Youth Photographic Society

Life of Banaras - Colors of life of the ancient city in monochrome
2021-09-05 17:30 - 19:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | 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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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/

-YPS Executive Committee

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:
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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:
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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:
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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

Calamity to Calm
2021-08-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Google Meet
YPS Saturday Meet | Aug 07, Sat | 5:30 PM IST | Google Meet
(Almost) Everyone has lost a photograph ….. whether it is an old/new print, a old/new file, or when disaster strikes and the computer completely melts down, the hard-disk goes “kaput”, or files just go “corrupt”!
CALAMITY strikes when you least expect it! So … today, we discuss strategies and a devise a bullet proof (not idiot proof!!) plan to store, backup and retrieve your photographs ….and stay CALM.

Mr Srinath Narayan
Srinath Narayan is a photographer searching for his own sliver of space in the panorama of photography!
A mechanical engineer with a master’s degree in Design and an entrepreneur by volition, Srinath is a widely travelled photographer and is basically, an artistic soul trapped in a regimented body!
His main love is photography, and in that specifically landscapes, his foray into other genres, has helped in honing his skills further. Known to take up challenging photographic assignments (those others have rejected or feel its not worth their time!), does the legwork and research needed to ensure that the whole process of photography is enjoyable, the shoot successful and the resulting images are unforgettable!
His presently curating a collection of his images under the title “ANTHOLOGY OF COLORS” and he can be found here….
IG: @srinathnarayan | @anthologyofcolors
FB: @srinath.narayan | @anthologyofcolors
TW: @srinathnarayan | @anthologyofcolors

Language: English
Do join us on 07 August, 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

Beauty Enhanced - Creative Lighting for Portraiture
2021-08-01 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Meet Live | S2 E14 | Aug 01, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
‘Glow from Within’ is enhanced by creative lighting in portraiture……A name that stands out in Creative Lighting is of Mr R Prasana Venkatesh, a professional photographer and photo mentor who excels in the art of celebrity and advertising photography.
Here is an excellent opportunity to learn from him, how to handle lighting in a creative way, using single to multiple lights!

To join the session

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 01 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 01 Aug 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English/Hindi

About The Speaker
Mr R Prasana Venkatesh

R Prasana Venkatesh is a self-taught professional photographer from Chennai with a professional experience of over 21 years. He specializes in Celebrity and Advertising photography. He is also a photo mentor who has done more than 200 workshops for beginners as well as professionals. He recently demonstrated Drone lighting for the first time in India and is currently the Brand Ambassador for GODOX Photo Lighting Equipment and Brand Influencer for Sony India. His YouTube channel for photography in Tamil has more than 69800 subscribers.
Performance in the Field of Photography
An MBA in marketing, he quit his job to pursue his passion. Apart from a workshop under Mr Iqbal Mohammed at The Light & Life Academy, he is totally self-taught. After the initial struggle to gain acceptance in the industry, he slowly started getting good offers from magazines and advertising agencies. Now he is one of the most sought after professional photographers in India for major retail and corporate clients as well as celebrities. His clients Include Rolls Royce Motors, Kone, Mahindra Homestays, Kalakshetra Foundation, SunRisers Hyderabad IPL Team and Urbaser Sumeet. As of now he has done promotional shoots for 7 major Tamil Movies.
Teaching Experience
He was the official mentor for Nikon School India from April 2014 – September 2016 for Tamilnadu and Pondicherry.
Has conducted over 200 photography workshops across India.
Has done workshops in prestigious colleges across Chennai including Government College of Fine Arts, Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women, SRM Institute Of Science And Technology, Stella Maris College and ICAT Design & Media College
Career Highlights

Regular article contributor to Best Photography Today, Classic Imaging and Studio News Photography magazines .
Official photographer for Hilary Clinton Visit to Kalakshetra in 2011.
Official photographer for President of India Shri Pranab Mukherji’s visit to Kalakshetra on August 7, 2013.
Did a photoshoot for Rolls Royce Motor Cars new car Wraith on location in Chennai in Sep 2013 .
From September 2013 till August 2016 his pictures have been published 5 times in the prestigious Daily Dozen section of the National Geographic with one of them being editors favorite.
He has completed two books Pidhana and Bhuprana on the flora and fauna of Kalakshetra foundation in Chennai.
He was the official mentor for Nikon from April 2014-September 2016 for Tamilnadu and Pondicherry.
He was awarded for being one of the best mentors in Tamilnadu on July 30, 2016 in an event conducted by Image Today, Chennai.
On September 10, 2016 he was awarded for being the Best Product and Advertising photographer at The International Camera Fair, Chennai.
His works have been published in many National and International magazines .

You can follow Prasana here:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/rprasanaphotographer
IG: https://www.instagram.com/rprasanavenkatesh/
YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/prasanaphoto
Website: http://www.rprasanaphotography.com

-YPS Executive Committee

The YPS Saturday Meet - Road to PSA Distinctions
2021-07-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Google Meet
YPS Saturday Meet | July 24, Sat | 5:30 PM IST | Google Meet
You have been participating in Salons for a while now. And you have accumulated exhibition acceptances. The next logical question – What can you do with this now?
This webinar is all about PSA distinctions and provides an insight into how you can convert your Salon exhibition acceptances into PSA distinctions, also get an overview of the criteria for different PSA distinctions, how to record your acceptances, how to apply for distinctions and last but not the least, what it will cost you.

Mrs Anitha Mysore
Mrs. Anitha Mysore is a Software Engineer by profession, with a Masters in Structural Engineering. Located in Bengaluru, India, she travels widely on job and this has helped her travel photography. She is also an avid bird enthusiast. She is a member of Youth Photographic Society (YPS) since 2016.
Anitha Mysore has been participating in National and International Salons for more than three years now. Her works have been exhibited in more than 50 countries and she has around 5000 acceptances and 400 awards to her credit. She has also been a jury member in a handful of salons.
Anitha Mysore has been conferred with
2019, EIUP – Elite IUP by International Union of Photographers
2019, Hon. PESGSPC and GPA.PESGSPC by PESGSPC, Greece
2019, G.APS by Agile Photographic Society, Bangladesh
2020, EFIP/g by Federation of Indian Photography
2020, EFIP/g (Nature) by Federation of Indian Photography
2020, AAPS by Australian Photographic Society
2020, A.CPE by Campina Photographic Exhibitions Society
2020, EFIAP/b – Excellence FIAP bronze by Federation Internationale de l’Art Photographique, Paris
2021, ES.CPE by Campina Photographic Exhibitions Society
2021, MPSA – Master Photographic Society of America
2021, GPU CR-4 – Crown 4 by Global Photographic Union
2021, c***MoL – By Master of Light
Anitha Mysore was listed among the top ten of FIP’s Who’s Who for 2018. She appeared in PSA’s Who’s Who for 2018 under the Photo Travel, Nature and Photojournalism divisions and for 2019 under Open Color, Open Monochrome, Nature, Photo Travel and Photojournalism.
Anitha Mysore is a member of the Federation of Indian Photography (FIP), Photographic Society of America (PSA), Global Photographic Union (GPU), Australian Photographic Society (APS) and International Union of Photographers (IUP).
IG – https://www.instagram.com/anithaMysore/

Language: English
Do join us on 24 July, 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

YPS All India Digital Salon 2021 - Open Remote Judging
2021-07-17 - 2021-07-20 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Salon Judging | Jul 17-20, 9:30 AM | YPS Facebook Live and YPS YouTune Channel
The YPS All India 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 live scores will be available on YPS Facebook Page and on YPS Youtube Page from 9:30 AM each day. The results for the section will be announced during the start of next day’s program.
Watch your fortunes unfold live, in the comfort and safety of your home.
Please check the schedule below and join us in witnessing the scores as the Jury members score the pictures from all over India.

DAY 1, July 17, Saturday

Morning 09:30 to 15:00 – COLOR

MR. VAIBHAV SHRIKANT JAGUSTE
EFIAP,AIIPC, FFIP,APSI, AICS, GPA Hon, PESGSPC ,Hon SWAN, Hon CPC, Hon APF

MR. A G LAKSHMINARAYAN
EFIAP. FFIP. Hon. PESGSPC. GPA.PESGSPC

MR. SUDHIR SAXENA
ARPS, EFIAP/g, EFIP, EFIP/g (Nature), Hon.FICS

DAY 2, July 18, Sunday

Morning 09:30 to 15:00 – NATURE

MR. VAIBHAV SHRIKANT JAGUSTE
EFIAP,AIIPC, FFIP,APSI, AICS, GPA Hon, PESGSPC ,Hon SWAN, Hon CPC, Hon APF

MR. AG GANGADHAR
FRPS, EFIAP, EFIP, cMOL, Hon.MFIP(Nature), Hon.FBCA, Hon.G.APS

MR. HIRA PUNJABI
HON.PSI

DAY 3, July 19, Monday

Morning 09:30 to 15:00 – MONOCHROME

MR. DIGWAS BELLEMANE
EFIAP/b, EPSA, EFIP, EIUP, Hon.MoL, A.CPE, Hon.CPE, Hon.WPG, Hon. AvTvISO. Hon.PESGSPC, GPA.PESGSPC, Hon.FPPS, Hon.GNG

MR. RAVINDRANATH MALLULA
AFIAP, Hon. EUPSA, FBDSA, FFIP

MR. A G LAKSHMINARAYAN
EFIAP. FFIP. Hon. PESGSPC. GPA.PESGSPC

DAY 4, July 20, Tuesday

Morning 09:30 to 15:00 – TRAVEL

MR. DIGWAS BELLEMANE
EFIAP/b, EPSA, EFIP, EIUP, Hon.MoL, A.CPE, Hon.CPE, Hon.WPG, Hon. AvTvISO. Hon.PESGSPC, GPA.PESGSPC, Hon.FPPS, Hon.GNG

MR. A G LAKSHMINARAYAN
EFIAP. FFIP. Hon. PESGSPC. GPA.PESGSPC

MR. SUDHIR SAXENA
ARPS, EFIAP/g, EFIP, EFIP/g (Nature), Hon.FICS

For more information, visit our salon website by clicking here.

-YPS All India Digital Salon Committee & Executive Committee

YPS Historic Milestone
2021-07-11 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
You are Cordially Invited
From the past 50 years Photography has seen vast changes in terms of technology, like, Film to Digital, Darkroom to Digital PostProcessing.
YPS also has undergone several changes since 1971, reaching periodical milestones.
This being our Golden Jubilee Celebration Year, YPS has reached another historic milestone in its journey.

Chief Guest
Mr Adit Agarwala,
FRPS, EFIAP/g, Fellow.APU, EFIP, Hon.EFMPA, Hon.PESGSPC, GPA.PESGSPC, Hon.GM.TPAS, Hon.Fellow.DCC

President, Federation of Indian Photography
Mr Adit Agarwala, is another veteran in photography with more than 30 years of experience. Hailing from Ghaziabad, he retired as Assistant General Manager in Reserve Bank of India. He is the co-author of the books ‘Learn Photography’ and ‘Experimental Photography’, published by Photographic Association of Dumdum, Kolkata. He served as the Associate Editer of the “View Finder” journal published by FIP every month.
He has won more than 100 International and National Awards and over 1200 Acceptances from 65 different countries and 150 National Awards. He was the first Indian to be awarded in the “Photojournalist of the year” contest organized by PSA.
Mr. Adit had been part of many National and International Photographic Salons since 1987.
Guest of Honour
Dr Barun K Sinha,
MFIAP, ESFIAP, EFIAP/b, ARPS, Hon FIP
Hony. Secretary-General, Federation of Indian Photography
Dr Barun K Sinha has served as the Honorary Secretary General of The Federation of Indian Photography since 2012. He joined FIP as Life Member in 1977. He became the Secretary for Salon Recognitions in FIP in 1999. He was elected as the Vice President of FIP in 2002 and as President in 2004, 2006 and 2010.
At FIP he is responsible for Salons, Overall Control and Distinctions. He was instrumental in hosting two FIAP Nature World Cups in India in 2010 and 2014. He started affordable FIP Workshops program. Under his leadership, FIP has conducted 45 National as well as 6 International Workshops in the last four years. He also instituted the Photographer of the Year and Youth Photographer of the Year awards at FIP. Under his leadership, FIP has also started conducting National and International Digital & Print Salons since 2014.
His photographic journey started in 1970 with the acquisition of Minolta SLR and since then his passion for photography never subsided. He is the founder of Photographic Association of Bihar. He holds the 8th ranking position in PSA Nature Who-is-who. He has won innumerable awards and had promoted Salons and judged in many all his life.

We request your presence at this event on Sunday 11 July 2021 at 5.30pm IST on YPS FaceBook page and YPS YouTube channel.

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 11 July, 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 11 July, 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Do join and be a proud participant in the journey!
– YPS Executive Committee

The YPS Saturday Meet - Ravishing Refractions
2021-07-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Google Meet
YPS Saturday Meet | July 10, Sat | 5:30 PM IST | Google Meet
Let’s learn to create WOW macro images by using the concepts of refractions, this Saturday by Ms Prema Kakade.

Ms Prema Kakade
EFIAP, EFIP, cMoL, A.CPE, Hon.PESGSPC, GPA.PESGSPC, Hon.CPE

An artist by nature, Prema Kakade dabbled with many art forms like, Batik, Tanjore, Mysore Painting & Hand made greeting cards. Her art forms reached far corners of the world through the prestigious outlet Cauvery (Karnataka State Handicraft Development Corporation)
Being the niece of E Hanumanta Rao, she grew up watching his slide shows and getting influenced by the art of photography.
Her interest in painting gradually led to the Art of Photography. Introduction to YPS in 2016 was a stepping stone to passion in photography! Since then she has earned National & International Distinctions. Her images have been accepted and exhibited in over 37 countries.
She has served as Director of Youth Photographic Society from 2018 – 2020 and currently serving as Jt. Secretary. She is an avid traveller along with her husband and travel photography is a by-product of their travel.
A few of the prestigious awards she has won are –

Best picture of the month from Karnataka Tourism Department in 2017
Best Portfolio in Art Photography from State Lalit Kala Akademi, Uttar Pradesh at their 14th All India Exhibition of Art Photography 2016-17
FIAP Gold Medal in Travel Section at YPS International Salon 2018

You can find Prema here …
FB – https://www.facebook.com/prema.kakade/
IG – https://www.instagram.com/premakakade/

Language: English
Do join us on 10 July, 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

-YPS Executive Committee

Demystify Camera Sensor
2021-07-03 - 2021-07-04 | Google Meet
YPS Meet Live | S2 E13 | 03 & 04 July, Sat- Sun | 5:30 PM | Google Meet | FaceBook | YouTube
Camera sensor which is ‘Behind the Scene’ is rarely studied and understood.
Have you ever wondered how it works! Do you know what Photosites and Pixels are? Do you know about CMOS vs CCD? What are the different kinds of CMOS sensors? How does the sensor identify colours? Does sensor size matter? How is dynamic range defined?
Dr Hitesh Patel in his presentation will demystify the Sensor and answer the innumerable questions that are bound to crop up!

To join the session

Google Meet
(Limited to 100 participants, First Come First Serve Basis. Once the room is full, you can watch it on YPS’ Facebook and YPS’ YouTube channel, details below)

Click here or visit the below Google Meet Link on the day of the event
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/ezi-epst-xoi
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

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.

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 03 & 04 July, 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 04 & 04 July, 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English/Hindi

About The Speaker
Dr Hitesh Patel, MD
Born and brought up in Surat, Dr Hitesh Patel has immense attachment toward nature. This love for nature brought him to Vyara, a small tribal town of southern Gujarat. A doctor by profession (M.D. Physician) he runs a hospital in Vyara. As a physician he served mankind in many catastrophic conditions like floods, earthquakes, plague and has won many awards. He has also been awarded by the Physician Association of India.
As a photographer, he started his journey in 2011 and has received many awards and recognition in various genres of photography like, astro, low-light, landscape, wild-life, macro, and portrait.
Dr Patel is a Fujifilm mentor (X-photographer, Influencer) and has conducted many workshops. His works have been published in various magazines like Saevus Wildlife India, Pranvayu, Wild Sojourns and others. They have also been exhibited in various art galleries of Gujarat as well as in Nehru Planetarium, Delhi.
Having semi-retired from his profession as a physician, he decided to spend his time doing photography and as a photography mentor. This has been a turning point in his life or can even be termed as rebirth. He wishes to spend all his time with a camera instead of a stethoscope!
You can follow Hitesh here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Hitesh.J.Patel/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Hitesh.Photography
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.hitesh/
Mobile/Whatsapp: +91 9427948000

-YPS Executive Committee

The Golden Hour - YPS ನೆನಪುಗಳು - 5
2021-06-27 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Golden Hour | June 27, 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 27 June 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, Shri. Ronald D’Sa, Shri Ronald D’Sa, Shri. T Chelvaraj and Shri. Gopalachar 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 27 June 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 27 June 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English/Kannada

The Speakers
Mr B P Premakumar
Mr B P Premakumar originally hails from Malnad area. After graduating from Bhandarkars College, Kundapura he had been living in Bangalore. Since the mid 1970s as a hobby photographer he was active in Youth Photographic Society and being its Director – Publicity had contributed many articles to local news papers about the Salon and other activities of the Y P S. Also as a labour union activist for nearly 17 years had served his colleagues.
Mr B P Premakumar’s special interest in Hoysala Temples made him visit various remotest villages of Karnataka and document many known and not so well known temples of this School of Architecture. His series of articles, both in Kannada and English, have been published in various newspapers and magazines.
Presently Mr B P Premakumar is writing about the history of the Freedom Struggle of India. His various books published in Kannada are:

“Bharatada Swatantra Sangrama 1857” (ಭಾರತದ ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯ ಸಂಗ್ರಾಮ 1857) (Originally By V. D.Savarkar) Kannada translation, 2007 (Sapna Book House, Bengaluru)
“Pranayada Kare” – (ಪ್ರಣಯದ ಕರೆ) About the tragic love and marriage of King Edward VIII, Mohammadali Jinna, and Buta Singh (2010, I B H Prakashana, Bengaluru)
Jallianwalabagh – Mussanje Maranahoma” (ಜಲಿಯನ್ ವಾಲ ಬಾಗ್- ಮುಸ್ಸಂಜೆಯ ಮಾರಣಹೋಮ) (2011, Sapna Book House, Bengaluru)
“Nauka Bandeya – 1946, Sagaradalli Agnishikhe” (ನೌಕಾ ಬಂಡಾಯ 1946 ಸಾಗರದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಗ್ನಿಶಿಖೆ) (2012, Rashtrotthana Sahitya, Bengaluru)
“Komagata Maru – Naukaghata” (ಕೋಮಗಾತ ಮರು-ನೌಕಾಘಾತ) (2014, Rashtrotthana Sahitya, Bengaluru)
“Sannyasi Andolana” (ಸಂನ್ಯಾಸಿ ಆಂದೋಲನ) (2017,Rashtrotthana Sahitya, Bengaluru)
“Panduranga Sadashiva Khankhoje – Jivana mattu Sadhane” (ಪಾಂಡುರಂಗ ಸದಾಶಿವ ಖಾಂಖೋಜೆ – ಜೀವನ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಧನೆ)(2019, Rashtrotthana Sahitya, Bengaluru)

Mr Ronald D’Sa
Back in the 1950s, when Ronald D’Sa was a teenager in Mangalore, His father bought a Brownie E 620 format box camera for a princely sum of Rs.29/-. That’s when the photography bug bit him, and its effects have not yet worn off! Thanks to a Middle East based uncle, he was soon able to upgrade to an Agfa Isolette III 120 format below camera.
Being in a high school where the headmaster was a Rolleicord owning photography enthusiast, who appointed a full time photographer and set up a dark room as well, the photography club members were encouraged to watch and assist in dark room work. His next significant step forward was when he started working as a junior lawyer in Bangalore and could afford to become a member of the British Council and the U.S.libraries with access to the U.K. and U.S. photo magazines there. Then quite by chance came his encounter with the Y.P.S., which opened his eyes to the wonders of the world of photography and as is commonly said, the rest is history!
The learning process, be it from interaction with stalwarts and experienced members, field trips, studio sessions, activities and programmes, improved his skills . But more, the fun, pleasure and good times he had in all the years of his active involvement with the Y.P.S. Whether as a member, director, editor of the newsletter or President, and through Dr. G. Thomas, as the go to legal adviser to the F.I.P., as also joining in the activities of other photo enthusiasts’ groups, are all truly memorable. He now, after decades, being able to reconnect with the vastly improved, successful and vibrant Y.P.S., is indeed a matter of even greater pleasure and satisfaction to him he says.
On the personal front, Mr.Ronald D’Sa is a reasonably successful and still active full time civil lawyer, doing both trial and High Court work. In the 1980s for around 10 years he was a part time law lecturer at the Bhavan’s College of Business Administration and from the late 1990s for another 10 years as a faculty member at the Karnataka Judicial Academy.
He also has been active in the field of co-operative societies, as the president for over 10 years.
He has been an active long time member of the Bangalore Little Theatre, a group which was very regularly putting up quality productions in the 1960 to 1980 years.
Mr T Chelvaraj
Mr. Chelvaraj was born in 1943 at Bangalore. After his engineering from BMS Eng college he joined NGEF as Jr. Eng., Planning Divn.
He was interested in Sports, Athletics and Games (Basketball) during my School, College and NGEF days representing them in tournaments he was interested in Fine Arts, Drawing and Painting.
After 1970, He entered into ‘Photography’ with a Kodak Box Camera 120 film size. Photography was a costly hobby since Film Developing and printing b/w pictures were outsourced. Thanks to his father who gave him a ‘Yashica twin lens reflex camera’ with an attachment for 35mm film. This gave a boost to his hobby and he became addicted to seeing a lot of Movies from a camera angle. (B.V.Karanth, Girish Karnad, Puttanna Kanagal, Sathyajit Ray, Rishikesh Mukarji, etc) Slowly he was attracted towards Film Societies (Suchitra), Film Appreciation Meets, International Film Festivals,
He started his own Film Society named ‘MANORANJAN’ with a fixed number of members gathered from NGEF, interested in Art films, German, French Movies, Stage Plays. Used to book bulk tickets from Cinema Managements and Film Festival Organizers.
During this time, he learnt about Govt. of Karnataka’s initiation to introduce good hobbies to youth by providing needed space and guidance in Youth Philatelic, Youth Photography, Youth Adventures and Trekking etc. He decided to be involved in Youth Photographic with some of his friends S.S.Holla, M.Vishwanath, H.BHASKAR, NAGARAJ, Gopalachar, V.Rao,.
They met Mr.Joginder Singh, the Spl Officer from Govt. who sanctioned initial funds to start a Youth Photographic Society and some space in the State Youth Center at Kanteerava Stadium. With some more donations, they could build a ‘Dark Room’, buy an Enlarger, Printer, Material for developing, etc and also engage a tutor to teach Basics of Photography to beginners in the premises. The gifted leaders like RAJAGOPAL, Hanumantha Rao encouraged them by contributing their Awarded Pictures for our Exhibition, Lectures at frequent intervals, Annual Get together. Among us, very few had good cameras and knowledge. Govt. didn’t help with further funds. They used their personal money for meetings and exhibitions.
He was instrumental in designing the logo of YPS Initially.
He feels it is a Great Day for they have achieved something and never expected that YPS could celebrate a Golden Jubilee

He is happy to learn about the present status of YPS which he feels is in Safe hands. He wishes to meet all the members soon after the COVID19 lockdowns.

Mr M G Gopalachar

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Intro to Dramatic Portraiture by Hardik Shah
2021-06-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Google Meet
YPS Meet | June 27, Sun | 11:00 AM IST | Google Meet
Dramatic portraits are high on everyone’s list.
Learn the art of creating drama, even with self portraits, from Hardik Shah using just window light or one studio light set up!
This is a free teaching session with demo…… One of its kind.

Mr Hardik Shah
A Design Lover | An Observer
His journey of photography started as a hobby which turned out to be his passion within a short span of time. He says he had no idea that his hobby of clicking would take me here today. Photography has changed my vision of seeing things!
It was when he was in Hyderabad as a software engineer, that he took up photography seriously. Right after his engineering he was selected for one of the MNCs and post training he was posted to Hyderabad. Bengaluru being his hometown was his choice of preference but somewhere he believes that what happens is for good and photography is the best thing that has happened to him. Working as an IT professional and being in front of a computer all the time, photography was something that was most exciting and relaxing for him. He likes taking abstracts, portraits, landscapes, food shots and street scenes and he prefers shooting in monochrome as it touches his heart and soul.
His images were displayed in
‘Galleria’ in the year 2015 and 2016 which is the annual photography exhibition by the Telangana Photographic Society.
‘Frames 2019’ the annual Photography Exhibition by Youth Photographic Society
‘Best of the Best’, Photography Exhibition by Youth Photographic Society.
One of his images has been published in Choukattu, the Monday column of ‘Prajavani’, one of the leading newspapers in Karnataka
Few of his images were published in the January 2018 Edition of ‘Tushara’ Magazine, one of the leading Magazines in Karnataka.
Also, his image titled “Guftagu” has received “Acceptance” twice in international photography salons.
Photography being a costly hobby requires a good amount of investment. he says he’s lucky to have not only financial support from his family but also the moral support that encourages him to move ahead in this journey.
You can find him here …
FB – https://facebook.com/hardikpshah25
IG – https://instagram.com/hardikpshah25
Twitter – https://twitter.com/hardikpshah25
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/hardikpshah25

Language: English
Do join us on 27 June, 2021, 11:00 am 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:
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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 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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Dancing Drops - Art of Droplet Photography
2021-06-20 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Meet Live | S2 E12 | June 20, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
Liquid drops turn into Ballet Dancers with colourful costumes! Deep Bhatia has specialised in the genre of High Speed Photography and perfected the technique to create stunning images of liquid drops in the formation of Mushrooms, Umbrellas and Abstracts. Tune in to learn A-Z of the Art of Dancing Drops Photography from none other than the master himself.

To join the session

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 20 June 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
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2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 20 June 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English/Hindi

About The Speaker
Mr Deep Bhatia
EFIAP, EFIP, FIIPC, Hon. MTPAS, Hon. CPE, Hon. FSAP, Hon. GMGNG, Hon. APF
Deep Bhatia has come a long way in the realm of Photography. His initial journey into photography started as a hobby in 1986 while working as an Economic Officer in the Government of India.
In his photographic journey of more than 34 illustrious years he has bagged more than 500 National/International Awards and more than 5000 Acceptances in National and International Salons, Photo Competitions, and Exhibitions recognized by PSA, FIAP, RPS, FIP, GPU, IUP, ICS and his works have been exhibited across 24 countries besides India.
Also in many National/ International Photographic Competitions/Salons he has been an eminent jury member.
He has showcased his works in solo shows, two at Chandigarh and one in Patiala in the years 1992 and 1999.
His focus is not only on acquiring awards and acceptances. He believes in sharing the knowledge acquired so assiduously through sheer hard work and perseverance. He conducts regular workshops for students of photographic art, photography clubs, and schools. Sailing along with the winds of the present situation, he is conducting online classes which cover almost every genre including Basic Photography, Water Droplet Photography, Still Life Photography, Photoshop, Surreal, conceptual Photography and Studio Portraiture.
His creative genius has inspired and guided many photo enthusiasts in the field of photographic art, particularly salon photography. Many of them have excelled in their respective fields and created an International & National Name & Fame for themselves.
He has also authored an ebook on Fundamentals of Liquid Droplet Photography which has won generous praise from all photography enthusiasts. Images captured at 1/15000 times of a second of one, two or three water drops is an exceptional photo capturing techniques.
Deep Bhatia and his endeavors in photography have also been the subject of a dissertation /Research work in the shape of a 100 pages book titled “Role of Deep Bhatia in Photography and Digital Manipulation” under the aegis of Kurukshetra University in the year 2015-16.
He is the Co-Founder of Tricity Photo Art Society and presently the Advisor of TPAS, a leading Photographic Club in India.
For Deep Bhatia, photography is a never-ending journey leading to exciting experiences along the way.
Believing on the thought of Teacher-Disciple (Guru-Shishya) ideology with heart out teaching & emotional connect , with all sharing , learning and excelling in the field of Photo Art Deep Bhatia is laying out his Experience & Learning

You can follow Deep here:
Web: http://www.deepbhatiaphotography.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/deep.bhatia.12
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/deepbhatiaphotographyart/
https://www.pixoto.com/deep.bhatia.12

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The YPS Saturday Meet - Fitting Squares into Circles
2021-06-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Google Meet
YPS Saturday Meet | June 19, Sat | 5:30 PM IST | Google Meet
Is it fly, is it a bee Join in and find out what they could be!

The program is about identification, classification, naming of spiders. flies and other insects of fascinating macro world . While most of us see and take pictures , basic identification is a must, come let us learn to identify these beautiful Marco world.

Mr Hayath Mohammed
Hayath Mohammed is a Technical Architect from IT Industry by profession and a nature enthusiast by passion. He grew up in the developing Bangalore and yet had access to some fabulous places rich in Flora and Fauna. Most of his summer holidays during childhood were spent chasing butterflies, exploring various kinds of insects. The chase is still in progress. A keen interest in native fish of our land, has helped document new species for describing. He is Interested in all genres of photography. Nature photography, especially Macro has been his passion for many years. He enjoys showcasing beauty that the naked eyes cannot see.

You can find him here …
FB – https://www.facebook.com/hayath.m
IG – https://www.instagram.com/hayath_dyno/

Language: English

Do join us on 19 June, 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:

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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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The Golden Hour - YPS ನೆನಪುಗಳು - 4
2021-06-13 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Golden Hour | June 13, 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 13 June 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, Shri. M Vishwanath, Shri. Anantharaj M and Shri. H Chandrashekar 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 13 June 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
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2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 13 June 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English/Kannada

The Speakers
Mr M Vishwanath
Mr M Vishwanath is Founder Member and also first elected President of YPS
A design engineer by profession had a long passion for Writing & Cartooning later into photography. He is also the founder of Youth writers & Artists Guild and The Karnataka Cartoonists Association and an active mentor of the Karnataka Photographer Association.
He is a popular writer, photographer and Cartoonist of the 1970’s & 80’s who is still remembered by his admirers with much affection, name could be regularly seen in almost all the leading magazines.
The birth of YPS is undoubtedly a remarkable event when photography itself is at its stake for want of enthusiasts as against Commercial photography. Because of his inspiration, a big gang of friends from NGEF Ltd, Congregated together at the state Youth Centre at Kanteerava Stadium and worked hard for the successful outcome of their dream.
The success of the Golden Jubilee undoubtedly goes to the selfless sacrifice of this team who contributed at the womb bing stage.
Later Mr. M. Vishwanath achieved many prestigious National & International distinctions, awards and acceptances during 2010’s and around, along with Hon. YPS.
Mr Anantharaj M
Mr. Anantharaj M was born to an ordinary family in 1946. He did his schooling in a corporation school, later went to St.Joseph’s college. In 1970 he got an administrative job in AG’s office Bangalore.
Being eagerly interested in photography he Joined YPS in 1973. He actively participated in YPS activities for more than 15 years. He was President in 1984, Vice president in 1979, 1981-1982 & 1990, he also served YPS as Secretary from 1977-1978 & 1985, as a director between 1986 -1988. During his tenure he actively participated in the International Colorama and All India Convention hosted by YPS. He also participated in YPS beginners / advanced courses in collaboration with the Industrial Museum.
He thoroughly enjoyed his days in YPS activities, but did not do much photography. He says he did not try nature photography because of the very poor equipment he had in those days.
He is immensely happy that he is associated with Photography & YPS for more than 50 years.
Dr H Chandrashekar
Dr H Chandrashekhar, professional geologist used his knowledge for the benefit of Social development. Due to his immense service he was awarded the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award 1999. He is Sir M.V. Navarathna Awardee (2002) , Formerly, Jt. Director, Dept. of Mines & Geology, He Retired as Director, Drought Monitoring Cell. He was also Member of KudalaSangama Development Board (97-2000) and Member of Kamataka Lalitha Kala Academy (98-2001) , was Member of Basavakalyan Development Board, Advisory Committee , Member of Public Libraries Book Selection Committee (2009-11) .
He has obtained a Diploma from Leoben, Austria and received training in groundwater in the U.S.A. He has published about 150 research papers in geology, ground water, economic geology and allied subjects.
He has published a book on optimum use of the Krishna water. He has published a report on drought of Chitradurga District which is an unique contribution in the country. A similar report had been prepared by him related to the Bijapur District.
He was the Member-Secretary of the committee set up by the Govt. of Karnataka for establishing seismological centers in the state.
He has visited America, Australia and Austria and delivered talks and presented research papers.
He has photographed and documented the monuments of Vachanakaras (Mystic Poets) from 12th Century to 18th Century AD. This shows his abiding interest and skill in photography. He was closely associated with Youth Photographic Society, Bangalore , he was one of the directors in the year 1990. He was salon committee member in 1992, also served as a President for YPS in 1996. His Photography works have been published in local magazines and an Article ‘Art of writing with light” was published in The Hindu news paper in the year 2000.
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The YPS Saturday Meet - Pictorialism
2021-06-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Google Meet
YPS Saturday Meet | June 12, Sat | 5:30 PM IST | Google Meet
OUR President will walk us thru a primer on PICTORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, be sure to tune in to learn the “WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY and HOW” of pictorial photography. This serves as a phenomenal opportunity for all our members to fine tune their skills and learn!
Mr H Satish
For 40 years, Sri. H Satish has been a member of YPS, which is helmed by him as a Preseident over the past 5 years.
His love for light and color has taken him across the subcontinent, and he is an avid traveler and has traveled all over India over 52 times, photographing its people, diverse culture, exquisite traditions, amazing landscapes, and vivid wildlife. He also has visited 4 other countries for photography.
He has in his possession more than 1,00,000 pictures on all subjects in Digital files.
He does portraits, product photography and occasionally industrial photography too. Many of his pictures have been published in international magazines, catalogs, newspapers, brochures, and books. His pictures have graced all the guidebooks brought out by “Outlook traveler” and “Today- Travel Plus “Magazine. WWF, BEML, BHEL, MICO, MCF, Canara Bank and many more Calendar spreads.
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 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 flowing appreciation and awards in both nature and pictorial sections of photography contests the world over.
Since 1985, is a regular participant in many national and international photo salons and has also been awarded in more than 800 instances. His due contributions have been recognized by some of the world’s top photo bodies like the FIAP (Federation International De L’art Photographique) headquartered at Luxembourg, and the RPS (Royal Photographic Society of England) of GReat Britain, patronised by the Queen, Elizabeth II. His list of honors and awards are unbound. Satish is THE FIRST AND THE YOUNGEST INDIAN to be conferred the EFIAP (Excellence, FIAP) & MFIAP (Master, FIAP) for nature color prints.
It is but apparent, that he has won many a competition garnering up to 800 and odd awards among which gold medals in China, Scotland, Austria, Finland and France are significant. Over a ton of his pictures have been exhibited in numerous national and international salons in various countries. He has been a part of the jury panel in numerous national and international salons of international repute. Most of his students have went on to become experts in their own fields and winners in many photo contests.
Weekends are dedicated to his photography, where he goes out of the city in search of subjects to capture. It also helps him as a stressbuster from his professional services. Throughout the year, he frequents wildlife parks and sanctuaries, as well as some of the top destinations for landscapes like the Himalayas and Ladakh. As long as he is available in his hometown, he makes sure he mentors youngsters who are keen in learning this beautiful art form.
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IG – https://www.instagram.com/hsatishblr/

Do join us on 12 Jun, 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
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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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Bringing out the Best - Art of Advertising n Celebrity Portraiture
2021-06-06 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Meet Live | S2 E11 | June 06, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
How often have you been tempted into loosening the purse strings for a product you did not need or plan to buy? How often have you wished you looked as good as the celebrity in the picture?
Shiresh Karrale, the man behind the lens, Brings out the Best: be it a product or a celebrity!
Join the Ace Advertising Photographer and Celebrity Portraitist to learn the Art of Advertising and Celebrity Portraiture.

To join the session

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 06 June 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 06 June 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English/Hindi

About The Speaker
Mr Shiresh R Karrale
Shiresh R Karrale has over 30 years of experience in the field of photography. Ace lens man Shiresh is a name to reckon within the industry. He is an alumnus of Sir JJ School of Arts and trained under the able guidance of late legendary Mr Wilas Bhende and Gautam Rajadhyaksha.
Shiresh’s career graph reads more like a travelogue of success through time. He was a key person in launching India’s first Photography magazine ‘Asian Photography’ in 1988 and the second magazine of India ‘Better Photography’ with TATA group in 1997.
He was a Group Photo Editor and Creative Director for 23 Special Interest Magazine of Infomedia 18 (Network18 Group) from 1996 – 2011.
He is the Founder Director of Symbiosis School of Photography and has successfully conducted 183 photography workshops all over India and overseas.
Hon’ble Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh released a film “Heritage Vandalism ” Directed by Shiresh R Karrale, at the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav 2016, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Govt. Of India.
He was honored to shoot Personal Portraits of President of India, Shri Ramanath Kovind.

You can follow Shiresh here:
http://www.shireshrkarrale.in/
https://www.facebook.com/shireshkarrale/
https://www.instagram.com/mumbai_school_of_photography/
Email: shireshrkarrale@gmail.com

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The Golden Hour - YPS ನೆನಪುಗಳು - 3
2021-05-30 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Golden Hour | May 30, 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 30 May 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 four Sr. Members, Shri. G S Krishnamurthy, Shri. K S Rajaram and Shri. Harish M S 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 30 May 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 30 May 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English/Kannada

The Speakers
Mr Harish M S
Worked in Government College of Pharmacy and retd. as Professor of pharmacology in 2006.
His brother had a Pentax camera and was using it to shoot during functions.
Somewhere in 1993-94 one of his PG students, Mr. Asif introduced him to YPS. Later he became a member and got interested in photography. Later, he got interested in teaching photography. With the help of Sathish, Hebbar, Rajaram, Prakash, Rajgopal and Asif he could conduct many programs and really enjoyed those years.
Mr G S Krishnamurthy
His passion for wildlife developed during his school days and interest in photography during his college days. After joining a bank, he became a member of Youth Photographic Society, Bengaluru, which is a premier photographic organization in India. His passion for wildlife photography increased and after observing the Wildlife work of the senior photographers, his interest further developed and he started Nature photography seriously. He was making black and white prints himself. He became a Life Member of Federation of Indian Photography in 1985 and with the guidance of the eminent Photographers like Dr.G.Thomas, Mr.C.Rajagopal, Mr.E.Hanumantha Rao, Mr.T.N.A.Perumal and others, started participating in National and International Salons and won many awards and certificates of merit and many pictures were exhibited. He visited many sanctuaries in India, South Africa, Kenya and took photographs of wildlife. He took a keen interest in promoting the Art of Photography. He served as President of Youth Photographic Society for four years. During his tenure as president, he took interest in arranging lectures, demonstrations, slide shows, workshops, nature outings, conducting National/International Salons etc. He has given talks on Nature Photography, slide shows, exhibited nature pictures for the benefit of the members of the club. His pictures and articles on wildlife have been published in the Kannada magazines. He has led nature outings of members to places like Bandipur, Nagarahole, Ranganathittu, Kokkarebellur etc. He was Chairman for two National Salons conducted by Youth Photographic Society. He was a jury member for some of the National & International Salons in the Nature/Wildlife sections. He is a prolific salon exhibitor and frequently visits wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks for nature Photography. He is a resident of Bengaluru.
Mobile: 9448020099
Landline: 080-23617817
E-Mail: gskmurthynature @gmail.com.
Mr K S Rajaram, AFIAP, Hon. YPS

Hailing from Malenad region of Karnataka
An engineering graduate from NIE Mysore and a business administration post-graduate from FMS, New Delhi .
Served for 35 years with BHEL and superannuated as Additional General Manager in the year 2006.
From College days perceived Art of Photography, got Pictures published in NewsPapers and Magazines. When in Delhi for employment, became member of Foto Arte Group {FAG} Delhi (now IIPC), headed by Dr. O P Sharma. During stay for 5 years at Delhi as FAG Member, got exposure and training by Dr. O P Sharma in pictorial photography specifically portraiture, still life studies and landscape. Got first-time salon Acceptances in 1973- FAG National Salon.
After returning to Bangalore in 1978, noted photographer Dr. D V Rao (FIP fame), whom he had known from his younger days, introduced him to Sri M S Hebbar who was the then President of YPS and joined YPS as its Member immediately. He was selected to the YPS Executive Committee in 1981.
Fortunately he was unanimously elected as President of YPS for 1990-91 and 1991- 92. A few important steps were taken by the new Team as follows:
a} As excellent support was received from Mr M S Hebbar and the new Team comprising of Messrs M Ananthraj, H Satish, S Chandrashekar, T S Srinivasa Rao and others, a few time bound pre planned activities, workshops, talks, slide shows & regular weekly programmes were chalked out for the entire year ahead. For the first time in the history of YPS, an annual programme schedule was released on 23rd April 1990 by Sri S C Burman, the then Director of Youth Services in the presence of Dr. G Thomas, Secretary General FIP. That concept was followed in the following years for a few years.
b}. As done in organised sectors, an authorised “vouched system” was implemented for every expense being incurred by committee members, ensuring financial discipline for balance sheet finalisation.
c} Several basic workshops were planned in advance benefitting freshers. Pictorial photography got popularised greatly and resulted in significant achievements by members in Salons.
d} YPS got adequate publicity in the press and media thus popularising its name. This also helped mobilise sponsors and advertisers for YPS Souvenirs etc.
In the years 1992, 1993 and 2000, he held the position as Salon Chairman. With the help of Treasurer T S Srinivasa Rao and past office bearer & life member A S Prakash, a high quality Digital Projector was bought as an asset for YPS out of Salon Souvenir advertisement money saved.
Became Working Committee Member of FIP for the years 1993 and 1994. On behalf of FIP, in 1993, along with Mr M S Hebbar, and in association with YPS, Karnataka Lalith Kala Academy, Focal Point, Octopus and Shutter Bugs, he organised a grand event at Mythic Society, viz., ‘Comparative Exhibition of Photography & Painting as Fine Art’.
He got his AFIAP distinction from FIAP in the year 2000 and Hon. YPS was bestowed in 2019
E-mail: rajaram.kilar@gmail.com
WhatsApp: 9845931306,
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rajaram.kilarsubbarao

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The YPS Saturday Meet - YPSGJC - Ideation Day
2021-05-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Google Meet
YPS Saturday Meet | May 29, Sat | 5:30 PM IST | Google Meet
As we all know, 2021 is our Golden Jubilee year, and have brought to you some snippets of YPS legacy.
We are having events, salons and activities for our GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS throughout the year.
This session will aim to gather our members and have an open house to collect ideas, concepts and thoughts on their voluntary contribution towards the same.

Do join us on 29 May, 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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Buggies and Camera Traps - Remote Photography
2021-05-16 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Meet Live | S2 E10 | May 16, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
Denizens of the wild are best captured in their natural behaviour with no humans around to distract them……how does one go about doing it! Buggies and Camera Traps are indeed the answer. Join Mr Anjani Kumar in his ‘camouflaged’ journey doing just that!
Also there will be a detailed Q&A Session this Sunday, and hence would need your involvement in keeping this session more engaging than a typical Lecture session!
Please help us with your questions to Anjani in advance to ensure a smooth session! 🙏🏽
To submit your questions, please click here
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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 16 May 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 16 May 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English

About The Speaker
Mr Anjani Kumar
In the forests of Kanha Anjani Kumar’s ardent avocation with wildlife first took birth. It was the year 2006, and the forests with their lush beauty, endless tranquillity and abundance of activity captured his imagination and secured his fervour. That trip, and two years since, he did not once glimpse a tiger. His trips were escapades into the natural life, a welcome diversion from the concrete jungle we call our habitat. Through the path he emerged, his first tiger, the cryptic dodger of his first twenty eight safaris. Nothing can compare to the adrenaline rush, his fear and happiness, the fascination of beholding the most majestic creation of the Gods above.
It’s been eight years and nothing has changed. In May 2013, he picked up a point and shoot camera and wanted to carry home the beauty of the wild, give a physical form to the intangible lure of nature. He started getting inclined towards photography when he picked up his first DSLR in August of 2013. In October 2013, he went on his first tiger safari with a DSLR. Photography further honed his interest in wildlife.
As he learnt to capture various species, he got interested in their nomenclature. As he watched the forest cover of these precious creatures further deplete, he wondered about the future of our planet. He strongly believes that Photography plays a crucial role in conservation of wildlife and ecological balance. It is most satisfying when someone looks at his images and say “I’ve been watching your images and would love to visit the jungles sometime” . It gives happiness and satisfaction that his work is bringing few people close to nature.
You can follow Anjani here:

https://www.facebook.com/anjani.singamaneni
https://www.instagram.com/anjani.singamaneni/
https://www.anjani.info/about
https://500px.com/anjani_singamaneni
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World of Salons
2021-05-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Google Meet
YPS Salon | May 11, Sat | 6:00 PM IST | Google Meet
Here’s an opportunity to clear your ‘SALON RELATED’ doubts.
Clear your doubts about
Selection of salons to participate, Selection of images, Resizing, Titles, Maintaining records, etc…. Anything salon related!
Please join and get to know about the ‘ WORLD OF SALONS ‘

Mentor:
Mr Krishna Bhat

Language: English
Do join us on 11 May, 2021, 6:00 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 6.00 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/fue-fmxv-ame
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.

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 - 2
2021-05-09 17:30 - 18:30 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Golden Hour | May 09, 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 09 May 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 four Sr. Members, Shri. B Lakshminarayana, Shri. M L Venkataram, Shri. P N Arya & Shri. T S Srinivasa Rao 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 09 May 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 09 May 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English/Kannada

The Speakers
Mr B Lakshminarayana
Mr. B Lakshminarayana, Masters in Mathematics, served UCO Bank for 33 years in different capacities.
He developed his interest towards photography at a very young age, thanks to his uncle.
In 1974, he was introduced to YPS by one of his classmates and he started attending all the major events conducted by YPS. He enjoyed the company of greats such as Dr. G. Thomas, Shri. E Hanumantha Rao, Shri. T.R Babu & Shri T.N.A. Perumal which helped him to improve his photography skill.
He used to assist in Salon work also as YPS Treasurer. In 1986, he was elected as President of YPS and during his tenure YPS successfully hosted FIP Convention in Bangalore and also 1st YPS International Salon.
Mr M L Venkataram

Mr Venkataram worked for MICO and joined YPS during the early ’70s. He served as the secretary of YPS during 1980-84. He was instrumental in getting a permanent place for YPS in the then newly build State Youth Centre, from which YPS functions even today. He also was successful in getting some financial aid from the state government during his tenure as the secretary. He also streamlined the membership with application forms, registries for the programmes and maintaining proper records.

Mr P N Arya

Mr. P N Arya, ARPS, AFIAP, is an Aeronautical Engineer from IIT Kharagpur and served HAL as a Design Engineer.
He started off his photography journey with box camera in 1970 and soon got a Pentax SP2. He put up one man show of his images in 1975 at IIT Kharagpur and in 1977 at Alliance De Francaise, Bangalore.
Later he came in touch with Dr. G. Thomas, Shri. C. Rajgopal, N. Sunder Raj who were instrumental in improving his pictorial photography skills.
Mr Arya, has over 200 acceptances in International Salons. His work was included to represent India in FIAP Biennial in 1981, 1983, 1985. In 1988 he won KODAK award for Photographic Excellence professional category and Olympus Hon Mention around the same time.

Mr T S Srinivasa Rao

Mr. T S Srinivasa Rao, is a Mechanical Engineer who developed an interest in photography at a very young age, thanks to his brother-in law. What started as a hobby slowly became a passion.
He was introduced to YPS by one of his friends and he started attending all the major events conducted by YPS. In 1986 he started participating in the National & International Salons. He served YPS as the treasurer, joint secretary and was its secretary during 1986-89. He was also in the committee of the FIP Convention in Bangalore hosted by YPS.

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The YPS Saturday Meet - An Evening with Rohinton Mehta
2021-05-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Google Meet
YPS Saturday Meet | May 08, Sat | 5:30 PM IST | Google Meet
Rohinton Mehta, a living encyclopedia and a genious on art and science of photographic techniques. Uncle Ronnie, as the world calls him, is the Technical Editor of Smart Photography, India’s #1 imaging magazine, and you can’t miss his regular column “Ask Uncle Ronnie”.
It’s an honor for YPS to host Mr. Rohinton Mehta, and this is a golden opportunity for you to get ANY of your questions/doubts/queries answered by Uncle Ronnie.
Please submit your questions by clicking here

Mr Rohinton Mehta
Mr. Rohinton Mehta started serious photography as a hobby in 1973. He is a self-taught photographer. (The only professional training that he had was sometime in 1978 when he did a small course in Industrial Photography under the guidance of the late Mitter Bedi).
Born in 1945, he hated, but persevered to finish his studies and had a successfull career with Voltas from 1963-1995. He was very involved in music, eventually gave that up for his better love … “Photography”!
He was appointed as an honorary teacher of photography at The Photographic Society of India (PSI) in 1975, where he taught at a stretch for over 35 years. He also taught a photography module to the students of photojournalism at XIC (Xavier Institute of Communication) in Mumbai for 12-13 years. He taught photography to students of a well-known photography school over the years, students include folks from all walks of life — anyone interested in learning!
Currently, he is the Technical Editor of Smart Photography magazine, published every month from Mumbai.
Though Rohinton is conversant with most genres of photography, his first love is Landscapes, followed by Wildlife and Street photography.
He is an honorary member of FIP, The Photographic Society of India, and, The Photographic Society of Pune.
You can find him here …
FB – https://www.facebook.com/rohinton.j.mehta
IG – https://www.instagram.com/rohinton_mehta/

Language: English
Do join us on 08 May, 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 Forgotten Trains of India
2021-05-02 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Meet Live | May 02, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
Railways are the life-line of our country. While the railways attempt to modernise stations, some of the older lines with their laid back pace of life and quaint little railway stations that blend perfectly with the rural surroundings continue to provide important connections to remote communities. This presentation shows you pictures that will kindle a memory from your childhood or just allow you to travel back in time

To join the session

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 02 May 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 02 May 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English

About The Speaker
Mr Nandakumar Narasimhan

Nanda is a photographer based in Singapore and runs a photography school (phocus.com.sg) where he conducts short workshops for hobbyists and amateurs in basic photography, both on digital and film cameras. Although most of his commercial work is done on digital, Nanda still shoots all his personal work on film. It has nothing to do with the quality of the images but the pure joy it brings him in being able to control every aspect of the image making process from the click of the camera to watching the print appear under the red safe light in the darkroom.
He leads photo tours to different parts of the world in small groups where he likes to share his approach to experiential travel photography. Rather than everyone recreate an image that is popular on Instagram, Nanda pushes his participants to let their personal experiences shape their photography and the stories that come from the pursuit of this art form.

You can follow Nanda here:
https://www.facebook.com/nandman83
https://www.instagram.com/grumpy_oldman_/
http://phocus.com.sg/
https://www.facebook.com/phocusacademy/

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High Heavens, Down to Earth - Aerial and Wide Angle Wildlife Photography
2021-04-18 17:30 - 19:00 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Meet Live | April 18, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online
Bird’s eye view – Have you ever wondered how a rhino or a giraffe’s shadow looks like to a bird flying high up?
Worm’s eye view – Have you ever wondered what an elephant or a buffalo looks like to a rodent?
Hop in on a safari with Mr Gurcharan Roopra, a gifted photographer from Kenya.

To join the session

FaceBook:
1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:
2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 18 Apr 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 18 Apr 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English

About The Speaker
Mr Gurcharan Roopra
Gurcharan Roopra was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. The serene environs of his native place left a lasting impact and he became attracted to nature at an early age. After graduating in automotive engineering, Gurcharan lived and worked in the UK for ten years where he sorely missed the space and freedom of the bush. By 2012 he made up his mind and returned to Kenya for good. Returning to the bush coincided with him developing an interest in photography. What started off as a hobby took deep roots in his mind and soon his life started revolving around wildlife and nature photography. Time and the bush were great mentors where he developed and honed his skills to become one of the most noted nature photographers in Africa.
The more time Gurcharan spent in nature, the more passionate he became towards Mother Earth and the many fellow beings on it. He is committed to the cause of a pristine earth and has devoted his time and energy to many conservation causes in Kenya. He is happy for the fact that his images have come useful for many conservation projects. One thing is for sure, there are many more exciting things to come from this gifted photographer!

You can follow Gurcharan here:
https://www.facebook.com/gurcharan.roopra
https://www.instagram.com/gurcharan/
https://twitter.com/gurcharanroopra
https://gurcharanroopra.com

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The Golden Hour - YPS ನೆನಪುಗಳು
2021-04-11 17:30 - 18:30 | YPS Facebook and YouTube Live, India
YPS Golden Hour | April 11, 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 11.04.2021, 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 four Sr. Members, Shri. H Bhaskara, Shri. Mahantesh C Morabad, Shri. M S Hebbar & Shri. M Vishwanath 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 11 Apr 2021 at 5.30pm IST.
YouTube:
1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here
2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 11 Apr 2021 at 5.30pm IST.

Language: English/Kannada

The Speakers
Mr H Bhaskara
Mr. H Bhaskara is an Engineer having served New Government Electrical Factory (NGEF) between 1964 – 1997.
He pursued photography as a hobby. He was one of the founder members of YPS in 1971.
He was also a founder Member of Focal Plane in 1979, which in addition to promoting and supporting wild life photography, was also engaged in initiatives aimed at nature conservation.
Through Focal Plane Mr. Bhaskara, popularised the Tree plantation initiatives in Bangalore in mid 1970s, and also served as a Tree Warden.
He participated and contributed to the conduct of and familiarising Photographic Competitions in Bangalore.
His photographs have been recognised in various photographic competitions and salons across India and Asia, and have been awarded Prizes and certificates, especially in the Wild Life category in the 1970s and in early 1980s.
Mr Mahantesh C Morabad
Mr. Mahantesh C Morabad, a Mechanical Engineering Graduate, served HAL in Design Department.
In 1974 on recommendation of Late Dr G Thomas he joined YPS. He has served YPS as President once and Vice-president twice.
He used to regularly participate in Salons in CS (Pictorial) and won many awards/CM and several acceptances in National and International Salons.
He was also in charge of Salon Committee for several years
Mr M S Hebbar

Mr. Sreenivasa Hebbar, is an Engineer having served MICO as Sr. Design Engineer was 25 Years.
He was one of the founder members of YPS in 1971. He served as YPS President and uplifted YPS and succeeded in bringing the name and fame, besides the Premium Position that the YPS-Bangalore, now enjoys throughout the country.
It was Mr. Hebbar who nurtured the culture of conducting All India Salons – annually, during his stint as President at YPS and that is a continuing event, even now.
He was also a working committee member of The Federation of Indian Photography which is the national body (Indian Unit) of the International FIAP Organization. He was a member of Photographic Society of America, too.

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