BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Youth Photographic Society - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Youth Photographic Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ypsbengaluru.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Youth Photographic Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210801T173000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210801T190000 DTSTAMP:20261010T161858 CREATED:20210728T150244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T150244Z UID:11714-1627839000-1627844400@www.ypsbengaluru.com SUMMARY:Beauty Enhanced - Creative Lighting for Portraiture DESCRIPTION:YPS Meet Live | S2 E14 | Aug 01\, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online\n‘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.   \nHere is an excellent opportunity to learn from him\, how to handle lighting in a creative way\, using single to multiple lights! \n \n \nTo join the session\n\nFaceBook:\n1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:\n2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 01 Aug 2021 at 5.30pm IST.\nYouTube:\n1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here\n2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 01 Aug 2021 at 5.30pm IST.\n\nLanguage: English/Hindi \n\nAbout The Speaker\nMr R Prasana Venkatesh\n \nR 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.   \nPerformance in the Field of Photography   \nAn 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. \nTeaching Experience   \nHe was the official mentor for Nikon School India from April 2014 – September 2016 for Tamilnadu and Pondicherry.  \nHas conducted over 200 photography workshops across India.  \nHas 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 \n Career Highlights   \n\n Regular article contributor to Best Photography Today\, Classic  Imaging and Studio News Photography magazines .  \n Official photographer for Hilary Clinton Visit to Kalakshetra in 2011.  \n Official photographer for President of India Shri Pranab Mukherji’s  visit to Kalakshetra on August 7\, 2013.  \n Did a photoshoot for Rolls Royce Motor Cars new car Wraith on location in Chennai in Sep 2013 .  \n 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.  \n He has completed two books Pidhana and Bhuprana on the flora and  fauna of Kalakshetra foundation in Chennai.  \n He was the official mentor for Nikon from April 2014-September  2016 for Tamilnadu and Pondicherry.  \n He was awarded for being one of the best mentors in Tamilnadu on July 30\, 2016 in an event conducted by Image Today\, Chennai.  \n On September 10\, 2016 he was awarded for being the Best  Product and Advertising photographer at The International Camera  Fair\, Chennai.  \n His works have been published in many National and International  magazines . \n\nYou can follow Prasana here:\nFB: https://www.facebook.com/rprasanaphotographer\nIG: https://www.instagram.com/rprasanavenkatesh/\nYT: https://www.youtube.com/user/prasanaphoto\nWebsite: http://www.rprasanaphotography.com \n\n-YPS Executive Committee URL:https://www.ypsbengaluru.com/event/beauty-enhanced-creative-lighting-for-portraiture/ LOCATION:YPS Facebook and YouTube Live\, India CATEGORIES:YPS Meet - Live,YPS Meets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ypsbengaluru.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/YPS-Meet-Beauty-Enhanced-Creative-Lighting-for-Portraiture-by-R-Prasana-Venkatesh-on-01-Aug-on-YPS-Facebook-and-YPS-YouTube-Channel-at-5-30-PM-IST-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210807T173000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210807T190000 DTSTAMP:20261010T161858 CREATED:20210804T133550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T133650Z UID:11739-1628357400-1628362800@www.ypsbengaluru.com SUMMARY:Calamity to Calm DESCRIPTION:YPS Saturday Meet | Aug 07\, Sat | 5:30 PM IST | Google Meet\n(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”! \nCALAMITY 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. \n \nMr Srinath Narayan\nSrinath Narayan is a photographer searching for his own sliver of space in the panorama of photography! \nA 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! \nHis 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! \nHis presently curating a collection of his images under the title “ANTHOLOGY OF COLORS” and he can be found here…. \nIG: @srinathnarayan | @anthologyofcolors\nFB: @srinath.narayan | @anthologyofcolors\nTW: @srinathnarayan | @anthologyofcolors \n\nLanguage: English \nDo join us on 07 August\, 2021\, 5:30 pm IST on Google Meet at the usual coordinates \nAlso request you to join the session 15 mins in prior to check your audio and video functionality. \nThe session starts at sharp 5.30 PM IST \nHere is how to participate: \nClick here or visit the below Google Meet Link on the day of the event\nGoogle Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/jgi-npbe-sjt \nIn 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) \nYou can also WhatsApp us by clicking here (or on the icon below) or by sending a WhatsApp message on the above mentioned official number. \n \nNote: Registration is NOT necessary and look forward to seeing you all this Saturday at 5:15 PM IST. \n\nSome salient features of YPS Saturday Meets: \n\nExclusively for Members.\nHear and be heard – These are interactive sessions and not talk shows.\nDiscuss and learn from real Member Pictures for absolute learning for every one.\nOpinion from experts and knowledge from everyone who wants to share.\n\nSome Google Meet Self-Disciplines to be followed to make the experience memorable for everyone: \n\nDo 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.\nKeep your lines muted when not talking or asking questions.\nKeep your question and discussions brief and to the point.\nIf you cannot get the required answer in two discussions\, take them offline with the panel member.\nAll pictures to be discussed should be uploaded here before the end date. We cannot receive pictures over WhatsApp or email for discussion.\n\n-YPS Executive Committee URL:https://www.ypsbengaluru.com/event/calamity-to-calm/ LOCATION:Google Meet CATEGORIES:YPS Meets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ypsbengaluru.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/YPS-Saturday-Meet-Web-1344x744-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Youth Photographic Society":MAILTO:contactus@ypsbengaluru.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210808T173000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210808T190000 DTSTAMP:20261010T161858 CREATED:20210804T135609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T144722Z UID:11744-1628443800-1628449200@www.ypsbengaluru.com SUMMARY:The Golden Hour - YPS ನೆನಪುಗಳು - 6 DESCRIPTION:YPS Golden Hour | Aug 08\, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online\nAs 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. \nThis 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. \nDon’t miss to catch up the history of YPS. \n \nTo join the session\n\nFaceBook:\n1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:\n2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 08 Aug 2021 at 5.30pm IST.\nYouTube:\n1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here\n2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 08 Aug 2021 at 5.30pm IST.\n\nLanguage: English/Kannada \n\nThe Speakers\nMr S Nagesh\nMr. Nagesh was born on 8 July 1955. \nHe was fond of photography from childhood. Mr Hanumanth Rao introduced him to YPS during 1983. \nFor 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. \nHe 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. \nFor 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. \nHe has travelled to almost all sanctuaries in India. Ha has a passion to live with Nature and Love wildlife. \nHe is not interested in competitions. But love to study nature lifestyles of wildlife and Landscapes \nMr H V Praveen Kumar\nMFIAP\, FRPS\, AICS\, HON.APSG\, HON.YPS\nHe 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.   \nHe 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.  \n 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.  \nHe 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.  \n 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.  \n 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.     \nHe 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.    \nHe has been conferred with  Mysore Dasara Kala Mahothsava Award instituted by Dasara Committee\, Mysore and Rotary Vocational Service Award during the year 2018.  \nMr 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.  \nMr Praveen has served as the Honorary President of Youth Photographic Society\, Bangalore\, one of the most prestigious photographic clubs in India.   \nP.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. \nMr V S Kashinath\n \nA Professional Photographer who specialises in Modelling\, Fashion\, Studio lighting\, Photography Workshops and wildlife trips. He also does professional videography. \nHe 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. \nHe 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. \nHe also with his contacts invited delegates from the Sri Lanka photographic group for one of our programs at Kanteerva Stadium. \nHis Hobbies include: Playing Instrumental music – Synthesizer and Mouth Organ. \n-YPS Executive Committee URL:https://www.ypsbengaluru.com/event/the-golden-hour-yps-%e0%b2%a8%e0%b3%86%e0%b2%a8%e0%b2%aa%e0%b3%81%e0%b2%97%e0%b2%b3%e0%b3%81-6/ LOCATION:YPS Facebook and YouTube Live\, India CATEGORIES:YPS Golden Jubilee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ypsbengaluru.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/YPS-GJC-Nenapugalu-6-Web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210815T173000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210815T190000 DTSTAMP:20261010T161858 CREATED:20210812T164022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T051601Z UID:11786-1629048600-1629054000@www.ypsbengaluru.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Wildlife Filmmaking DESCRIPTION:YPS Meet Live | S2 E15 | Aug 15\, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online\nMeet 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. \nTo join the session\n\nFaceBook:\n1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:\n2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 15 Aug 2021 at 5.30pm IST.\nYouTube:\n1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here\n2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 15 Aug 2021 at 5.30pm IST.\n\nLanguage: English \n\nAbout The Speaker\nMr Prakash Matada\n \nPrakash 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. \nYou can follow Prakash here:\nIG: https://www.instagram.com/prakashmatada/\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/prakashmatada\nWebsite: https://www.prakashmatada.com \n\n-YPS Executive Committee URL:https://www.ypsbengaluru.com/event/introduction-to-wildlife-filmmaking/ LOCATION:YPS Facebook and YouTube Live\, India CATEGORIES:YPS Meet - Live,YPS Meets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ypsbengaluru.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/YPS-Meet-Intro-to-Wildlife-Filmmaking-by-Mr-Prakash-Matada-on-Aug-15-on-YOS-Youtube-and-YOS-Facebook-at-5-30PM-IST-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210819T173000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210819T190000 DTSTAMP:20261010T161858 CREATED:20210817T035309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T085818Z UID:11810-1629394200-1629399600@www.ypsbengaluru.com SUMMARY:YPS World Photography Day Celebration 2021 DESCRIPTION:WPD | August 19\, Thursday | 5:30 PM |Online\n“ASK/SHARE ANYTHING” – a conversation with YPS MEMBERS \nQuestions\, 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. \nOn the occasion of World Photography Day\, the forum is open to our members to come together\, celebrate\, and spend time with our comrades. \nSatish H\, Murali Santhanam\, Hardik P Shah\, Digwas Bellemane\, and Madhusudhan Rao will join us in leading this conversation. \n\nLanguage: English \nDo join us on 19 Aug\, 2021\, 5:30 pm IST on Google Meet at the usual coordinates \nAlso request you to join the session 15 mins in prior to check your audio and video functionality. \nThe session starts at sharp 5.30 PM IST \nHere is how to participate: \nClick here or visit the below Google Meet Link on the day of the event\nGoogle Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/jgi-npbe-sjt \nIn 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) \nYou can also WhatsApp us by clicking here (or on the icon below) or by sending a WhatsApp message on the above mentioned official number. \n \nNote: Registration is NOT necessary and look forward to seeing you all this Thursday at 5:15 PM IST. \n\nSome Google Meet Self-Disciplines to be followed to make the experience memorable for everyone: \n\nDo 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.\nKeep your lines muted when not talking or asking questions.\nKeep your question and discussions brief and to the point\n\n-YPS Executive Committee URL:https://www.ypsbengaluru.com/event/yps-world-photography-day-celebration-2021/ LOCATION:Google Meet CATEGORIES:YPS Meet - Live,YPS Meets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ypsbengaluru.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/YPS-Meet-WPD-2021-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210820T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210822T235959 DTSTAMP:20261010T161858 CREATED:20210817T133746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T124517Z UID:11817-1629417600-1629676799@www.ypsbengaluru.com SUMMARY:YPS All India Digital Salon 2021 Exhibition & Award Ceremony DESCRIPTION:YPS Salon | Award  Ceremony and Exhibition Aug 21 – 10 AM IST | Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath\nYou are Cordially Invited\nYPS Executive Committee & YPS All India Digital Salon 2021 Committee are pleased to extend a cordial invitation to all \n\nYPS Members\,\nSalon participants\,\nSalon Supporters &\nPhoto/Art Lovers\n\nto join us during the YPS All India Digital Salon 2021 Exhibition & Award Ceremony on Saturday\, Aug 21st at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath \nPlease join us  with friends and family and make the event a great success. \n \nChief Guest:\nDr. Shivakumar BegarRenowned Yakshagana Artist \nDr. 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. \nDr. 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. \nWhen 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. \nHe 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). \nGuest of Honor:\nMr Venkatesh Kumar R\, I.A.S\,Commissioner – Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports \nShri 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. \nThe 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. \n\nSat\, Aug 21\, 10:00 AM IST onwards\n\nAward  Ceremony\n\nThe 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. \n\nService Awards for 2019 & 2020\n\nYPS will also be recognizing contributions made by our esteemed members during the event by conferring “Service Awards” \n \nHere are the Service Award Winners: \nHardik P Shah \nKrishna Bhat \nPrema Kakade \nRajasimha Sathyanarayana \nV Madhusudana D Rao \n\nHonouring Distinction Recipients\n\nYPS will also be honouring esteemed members who achieved FIAP PSA RPS distinction recipients of 2019 & 2020 \nCovid Protocol for the event\nWhile 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: \n\nPersons attending should follow the Covid Appropriate Behavior prescribed by the Govt. of Karnataka. This includes social distancing and wearing of mask.\nAll visitors must pass the Thermal screening test done by YPS at the entrance.\nThere are restrictions on people who can visit the exhibition and participate in the award function.\nEntry to the award function is restricted to members of YPS and participants of YPS All India Digital Salon 2021.\nDuring the Award Function priority will be given to recipient of awards.\nWe 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.\nWe 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.\nPersons visiting the exhibition must have completed at least one dose of vaccination.\nEvery visitor will also be asked to sign a Covid declaration before being admitted to the exhibition.\n\nYPS 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 URL:https://www.ypsbengaluru.com/event/yps-all-india-digital-salon-2021-exhibition-award-ceremony/ LOCATION:Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath\, Kumara Krupa Rd\, Kumara Park East\, Sheshadripuram\, Bangalore\, Karnataka\, 560006\, India CATEGORIES:YPS Exhbition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ypsbengaluru.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/YPSAIS2021_Invitation-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210829T173000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210829T190000 DTSTAMP:20261010T161858 CREATED:20210826T112218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T065214Z UID:11844-1630258200-1630263600@www.ypsbengaluru.com SUMMARY:The Golden Hour - YPS ನೆನಪುಗಳು - 7 DESCRIPTION:YPS Golden Hour | Aug 29\, Sun | 5:30 PM | Online\nAs 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. \nThis 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. \nDon’t miss catching up on the history of YPS. \n \nTo join the session\n\nFaceBook:\n1. Like the YPS Facebook page by clicking here:\n2. Click on https://facebook.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 29 Aug 2021 at 5.30pm IST.\nYouTube:\n1. Subscribe to YPS YouTube channel by clicking here\n2. Click on https://youtube.com/ypsbengaluru/live/ on 29 Aug 2021 at 5.30pm IST.\n\nLanguage: English/Kannada \n\nThe Speakers\nMr. K S Srinivas ARPS\, AFIAP\nK 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. \nIn 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. \nOther than all over India his photographs have been displayed in Holland\, Austria and Canada. \nACHIEVEMENTS: \nAwards \n\n In 2004 AFIAP International Photography Award.\n(Artist of Federation of International De’lart Photographic Art – AFIAP)\n 2019- ARPS International Award from Great Britain.\n(Associate Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain)\n Received “National Gold Medal along with other 40+ awards. \n Received more than 10+ international photography awards.\n FIAP has chosen 5 photographs for their permanent collection.\n In 2011 and 2016 All India photography Salon was conducted under the chairmanship which was hugely successful.\n In 2014 Bangalore City Corporation was awarded the “Nadaprabhu Kepmegowda” Award.\n In 2015 he received Karnataka Lalitha Kala Academy Annual Award.\n\nExhibitions: \n\n 2010 One man show on Indian Wildlife  Photography at Bangalore\n 2011 One Man Show on “PICTORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY” in Bangalore.\n 2015 Group show at Karnataka Lalitha Kala Academy \n 2015 – his photograph was exhibited at Karnataka Lalitha Kala Academy annual exhibition.\n\nDr. Manoj C Sindagi ARPS\nDr. 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.\nAfter completion of his Post graduation in Paediatrics\, Dr. Sindagi was able to dedicate much of his time to pursue his passion for photography.\nHe 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.\nDr. 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.\nDr.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.\nHis 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.\nDr. Sindagi has also been a judge for many National Salons and competitions\, including the nationally acclaimed Tamron Challenge photography competition.\nHis 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.\nDr. 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.\nHe 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.  \nContact Details:\nE-mail – sindagistudios@gmail.com\nIG – https://www.instagram.com/dr.manoj.c.sindagi_photography/ \nMr. B. K. Prasad ARPS\n\nRtn 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) \n-YPS Executive Committee URL:https://www.ypsbengaluru.com/event/the-golden-hour-yps-%e0%b2%a8%e0%b3%86%e0%b2%a8%e0%b2%aa%e0%b3%81%e0%b2%97%e0%b2%b3%e0%b3%81-7/ LOCATION:YPS Facebook and YouTube Live\, India CATEGORIES:YPS Golden Jubilee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ypsbengaluru.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/YPS-GJC-Nenapugalu-7-Web.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR