Youth Photographic Society

The Art of Photography - Talk by Mr. H Satish
2019-06-22 18:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Meet | June 22, Sat | 6:00 PM | YPS Hall
We take hundreds of pictures and contribute to the millions of photographs produced every day. But only few of these have those qualities which will connect the viewer deeply into it. What is that which makes a photograph a true form of art? In other words, what is The Art of Photography?
“It’s all about enjoying the thought process that goes into making a great picture” says H. Satish.
Our next YPS meet is talk by our President Mr. H Satish on “The Art of Photography”.
About the Speaker
Mr. H Satish, MFIAP,MICS, ARPS, FICS, cMOL, GPA.PESGSPC, Hon.FICS, Hon.YPS, Hon. PESGSPC, Hon. ECPA, Hon.CPE

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

-YPS Executive Committee

My Journey with Light - Talk by Praveen Sundaram a.k.a Photoyogi
2019-06-15 18:30 - 21:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Meet | June 15, Sat | 6:30 PM | YPS Hall
Our next YPS meet is talk by Mr. Praveen Sundaram a.k.a Photoyogi, who is a full-time professional photographer for the past 15+ years, based in Bangalore.
About the Speaker
Praveen Sundaram
Praveen Sundaram a.k.a Photoyogi started working with traditional film cameras & manual darkroom processes long before he took to Photography as a profession. He has worked in confidence with a number of PR agencies.
His primary focus is towards Architectural, Fashion, Product, Industrial, and Advertising photography. He also does Corporate Photography, Candid Photography, and informal family portraits. Photoyogi has carved a niche in some of these specialised verticals and has been the leader in his own way.
His love for photography also extends into the space of aviation & travel, though they are more passion driven. He is a founding member of Aviation Photographers India (API) and has mentored many members.
His focus runs through every single detail in the subject without any compromises to quality. His vision is to create portraits that speak for themselves. This is the differentiator that has made him a full-time photographer, away from his previous avatar of being a techie-geek
-YPS Executive Committee

Member Slideshow - June 2019
2019-06-08 18:30 - 21:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Open House | Jun 08 | 6:30 PM | YPS Hall
It has been a while since YPS held a Member Slideshow giving opportunities for members to share their recent images.
On this day, the members will have the opportunity to showcase their images and win appreciation and insight. This is not a Salon and hence there will be no Judgement. Senior YPS Members will provide friendly suggestions to help you take better pictures.
Come with your latest images!
Please select and bring 15 images in JPEG format in thumb-drive for projection and discussion and tell your story.
For best impact follow the specifications for pictures:

Picture should be in JPEG format
Picture should be resized 1920 pixels on the long side
Picture must be saved in sRGB color space
File Format: JPEG with 10 or more Quality
Bring it in a clean virus scanned USB Drive
The images should have been processed and not RAW.

Requesting everyone to join and participate in discussions.

Introduction to Fashion Photography and Light Shapers by Sandeep MV
2019-06-01 17:30 - 21:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Meet | June 1, Sat | 5:30 PM | YPS Hall
Being able to work with light is the key to create better and more creative images. This Saturday let us learn about basics of fashion photography & usage of different light shapers to create images by Mr. Sandeep MV.

About the Speaker
Sandeep MV, who is in his late thirties, moved to his true calling, Photography, after a nine year stint in the IT industry. He is a true traveller and loves to capture his travels from his lens.
Sandeep has a fine eye for portraits and loves to surprise his clients with perspectives which, only he can pull off. If he is not actively managing his calendar of shoots he is pondering over what new styles to bring in to portraits.
Sandeep though reticent, opens up instantaneously when he is shooting. He drives the creative content part of SUNBURSTT.
He is also an
1) Sony Influencer for Fashion and lifestyle
2) Profoto Mentor
-YPS Executive Committee

Glassware Photography Workshop - 2 by Vinod Sunder
2019-05-26 09:30 - 17:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Workshop | May 26 | State Youth Centre
YPS takes pleasure in announcing a second workshop on “Glassware Photography” due to overwhelming demand.
The workshop would involve in giving plain glassware a colorful touch and also defining its shape in eye catching borders. It will also give an insight to the artistic power of refraction created by liquids in the glassware. The glassware that will be used will be mainly wine glasses and also regular glasses used on a dining table. Mentor for the workshop will be Mr. Vinod Sunder, a hobbyist photographer with a keen interest in tabletop photography..

About the Workshop
Participants will be tutored on the set up and all the gear that will be required for this genre. Backgrounds also play an important role and the material needed to achieve this will be revealed. As this would be more of an indoor form of photography, we would encourage participants to experiment with the knowledge gained in their respective homes. Emphasis will be laid on the usage of flashes as they play a major role in this genre of photography and in “off” camera. This is further related to the usage of ‘wireless triggers’ to activate the flashes remotely. Participants will also understand about the setting up of the camera when using flashes. This workshop will also “throw the floor open” to all participants to shoot glassware under the guidance of the mentor.
Workshop Schedule

Workshop Overview: 9:30 am to 10:00 am

Introduction, discussion of expectations and agenda.

Slideshow by Mr. Vinod Sunder: 10:00 am to 10:30 am
Setup Explanation: 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Demonstration 11:00 am to 11:30 am
Shooting Session: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

Bright Field (2 Setups)
Dark Field (2 Setups)

Lunch Break: 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm
Shooting Session : 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Questions and Open House: 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Important Information about the Workshop

Participants will be required to bring the following:

A DSLR camera (ensure battery is fully charged and carry battery charger)
Recommended lenses (any one): 35mm prime, 50mm prime, 18-55mm, 18 – 140mm, 55 – 200mm.
Flash and Radio Triggers (carry extra batteries and ensure all the batteries are fully charged and carry battery charger)

YPS will Provide:

Glassware
Tables
Backdrops

Fees & Registration

Limited Registrations: 20 only
Workshop Fee for YPS members is Rs. 1500/- per person. Member must be logged-in to register as a member.
Workshop Fee for Non-members is Rs. 2000/- per person. Click here to become a YPS Member.
Workshop Fee includes lunch and refreshments during breaks.
Cancellation is not permitted

Seats are full. Registration is now closed!
Note: In case of any cancellation of the registered seats, the booking will be made open to accommodate those seats.
Request you to get in touch with us on +91 99452 44055‬ in case of any queries.
Venue:
Youth Photographic Society
3rd Floor, State Youth Centre, TT Hall Nrupathunga Road Bangalore 560001
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/vW3hqwEsqwP2
About Mr. Vinod Sunder
The workshop will be conducted by Mr. Vinod Sunder

Vinod Sunder took up photography more seriously as a hobby in 2012. He was not totally new to a camera and had dabbled with a Minolta SLR and Sony point-and-shoot digital cameras but more for casual photography. He had served in the Merchant Navy for 33 years and after his retirement in 2010 he decided that he needed a hobby or two to keep him occupied since he was not keen on a day job.
After seeing a relative with a Nikon, he took the plunge and became a ‘Nikonian’ too. Then began the decision of what genre to settle for as a main interest. Having pored over hundreds of photographs in 1x.com, 500px.com and Flickr, still life and tabletop photography caught his eye and he decided it was the genre he would give preference to, but with options for other genres open as well.
He is a self taught photographer when it comes to still life & tabletop photography as nobody in Bangalore was conducting workshops in this genre. Google helped him a lot in finding topics and tutorials and so did YouTube videos. This is where he discovered what ‘dark field’ and ‘bright field’ lighting was all about and it played a major role when photographing glassware. Still life photography involves using everyday objects within the house and all it needs is some good arrangements to create good composition. Fruits, vegetables, earthenware, wooden kitchen items can contribute towards creating impressive still lifes. Given the fact that the photography was restricted to indoors, space constraints in an apartment was a bit disadvantageous but achievable after moving furniture to create the space needed. Just a DSLR was not sufficient and his ‘arsenal’ saw the entry of soft boxes, flashes, wireless triggers, backdrops, light stands, studio lights, gels, reflectors, tripods, monopods and Eneloop batteries.
The best publicity he achieved was when a few of his photographs were featured in the March 2016 issue of ‘Smart Photography’. He has uploaded many of his pictures in 500px and most of them have gained the ‘popular’ status.
His other hobby is woodworking and he even fabricated a tall cabinet to store all his indoor photography gear. When indoor photography ‘takes a back seat’ he pursues woodworking which has led him to acquire a fair number of power tools. He mentions that living in an apartment has forced him into using a larger balcony as his workshop.
He adds that even though tabletop photography can be a bit challenging due to setting up of equipment, the end result is very satisfying. One does not need a high end camera or lenses and even entry level gear can produce good results. He has restricted himself to a Nikon D7000 and some mid-range lenses and they have been serving him well. Vinod says he will continue with his passion for still lifes for a long period but is also keen to experiment with landscapes, slow shutter speed and time lapse photography.
Vinod says, “Still life photography involves using everyday objects within the house and all it needs is some good arrangements to create good composition. Fruits, vegetables, earthenware, wooden kitchen items can contribute towards creating impressive still lifes.”

YPS Open House 07-19 Presentation by the Participants of the Earth & Sky Photography Workshop
2019-05-25 18:30 - 21:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Open House | May 25, Sat | 6:30 PM | YPS Hall
Next YPS Open house is exclusively designed for the participants of the Earth & Sky Photography Workshop conducted on May 3 & 4 to showcase their creative images shot during the workshop.
Also we will be announcing the winner of the Earth & Sky Photo Contest!
YPS conducted two-day Earth & Sky Photography Workshop on May 3 & 4. The workshop was mentored by Mr. Arjun Haarith and Mr. H Satish.
At the two day workshop there was a free flow of creativity by the participants!
With enthusiasm and pride they present their images on Saturday, 25th May, 6.30 PM at the YPS Hall.
Do come and be a part of this event and extend your encouragement.
-YPS Executive Committee

YPS Open House 06-19 Presentation by the Participants of the Glassware Photography Workshop
2019-05-18 18:30 - 21:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Open House | May 18, Sat | 6:30 PM | State Youth Centre
Next YPS Open house is exclusively designed for the participants of the Glassware Photography Workshop conducted on Apr 28. The participants will be showcasing their creative images shot during the workshop.
Also we will be announcing the winner of the Glassware Photography Contest!
YPS conducted one-day Glassware Photography Workshop on Apr 28. The workshop was mentored by Mr. Vinod Sunder.
At the one day workshop there was a free flow of creativity by the participants!
With enthusiasm and pride they present their images on Saturday, 18th May, 6.30 PM at the YPS Hall.
Do come and be a part of this event and extend your encouragement.
-YPS Executive Committee

Post Processing Workshop using Adobe Lightroom by Jayanth Sharma
2019-05-12 09:00 - 18:00 | Toehold Travel & Photography Pvt. Ltd, #51, SGP Park View 5th Floor, 5th main, 36 cross 5th block, Jayanagar Near R.V Metro Station, Above Alchemy Coffee Roasters, 5th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560041, India
YPS Workshop | May 12 | Toehold
Processing cannot make a bad picture good. But it can make a good picture great. Hence the Digital Post Processing Workshop. So you may go ahead and reveal the beauty hidden in your pixels. And make your images fly after this post process workshop.
About the workshop
What does this Workshop offer?
You may want to make your images look the way you saw the scene at the time of capture. Or enhance them to match your mind’s grand vision. Either way, the Workshop will help you traverse the last mile in your journey towards imaging excellence.

Using Adobe Lightroom as the tool for instruction, it will let you unlock a new layer of your photography, sharpen your basics and elevate your levels of awareness, so you are sure to unmask the full potential of your images from the shadows of their current state!

After this workshop you can:

Organise your images effectively.
Correct exposure and set white balance accurately.
Enhance colours and sharpness.
Remove noise and other blemishes.
Make selective adjustments.
Process and export for web and print.

Workshop Schedule
a. Workshop Overview: 9:30 to 10:00
Introduction, discussion of expectations and agenda.

b. Post Processing Basics: 10:00 to 13:00

Introduction to Digital Processing

Need for processing
Choice of software and benefits
Monitor calibration

Working with Raw Files

Raw versus JPEG – why shoot raw?
Converting raw images

Image Management

Creating Catalogues
Importing images to Catalogues
Using the review mode
Creating Collections
Rating and Keywording images
Using Filters

Lightroom Mobile

What is Lightroom Mobile
Syncing images from Collections
Processing images on Mobile

c. Lunch Break: 13:00 to 13:30
d. Advanced Post-processing – 13:30 to 17:00

Basic and Global Adjustments

Camera Calibration and Profiles
Lens Corrections
Cropping and Straightening
White Balance
Exposure
Contrast and Brightness
Clarity and Vibrance
Tone Curve
Shadows and Highlights
Colour management and Split Toning

Advanced and Local AdjustmentsGraduated Neutral-density

Filter
Spot Removal Tool
Radial Filter
Adjustment Brush

Finishing the Workflow

Sharpening
Global and selective Noise Reduction
Adding watermarks
ICC Profile management
Exporting images in different formats

e. Questions and Open House: 17:00 to 17:30
A question-and-answer session on anything related to photography

Frequently Asked Questions

I’m complete beginner in photography . Is this workshop recommended for me?
Absolutely! This Workshop does not assume any pre-existing knowledge of photography and is suitable for learners of all skill levels. If you are a complete beginner, you should sign up for the Workshop right away, as we’re sure you’ll find it really helpful!

How do I register for the workshop?
You can register for the Workshop by clicking on the Register button below and filling out the registration form. If you have any queries or trouble registering then we are just a call away. You can reach us at ‭+91 99452 44055‬
What version of Adobe Lightroom should we have?
In order to be able to relate to all the features discussed during the Workshop, you must have Lightroom 5 or later, preferably the latest version. Please visit the Adobe website if you are not sure whether it’s up to date.
What if I do not have Adobe Lightroom?
If you do not have licensed versions of Adobe Lightroom installed on your machine, you may download trial versions from the Adobe site. If you’ve already tried them before and your trial has expired, we encourage you to consider purchasing or subscribing at least for a temporary period. Please visit the Adobe website for purchase and subscription options.

Do I have to bring my own laptop?
Yes, you are required to carry your own laptop with Adobe Lightroom installed. Do carry the charger and other necessary accessories you might need.

Fees & Registration

Limited Registrations: 18 only
Workshop Fee for YPS members is Rs. 2500/- per person. Member must be logged-in to register as a member.
Workshop Fee for Non-members is Rs. 3000/- per person. Click here to become a YPS Member.
Workshop Fee includes lunch and refreshments during breaks.
Cancellation is not permitted.

Seats are full. Registration is now closed!
Note: In case of any cancellation of the registered seats, the booking will be made open to accommodate those seats.
Request you to get in touch with us on +91 99452 44055‬ in case of any queries.
Venue:

Toehold Travel & Photography Pvt. Ltd.
#51, SGP Park View 5th Floor, 5th main, 36 cross 5th block, Jayanagar Near R.V Metro Station, Above Alchemy Coffee Roasters, 5th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560041
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/m7WMGBJKuEJ2
About Mr. Jayanth Sharma, ARPS, UK
The mentor for the workshop will be Mr. Jayanth Sharma, Co-founder & CEO of Toehold. Award-winning Wildlife Photographer.

“Photography is at its most powerful when style flair and content originality come together,” says Jayanth.
Jayanth took up serious photography in 2004, and after gradually moving out of his day job to pursue his passion full time, co-founded Toehold in 2010 and especially since then, has been a prolific producer of consistently stunning imagery — the kind that is planned in a studio and executed outdoors. Effortlessly combining natural history and fine-art elements, Jayanth brings back rarely seen perspectives from the little-visited domains and far corners of the natural world.
Behind Jayanth’s awe-inspiring work are a fierce commitment to nail the composition in the field, an assiduous abstinence from digital manipulation, a nearly devotional love for quality, and zero appetite for compromise. Jayanth uses the strengths of his tools to his immense advantage, creating powerful vignettes of optical excellence designed to pamper the aesthetic corner of a nature lover.
Travelling is oxygen for Jayanth, and he wants to explore all possible natural hotspots of the world while he’s on the planet. His unique expertise in photographing in a truly eclectic range of wilderness areas – from Southeast Asia to Canada, Brazil to Norway and East Africa to eastern Russia, is supplemented by his immense experience in the Indian Subcontinent. Having worked in the mighty Himalayas, the unexplored Northeast, the secretive South and the tiger havens of Central India, Jayanth is a homegrown photographer gone totally global.
Participants of his Photo Tours find in him not only an acutely brilliant mentor but also a sparkling inspiration to conceive and execute images they had hitherto probably never imagined. Add to this the distinct brand of humour with which he spreads cheer during his events, and you know why people seek his company as much as the fountain of photography expertise he carries so lightly on his illustrious shoulders.
Awards Mr. Jayanth has won:
Finalist – Saevus Nature’s Trailblazer Assignment
Honourable Mention – Global Arctic Awards 2014
Highly Honoured – Nature’s Best Photography Windland Awards 2016
Special Mention – Better Photography Contest 2008
Special Mention – Sanctuary Asia Wildlife Awards 2008
Second Prize – DJ Memorial Photography Contest 2018
Third Prize – Sanctuary Asia Wildlife Awards 2007
See more of Jayanth’s work at:
www.wildlifetimes.com
About Toehold

Toehold is India’s numero uno travel and photography company, offering high-quality photography-oriented travel and other services.
As India’s first full-fledged photography-equipment-rental service and leading provider of Photography Workshops, Photo Tours, Kids Events, Camera Rentals and Personalised Vacations, Toehold is a one-stop shop for photography professionals and enthusiasts alike, serving as a catalyst of excellence to help thousands discover the joy of travel and self-expression.

A Peek Into Contemporary Visual Art Practices
2019-05-05 18:30 - 21:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Meet | May 5, Sun | 6:30 PM | State Youth Centre

Our next YPS Meet is an illustrated talk by Mr. Giridhar Khasnis who will present a set of international artists (including photographers) whose practice is as varied as it is exciting. In the process of the talk, several questions would be raised: What is contemporary art? Who is a contemporary artist? How does a contemporary artist look at life and respond to it? How difficult/easy is it for a common viewer to understand, appreciate and experience contemporary art practices?
Mr. Khasnis would also present a glimpse of his own photographic practice as also a brief introduction to his ongoing solo exhibition in Bangalore titled ‘Of Silence, solitude & slow time’.

About the Speaker
Mr. GIRIDHAR KHASNIS is a Bangalore-based artist, art writer, columnist and curator. In the last two decades, his writings on art, literature, photography and world cinema have frequently appeared in various leading publications. He has curated ten art shows including A MOMENT IN TIME, a photography exhibition, at Gallery Manora in 2017. As a practicing photographer over the last four decades, he has extensively shot in nearby and far-away locales of the country. He has presented illustrated talks at various forums and held photography workshops in art colleges. He has been on the jury of Tasveer-Toto Photo-Awards for 2013 and 2014; and was invited to participate in the International Curators’ Residency in South Korea in 2017.
OF SILENCE, SOLITUDE & SLOW TIME
An ongoing show by Mr Giridhar Khasnis. Details in the below image.

Here are few images by Mr. Khasnis

Earth and Sky Photography Workshop
2019-05-03 - 2019-05-04
YPS Workshop | May 3 & 4 | Shettihalli Church

YPS proudly announces its 1st Sky Photo Workshop – at Shettihalli. The facilitators of the workshop are well experienced in the field. The lead facilitator is Arjun Haarith. The workshop is a good platform for learning as well as produce spectacular results. Images from this workshop will be worth exhibiting.
Participants will bring and use their own equipment viz. Digital SLR Camera and a Sturdy Tripod. The church at Shettihalli is very conducive for night landscape photography. Participants will be shooting Night Landscapes (single images), Star Trails (multiple images) and the church at sunset and night. Full support will be provided for pre-workshop tutorials, training and troubleshooting at the venue and post production.
Online Discussions: Discussions through WhatsApp Group are the forte of our workshop. You will be thoroughly familiarised with the equipment before you reach the site. The discussions will start with as soon as the registrations are full and continue two months after the trip for processing your images.

Workshop Schedule
a. Start Time: May 3rd 1:30 pm .
b. Destination
1. Shettihalli Church
2. Veera Narayana Temple, Belavadi
3. Nageshvara-Chennakeshava Temple, Mosale
c. Mode of transport : Tempo Traveller
d. Plan – Time Table

Start from YPS by 1:30 pm.
Tea break en route
Destination arrival 6pm
Shoot at sunset, night scape, star trails and milyway through the night.
Packed dinner on site.
Wrapping up: Around 4 am.
Freshen up and breakfast at Hassan
Proceed to shoot at Belavaadi and Mosale temples.
Return to Bangalore with lunch en route.

Transportation details will be shared with the participants.

Here are few images shot by Mr. Arjun Haarith

Fees & Registration

Limited Registrations: 15 only
Workshop Fee for YPS members is Rs. 3000/- per person. Participant must be logged-in to register as a member.
Workshop Fee for Non-members is Rs. 3500/- per person. Click here to become a YPS Member.
Workshop Fee includes packed dinner, refreshments during breaks, breakfast and lunch.
Cancellation is not permitted.

Seats are full. Registration is now closed!
Note: In case of any cancellation of the registered seats, the booking will be made open to accommodate those seats.
Request you to get in touch with us on +91 99452 44055‬ in case of any queries.

Venue:
Shettihalli Church, Hassan, Karnataka 573201
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/YRJwiYdjgsF94Ry19

Meet the Mentors:
About Mr. H Satish, MFIAP,MICS, ARPS, FICS, cMOL, GPA.PESGSPC, Hon.FICS, Hon.YPS, Hon. PESGSPC, Hon. ECPA, Hon.CPE

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

About Mr. Arjun Haarith
Arjun Haarith is a Software professional employed in Adobe, hired to work on Lightroom development and testing based on his special knowledge of photography and software.
Coming from a family of photographers, Arjun Haarith had his interest in photography raised in early age. He had been going out regularly with Satish and has developed keen skills in photography in the process. While he started as a Nature photographer, he found his rhythm in travel photography that goes with his keen interest to see places and also document the trips in well written blogs. His Blog site http://arjunhaarith.blogspot.in/ has over 40 blogs containing excellent descriptions of the place, hints on stay, places to see and very well made travel photographs.

Glassware Photography Workshop by Vinod Sunder
2019-04-28 09:00 - 16:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Workshop | Apr 28 | State Youth Centre
YPS takes pleasure in announcing in conducting a workshop on “Glassware Photography”. It would involve in giving plain glassware a colorful touch and also defining its shape in eye catching borders. It will also give an insight to the artistic power of refraction created by liquids in the glassware. The glassware that we will be focusing on will be more on wine glasses and also regular glasses used on a dining table. Mentor for the workshop will be Mr. Vinod Sunder, a hobbyist photographer with a keen interest in tabletop photography.

About the Workshop
Participants will be tutored on the set up and all the gear that will be required for this genre. Backgrounds also play an important role and the material needed to achieve this will be revealed. As this would be more of an indoor form of photography, we would encourage participants to experiment with the knowledge gained in their respective homes. Emphasis will be laid on the usage of flashes / speedlites/studio strobes as they play a major role as the primary light source and in “off camera” positions. This is further related to the usage of ‘wireless triggers’ to activate the flashes remotely. Participants will also understand about the setting up of the camera when using flashes. This workshop will also “throw the floor open” to all participants to set up the glassware and experiment for themselves under the guidance of the mentors.

Workshop Schedule
a. Workshop Overview: 9:30 to 10:00
Introduction, discussion of expectations and agenda.

b. Slideshow by Mr. Vinod Sunder: 10:00 to 10:30
c. Setup Explanation: 10:30 to 11:00
d. Demonstration 11:00 to 11:30
e. Shooting Session: 11:30 to 13:30

Bright Field (2 Setup)
Dark Field (2 Setup)

f. Lunch Break: 13:30 to 14:15
g. Shooting Session : 14:30 to 16:30

Bright Field (4 Setup)

h. Questions and Open House: 16:30 to 17:00
A question-and-answer session
Important Information about the Workshop

Participants will be required to bring the following:

A DSLR camera (ensure battery is fully charged and carry battery charger)
Recommended lenses (any one): 35mm prime, 50mm prime, 18-55mm, 18 – 140mm, 55 – 200mm telephoto, 55 – 300mm telephoto.
Flash and Radio Triggers (carry extra batteries and ensure all the batteries are fully charged and carry battery charger)

YPS will Provide:

Glassware
Tables
Backdrops

Fees & Registration

Limited Registrations: 20 only
Workshop Fee for YPS members is Rs. 1500/- per person. Member must be logged-in to register as a member.
Workshop Fee for Non-members is Rs. 2000/- per person. Click here to become a YPS Member.
Workshop Fee includes lunch and refreshments during breaks.
Cancellation is not permitted

Seats are full. Registration is now closed!
Note: In case of any cancellation of the registered seats, the booking will be made open to accommodate those seats.
Request you to get in touch with us on +91 99452 44055‬ in case of any queries.
Venue:
Youth Photographic Society
3rd Floor, State Youth Centre, TT Hall Nrupathunga Road Bangalore 560001
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/vW3hqwEsqwP2
About Mr. Vinod Sunder
The workshop will be conducted by Mr. Vinod Sunder

Vinod Sunder took up photography more seriously as a hobby in 2012. He was not totally new to a camera and had dabbled with a Minolta SLR and Sony point-and-shoot digital cameras but more for casual photography. He had served in the Merchant Navy for 33 years and after his retirement in 2010 he decided that he needed a hobby or two to keep him occupied since he was not keen on a day job.
After seeing a relative with a Nikon, he took the plunge and became a ‘Nikonian’ too. Then began the decision of what genre to settle for as a main interest. Having pored over hundreds of photographs in 1x.com, 500px.com and Flickr, still life and tabletop photography caught his eye and he decided it was the genre he would give preference to, but with options for other genres open as well.
He is a self taught photographer when it comes to still life & tabletop photography as nobody in Bangalore was conducting workshops in this genre. Google helped him a lot in finding topics and tutorials and so did YouTube videos. This is where he discovered what ‘dark field’ and ‘bright field’ lighting was all about and it played a major role when photographing glassware. Still life photography involves using everyday objects within the house and all it needs is some good arrangements to create good composition. Fruits, vegetables, earthenware, wooden kitchen items can contribute towards creating impressive still lifes. Given the fact that the photography was restricted to indoors, space constraints in an apartment was a bit disadvantageous but achievable after moving furniture to create the space needed. Just a DSLR was not sufficient and his ‘arsenal’ saw the entry of soft boxes, flashes, wireless triggers, backdrops, light stands, studio lights, gels, reflectors, tripods, monopods and Eneloop batteries.
The best publicity he achieved was when a few of his photographs were featured in the March 2016 issue of ‘Smart Photography’. He has uploaded many of his pictures in 500px and most of them have gained the ‘popular’ status.
His other hobby is woodworking and he even fabricated a tall cabinet to store all his indoor photography gear. When indoor photography ‘takes a back seat’ he pursues woodworking which has led him to acquire a fair number of power tools. He mentions that living in an apartment has forced him into using a larger balcony as his workshop.
He adds that even though tabletop photography can be a bit challenging due to setting up of equipment, the end result is very satisfying. One does not need a high end camera or lenses and even entry level gear can produce good results. He has restricted himself to a Nikon D7000 and some mid-range lenses and they have been serving him well. Vinod says he will continue with his passion for still lifes for a long period but is also keen to experiment with landscapes, slow shutter speed and time lapse photography.
Vinod says, “Still life photography involves using everyday objects within the house and all it needs is some good arrangements to create good composition. Fruits, vegetables, earthenware, wooden kitchen items can contribute towards creating impressive still lifes.”

YPS Annual Day 2019
2019-04-14 10:30 - 14:00 | Venkatappa Art Gallery, Venkatappa Art Gallery, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Annual Day | Apr 14, 10:30 AM | Venkatappa Art Gallery
It feels like just the other day that YPS celebrated Annual Day on January 6th, 2018.
YPS holds the Annual Day to look back and relish the achievements of the year that went by and also take the opportunity to recognise members who have achieved International distinctions in the previous year.
The Annual YPS Day will be held on April 14th, Sunday at Venkatappa Art Gallery. The event will commence at 10.30 am and end with lunch.

Our Chief Guest for the event will be Sri. Dinesh Kumble
4 pictorial coffee table books – 3 of which for the Govt. of Gujarat, 2 pictorial pocket books, and a number of award winning images epitomizes Diinesh Kumble.
A Chemical Engineer, Diinesh turned to entrepreneurship in 1995 venturing into sports software technology, books & games publishing, photography and wildlife conservation. All these interests apart, he finds immense solitude and solace in wildlife photography.
His passion to share knowledge gained over years of on-field professional experience in photography has been imbibed by many aspiring enthusiasts who have gone on to become leading cinematographers, and film makers. His speaking engagements at various corporate entities viz. HP, Microsoft, Bosch etc., and at TEDx, PEPx, DCP Expeditions & NiF events have evoked a sense of awe.
Diinesh is the first wildlife photographer on SONY India’s “Elite Artisan” panel. He is also associated with HP large format printers, Manfrotto & GITZO brands of photographic accessories.
YPS Annual Day Event:
This year we will also be distributing the awards to winners of the Karnataka Tourism Monthly Photography Contest that was held from April 2017 to December 2017. Department of tourism, Government of Karnataka in association with Youth Photographic Society held a monthly photography contest with different themes from Karnataka. The contest was open to all, but pictures had to be from Karnataka. Amongst the awards were:
1. Best Picture of the Month – one each to a male and female(July 2017 to December 2017) entrant
2. Four Certificates of Merit
Every award carried a cash prize.
These awards will be distributed to the winners at the event.
Here are the award winning images! Click on the below image to start the slideshow!

To see the award winning images in high resolution click here.

List of activities for the morning.
Welcome Address by our President Sri H Satish
YPS Achievements during 2018 by Sri Girish Ananthamurthy
Recognition of Member Success
Awards Distribution winners of the Karnataka Tourism photo contest
Lunch and Networking

Join us ahead and make the event a great success.

Camera, Light and Passion
2019-04-13 18:30 - 21:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Open House | April 13, Sat | 6:30 PM | State Youth Centre
Our next Open house session is a presentation by our member Mr. Rakesh VC who is also one of the Directors of YPS Executive Committee.
Mr. Rakesh will show case the amazing colours and structures in the mini world of insects through his macro images and the amazing play of light in Nature through his Landscapes along with some videos.

About Mr. Rakesh VC

Mr. Rakesh grew up on a diet of Wild life films on the National Geographic Channel! Right from a very young age he loved Wild life and Nature. It was only natural for him wanting to capture every aspect of these with his camera!

His love for Nature and Wild Life turned to passion when he met Dr. Manoj C Sindagi who became his first mentor. Dr Manoj not only taught him the fine art of photography but also processing the images. He also introduced him to Youth Photographic Society where he met another mentor H Satish. It was here that at a tender age of 16, his passion for photography turned into profession.

Today, he pursues Cinematography and Photography as his profession. He has worked as a cinematographer for more than a 100 short films in a short period of time.

In addition to winning many acceptances and awards in salon he won the Askary Award in 2017 and the 1st Award at FIP Youth Photographer of the Year contests-1 in 2018.
He was also the Best YPS entrant at the YPS 36th All India Salon 2018.

At present, in addition to wild life and nature, he dabbles in all genres of photography like macro, portraits, still life, table top and astro.

-YPS Executive Committee

Timeless Landscape - A Slideshow by Annechira Shiva
2019-03-30 18:30 - 21:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Meet | March 30, Sat | 6:30 PM | State Youth Centre
Landscapes, they sometime take us to timeless moments. Capturing such beauty is always breathtaking.
Our next YPS Meet is a slideshow Timeless Landscape by Mr. Annechira Shiva.
About the Author

Mr. Annechira Shiva

Popularly known as Shiva Gandhi is a professional photographer from Bangalore. He grew up with sketches and painting in his tender age. His obsession with art grew tremendously and he nourished it into a passionate hobby during his college times with the help of camera rolls. After his graduation in electronics Engineering, he went on to work as a photojournalist and editor with America Online for 8 years.
The intense desire as an artist deep within him triggered to an extent that he decided to take up photography as his profession, independently. Shiva has depicted the lifestyle of various personalities including actors, models, dancers, writers, musicians, politicians, businessmen and sports personalities through editorial and commercial assignments. His works were appreciated and awarded the “Best Lifestyle Award” in the year 2016.
Travel and Nature Photography is not as easy as ‘just Click’, says Shiva. The sketch/framework of the image created in his mind, which then is slowly and carefully nurtured into series of thoughts linking it to its heritage, history, present and to its timeless beauty. These deep compositions in his mind create an imaginary picturesque of the scene. He transfers this imaginary picture into his camera. This requires perfect lighting knowledge, combination of various angles, camera adjustments, and indeed lots of patience and perseverance.
His mind does not compromise, till it is satisfied when it compares the imaginary image to the captured one. Shiva does not favour retouching the images / interference of too much photoshop with the captured image. His photography not only invokes strong feelings within us, but transports us to that very scene/place. Shiva believes original and natural is priceless.
His current passion is to pay tribute to world renowned painting into photographic images without the use of any photographic strobe lights. He has mastered the technique of creating ainting like images by using primitive lighting methods. He spends considerable amount of time in understanding and experimenting various methods to create unique images. As a creative photographer, his way of training has got him recognition as a master of photography for studio lighting and compositions

Equipments: He handles sophisticated cameras like Mamia, Hasselbald, Canon, Nikon, Arri Alexa, Epic and Sony with ease . He gives life to his Images through his Artistic mind frame and acquired technical knowledge.
Future Works: His unique piece of work is a feast to the eyes of the art and nature lovers to dote over, and calmness to the soul within. While his awesome gallery is stunning to behold, it is definitely worth a visit. His maiden Exhibition is based on Nature’s SCAPES. His other series of Exhibitions are based on Heritage, Tribute to Painters [Raja Ravi Varma, John William Godward], Wildlife, and more to come.
Some of Mr. Shiva’s work

Lets us meet this Saturday at YPS for a breathtaking visual experience by Mr. Shiva Gandhi.
-YPS Executive Committee

YPS OPEN HOUSE 03-19 | YPS Street Photography Team Presentation
2019-03-23 18:30 - 21:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Open House | Mar 23 | 6:30 PM | State Youth Centre
Welcome to the next edition of Open House. This time the YPS Open House program is designed exclusively for the members of YPS Street Photography Team to present their images who attended the Third YPS Photowalk to K R market on Feb 24.

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

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

My Actions

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

Reach the venue on time and be prepared to stay till the end of the session.
YPS Executive Committee

Birds of North Karnataka
2019-03-16 18:00 - 21:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Meet | March 16, Sat | 6:00 PM | State Youth Centre
YPS proudly presents a unique slideshow on Birds of North Karnataka by three leading photographers from Hubli. Works of each of these three photographers have been published in various newspapers, magazines, online portals and journals. They have been actively involved in the conservation and documentation of birds in that region, especially the Laggar Falcon.

About the Authors
Abhijit Madangeri, known as Abhi to friends and family, is a techie by profession, a passionate photographer and an avid birder by choice. He enjoys travelling to destinations, which are not commercially popular, but is extremely attached to his roots in North Karnataka. He loves exploring places and thoroughly enjoys sighting birds and wildlife in North Karnataka.
Abhi’s work has been published in Valmik Thapar’s book ‘Wild Fire’. He is also involved in conducting photography workshop for kids and adults, and actively promotes nature photography.
Here are few images shot by Abhi.

Amith Rao, a post-graduate in Business Management & Development from Jain College, Bangalore is a Builder and Developer by profession. He is a wildlife enthusiast from a very young age and has been doing birding for 5 years. His article on the Laggar Falcon Breeding Behaviour has been published in ‘Indian Birds’, a Journal of South Indian Orthinology. His images have been displayed at the Karnataka Bird Festival and ‘Nature in Focus’ Exhibitions, amongst others. As a Guest Speaker at the Karnataka Bird Festival, he has spoken about unique bird sightings in Hubli-Dharwad and Laggar Falcon documentation.
Here are few images shot by Amith.

Kushal Adaki, from Hubli, is a commerce graduate and a well-known DJ from North Karnataka. He has been birding since 2014 and travelled extensively to many parts of the country. He is very well known for documenting birds in north Karnataka. His exclusive article on Laggar Falcon has been published in ‘Indian Birds’. His images have been published on the cover page of Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), besides being used by Karnataka Forest Department.
He has been involved in conservation activities and creating awareness about birding. He too has been a Guest Speaker at the Karnataka Bird Festival along with Amith Rao.
Here are few images shot by Kushal Adaki.

Lets us meet this Saturday at YPS for the unique slideshow on Birds of North Karnataka.

-YPS Executive Committee

Presentation by the Participants of the Creative Photography Workshop
2019-03-09 18:30 - 21:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
Next YPS Open house is exclusively designed for the participants of the Creative Photography Workshop conducted on Feb 9 & 10. The participants will be showcasing their creative images shot during the workshop.
YPS conducted two-day Creative Photography Workshop for beginners and amateurs on Feb 9 & 10 @ Vijay Residency, Bengaluru. The workshop was mentored by Shri Prashant Manchikanti.
At the two day workshop there was a free flow of creativity by the participants!
With enthusiasm and pride they present their images on Saturday, 9th March, 6.30 PM at the YPS Hall.
Do come and be a part of this event and extend your encouragement.
-YPS Executive Committee

Member Slideshow - March 2019
2019-03-02 18:30 - 21:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Meet | Mar 02 | 6:30 PM | State Youth Centre
It has been a while since YPS held a Member Slideshow giving opportunities for members to share their recent images.
On this day, the members will have the opportunity to showcase their images and win appreciation and insight. This is not a Salon and hence there will be no Judgement. Senior YPS Members will provide friendly suggestions to help you take better pictures.
Come with your latest images!
Please select and bring 10-15 images in JPEG format in thumb-drive for projection and discussion and tell your story.
For best impact follow the specifications for pictures:

Picture should be in JPEG format
Picture should be resized 1920 pixels on the long side
Picture must be saved in sRGB color space
File Format: JPEG with 10 or more Quality
Bring it in a clean virus scanned USB Drive
The images should have been processed and not RAW.

Requesting everyone to join and participate in discussions.

YPS PHOTOWALK 02-19 - K R Market
2019-02-24 06:30 - 09:30
YPS Photowalk | Feb 24 | 6:30 AM – 09:30 AM | K R Market
YPS Street Photography Team presents it’s 3rd Photo Walk to K R MARKET.
Idea: Idea of this initiative is to go on photo walks on different streets of Bengaluru, shoot together, share knowledge and have fun!
On this photo walk we will experience and capture the sights in and around K R Market. It gives you an opportunity to do Street Images, Portraits and life scenes, patterns, colours, symmetry.

About the Place:
Krishna Rajendra Market, one of the largest and busiest wholesale flower market in Bengaluru. Filled with all kinds of flowers and colors, the air is intense with the scent of fresh blooms!
Lead:
This photowalk will be lead by Hardik Shah
Meeting Point:
The meeting point will be shared with the registered participants.
Registration:

Seats are full! Registrations are now closed. Stay tuned for future Photowalks!

-YPS Executive Members

YPS OPEN HOUSE 02-19 | YPS Street Photography Team Presentation
2019-02-23 18:30 - 21:30 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Open House | Feb 23 | 6:30 PM | State Youth Centre
Welcome to the next edition of Open House. This time the YPS Open House program is designed exclusively for the members of YPS Street Photography Team to present their images who attended the Second YPS Photowalk to Gandhi Bazaar on Jan 13.

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

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

My Actions

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

Reach the venue on time and be prepared to stay till the end of the session.
YPS Executive Committee

Creative Photography Workshop by Prashant Manchikanti
2019-02-09 09:30 - 2019-02-10 18:00 | Vijay Residency, Vijay Residency, 18, 3rd Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560009, India
YPS Workshop | Feb 09 & 10 | Vijay Residency
Welcome to this unique two-day workshop on creative photography. This intensive workshop aims not only at teaching you the fundamentals of photography, various manual settings for improving your compositions but also infuse creative thinking, planing and execution for arriving at amazing results. The skills that you will learn in this workshop will be useful throughout your journey in photography.

About the Workshop
This workshop will expose you how to develop a concept, show relevance and meaning into your photographic compositions. You will work in groups to nurture creative thinking, through hand-on shooting using natural and artificial light. At the end of the workshop, each group will be given a chance to project their images and talk about the creative process and the thought.
You will be provided with concepts, props to use and simple every day lighting tools to create some amazing visuals.
There will be a session on how to use post-production using Photoshop or similar softwares.
So, come be a part of this wonderful photography experience and start shooting like never before !
Topics covered:
DAY 1: Feb 09

Introduction to Digital camera and functioning
Understanding the power of DIGITAL photography
Understanding Composition and composition techniques
Layering in photographic composition
Adding depth and character to your photographs
Using Aperture and shutter modes
Choosing the right settings, think beyond AUTO settings
What is ISO & how to use it artistically
What is White balance
Auto modes: when & where
The power of visualization
Colour or B & W: when to choose which

DAY 2: Feb 10

Practical Session
Participants will be provided with concepts, props to use and simple every day lighting tools to create some amazing visuals.
Post-processing : learn to make stunning adjustments to your photographs
Q & A Session

Lens Partner

Our lens partner for the workshop will be Sigma.
All the participants will get an opportunity to experience the wide range of Sigma lenses during the workshop. Participants can use the lenses during the practical session for free of cost!
Camera Partner
Hire cameras for this workshop at an exclusive price from our official camera partner BookMyLens
Important Information about the Workshop

The participants will have to bring the camera, DSLR or Point & Shoot along (with fully charged battery).
The participants are required to carry their your own laptop with Adobe Photoshop installed. A one-week free trail of Adobe Photoshop CC can be downloaded and installed from https://www.adobe.com/in/

Fees & Registration

Limited Registrations: 25 only
Course Fee for YPS members is Rs. 2500/- per person. Member must be logged-in to register as a member.
Course Fee for Non-members is Rs. 3000/- per person. Click here to become a YPS Member.
Course Fee includes lunch and refreshments during breaks.
Cancellations are permitted till Feb 7, 2019 with a cancellation fee of 50% of the fees.
Cancellation is not permitted after Feb 7, 2019.
Registered participants can send a Cancellation Request through email to contactus@ypsbengaluru.com.

Register
Venue:
Vijay Residency
18, 3rd Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560009
https://goo.gl/maps/Cf3pa1N9t762
About Mr. Prashant Manchikanti
The workshop will be conducted by Mr. Prashant Manchikanti.
Prashant Manchikanti first started his artistic journey with film photography before moving onto the digital medium. He regularly shoots street scenes, landscapes, portraits and still life. His techniques are influenced by photographers like Yousuf Karsh, Ansel Adams, and David Alan Harvey.
He is a life member and on the executive council of the Telangana Photographic Society (formerly the Andhra Pradesh Photographic Society – APPS) where he regularly coordinates various exhibitions for the society as a member of its exhibition committee. The latest exhibition of the Society was the annual “GALLERIA 2015” organised in collaboration with the Telangana state government and the Tourism Department at the State Gallery of Art in Hyderabad with 120 photographs on display from 40 different photographers.
He also curates and presents “PERSPEKTIVEN”, a concept group photo exhibition started at the Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad, the German center for culture. The first edition of Perspektiven in September 2014, which received close to 100 entries, exhibited the works of 36 photographers. The second edition in 2015 was equally a success with close to 50 photographs on display.
He has also recently exhibited his works in Germany on the theme of Indian cinema culture and Cinema houses of Hyderabad. This was a part of the prestigious India Week celebrations in Hamburg, Germany where the works were displayed at the Rathaus, the town hall of Hamburg.
Prashant Manchikanti has also curated and presented a digital photography exhibition called DAWAT-E-HYDERABAD showcasing the spirit of Hyderabad at the Hyderabad Literary Festival 2016. This exhibition was presented on large screen projections bringing a larger-than-life viewing experience to photography lovers from across the country. This first of its kind display medium was well received by thousands of viewers.
Prashant Manchikanti has taught photography at the prestigious Annapurna International School of Film and Media, Hyderabad.
He also regularly conducts photography workshops through the year for beginners and amateurs on various themes. He has trained more than 500 photography enthusiasts through various workshops. He conducts photography sessions in various multinational corporations as well. His workshops focus on demystifying the concepts and bringing a dimension of artistry and expression within the reach of learners. He is known for his openness, creative approach and think-out-of-the-box ideas with practical works and projects. He encourages his students to look beyond the obvious for creating timeless works of photographic art.

3D Photography - Challenges and Techniques
2019-01-19 18:30 - 21:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Meet | January 19, Sat | 6:30 PM | State Youth Centre
We see the world with two eyes and understand the depth of what is in front of us. And as most of our cameras fail in capturing the depth of a scene, it is all flat. It was in 1840s when the world heard about the 3D Photography, also known as Stereoscopic Photography, for the first time ever.
At the next YPS Slideshow meet let us understand the art of capturing and displaying three dimensional images from a renowned 3D Photographer Mr. Nanda Kumar!

The world was already over whelmed when the word “Photography” was introduced for the first time in history, as we could capture the light in reality. And when they heard 3D Photography, it was a WOW moment!
The challenges involved in 3D Photography and the technology required in executing the same will be explained by Mr. nanda Kumar, combined with his own experience and display of images created by him.
About Mr. Nanda Kumar

Mr. Nanda Kumar son of Shri.Subba Rao and Smt.Kamalamma, is a senior photographer in media industry from the cultural city of Mysore. He had interest in photography from his high school days itself and got inspired by the great Puttanna Kanagal Kannada film director for his black and white photography techniques. He could not continue his formal education after his SSLC as he lost his parents. He was on his own at very young age itself. He concentrated on full time photography and participated on national level Hoysala photography award and won first place in both colour and black & white category. He served many years as photo journalist for state and local newspapers. He worked for Prajavani and Deccan Herald as official photographer for 10 years from Hassan. He held a Photo Exhibition of his pictures on babies, Wildlife, Birds, Photo journalism for the first time in Hassan and it was inaugurated by Kannada film director Nagathihalli Chandrashekar. He was greatly inspired by the film Chota Chetan 3D movie and started research on the 3D technics and met technicians of the movie and received guidance. He took it as a challenge, after 7 years of research and developement with so many cameras and technics he invented his own 3D Camera setup. He later did research for 3D glass through out India and after he made his own set up of 3D camera and 3D glasses he started experimenting at the events like birthdays, marriages and other events and tasted success.
In the year 2012 he launched his own website with the hands of great cine actor and senior photographer Shri. Shivram. Hindustani/Carnatic singer Smt. Sangeetha Katti and Padmashree Kadri Gopalnath, Saxophone artist inaugurated photo exhibition in Bangalore Press Club.
Then he faced real challenge of making people understand his website because they didn’t have 3D glasses. He got an idea of experimenting with his 3D Technique on historical places and monuments. He got the opportunity to capture Shravanabelagola Mahamastakabhisheka 2018 in 3D with the support of Swamiji and the Deputy Commissioner of Hassan District. After one and half month effort he was successfull and his 100 magnificient pictures got exhibited in the permanently gallery. During April 2018 his 3D photo exhibition was held titled “Jaina kashi in 3D” in Bangalore Metro Rangoli gallery for three days and was inaugurated by Praveen Godkhindi with grand success.
He has number of followers and he shares his knowledge and talent with them through social media like Facebook etc. He has many photographers interested in 3D worldwide following him on his Facebook page 3D studio.
Let us meet this Saturday at YPS to experience Stereoscopic Photography!
YPS Executive Commiitee

YPS OPEN HOUSE 01-19 | YPS Street Photography Team Presentation
2019-01-12 18:30 - 21:00
YPS Open House | Jan 12 | 6:30 PM | State Youth Centre
Welcome to the next edition of Open House. This time the YPS Open House program is designed exclusively for the members of YPS Street Photography Team to present their images who attended the first YPS Photowalk to Russell Market on Dec 23.

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

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

My Actions

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

Reach the venue on time and be prepared to stay till the end of the session.
YPS Executive Committee

YPS 36th All India Digital Salon 2018 Exhibition & Award Ceremony
2019-01-05 11:00 - 2019-01-06 19:00 | Venkatappa Art Gallery, Venkatappa Art Gallery, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
YPS Salon | Award Ceremony Jan 6 – 11:00 AM | Exhibition Jan 5 & 6 | Venkatappa Art Gallery
You are Cordially Invited

YPS Executive Committee & YPS 36th All India Digital Salon 2018 Committee are pleased to extend a cordial invitation to all

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

to join us during the 2-Day YPS 36th All India Digital Salon 2018 Exhibition-cum-Slideshow events on Saturday, January 5th at Venkatappa Art Gallery, Bengaluru. Apart from feasting your eyes with the display of Award & Honorable Mention pictures, this year we have also lined up a Slideshow on January 5th at the venue of the Exhibition.
The Exhibition will be open on both days from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Accepted images will also be on a slideshow on both the days.
The Award Ceremony of the Exhibition will be held on Sunday, January 6th at 11:00 AM
Please join us with friends and family and make the event a great success.

Sat, Jan 5, 6:00 PM – “Indoor Inspirations” – A Slideshow on Tabletop Photography by Mr. Vinod Sunder

Our next YPS Meet on Jan 5, 2019, at Venkatappa Art Gallery is about how one can make photography a great hobby without stepping out of the house to shoot! Through his ‘Tabletop’ series, Vinod Sunder demonstrates how! After always being on the high seas, sailing to all parts of the world he now enjoys ‘time at home’.
Vinod says, “Still life photography involves using everyday objects within the house and all it needs is some good arrangements to create good composition. Fruits, vegetables, earthenware, wooden kitchen items can contribute towards creating impressive still lifes.”
Vinod Sunder took up photography more seriously as a hobby in 2012. He was not totally new to a camera and had dabbled with a Minolta SLR and Sony point-and-shoot digital cameras but more for casual photography. He had served in the Merchant Navy for 33 years and after his retirement in 2010 he decided that he needed a hobby or two to keep him occupied since he was not keen on a day job.
After seeing a relative with a Nikon, he took the plunge and became a ‘Nikonian’ too. Then began the decision of what genre to settle for as a main interest. Having pored over hundreds of photographs in 1x.com, 500px.com and Flickr, still life and tabletop photography caught his eye and he decided it was the genre he would give preference to, but with options for other genres open as well.
He is a self-taught photographer when it comes to still life & tabletop photography as nobody in Bangalore was conducting workshops in this genre. Google helped him a lot in finding topics and tutorials and so did YouTube videos. This is where he discovered what ‘dark field’ and ‘bright field’ lighting was all about and it played a major role when photographing glassware. Still life photography involves using everyday objects within the house and all it needs is some good arrangements to create good composition. Fruits, vegetables, earthenware, wooden kitchen items can contribute towards creating impressive still lifes. Given the fact that the photography was restricted to indoors, space constraints in an apartment was a bit disadvantageous but achievable after moving furniture to create the space needed. Just a DSLR was not sufficient and his ‘arsenal’ saw the entry of soft boxes, flashes, wireless triggers, backdrops, light stands, studio lights, gels, reflectors, tripods, monopods and Eneloop batteries.
The best publicity he achieved was when a few of his photographs were featured in the March 2016 issue of ‘Smart Photography’. He has uploaded many of his pictures in 500px and most of them have gained the ‘popular’ status.
His other hobby is woodworking and he even fabricated a tall cabinet to store all his indoor photography gear. When indoor photography ‘takes a back seat’ he pursues woodworking which has led him to acquire a fair number of power tools. He mentions that living in an apartment has forced him into using a larger balcony as his workshop.
He adds that even though tabletop photography can be a bit challenging due to setting up of equipment, the end result is very satisfying. One does not need a high-end camera or lenses and even entry level gear can produce good results. He has restricted himself to a Nikon D7000 and some mid-range lenses and they have been serving him well. Vinod says he will continue with his passion for still lifes for a long period but is also keen to experiment with landscapes, slow shutter speed and time lapse photography.
Sun, Jan 6, 11:00 AM – Award Ceremony
The winners of the YPS 36th All India Digital Salon 2018 will be recognised. We will also recognize and thank Sponsors and Supporters who have contributed to the success of the Salon. The event starts with refreshments at 10:15 AM and the award ceremony will start at 11:00 AM.
YPS Executive Committee extends warm invitation to all photo and art lovers to join us during the Award Ceremony of YPS 36th All India Digital Salon 2018 on Sunday, January 6th, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Venkatappa Art Gallery.

Click here to view the success report.

YPS PHOTOWALK 01-18 - Russell Market
2018-12-23 07:30 - 10:00 | St. Mary’s Basilica, Bengaluru, Msgr. F. Noronha Road, Shivaji Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560051, India
YPS Photowalk | Dec 23 | 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Russell Market
YPS Street Photography Team presents it’s 1st Photo Walk to RUSSELL MARKET, Shivajinagar.
Idea: Idea of this initiative is to go on photo walks on different streets of Bengaluru, shoot together, share knowledge and have fun!
On this photo walk we will experience and capture the sights in and around Russell market. It gives you an opportunity to do Street Images, Portraits and life scenes.

About the Place:
Russell Market, epitomises the other face our city, and has an old-world charm. Having remained unchanged since 1927, except when parts of it had to be redone, due to a fire that broke out, Russell offers a bit of many things. It has a striking architecture at the entrance in the form of St Mary’s Basilica, apart from a Masjid and a Hindu temple, a Scrap Metal (vehicle) Market and a Vegetable, Fruit & Fish Market. Though Russell is smaller in area, it’s one among the oldest and famous markets of Namma Bengaluru and has a confluence of cultures, markets and chaos.
Lead:
This photowalk will be lead by Hema Narayanan.
Registration

Seats are full! Registrations are now closed. Stay tuned for future Photowalks!

-YPS Executive Members

Magical Tales From A Shutter Bug
2018-12-22 18:30 - 21:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Open House| December 22, Sat | 6:30 PM | State Youth Centre
“As photographers, we are storytellers through visual images. We bring images from different parts of the world to the viewers with unique perspectives that help interpret the world for our viewers…” says shutter bug Thejas K. R. who will be sharing the Magical Tales which he has clicked during his journey, at the next YPS Open House.

About Mr. Thejas Kilar

Thejas. K. R., a YPS Life Member, has been telling stories through photographs since over a decade. He grew up in Bengaluru, got Degree in Computer Science Engg . Further post graduated MBA Finance from Rice University, Houston USA. Presently he works as Digital Commerce Manager for Air Liquide, a world leader in Industrial & Medical gases at Houston. He has been perceiving Artistic Photography as preferred hobby since his School days and got benefited by attending Programmes & Workshops of YPS. He primarily shoots landscapes, portraits, street scenes and Events. Also, he dabbles in Digital Creativity subjects. Interestingly, he opens up his mind through following few words about his approach…
“As humans, when we were little, we were entranced by mythological Tales by Grand mothers with white hairs, slightly drooping chin with a kind face, a worn out saris, patting us lovingly with their weathered palms. The Tale seeking heart still remains with us when we are adults. We seek to understand the world around us using patterns and Tales. As photographers, we are storytellers through visual images. We bring images from different parts of the world to the viewers with unique perspectives that help interpret the world for our viewers. As a Shutter bug, I am thrilled to share those Magical Tales which I click during my journey.. ”
Thejas has participated in numerous Salons and photo contests around the world. Among several prestigious awards, recent ones are Askary Award, Digital Creativity Award in Sagar Photographic Society’s National Salon, Second award in Monochrome in YPS International Salon, Second award for Open Color in KPA Salon. He is also a regular Entrant in YPS Salon Group. Thejas has served on the Boards of Houston Photographic Society and Houston Camera Club, USA . In his current visit to India, he has been shooting scenes from the streets of Bengaluru and sharing on Social media with contexts.
Here are some of the links where he shares his magical tales with the world:
Websites: www.1000photostories.com, www.1000beautifulportraits.com, https://www.facebook.com/thejas.rajaram

-YPS Executive Commiitee

Air Show at YPS
2018-12-15 18:30 - 21:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Meet | December 15, Sat | 6:30 PM | State Youth Centre
Here’s a photographer who has added a very unique genre to Photography!
At the next YPS Slideshow meet, we invite you aboard, for an exciting journey of test flights with Mr Debadatta Maharana!

About Mr. Debadatta Maharana

Mr. Rana is a graduate in Aeronautical engineering from Aeronautical Society of India and has done his masters in Software Systems Engineering from BITS, Pilani.
After a year of apprentice training in HAL, Bangalore, and two years of Contract employment at HAL Flight Test Centre, in 1996 he joined ADA, the lab of DRDO responsible for design, development and flight testing of Light Combat Aircraft. Since then, it has been a journey of mixed emotions and will continue until 2028. Currently, he is heading the Telemetry and Instrumentation Division in Aeronautical Development Agency, an autonomous body of DRDO. This organisation is responsible for design, development and testing of India’s Light Combat Aircraft (
In the year 2008, when he travelled to Leh with LCA, he picked up a DSLR for the first time but had no clue about photographing aircrafts. The journey continued and since then, he has travelled to many Air force stations across India and in 2016 to a solo International Airshow in Bahrain. During this journey, he made friends of all ages, starting from a young Flight Lieutenant fresh out of flying academy to Air Commodores.
He says, “Basically, I am an aeronautical Engineer and love for planes is built into all my veins. Photographing the planes just happened, when I was casually asked by my seniors to pick up some images of LCA while travelling to Leh for winter testing. It’s been a pleasant journey since then and Aviation photography is continuing as a hobby.”
Thanks to his growing love to capture aircrafts, this presentation will take us through some interesting incidents.
-YPS Executive Commiitee

Pictures in the Wild
2018-12-08 18:30 - 21:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Open House | December 8, Sat | 6:30 PM | State Youth Centre

Armed with cameras, brothers Yogish and Harish, travel together to create “Pictures in the wild ”
The next YPS Open House will be a presentation by duo brothers Yogish and Harish.

About Sri. Yogish N N
Yogish is a Life Member of YPS and from Bengaluru. He has done his electronics engineering from RVCE. He started his career in digital circuits and switched over to software, early in his career. He is a software architect who has architected and designed many software products.
His photography journey started in the late 90s, with the purchase of a Nikon FM10 film SLR with a 70-210 mm lens, which both he and his brother would use. He photographed quite a lot with the FM10, including in Europe and the likes of Kabini etc.
In 2007, He moved to a digital SLR with the purchase of a Canon 400D and a 100-400mm lens. Initial days of digital photography were mainly Wildlife. He was inspired heavily by India Nature Watch, which at that time, was a fantastic forum for wildlife enthusiasts. This journey took him to most sanctuaries in India and most family outings turned out to be in the Jungles.
He’s been part of YPS for almost a decade and through YPS, has had the honour of his image being selected for representing India in the FIAP Nature Biennial World cup, in which team India won the Gold medal.
Apart from wildlife, he takes pictures of family and kids and occasional travel images. He is currently exploring more genres in photography.
He will be mainly presenting pictures from his wildlife journey along with a few travel images.

About Sri. Harish N N
Harish, younger brother of Yogish is also a Life Member of YPS. He is an advocate by profession.
His photographic journey is similar to Yogish, starting with the FM10 in late 90s and moving on to his first DSLR in 2007 with the purchase of a Canon 40D.
He was introduced to nature in an early life by their father who would take them to wildlife and bird sanctuaries. In 2007, his father took the entire family to Kenya, which started a more serious wildlife journey. This interest in wildlife photography became a passion after joining India Nature Watch – a website portal for Indian nature. INW was his primary source of inspiration and learning. Birding and bird photography became his passion.
He won the Nikon-Better Photography Wildlife Photographer Award -2009 in the wildlife category and subsequently, was awarded the Nikon-Better Photography Photographer of the Year Award -2009. Singapore Tourism Board, a co-sponsor of the event invited him to Singapore to click pictures which they used for their promotional advertisements.
He has been a member of YPS for almost a decade and through YPS he has had the honour of being a member of the Indian Team that won the Bronze Medal (Projected Images Section) in the 17th FIAP Nature Biennial World Cup – 2014.
Apart from photography, his hobbies include singing and playing musical instruments. The pictures he would present would include mainly of birds apart from a few wildlife and other images. As the brothers have travelled together for many wildlife tours, they would try to avoid repetition of similar images though there may be images taken in similar situations.

-YPS Executive Committee

A Journey with the “Third Eye”...Where Stories Born
2018-12-03 18:30 - 21:00 | State Youth Centre, State Youth Centre,Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560001, India
YPS Meet | December 3, Mon | 6:30 PM | State Youth Centre
Shooting images or creating images? Photography is an art where we not just shoot but we create an image!
We photographers pick our cameras to capture what is in front of us, sometimes with little manipulations so as to avoid a straightforward photograph as a means of “creating “ an image rather than simply recording it! The style of producing images where there is evidence of artistic interpretation of the subject matter by the photographer is Pictorial Photography.
The next YPS Meet is a slideshow by an eminent pictorial photographer Sri. Nagendra Muthmurdu – A Journey With the “Third Eye”…where stories born!

About Sri. Nagendra Muthmurdu

Sri. Nagendra Muthmurdu is a self-styled pictorial photographer with many distinctions to his credit. Coming from an agricultural background, Mr. Muthmurudu’s pictures show the beautiful life in the villages of Karnataka. Many of his models have been local children. He has the unique distinction of working on a single picture over 11 years. This picture of children playing in water was perfected by him over many years. He still has many ideas on this simple and elegant pictorial scene. He is also one of the jury members for the YPS 36th All India Salon 2018!
During his career extending over 18 years, he had won over 10 International Awards, 20 National Awards and 800+ exhibits in India and in 25 countries abroad. He earned his first distinction, AFIAP, in 2011 and achieved EFIAP in 2017. He also achieved FFIP in the same year. A Life Member of Youth Photographic Society, he also is a member of FIP, IIPC and Sagara Photographic Society.
Over 400 of his photographs have been published. He has also contributed over 50 articles in leading Kannada periodicals and magazines. He has also conducted several workshops and training programs to teach photography.

Let us all meet on Monday, 3 December at YPS to meet one of the top pictorial photographer Sri. Nagendra Muthmurdu!
NOTE: The YPS meet is on MONDAY, 3 DECEMBER
-YPS Executive Committee

YPS 36th All India Salon 2018 - Open Judging
2018-12-01 09:30 - 2018-12-02 19:00 | JP Nagar Cultural Association, 43, 3rd Cross, 19th A Main, J.P Nagar 3rd Phase, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560078, India
YPS Salon | 1-2 December 9:30 AM | JP Nagar Cultural Association
We thank all those who participated. The YPS Salon Committee wishes them all success.
The YPS Open Judging for the 4 sections will be held for 2 days from December 1, Saturday at JP Nagar Cultural Association.

As always, all the sections will be judged using YPS Open Judging process in which the judging can be viewed by anyone. An open score board will display the scores for each picture as they are being scored.
Here is the schedule by day. We request everyone to join and make the event a grand success.
DAY 1 – December 1, Saturday

MONOCHROME OPEN
TRAVEL

DAY 2 – December 2, Sunday

NATURE
COLOR OPEN

All are cordially invited!
-YPS Executive Committee
