YPS Hall Meet

Touch Of RED – a sequel

YPS Hall Meet | Presentation | Saturday, 05 Jul | 6:30 PM | State Youth Centre

Presentation by: Satish H

“Color RED plays an important role in everybody’s life. It is a universal color, used by everyone for many aspects of life. Culturally and traditionally it is a color of belief, patriotism, and sacrifice. Red is the only color in the color palette used extensively for many purposes and it gives different meanings in each usage. Many Photo artists, by chance or by choice use a complementary color – particularly RED to give better dimension and meaning to their pictures. But I aim to create the same in a different way. There are 1000s of additional objects or subjects in RED, which can improve or give meaning to our pictures. So, I aim to educate people to use RED color subjects in a different way than as a mediocre RED”

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YPS Hall Meet

TEST Your Lens Before You TRUST Your Lens

YPS Hall Meet | Practical Interactive Session | Saturday, 28 Jun | 5:30 PM | State Youth Centre

NOTE: All Members can get their lenses, UV Filters, ND,  Polarizer filters and one camera body along with a tripod.
At the program we will actually test your lens

Mentor: Raju A K

Testing a lens before field use is essential to verify optical performance and mechanical integrity. It helps detect issues like de-centering, focus shift, chromatic aberration, or inconsistent autofocus. Field conditions leave little room for troubleshooting, so pre-testing ensures the lens delivers expected sharpness, contrast, and focus reliability. This step also familiarizes the user with the lens’s behavior across apertures and focal lengths.  This way you know the boundary of the lens behaviour within which you can play around.

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YPS International Photo Tours

YPS International Photo Tour: UNIQUE UZBEKISTAN – Oct/Nov 2025

(A photography tour of a gem of Central Asia)

Exclusively for YPS Members (Login to view full content)

  • Dates: 25 Oct – 04 Nov 2025 (10 nights)
  • Group Size: Min 6 – Max 10 + Tour lead
  • Locations: Tashkent, Ayaz Kala and Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand 
  • Genres: Travel, Monuments,  Landscapes,  People, Life

Last Day for registration: 08 Jul 2025

Tour Lead: Yogesh Mokashi

Discover the timeless allure of Uzbekistan on an evocative photography journey that weaves through ancient cities, bustling bazaars, and sweeping desert landscapes. This tour invites passionate photographers and curious explorers alike to capture the heart of Central Asia, where intricate Islamic architecture, vibrant textiles, and centuries-old traditions come to life in every frame. From the turquoise domes of Samarkand to the mudbrick alleys of Khiva, every stop is a canvas of color, texture, and history. The golden light of dawn bathes caravanserais and minarets in a magical glow, while lively local encounters offer moments of candid storytelling through your lens. Whether you’re composing a dramatic skyline at sunset or focusing on the delicate artistry of a tile mosaic, Uzbekistan offers endless inspiration. Guided by experts who understand both photography and culture, this journey promises not just breathtaking images but a deep connection to the spirit of a land that once enchanted Silk Road travelers. Come ready to shoot, share, and be moved

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Workshops, YPS Photo Tours

YPS Workshop – Monsoon Magic At Hampi

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  • Date : 24th Jul – 27th Jul 2025
  • Group Size: Min 12, Max 16 + Tour lead
  • Location: Hampi

Last Day for registration: 28 June 2025

This exclusive photography workshop is organised and mentored by Shri K S Srinivas, ARPS, AFIAP, who has conducted 17 photography workshops in Hampi

The rains rejuvenate the immediate terrains and transform the entire Hampi, a World Heritage site, into an island of greenery. The old ruins of Hampi are given new life during the monsoon season, when the rain highlights the stone’s texture and colours. The skies are really painted in green during the rainy season, and the environment is charming enough to catch everyone’s attention. Besides water puddles left by the rain is great for reflections

Note: Special permission for using a tripod will be obtained for this workshop

Price: Participants have the choice to choose between:

Ex- Bangalore: Rs 15,499
Ex-Kamalapur (Hampi): Rs 14,499

Payment: 

Booking advance Rs 5,000 along with registration
Balance before July 10, 2025

Brief itinerary:

  • Photography sessions at:
    Vijaya Vittala temple complex, Matanga hills trek, Achutharaya temple complex, Varaha temple, Chakrathitha, Queen’s bath, Mahanavami dibba, Hazarama temple, Lotus mahal, Elephant stable, Raghunatha temple, Vijaya Vittala complex, Krishna Bazaar, Ugra Narasimha, Badavi linga, Astabhuja, Sasive kalu/Kadale kalu Ganapathi temple, Hemakoota group of monuments, Virupaksha temple visit, Ganagitti Jain temple, Bhimadwara.
  • Master çlass on lighting and composition concerning Hampi
  • Discussions on each day’s photography sessions
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Events, Member Exhibition

World Photography Day Celebration -FRAMES 2025 – PANORAMA: Widen your World

Exhibition of Prints | On The Spot Shoot, Share & Win | 23-24, August 2025 | 11 AM to 5 PM | Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath 

August 19 is globally recognized as World Photography Day, commemorating the art, science, and history of photography. This day traces its origins to 1837, when French inventors Louis Daguerre and Joseph Nicéphore Niépce developed the first photographic process – the Daguerreotype

There can be no celebration without member participation. We all take many pictures and post them on digital platforms. But nothing comes close to a print, framed and displayed in the prominent and prestigious gallery, The Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath!

At YPS, we proudly celebrate this occasion year after year with exhibitions, contests, and activities to honor members’ creative contributions to photography.

This year, on August 23rd and 24th, we bring for you:

‘FRAMES 2025 – Panorama: Widen your World’

Exhibition of Member’s pictures printed on canvas
Submit your pictures of any genre. We will curate, print, frame, and display at The Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath on 23rd and 24th August. Participation is exclusively for members and you get to take your framed canvas print after the exhibition

 ‘CKP Through Your Lens’

23 & 24 Aug, 11am – 5pm: On The Spot Shoot, Share & Win
Running alongside the exhibition is an on-the-spot photo contest titled ‘CKP Through Your Lens’, held every hour from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on both days. Bring your cameras or just shoot with your phone, share your pictures and stand to win prizes through the day!
Open to all visitors, this fun activity invites you to capture the spirit of the venue in real-time!

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