilgol’s presentation will answer all these questions, and many more.

Note: Limited to 50 Seats. First-come-first-serve basis. Registration link inside(below).

Dr Ajit K Huilgol

Dr Ajit K Huilgol is a multifaceted individual, and wears many hats.
He is a kidney transplant surgeon based in Bangalore, and has been doing kidney transplants in this city since the very first successful transplant in Karnataka in 1983. Since then he has performed close to 2500 kidney transplants, the most by any surgeon in Karnataka.
He was the President of the prestigious Indian Society of Organ Transplantation from 2010 to 2012, and has many publications in national and international journals. He has received many awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award given by the Nephrology Association of Karnataka, Lifetime Achievement Award given by FKCCI, Karnataka, Samaja Seva Bhushan Award given by the Subharam Trust, Karnataka, and many others.
Dr Huilgol has been invited by the Govts of Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Nigeria to set up kidney transplant centres in those countries, and to train their surgeons.
While still in medical college as an undergraduate, he made his debut as a cricket commentator in English for All India Radio, Bangalore, in 1972. He continued to give commentary, in spite of being a busy surgeon, until 2005. He was probably the youngest commentator in the country when he made his debut as a 20 year old in 1972. He has also lent his voice to Doordarshan for some international cricket matches, including the Women’s World Cup in 1997, and the Sri Lanka vs India ODI in 1997.
Again, while still an undergraduate, he became a hypnotist, and conducted many hypnosis shows in Bangalore and Mysore.
Even as a youngster Dr Huilgol was interested in nature and wildlife, but it wasn’t until 2007 when he developed a keen interest in wildlife photography. With Mr M N Jayakumar as his guru, he bought his first digital camera, the Canon 1D Mk3, and started visiting many wildlife reserves in India and abroad.
In 2008 he received his Associateship of the Royal Photographic Society. In 2009 he received the Runner-up Award in the prestigious BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year in the Mammals Behaviour category. His images and articles have appeared in many magazines and books. He is a very sought-after speaker on topics ranging from travels to post-processing.
In June 2001, his image and video of a large male tiger (later named Masti) caught in a jaw trap in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve led to the arrest of over 40 poachers of the notorious Sansar Chand gang. For this he was made a Special Police Officer in the CID Forest Wing, Govt of Karnataka.
Finally, Dr Huilgol has also acted in a movie, “Freaky Chakra” that starred Dipti Naval.
You can follow his work here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ajit.huilgol.3

Language: English
Covid Protocol for the event
While there are some relaxations to curfew times, we are still required to follow all the precautions that the Government of Karnataka has prescribed. Here are a list of protocols that the visitors must adhere to:

Persons attending should follow the Covid Appropriate Behavior prescribed by the Govt. of Karnataka. This includes social distancing and wearing of mask.
All visitors must pass the Thermal screening test done by YPS at the entrance.
There are restrictions on people who can visit the exhibition and participate in the award function.
We may have to ask visitors to wait to limit the number of people at the venue within permitted numbers.
We will not be able to admit accompanying children below the age of 18.
Persons visiting the hall must have completed at least one dose of vaccination.
Every visitor will also be asked to sign a Covid declaration before being admitted to the hall.

To Register click here.
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The YPS Saturday Meet - The Lesser Seen World Around Us
2021-09-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Google Meet
YPS Saturday Meet | Sept 4, Sat | 5:30 PM IST | Google Meet
Usually, the first thought that comes in human brains is to squash any insect that they may come across, or run away from it.
In this session, Pavan will demonstrate and show us how beautiful, complex, cruel and strategic these critters are.
Finally he will answer queries on the topic.

Mr Pavan Tavarekere
Pavan, is a photographer who’s interested to shoot without any preference of genres. He’s currently working at Adobe, in the Lightroom team, and he loves playing around with old lenses, and traveling. He recently started exploring the world of the unseen – infrared and ultraviolet photography.

You can follow his work here:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pavan_tavrekere/

Language: English
Do join us on 25 Sept, 2021, 5:30 pm IST on Google Meet at the usual coordinates
Also request you to join the session 15 mins in prior to check your audio and video functionality.
The session starts at sharp 5.30 PM IST
Here is how to participate:
Click here or visit the below Google Meet Link on the day of the event
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/jgi-npbe-sjt
In case of any issues in connecting to the meeting, request to 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 above mentioned official number.

Note: Registration is NOT necessary and look forward to seeing you all this Saturday at 5:15 PM IST.

Some salient features of YPS Saturday Meets:

Exclusively for Members.
Hear and be heard – These are interactive sessions and not talk shows.
Discuss and learn from real Member Pictures for absolute learning for every one.
Opinion from experts and knowledge from everyone who wants to share.

Some Google Meet Self-Disciplines to be followed to make the experience memorable for everyone:

Do not interrupt when something is being presented. Keep a note of questions and ask them at the end when moderator opens the floor for questions.
Keep your lines muted when not talking or asking questions.
Keep your question and discussions brief and to the point.
If you cannot get the required answer in two discussions, take them offline with the panel member.
All pictures to be discussed should be uploaded here before the end date. We cannot receive pictures over WhatsApp or email for discussion.

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YPS Open House 01-21 at State Youth Centre
2021-09-18 18:30 - 20:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Open House | 18 Sept, Sat | 6:30 PM | State Youth Centre
Welcome BACK to the next edition of Open House. Let us meet at ‘State Youth Centre’ to discuss your best work!
Note: Limited to 50 Seats. First-come-first-serve basis. Registration link inside(below).

YPS Open House, is a free format discussion program aiming to achieve the following objectives:

To build stronger bonding,
To clarify doubts that have remained in the corner of the mind for too long,
To provide guidance on matters relevant to photography,
To learn and to share

My Actions

Resize the selected images (15 in number and resolution as; maximum 1920 pixels width and maximum 1200 pixels height).
Copy them on a virus free pen-drive and bring them to the venue.
Request to bring processed images and not raw.

Reach the venue on time and be prepared to stay till the end of the session.
Covid Protocol for the event
While there are some relaxations to curfew times, we are still required to follow all the precautions that the Government of Karnataka has prescribed. Here are a list of protocols that the visitors must adhere to:

Persons attending should follow the Covid Appropriate Behavior prescribed by the Govt. of Karnataka. This includes social distancing and wearing of mask.
All visitors must pass the Thermal screening test done by YPS at the entrance.
There are restrictions on people who can visit the exhibition and participate in the award function.
We may have to ask visitors to wait to limit the number of people at the venue within permitted numbers.
We will not be able to admit accompanying children below the age of 18.
Persons visiting the hall must have completed at least one dose of vaccination.
Every visitor will also be asked to sign a Covid declaration before being admitted to the hall.

To Register click here.
-YPS Executive Committee

The Golden Hour - YPS ನೆನಪುಗಳು - 8
2021-09-12 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Golden Hour | Sept 12, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
As you all know that YPS is in its 50 years of existence and as a part of the Golden Jubilee Celebration this Sunday 12 Sept 2021, we are coming up with YPS Nenapugalu, Trip Down The Memory Lane.
This will be a unique program where our President, Shri. H Satish will be in conversation with three Sr. Members S Chandrashekar, Mohammed Arfan Asif and A S Prakash to delve into the Sr. Members Nenapugalu (Memories) since 1971.
Don’t miss catching up on the history of YPS.

To join the session

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 12 Sept 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 12 Sept 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English/Kannada

The Speakers
Mr. S Chandrashekar AFIAP

Chandrashekar, joined YPS in 1986 When he visited one of the YPS Photography Exhibitions held at Venkattapa Art Gallery. At the exhibition he met Mr.H. Satish, Mr.M.S. Hebbar and later he got acquainted with other senior members like Mr.K.S. Rajaram, Mr.A.K. Raju who influenced him to take up Photography as a hobby and got into serious amateur photography activities, He has participated in several national and international salons, won awards and certificates of merit. He also got his AFIAP distinction in the year 1993.
He has served YPS as the treasurer during 2016-2018 and during 2018-2020, when he was re-elected to the executive committee. Earlier during 1990, he was the joint secretary, in 1991, secretary and in 1996, a director of YPS. He had worked in the YPS national salon organizing team as a member in 1992 and as secretary in 1996. YPS honoured him with the Service Award. Chandrashekar is also leading the YPS Macro Photography
He also loves to shoot on his mobile and his “Haagesummane” images from Lalbagh has been featured in YPS Dristi Journal
IG: https://www.instagram.com/scshekar9/

Mr. Mohammed Arfan Asif FRPS, MPSA, EFIAP/p, MICS, GWP.ICS, MIUP, C*MoL, HON. YPS
Asif is a hospital pharmacist by profession and a photo-artist by passion. His photographic journey began in the mid – 80s in his native Bengaluru in India. Asif’s photographic subjects are portraits and landscapes with a preference for the monochrome medium. He has exhibited his photographs regularly in photography exhibitions and galleries all over the world in more than three decades of intensive photography and won many awards including the grand prix in Serbia, FIAP Blue pin badges for best author in salons, Trierenberg gold medal, Photo of the Year in Germany, Al Thani gold medal, among 850+ awards spread over 66 countries. Asif has been awarded International photographic distinctions from various organizations with the first being the Associateship of The Royal Photographic Society in 1994 apart from, Fellowship of The Royal Photographic Society (FRPS), Master distinction of Photographic Society of America (MPSA), Excellence Platinum of Federation of International Photographic Art (EFIAP/p), Master distinction (MICS) and Grand World Photographer (GWP.ICS) of Image Colleague Society International, Master distinction of International Union of Photographers (MIUP) and c*MoL from Master of Light Association. He has also been awarded 14 Honorary titles by different photographic organizations which includes the Associate of Photographic Society of America and the Honorary YPS from Youth Photographic Society. He has also been the Secretary of YPS for two terms in the early 90s. He has been a regular writer, columnist, lecturer, analogue darkroom printer and a jury member for various photo contests. In the year 1997, he instituted the Askary Awards for photography to encourage the youth in his state Karnataka. Since 2009 he has been mentoring 100+ enthusiastic Shutterbugs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he is presently located.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/arfan_asif_photography/
Mr. A S Prakash
Prakash during graduation was introduced to YPS & photography by his uncle Sri T S Srinivasa Rao, in the year 1986 did a basic course in YPS & started as a hobby after graduation as he was jobless pursued photography as a profession did extensive wedding photography & some corporate assignments to fund his hobby after seeing pictures of eminent photo artists started seriously making pictures than taking pictures , participated in many national & international saloons under the guidance of H.Satish who is a dear friend philosopher & guide, had a few successful run in with awards & certificates in nature prints/slides then he shifted to nature slides, he has won few awards from Lucknow camera club, PSI Bombay, PAB Bengal, NEPA assam, KAPS Hyderabad, BPS Bihar ,The ADLABS trophy from PSI Bombay, The best wildlife award from Mumbai & Karnataka Forest Department wildlife award in 1996.
During his active tenure in YPS from 1988 to 1997 worked extensively for the club towards conducting workshops, outings, national & international saloons, was associated in FIP convention held in Bangalore & was secretary for YPS silver jubilee event he has been the secretary of YPS for two terms.
He has travelled extensively in & around the country under the guidance of H.Satish was most memorable & dangerous ones, be it entire Karnataka, kaziranga, Gujarat , Kerala, FIP convention & Corbett to pursue his photography visiting all sanctuaries, some his works were published in Vijaya bank & Raheja group calendars in the year 1996 & have contributed to the book “Encounters in the forest”, In 1997 December he met with an accident while returning from Bannerghatta & was out of action for almost a year which changed the course of his life from hobby photographer to IT professional.
He is currently working in Starcom Information Technology Ltd as G.M. Operations & H.R., giving rest to his photography for now.

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Life of Banaras - Colors of life of the ancient city in monochrome
2021-09-05 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Meet Live | S2 E16 | Sept 05, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
‘The Life of Banaras’ – Manish Khattry says “It’s a humble attempt to capture and present the colors of life in monochrome. The more I wish to describe the mystics of Banaras, the more I fall short of words. Then you know how most of your deepest experiences go unexpressed. Being a Photographer is a Blessing. It has given me a Tool to use to make people see the unseen. Each of my Pictures on Banaras and its vibrant life is a Story, a Narrative.
The Daily Life of Banaras is Unique in itself. The human activities seen here are typical of this place. All these provide immense subject for a photographer and has become a reason for an inflow of a huge number of photographers to come here and shoot. Banaras is one of the most picturized cities of the World.
I have been clicking Banaras for the last 3 decades and till date, it is almost a weekly ritual to move around with my Camera capturing with all the passion the various aspects of this fast changing city. When some people ask me what is it that I find so interesting in the lanes, the Ghats, the Ganges, Fairs and festivals, and the pandemic period also that I keep taking so many pictures (over 10 lakhs till date).
To this I tell them that it is a Love affair between me and Banaras that doesn’t cease. Instead it is growing deeper with each passing day and every day I look at my city, I find it to be as new as ever.”
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To join the session

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 05 Sept 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 05 Sept 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English

About The Speaker
Mr Manish Khattry

It was on the 8th of February,1973 that an artist-soul joined us all. Manish Khattry has been contributing to society from the age of 16 when his cartoons found a regular place in a leading daily newspaper. Since then, it has been a journey, where he has devoted himself completely to the creative world comprising art, literature, music, and culture. Having Introduced computers as a recognized medium of art for the first time in India in 1994, he trained around 3000 students and got their works of Computer Painting exhibited in various art galleries including Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi.
Photography captured his interest for a reason: his desire to know and then show the beauty in the antiquity of Banaras to the World. The rich culture and heritage of this City has attracted him and inspired to click it for a decade. Today, he has a collection of more than 10 lakh pictures of Varanasi portraying its various facets of architecture, daily life, fairs and festivals, food and craft, etc. The thought behind is also to preserve the ‘real’ contemporary Banaras through his lens and prints in this very fast-changing world. His pictures of this city, primarily, have gained him the honor of being one of the top-ranked Street Photographers of the World.
Now on a serious mission of compiling and publishing these pictures, they are a storyteller in their own way. In this series, ‘Varanasi – The Luminous City (2007)’, ‘My World Through My Lens (2014)’ have already seen the light of the day and recently ‘The Book of Banaras (2015 & 2017)’ got unveiled by honourable Governor of Uttar Pradesh, India Shri Ram Naik and ‘The Life of Banaras :: Volume 1 – Black and White (2017)’ ‘Bhaj Vishwanatham – The first coffee table book of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Hindi – 2017), ‘The Life of Banaras :: Volume 2 – Color (2018)’, ‘Sanskrit Bhagirathi (2018)’, ‘Mysterious Banaras (2019)’, ‘Kashi – Older than History by Times Group (2019)’, ‘Magh Mela Prayagraj (2019)’, ‘Bhaj Vishwanatham – Pictorial story of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (English – 2019), ‘Banaras – Sacred Thread of Eternal Peace (2019)’, ‘Chaurasi Ghat – Banaras ke thath by Jagran Group (2020)’, ‘Banaras – City Eternal (2020)’, ‘Kashi – Fairs and Festivals / Lakkha Mela (2020)’ and ‘Kashi Rahasya – Vol 01 of 08 (2021).
He also promotes Banaras through his photographs and books all over the world. Recently he presented his black and white works as an exhibition of photographs titled ‘Life of Banaras’ at Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture, Mauritius; organised by High Commission of India, Mauritius. He has been invited to present such shows in other countries also.
A Gold Medallist in Master of Fine Arts from the Banaras Hindu University, he served the Department of Applied Arts, BHU as a visiting faculty. As a part of a campaign ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ of the Prime Minister of India, his name features as a contributor for photography in Guinness Book of World Records.
You can follow Manish here:
IG:https://www.instagram.com/manish_khattry/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/manish.khattry1/
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107786968@N08/

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The YPS Saturday Meet - PORTRAITURE - the Social Soup that can be Art
2021-09-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Google Meet
YPS Saturday Meet | Sept 4, Sat | 5:30 PM IST | Google Meet
In our complex environment of opinions, beliefs, desires, truths, values, myths, grudges, inventions, histories, conspiracies, rumors, plans, protocols, archetypes, dwellings, art, jokes, taboos, and other vectors of life, a “PORTRAIT” remains the true window to the soul of the subject.
Asif will take you down memory lane on the evolution of the portrait and it’s transformation and why he terms it as the most evergreen social soup. He will then talk about the artistic inclinations where portraits can transform to art in the medium of photography. He will present his exquisite work to elaborate his experience, style and approach and provide useful tools for budding portraitists.
Finally he will be most pleased to answer queries on the topic based on his experience of three decades of passionate photography.

Mr Mohammed Arfan Asif

Asif is a hospital pharmacist by profession and a photoartist by passion. His photographic journey began in the mid – 80s in his native Bengaluru in India. Asif’s photographic subjects are portraits and landscapes with a preference for the monochrome medium.
He has exhibited his photographs regularly in photography exhibitions and galleries all over the world in more than three decades of intensive photography and won many awards including the grand prix in Serbia, FIAP Blue pin badges for best author in salons, Trierenberg gold medal, Photo of the Year in Germany, Al Thani gold medal, among 850+ awards spread over 66 countries.
Asif has been awarded International photographic distinctions from various organizations with the first being the Associateship of The Royal Photographic Society in 1994 apart from, Fellowship of The Royal Photographic Society (FRPS), Master distinction of Photographic Society of America (MPSA), Excellence Platinum of Federation of International Photographic Art (EFIAP/p), Master distinction (MICS) and Grand World Photographer (GWP.ICS) of Image Colleague Society International, Master distinction of International Union of Photographers (MIUP) and c*MoL from Master of Light Association.
He has also been awarded 14 Honorary titles by different photographic organizations which includes the Associate of Photographic Society of America and the Honorary YPS from Youth Photographic Society. He has also been the Secretary of YPS for two terms in the early 90s. He has been a regular writer, columnist, lecturer, analogue darkroom printer and a jury member for various photo contests.
In the year 1997, he instituted the Askary Awards for photography to encourage the youth in his state Karnataka. Since year 2009 he has been mentoring 100+ enthusiastic Shutterbugs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he is presently located

Language: English
Do join us on 4 Sept, 2021, 5:30 pm IST on Google Meet at the usual coordinates
Also request you to join the session 15 mins in prior to check your audio and video functionality.
The session starts at sharp 5.30 PM IST
Here is how to participate:
Click here or visit the below Google Meet Link on the day of the event
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/jgi-npbe-sjt
In case of any issues in connecting to the meeting, request to 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 above mentioned official number.

Note: Registration is NOT necessary and look forward to seeing you all this Saturday at 5:15 PM IST.

Some salient features of YPS Saturday Meets:

Exclusively for Members.
Hear and be heard – These are interactive sessions and not talk shows.
Discuss and learn from real Member Pictures for absolute learning for every one.
Opinion from experts and knowledge from everyone who wants to share.

Some Google Meet Self-Disciplines to be followed to make the experience memorable for everyone:

Do not interrupt when something is being presented. Keep a note of questions and ask them at the end when moderator opens the floor for questions.
Keep your lines muted when not talking or asking questions.
Keep your question and discussions brief and to the point.
If you cannot get the required answer in two discussions, take them offline with the panel member.
All pictures to be discussed should be uploaded here before the end date. We cannot receive pictures over WhatsApp or email for discussion.

-YPS Executive Committee

The Golden Hour - YPS ನೆನಪುಗಳು - 7
2021-08-29 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Golden Hour | Aug 29, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
As you all know that YPS is in its 50 years of existence and as a part of the Golden Jubilee Celebration this Sunday 08 Aug 2021, we are coming up with YPS Nenapugalu, Trip Down The Memory Lane.
This will be a unique program where our President, Shri. H Satish will be in conversation with three Sr. Members K. S. Srinivas, Dr. Manoj. C. Sindagi and B. K. Prasad to delve into the Sr. Members Nenapugalu (Memories) since 1971.
Don’t miss catching up on the history of YPS.

To join the session

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 29 Aug 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 29 Aug 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English/Kannada

The Speakers
Mr. K S Srinivas ARPS, AFIAP
K S Srinivas is an artist, poet, freelance writer and photographer. He started his professional career as a photographer in 1993 by opening a studio in K R Puram in Bengaluru at the age of 22. He pursues creative photography for pleasure. He served as General Secretary & Treasurer of YPS. He founded Focus Academy of Art Photography in 1996 through which he conducts tours, workshops and exhibitions.
In 2016 he was awarded the prestigious Lalit Kala Academy Award by Govt. of Karnataka for his contributions to art photography. In 2017 he instituted the TNA Perumal Award in memory of his Guru and legendary photographer Shri. T N A Perumal. He has won several National and International Awards led Salons as Chairman and led several national level photographic contests.
Other than all over India his photographs have been displayed in Holland, Austria and Canada.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Awards

In 2004 AFIAP International Photography Award.
(Artist of Federation of International De’lart Photographic Art – AFIAP)
2019- ARPS International Award from Great Britain.
(Associate Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain)
Received “National Gold Medal along with other 40+ awards.
Received more than 10+ international photography awards.
FIAP has chosen 5 photographs for their permanent collection.
In 2011 and 2016 All India photography Salon was conducted under the chairmanship which was hugely successful.
In 2014 Bangalore City Corporation was awarded the “Nadaprabhu Kepmegowda” Award.
In 2015 he received Karnataka Lalitha Kala Academy Annual Award.

Exhibitions:

2010 One man show on Indian Wildlife Photography at Bangalore
2011 One Man Show on “PICTORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY” in Bangalore.
2015 Group show at Karnataka Lalitha Kala Academy
2015 – his photograph was exhibited at Karnataka Lalitha Kala Academy annual exhibition.

Dr. Manoj C Sindagi ARPS
Dr. Manoj. C. Sindagi’s journey to becoming a wildlife photographer was born out of a love and fascination with the natural world from a young age. He started to dabble in photography in 1984 and was guided by his uncle, his brother and a few close friends. Photography continued to be a hobby during his undergraduate & post-graduate Medical days.
After completion of his Post graduation in Paediatrics, Dr. Sindagi was able to dedicate much of his time to pursue his passion for photography.
He uses the medium of photography as a method to capture the amazing events he witnesses in nature. His intention is to use these reflections of the natural world to bring about an awareness in people, of the beautiful wildlife we have around us, the importance of conservation and the need to preserve our natural heritage.
Dr. Sindagi joined the Youth Photographic Society (YPS) in 1997. He was able to channelize and hone his photography skills by the many interactions he had with fellow photographers and the guidance received from senior members of YPS. He has served as a Director and Secretary of YPS.
Dr.Sindagi’s pictures won him more than 100 awards and certificates of merit in many national and international photography competitions within a short span of 5 years. He stopped participating in photography salons in 2002, with a view to encouraging youngsters to participate and win awards.
His pictures have also won him awards in the prestigious BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Until recently, he was the only photographer to have been awarded the Sanctuary Asia ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’ award two times. In 2002, he was awarded the Associateship of the Royal Photographic Society (ARPS), UK, for his set of Wildlife transparencies.
Dr. Sindagi has also been a judge for many National Salons and competitions, including the nationally acclaimed Tamron Challenge photography competition.
His love for Nature and Wildlife photography is shown in the many of his pictures that have been published in many books and magazines, such as the portfolios of the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year, ‘Encounters in the Forest’, ‘The Best of Indian Wildlife’, ‘India Naturally’, Sanctuary Asia’s Inheritance series and the National Geographic Traveller.
Dr. Sindagi specialises in conducting nature and wildlife photography workshops and field trips. He also teaches the nuances of digital photography for capturing and post-processing of images.
He has established ‘Sindagi Studios’, a state-of-the-art photography studio that will cater to the needs of professional photographers. He also intends to have regular interactive sessions amongst amateur photographers to promote the art and science of photography. Apart from his interest in photography, Dr. Sindagi is an avid traveler and biker. He has participated in many motor rallies and has crisscrossed the country on his bikes including a road trip to the treacherous yet beautiful locales of Ladakh.
Contact Details:
E-mail – sindagistudios@gmail.com
IG – https://www.instagram.com/dr.manoj.c.sindagi_photography/
Mr. B. K. Prasad ARPS

Rtn B.K.Prasad is a Graduate Mechanical Engineer from the University of Mysore with Post graduation in Marketing management. He has his business set up thirty years ago in Bangalore dealing with Industrial pumps and Valves. He is a Rotarian for the past 12 years and At present, he is the District Director “Water & Sanitation “. He has been nominated as the National Coordinator by the Rotary India water mission. He is also been a faculty member in the Rotary Leadership Institute for the past 5 years. Mr. Prasad is the national Executive member of the Indian Plumbing Association and the Fire & Security Association of India. He is a High Altitude trekker and an avid Wildlife photographer and he is an Associate of the prestigious Royal Photography Society, London. (ARPS)
-YPS Executive Committee

YPS All India Digital Salon 2021 Exhibition & Award Ceremony
2021-08-20 00:00 - 2021-08-22 23:59 | Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Kumara Krupa Rd, Kumara Park East, Sheshadripuram, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560006, India
YPS Salon | Award Ceremony and Exhibition Aug 21 – 10 AM IST | Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
You are Cordially Invited
YPS Executive Committee & YPS All India Digital Salon 2021 Committee are pleased to extend a cordial invitation to all

YPS Members,
Salon participants,
Salon Supporters &
Photo/Art Lovers

to join us during the YPS All India Digital Salon 2021 Exhibition & Award Ceremony on Saturday, Aug 21st at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
Please join us with friends and family and make the event a great success.

Chief Guest:
Dr. Shivakumar BegarRenowned Yakshagana Artist
Dr. Shivakumar Begar is a veteran Yakshagana artist. For the past three decades, he has been winning the hearts of the public through his exemplary stage performance. He has performed over 10,000 shows throughout India and has trained thousands of students for the past 18 years in the art of Yakshagana through his Gaana Sourabha Yakshagana School in Bengaluru. He is among the few who has strived to preserve and propagate this centuries old art form. He has received Nadaprabhu Kempegowda award, Karavali Utsava award, Basavaratna award, Yakshashree and Honorary doctorate for his service in Yakshagana.
Dr. Shivakumar was born on 1st June, 1969, and acquired mastery over Yakshagana under the guidance of Gnanpeetha awardee Dr. Shivarama Karantha, Shri. Neelavara Ramakrishnaiah and Shri. Heranjalu Venkataramana. He excels in Tenkuthittu and Badaguthittu style of Yakshagana. He is well known for portrayal of female character roles like Seetha, Mohini, Chitrangada, Kunti etc.
When he was a child, he performed the role of Manmatha in the play Rathi Kalyana, staged in Begar. Greatly influenced by this performance, he joined the Yakshagana learning center in Udupi. Dr. Shivakumar was one among the 10 students who got selected by Kota Shivarama Karantha at the Udupi Yakshagana center in 1982. He had then just completed his primary education. After the 10 months course, he joined Mulki troupe and performed Balagopala dance. As he was a very young boy, he found it difficult to adjust to the troupe environment. So he started working at a fruit stall. But after a few months, the passion for the art form persuaded him to re-start his career and continued to perform at many plays across the country.
He served as manager for a decade from 1985 to 1995 at Amrutheshwara Pravasi Yakshagana Mandali. He then moved to Bengaluru and set up his own organization – Gaana Sourabha Yakshagana School and started training students in Yakshagana, along with the musical instruments like chande and maddale. He also trains students in bhagavathike (singing).
Guest of Honor:
Mr Venkatesh Kumar R, I.A.S,Commissioner – Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports
Shri Venkatesh Kumar R, IAS., is currently serving as Commissioner at Department of Youth Empowerment & Sports. In the past, Shri Venkatesh Kumar R has rendered service as Controller of Examination, Karnataka Public Service Commission-Bengaluru, as Deputy Commissioner-Raichur, and Kalyana Karnataka Regional Development Board, Kalburgi.
The Department Youth Empowerment and Sports is making notable contribution for development of Youth Empowerment and Sports Activities in the State. The requirements of rural and urban youth, student and non-student youth, essential for their pursuit of social, economic, sports and cultural development are being addressed by the Government through the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, Voluntary Organizations and Sports Associations.

Sat, Aug 21, 10:00 AM IST onwards

Award Ceremony

The winners of the YPS All India Digital Salon 2021 will be recognised. We will also recognize supporters who have contributed to the success of the Salon.

Service Awards for 2019 & 2020

YPS will also be recognizing contributions made by our esteemed members during the event by conferring “Service Awards”

Here are the Service Award Winners:
Hardik P Shah
Krishna Bhat
Prema Kakade
Rajasimha Sathyanarayana
V Madhusudana D Rao

Honouring Distinction Recipients

YPS will also be honouring esteemed members who achieved FIAP PSA RPS distinction recipients of 2019 & 2020
Covid Protocol for the event
While there are some relaxations to curfew times, we are still required to follow all the precautions that the Government of Karnataka has prescribed. Here are a list of protocols that the visitors and participants must adhere to:

Persons attending should follow the Covid Appropriate Behavior prescribed by the Govt. of Karnataka. This includes social distancing and wearing of mask.
All visitors must pass the Thermal screening test done by YPS at the entrance.
There are restrictions on people who can visit the exhibition and participate in the award function.
Entry to the award function is restricted to members of YPS and participants of YPS All India Digital Salon 2021.
During the Award Function priority will be given to recipient of awards.
We may have to ask visitors to wait to limit the number of people at the venue within permitted numbers. We strongly advise visitors to choose lean hours for visiting the exhibition.
We will not be able to admit accompanying children below the age of 18, except winners of Young Talent Awards, and old parents to avoid risk.
Persons visiting the exhibition must have completed at least one dose of vaccination.
Every visitor will also be asked to sign a Covid declaration before being admitted to the exhibition.

YPS Executive Committee extends warm invitation to all photo and art lovers to join us during the Award Ceremony of YPS All India Digital Salon 2021 on Saturday, Aug 21st at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath

YPS World Photography Day Celebration 2021
2021-08-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Google Meet
WPD | August 19, Thursday | 5:30 PM |Online
“ASK/SHARE ANYTHING” – a conversation with YPS MEMBERS
Questions, Queries, Doubts, Suggestions and Experiences are all we have when it comes to sharing our knowledge and enriching each of us to be better photographers.
On the occasion of World Photography Day, the forum is open to our members to come together, celebrate, and spend time with our comrades.
Satish H, Murali Santhanam, Hardik P Shah, Digwas Bellemane, and Madhusudhan Rao will join us in leading this conversation.

Language: English
Do join us on 19 Aug, 2021, 5:30 pm IST on Google Meet at the usual coordinates
Also request you to join the session 15 mins in prior to check your audio and video functionality.
The session starts at sharp 5.30 PM IST
Here is how to participate:
Click here or visit the below Google Meet Link on the day of the event
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/jgi-npbe-sjt
In case of any issues in connecting to the meeting, request to 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 above mentioned official number.

Note: Registration is NOT necessary and look forward to seeing you all this Thursday at 5:15 PM IST.

Some Google Meet Self-Disciplines to be followed to make the experience memorable for everyone:

Do not interrupt when something is being presented. Keep a note of questions and ask them at the end when moderator opens the floor for questions.
Keep your lines muted when not talking or asking questions.
Keep your question and discussions brief and to the point

-YPS Executive Committee

Introduction to Wildlife Filmmaking
2021-08-15 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Meet Live | S2 E15 | Aug 15, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
Meet Mr Prakash Matada, the award-winning Wildlife and Natural History Filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer. He speaks about his work, the scope of being a wildlife documentary filmmaker in India and the challenges he has faced. He also shares valuable advice for people seeking to build careers in wildlife filmmaking.
To join the session

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 15 Aug 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 15 Aug 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English

About The Speaker
Mr Prakash Matada

Prakash Matada is a wildlife documentary filmmaker and cameraman. He has channeled his childhood obsession with wildlife into filmmaking. He has spent the past decade in storytelling and conservation work in India. His goal is to craft stories that reach people’s hearts, to make them fall in love with the natural world. He currently splits his time creating films for non-profit and government organisations that support wildlife conservation projects and does camerawork for broadcasters like BBC, Discovery, Netflix, Disney, Apple TV, Animal Planet and National Geographic. He has won many awards including the most prestigious Wildscreen and Jackson Wild.
You can follow Prakash here:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/prakashmatada/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/prakashmatada
Website: https://www.prakashmatada.com

-YPS Executive Committee

The Golden Hour - YPS ನೆನಪುಗಳು - 6
2021-08-08 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Golden Hour | Aug 08, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
As you all know that YPS is in its 50 years of existence and as a part of the Golden Jubilee Celebration this Sunday 08 Aug 2021, we are coming up with YPS Nenapugalu, Trip Down The Memory Lane.
This will be a unique program where our President, Shri. H Satish will be in conversation with three Sr. Members Sri S Nagesh, Sri H V Praveen Kumar and Sri V S Kashinath digging out the Sr. Members Nenapugalu (Memories) since 1971.
Don’t miss to catch up the history of YPS.

To join the session

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 08 Aug 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 08 Aug 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English/Kannada

The Speakers
Mr S Nagesh
Mr. Nagesh was born on 8 July 1955.
He was fond of photography from childhood. Mr Hanumanth Rao introduced him to YPS during 1983.
For two years he served as a president in Y PS. Also, he conducted an international slide exhibition in 1999 and was chairman for the salon.
He feels proud and honoured to become the member of the youth photographic society and has immense pleasure in having contact with Perumal, Shri Chakravarty Rajagopal ,Dr.Thomas, Mr.M Y Ghorpade, Mr. Harish, Mr. Hanumanth Rao and others.
For the past 38 years he has been in continuous touch with YPS activities. His memorable moment was when he shared the chair with the Maharaja of Mysore, at the International Slide Exhibition in 1999. Exhibit photographs of Sri Virendra Hegde of Dharmasthala.
He has travelled to almost all sanctuaries in India. Ha has a passion to live with Nature and Love wildlife.
He is not interested in competitions. But love to study nature lifestyles of wildlife and Landscapes
Mr H V Praveen Kumar
MFIAP, FRPS, AICS, HON.APSG, HON.YPS
He joined YPS in the year 1995 though he took up photography as a hobby in 1990. After joining YPS, he participated in a workshop held at Bandipur and from then on took up wildlife seriously. He started participating in various salons. So far about 2500 pictures shot by him have been exhibited in national and international competitions, covering almost all the major cities in India. He has won nearly 250 awards, medals and certificates in national and international salons. His pictures have been exhibited in Finland, Spain, Portugal, Canada, South Africa, Sydney and Austria.
He has been one of the top ten exhibitors of India. He was one of the top ten exhibitors of the world in the Nature print section in PSA recognized salons for the years 1999 and 2003. His pictures have been published in various magazines, books and calendars. His Tiger pictures have been published in the book ‘Tiger-The ultimate guide’ authored by Sri Valmik Thapar.
The prestigious Royal Photographic Society, Great Britain and The Image Colleague Society, California have conferred their Associateship on him. Pakistan Salon Group, Pakistan has conferred its Honorary Associateship on Mr Praveen, in recognition of his tremendous achievements and contribution to the field of photography. He has also been on the panel of jury in various national and international photography competitions. He was also one of the Jury members of FIAP distinctions.
He has also been conferred with the prestigious and topmost distinction of the FIAP, an international organization sponsored by UNESCO. Mr Praveen has been conferred with the coveted distinction ‘Master, Federation internationale D’la arte photographique(MFIAP) for his highest grade of creations in photographic art. The distinction has been awarded for his set of birds’ pictures titled “ Winged Beauties”. He is the eighth person in India to be conferred with this distinction and sixth person in Karnataka.
He has been conferred with the most coveted and highest distinction of the Royal Photographic Society – The Fellowship. The Fellowship is the topmost and most prestigious distinction given to a photographer for a set of 20 pictures which is of high quality, unique and displays originality. Mr Praveen has been conferred with this Fellowship for his set of 20 Tiger pictures titled ‘Life of the Tiger’. Mr Praveen happens to be the first person in the world to get a Fellowship on Tigers. Mr Praveen had selected the toughest animal as his subject and this was a big challenge for him.
Mr Praveen was the winner of Wildlife Photographer of the year award instituted by ABN Amro Bank-Sanctuary Magazine for the year 2002 for his picture “The Royal Fight”. Incidentally, this picture has fetched him nearly 25 awards and is considered as one of the best action shots of wild Tigers. This picture has also been displayed at the Head Office of WWF, New Delhi. This picture has also won a Bronze Medal in the 13th FIAP Nature Biennial World Cup at Spain. He was once again a winner of the third award for the year 2003 for his picture “Langur on spotted deer” in the ABN Amro Bank-Sanctuary Asia magazine contest. He was one of the participants of the group show ‘Incredible India’ a photography exhibition of selected photographers organized by Smt. Maneka Gandhi, for charity purpose at New Delhi during 2005.
He was a member of the Indian team that won a Gold Medal in the print section at the 11th FIAP Nature Biennial, during 2001 and a Bronze Medal in slide section at the 12th FIAP Nature Biennial, during 2003. He was also a member of the Indian team which won a Silver medal in Colour print at the 21st FIAP Pictorial Biennial during 2004. He was the organizing Secretary of the 15th FIAP Nature Biennial which was held in Bangalore.
He has been conferred with Mysore Dasara Kala Mahothsava Award instituted by Dasara Committee, Mysore and Rotary Vocational Service Award during the year 2018.
Mr Praveen has always strived hard in spreading the message of conservation of wildlife. He had two solo exhibitions which were successful in spreading and creating awareness among the general public and school children. His first solo exhibition titled ‘Wild Wonders’ was held at Bangalore, Jabalpur and Mysore. Another unique exhibition titled ‘Vanishing Stripes’ which was the first of its kind had showcased about 90 pictures of Tigers, which covered the entire life cycle of a Tiger. This exhibition was also held at Belgaum and Udupi. He was invited as a Judge for an International Salon in Sri Lanka and as a speaker at a convention conducted by the Photographic Society of South Africa, at Kruger National Park.
Mr Praveen has served as the Honorary President of Youth Photographic Society, Bangalore, one of the most prestigious photographic clubs in India.
P.S. Service for YPS includes: Organising the first ever World Photographic Day celebrations in 1999 followed by a unique photo exhibition of all the distinction holders of Karnataka in 2000. Chairman of National Salons. Organised a unique photo exhibition to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sir Jim Corbett. Conducted various basic workshops for unemployed youth, college students and YPS members. Had organised various photographic expeditions to Bandipur, Nagarahole, Badami, Hampi, Munnar, etc. Organised monthly contest for the members of YPS on various themes. Started World Photography Day celebrations on a regular basis by having thematic exhibitions.
Mr V S Kashinath

A Professional Photographer who specialises in Modelling, Fashion, Studio lighting, Photography Workshops and wildlife trips. He also does professional videography.
He joined YPS in the year 1989 and was introduced by Mr. S. Prakash. At that time Mr. Mohammad Arfan Asif was the Secretary who signed the membership card. Later he became the President and so many activities were done with all the help of our YPS members and seniors. Workshops, regular meetings, outings and so on the list is long, like this he was very enthusiastic about his Responsibilities during his tenure.
He had been to Sri Lanka twice as a photography mentor and to Andamans once. Have done workshops all over Karnataka in Kannada language and catered the needs of the photographers.
He also with his contacts invited delegates from the Sri Lanka photographic group for one of our programs at Kanteerva Stadium.
His Hobbies include: Playing Instrumental music – Synthesizer and Mouth Organ.
-YPS Executive Committee
