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Memorial Awards & APA Honors
On the occasion of Golden Jubilee year of
AP State Akademi of Photography
organized by Andhra Pradesh Photography Akademi.
18-08-2017
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Dear Friends and Well-wishers,
Let me at the outset extend you all a warm and cordial
welcome. Mybest wishes are there for everyone today on the World
Photography Day. I am proud to inform you all that it is the Andhra
Pradesh Federation of Photographers that was instrumental in the conduct of the
first-ever world photography contest in 1967 at Hyderabad. The nomenclature had
undergone a change in the year 1973 when the Federation was rechristened as A
P State Akademi of Photography. Though the political developments in the region
resulted in the formation of two states in 2014, I feel that the A P State Akademi of
Photography is the mother institution for all of us and thus we are here to celebrate
its Golden Jubilee.The newly carved-out state of Andhra Pradesh had no other
option but to float a new institution under the present name. The lofty aim and
noble objective before all of us here today is to handover the great legacy of a time-
tested photography organisation established 50 years ago to the posterity and,
also for the benefit of all Telugu-speaking photographers in the region.
Organisers have taken a unanimous decision to honour world famous Indian
photographers by honouring them with memorial awards instituted in the name of
pioneering Indian photographers of yesteryears. On this occasion, the Akademi
has identified four living photographers from across the nation for the honours. All
those interested in photography, especially art photography, will sure receive the
much required inputs and inspiration form the biographical profiles of the late Indian
photographers in whose memory we give away awards today. There are abundant
opportunities galore in the field of art photography. Grab them to the best of your
ability. In doing so, I am confident the life history of these late and legendary Indian
photographers will add strength to your tireless efforts and guide you to safe and
picturesque shores.
T. SRINIVASA REDDYPress photographer/A.P
General Secretary, Andhra Pradesh Photography AkademiHon.PSI, Hon. FICS, Hon. EUSPA, Hon. EFMPA, Hon PESGSPC,
Hon. FSWAN, Hon. FUPHK, Hon. M.ARGUS, Hon.FPSBP,
FIIPC, FFIP, FSOF, FPSS, GM.ICS, MSWAN,
MARGUS, EUSPS, EFMPA, ARPS, ABPPA, AAPS, AWPF,
IIPC DIAMOND EXHIBITOR
Chairman of IIPC Digital Photography & Photojournalism Divisions
ICS GRAND MASTER & COUNTRY EPREAENTATIVE
Memorial Awards & APA Honors
On the occasion of Golden Jubilee year of
AP State Akademi of Photography
organized by Andhra Pradesh Photography Akademi.
1. T.Kasinath, Hon FIIPC,ARPS, APSA Memorial Award
Dr. O.P.Sharma, Hon.FIIPC, Hon.FRPC, Hon.PSA, ON.FPSG-Gold Star, FPASP
Chairman Emeritus India International Photographic Council-New Delhi
2. DattaKhopker, Hon FIIPC, FRPS Memorial Award
M. Ravindranath, FFIP, FBDSA, Hon USPA, AFIAP
Founder of United Foto Artists -Rajahmundry
3. BenuSen, MFIAP, FRPS Memorial Award
Dr. B.K.Sinha, MFIAP,ESFIAP,Hon.FIP,ARPS,Hon.FICS,Hon.PAD
Hony. Secretary –General of Federation Of Indian Photography, Kolkata
4. Dr. Bhagwandas, Hon.EFIAP, FPSA, ESFIAP, EFAPA, FAPSAP Memorial Award
K. Vishwender Reddy ARPS,FFIP
Secretary of Telangana Photography Akademi, Hyderabad
5. APA-Honor - 2017
HON.FAPA - Ravuri Vignana Sarma Hony.FICS, Hony.Swan, AIIPC, APSS,AFIP
The Hon.FAPA, Honorary Fellow of the ANDHRA PRADESH PHOTOGRAPHY
AKADEMI title is the highest honour in AKADEMI, for those who have great
contributed and dedicated to the Akademi. Nominate as lifelong” honorary fellow
member APA” certain persons who have positive with great contributed all phases
for development of APA in National and international levels.
T.KASINATH
The Early Pathfinders
T. KASINATH Hon.FIIPC, ARPS, APSA
Padmashri T.Kasinath (1917-1997) was the grandson of the illustrious
Sir M. Visweswarayya, then Diwan of the Princely State of Mysore, Kasinath
learnt photography at the young age of thirteen from his father, Srinivas
Murthy, himself a well-known professional photographer. Since then, Kasinath
had just kept going from one milestone to another.Soon after his graduation
(Bachelor of Arts), Kasinath joined the Deshbandhu, a Kannada Daily
published from Bangalore, as staff photographer. In 1948, he was appointed
Photo Editor in the publication division of the Government of India. It was
Kasinath who was the force behind establishing the Photo Division under
the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. He was its director in 1961 and
retired from service in 1975.
The Royal Photographic Society in 1947 and the Photographic Society
of America in 1951 conferred on him their coveted Associateships, the IIPC,
its highest honour Honorary Fellowship. The Government of India awarded
Kasinath the Padmashri in 1976 recognizing his unique contributions in the
field of Photography.He founded the IIPC in 1983 with other eminent
Photographers of country. The IIPC has grown in years to become an apex
body of photography in the eastern hemisphere. He served the Council as
its Vice President and as President twice- in 1986 and again in 1996 a term
he would have completed in April 1998. In 1960, he received a fellowship to
study colour photography in England with the Kodak Company.
His achievements as a photographer are evident in more than 400
awards since 1938, when he participated in his first exhibition. A very
competent and popular judge of competition and exhibitions, he had lectured
extensively in seminars and workshops on photography and photo journalism.
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Dr. O.P. Sharma*
Hon FIIPC, Hon PSA, Hon FRPS, Hon FPSA, FRSA,
MJIPF, PSNY, Hon, FPSG Hon FPASP
Head of the Department – Still Photography , Camera Art Institute & Triveni
Kala Sangam
Chairman Emeritus – India International Photographic Council
Chairman – Pictorial Division, India International Photographic Council
Consulting Editor – IIPC Journal
Country Representative – Photographic Society of America
Honors:
Hon Fellow India International Photographic Council
Hon Member Photographic Society of America & Country Representative
Hon Fellow Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain
Fellow Photographic Society of America
Honorary Fellow of Photographic Society, University of Mississippi
Fellow Royal Society of Arts
Hon Member Japan International Photographic Federation
Hon Member Photographic Society of New York & Hon Fellow PakistanSalon Group
O.P. Sharma was born in 1937 in Agra.
He is India’s one of the most distinguished and best known photographicartist of International fame, who has many significant and original contributionsin photography. He has been honored by many world known Photographicorganizations, with their Honorary Membership and Fellowship etc from timeto time. He is a self taught, highly gifted and esteemed pictorialist in the
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world today who has always tried to popularize true pictorialism and has alsoextensively promoted photography as a fine art.
O.P. is a perfectionist to the core and he has a sharp incisive visionand imagination to translate ideas and thoughts into superb pictures, whichare highly aesthetic and technically par excellence. He has very few equalsin India. He is the person who mooted the idea of celebrating the WorldPhotography Day.
He is better known as the Photo Guru and enjoys the privilege ofhaving his masterpieces preserved in the most sought after museums ofAustralia, Brazil, Germany, Russia, United States of America etc. He is theonly Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society of London, The Royal Societyof Arts of London, Fellow of the Photographic Society of America, Hon Fellowof IIPC, Hon Member of Japan International Photographic Federation in thecapital.
Founded the roots of Modern Experimental Photography in India andis a pioneer in this field. Many of the present generation in India have beeninfluenced by his fresh, creative and stimulating approach. His fame andname is a household one in India to teach photography. He has made black& white portraits of almost all the known poets, writers and literary figures ofthe sixties and the seventies. Some of the Indian Presidents and PrimeMinisters have got their portraits made from him. He also has to his creditthe still photography shoots of movies like Shalimar, Chhupa Rustam,Siddharth, Do bood Paani etc.
Few Awards :
Won the grand prize in the World Photo Contest organized by theSaturday Review of New York.
First prize- Pentax World Contest Award – Japan
The Kodak International Contest Award – France –
The ASIA 72 National Award (He was the only winner) –
Special Award for Photographic Excellence – New York World Fair
The Merilon Award – Singapore – (Has won the Merilon award threetimes)
Recipient of the most coveted ,Stuyvesant Peabody Award from thePhotographic Society of America –
(He was the First Asian to receive this award).
Life Time Achievement Awards of Pakistan Salon Group, IndiaInternational Photographic Council, Islamabad Camera Club
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Guru Dakshina award from Modern School, Barakhamba Road & BestTeachers Award from Delhi Collage of Art.
Sabro Gold Plaque – Pakistan Golden Jubilee Circuit. By Pakistan SalonGroup.
Service Award & Life time Membership, PSG
B C Sanyal Awards, Delhi College of Art for Most Dedicated Teacher.
There are Several hundred other National, International, State Awardsand Honors to his credit.
Recently 22 of his works were displayed at United Art Fair 2013, Whichwas held at Pragati Maidan between 14 to 17 Sept.
His books on photography have created a history in India and arealways in great demand India and the neighboring countries amongstamateurs and professional. As an exhibitor in International and nationalexhibitions he has created an astonishing record. He has won over 600awards and has exhibited over 2500 pictures in International and nationalexhibitions in India and abroad. He is also the Founder Honorary GeneralSecretary and Life Member of India International Photographic Council, theonly International Photographic body in the entire eastern hemisphere withseveral thousand members. He served Modern school Barakhamba Roadas Head of the Department of Photography for over 35 years. In short onecan say that Mr. O.P. Sharma is an Institution by himself.
Specialization:
Master Portrait Photographer, Pictorialist and Most well knownEducationist in field of Photography in Asia.
At present : He is the Head of The Dept of Still Photography at Camera ArtInstitute / Triveni Kala Sangam - New Delhi.
Contact Details:
Residence Address : H.No 21,Bharati Artists Colony,
Vikas Marg, Delhi – 110092
Mobile : 9213884286.
E-Mail : [email protected]
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DATTA KHOPKER
The Early PathfindersDATTA KHOPKER, Hon.FIIPC, FRPS
Shri DattaKhopkerFRPS whose name is so familiar in the photographic
world hardly needs an introduction. He is an extremely sensitive and veteran
pictorialist from Gujarat who uses photography as his medium of self -
expression.He was born in 1917. His elder brother and uncle introduced him
to photography at the age of fifteen. Later he chose photography as his
career and now his Khopker’s Studio is famous for the excellent work
throughout Gujarat. In spite of being a professional he is more known as a
pictorialist all over the world. He is the greatest landscapist in the field of
Indian Photography over the last four decades.
He has a gift of keen observation and capacity of logical thinking as
well as super sensitivity of a great artist. He studies his subject until the
moment he can capture it in its right mood and atmosphere. His beautiful
landscapes have arrested the onlookers as well as eminent critics and judges
constantly.The beautiful tones and purposeful texture in each and every
work of ShriKhopker has a definite impact, poetry and personal touch. His
landscapes are full of grace and rhythm and one can see how with thoughtful
treatment a simple subject can be transformed into a work of art.
His command over aesthetic and technical aspects of photography gives a
luminous quality to his creations. He is equally at ease with monochrome
and colour. He is no doubt one of the most out -standing pictorialists of our
time and has won numerous awards in the country and abroad.The Royal
Photographic Society, London conferred on him its most distinguished honour
FRPS(Fellowship) in 1971 for his outstanding contributions in the field of
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pictorial photography. Besides being a Pictorialist his photographs of Mahatma
Gandhi and other national leaders like Pandit Nehru, Sardar Patel and
Subhash Chandra Bose and many others have won him further recognition.
His beautiful and outstanding works will always be a source of
inspiration to all those who are interested in the field of artistic
photography.Shri Khoper is the founder member of ‘Niharika’ Club,
Ahmedabad and is one of the pillars of the Gujarat Pictorialist. He has served
as a judge in many national and international exhibitions.
(Text by Chitrangada Sharma)
FIIPC,Hon,PSNY,Hon,FPS,Hon.FPASP,
Hon.FPS,FSIIPC,ARPS,AFIAP
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M.RAVINDRANATH
A’FIAP,F’FIP, F’BDSA, F’EUSA.
M. Ravindranath (b.1953) was born in to an artistic family in
Ammalapuram (Konaseema), East Godavari District. His grandfather Late
M.N.Murthy is a painter and pictorialist. He established the first-ever electrical
studio at Rajahmundry, Apollo Studio in 1919. His father was also an artist
and mother was good harmonium player. He started his career in photography
at the age of twelve. Abstract photographers of outstanding caliber are very
few in India and Ravindranath can be counted oneamong these
photographers today.
He is one of the top ten monochrome exhibitors in Indian salons (1979-
1995), and won innumerable awards and merit certificates at the national
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and international photography competitions. He had undertaken prestigious
assignments in South Central Railways (construction of third railway bridge
on Godavari river), Hindustan Shipyard, Visakhapatnam Port Trust, DRDA
and ITDAs (Visakhapatnam, Vijayanagaram and Srikakulam). He
meticulously worked on preparation of colourful product catalogues for DRDA
(Srikakulam District) and DWCRA groups in the state of Andhra Pradesh
which received immense and immediate appreciation from UNICIEF (Japan).
Hewas instrumental in introducing photo wedding cards, greeting cards and
invitationsin the state (1978). He played a crucial role in organizing
innumerable photo outings (Safaris) and workshops across the state and
nation: Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Nellore,
Mangalore, Bombay, Jamshedpur, Araku Valley, Paderu, Chinthapalli,
Chattisgarh, Orissa, Raigarah, Kunta, Papikondalu, Polavaram etc.
He served on the Executive Committees of various photography
associations like Photographic Association of Andhra (Rajahmundry),United
Foto Artists(Rajahmundry), Dolphin Photographic Society (Visakhapatnam).
He played an important role and organized two International and three
National salons. He orgnised the first-ever state- wide photo competitionin
the year 1996 exclusively for photojournalists in Rajahmundry. As President
of Vijayawada News Photographic Associationhe organizedthirteen local
photo exhibitions and served as judge for many national photography salons.
He can be credited with the privilege of organizing solo photography
shows of stalwarts like Sri O. P. Sharma, late Sri K G Maheswari, late
Mrs.Chitrangada Sharma, late Sri Datta Khopker, late Dr. D. V. Rao, late Sri
BenuSen, late Sri Sachin,late SriArya Acharya, Sri Surendra R. Patel and
late Sri N.Sunderaj at Rajahmundry. Heprepared and circulated a portfolio
compilation of fifteen pastoralist photographers from Rajahmundry among
all the affiliated clubs of Federation of Indian Photography in the year 1989.
And during the same year his name appeared on the top of the list of
monochrome photographers released by the IIPC and second in the list under
the same category released by FIP. He occupied second place in the list of
photographers (monochrome) published by FIAP International in 1990. He
continuously occupied a place in the top ten slots for a whole decade from
1980-1991 in FIP and IIPC. He is the founder of the organization, United
Foto Artists (Rajahmundry), a photography school, United Foto Art School
(Visakhapatnam and Rajahmundry) and a Telugu daily, Photo Journalist
(Vijayawada).
(Text byT.S. Reddy)
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Benu Sen
The Legend of Indian Photography
If life is a collage of fleeting moments, BenuSen’s camera has trapped
them in myriad tones and hues. Be it his monochromes with alluring play of
light and shade, or his poignant candid shots – BenuSen has proved his
métier in varied domains of photography.
Mr. BenuSen (1932) served as Secretary General, Federation of Indian
Photography and President of Photographic Association of Dum Dum was
the living legend in the field of International Pictorial Photography. His
contribution both as individual artist and as a promoter for the development
of Indian Photography is perhaps exceeds that of any Indian Photographer.
Trained to be a ground engineer, BenuSen’s alliance with the
viewfinder happened by a sheer play of chance. It was August 15, 1954,
when Sen accompanied a camera-lugging friend to an Independence Day
celebration. The device sparked off his curiosity and he was keen to have a
look at the new equipment with his friend, who however turned down the
request on the ground that his tampering might damage the camera. That
came as a blow to his pride which took him the very next day to a junk
market in Kolkata – to look for lenses, tin and other scrap materials to
assemble his very own camera. The success of this attempt triggered a
spurt of diverse experimentation in camera mechanics and darkroom
techniques. Not surprisingly, engineering took a backseat.
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He was the 3rd man in the world to have received the rare honour of
‘Master of Photography’ (M.F.I.A.P.) from the Federation International de
L’ArtPhotographique, a body under the recognition of UNESCO. He was
conferred the Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain
(F.R.P.S.) in 1975, EFIAP in 1960, ESFIAP in 1972 and number Honorary
fellowships like Hon F.J.I.A.P. (Japan), F.N.P.A.S. (Sri Lanka), Hon. F.P.B.S.
(Bangladesh), Hon. F.P.A.D (India),Hon. F.C.O.S (Romania), Hon. P.A.B,
Hon. S.O.P etc. for his contribution to pictorial photography.
In 1957, BenuSen, along with a like-minded friends, established the
Photographic Association of Dumdum (PAD) to practice, propagate and
discuss the nuances of this art form. Another remarkable contribution of Sen
is his initiative in setting up a state-of-the-art photography department in the
Indian Museum Kolkata. Established in 1963, it was the first of this kind in
India.
However, the most notable milestone for this septuagenarian photo
artist was perhaps the starting of free photographic courses under the wings
of PAD. Since the launch of the course in 1969, PAD has blossomed into a
full-fledged institute for systematic schooling in photography, totally free of
cost. With an expert faculty, all of whom are engaged voluntarily, it offers a
one-year certificate course and a subsequent two-year diploma to aspirants,
irrespective of age and academic qualifications. Many of his students are
well placed in senior level positions in the Government Establishments
(Including RashtrapatiBhawan, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting,
Ministry of Defense,, Department of Culture, Department of Science &
technology etc.), public sector and autonomous organizations, private sectors
and individual entrepreneurship.
His other remarkable contribution to photography are the BS4 formula,
an extra ordinary fine grain developer for tropical countries.,Tonorama and
macro pictography. He introduced colour photogram and colourseparation
from Black & White Negatives in India.
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He has organized seven (7) International Photographic Conferences,
twelve (12) All India Seminars, forty eight (48) international Salons and several
local exhibitions to promote and propagate photography throughout the world.
He organized a number of Solo Exhibitions and Group Shows. He presented
a number of papers and published a number of articles, delivered T.V &
Radio talks on photography. He was former Vice President and founder
member of India International Photographic Council, New Delhi and Former
Vice President, Calcutta Photo Club Coordination Center. He has served as
Jury of selection in a number of International Salons both in India and abroad
during the last 50 years. He has written a few books as well. One of the most
valuable publications was “Art of Photography” in 1979. He is co-author of
the most important book “Experimental Photography” and “Learn
Photography”. BenuSen’s finesse is all-encompassing, spanning the range
of photo-journalism, architectural photography, portraits and the subtleties
of pictorialism – according to him an ionic status in the glossy world of
Photography. But his most enduring legacy will perhaps be in pioneering
efforts in opening up new vistas in photography for the generation after us.
BenuSen retired from the Indian Museum as photo Officer in 1990 contributed
a lot both in the field of Social & Cultural Anthropology and allied Museum
Photography. As an artist he had enormous number of Exhibits in different
Salons throughout the world and won several awards from various countries
during last fifty years of his artistic photography. For his peculiarly imaginative
works, which look less like photographs and more like painter’s dabblings,
he was adjudged the best Indian Pictorialist by the Camera World
International, Australia besides being honoured by the Harvard Senetic
Museum, Harvard University, for his outstanding contribution to museum
photography. To crown all, he had been conferred the Honarary Excellence
of the ‘Federation International de L’ArtPhotographique’ the highest
International body of photography, in the world. He was the only living Hon.
EFIAP in India. He was conferred lifetime achievement award by Government
of India in 2010 for his valuable contribution in the field of creative photography.
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B.K. Sinha
Photographic journey
Dr. Barun Kumar Sinha professionally a renowned Urologist practicing
for about 3 decades. He is a resident of Patna. He is a well known
photographic artist of the country. Currently he is serving as the Secretary
General of the ‘Federation of Indian photography’, the Central National Body
of Photography founded way back in 1953. He is also serving as the FIAP
representative and Liaison Officer for India.
His wife and two sons, all are practicing medical professionals. He
runs his own hospital in Patna. His patients are his models for portraits. A
couple of us here have seen one of his presentations at the FIP Convention
in Rajahmundry in November 2012, titled ‘Prostrate to Portrait’. Dr Sinha
has been practising wildlife photography since the past 20 years. Every
alternate month he is out of his hospital refreshing himself in wildlife reserves
with his camera. He makes frequent visits to Africa in the quest for wildlife
photography.
He is a regular salon participant with numerous awards and merit
certificates. He serves in the Panel of Jury in most of the National and
International Salons organised in the country. He has to his credit the
Associate of the RPS, the highest distinction of the FIAP – the MFIAP and
also the highest honour of the FIP the Hon. FIP. The School of Fototechnik
feels proud to honour a person like him with the Hon. FSoF.
BK Sinha Photographic journey
1970 first SLR Minolta SR7 and SR1 with 55mm 1.8 and 200 mm 5.6 used
equipment
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1972 first wild life image at Betla ( Palamau)of an Indian gaurand first pictorial
image
1975 Founder secretary of Photographic Association of Bihar ( PhAB )
1976 first national salon acceptance at PAB, Calcutta on a slide
1977 Joined FIP as LM
1988 sabbatical from Photography for 10 years while on a study tour abroad
1988 – 89 Took over as president of PhAB and started salon participation
seriously
1994 First International acceptance
1999 Became secretary for FIP salon recognitions
2002 Vice President followed by Acting President of FIP
2003 Best Indian participant for 3 years on a run. Organised IIPC annual
conference at Patna AFIAP, ARPS
2004 Elected President of FIP and received AIIPC Hon FIP
2006 2nd term as President of FIP and organised FIP convention at Patna
Received EFIAP
2008 - 8th International ranking in PSA Nature who’s who
2010 Elected as President FIP
2010 Awarded the coveted MFIAP for my series on Cheetah
2011 while President, appointed as acting Hony secretary of FIP following
the sad demise of Mr Benu Sen
2012 Elected as Hony Secretary General of FIP unanimously
2014 Elected as Hony Secretary General of FIP unanimously
2016 Elected as Hony Secretary General of FIP unanimously
2016 Awarded ESFIAP at FIAP world congress at Seoul
Started the culture of workshops in FIP at affordable prices. FIP has so far
conducted 16 national as well as 5 international workshops in the last 4
years alone.
Instrumental in hosting twoFIAP nature world cups in India 2010 and 2014
B.K.Sinha
MFIAP, ESFIAP ARPS, Hon FIP
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Nerushwalia Bhagwandas
Hon, EFIAP, ESFIAP
Nerushwalia Bhagwandas born on 29th March 1919, in kasargode,
Put in 39years of distinguished service- six years in the Air Force, 30 years
in the I.A.S. with the Government of Andhra Pradesh including four years as
Chief Secretary to the Government of A.P., and after retirement three years
as Vigilance Commissioner.
Photography had been a very vital and integral part of his life. He was
the Past President of the Federation of Indian Photography (FIP)- the
National Body of Photographers. As the Founder President of A.P State
Akademi of Photography, the first Academy to be established in India, he
was also responsible for the formation of various Camera Clubs and
Associations in Andhra Pradesh.
By sheer proficiency of a rare order in photography he won the
A.F.I.A.P(ArtisteFIAP) in 1965.He was the first Indian on whom the
International Body of Photographers conferred the honour of
E.S.F.I.A.P.(Excellence Service Federation International De La Arts
Photographique) in 1967; in recognition of his sustained and distinguished
service in the development of the art and science of photography in India.
Again in 1970, he was conferred the coveted HON.EFIAP (Honoraria
Federation Internationale De la Arts Photographique) .
In the International Club Bulletin Contest organised by the PSA
(Photographic Society of America) the photographic magazine the “
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Lenslight‘‘ edited by him won 11 top awards. He was an Organiser, Exhibitor
and Judge for many National and International Salons in Andhra Pradesh.
It was on his initiative and under his guidance that a two-year Diploma
Course in Photography was introduced in the College of Fine Arts and
Architecture, Hyderabad. In view of the services rendered by N. Bhagwandas
to the development of photography in India, the Jawaharlal Nehru
Technological University, Hyderabad conferred on him the Degree of Doctor
of Science in February 1976.
Scouting was anther field in which he distinguished himself. He served
as Vice President Of the Andhra Pradesh Bharath Scouts and Guides
for over two decades. - He actively participated in theIndianRed Crossand
served as the Vice President of the IRC.
A Keen enthusiast of Archaeology, he was appointed the Honorary
Correspondent of the Madras Museum, by the erstwhile Government of
Madras. He had to his credit the construction of two District Museums – on
at Guntur and another at Anantpur in A.P.
As an Administrator, as a Photographer and as a fine human being
he lived his life with dignity, simplicity and grace.
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KOMMIDI VISHWENDER REDDY,
ARPS,FFIP
Vishwender Reddy Kommidi, who hails from Jameelapet village,
Bibinagar mandal ofYadsadri-Bhongir district of Telangana, resigned from
the lucrative Bank job to take up the profession of photography. He is a
dedicated and energetic photographer with over 30 years of extensive
experience in different fields of photography. Competent in capturing
imaginative, purposeful and thought provoking images, he is conversant with
different types of photography. Having entered the field in the age of analogue,
he has total understanding of conventional and digital photography. Being
an expert organiser and proficient in public relations, he is responsible in
conducting over 100 photographic events over the past 30 years, which
include photography workshops, tours, photo walks, salons, seminar/
conventions, talk shows etc. He brings in exceptional skill, knowledge and
enthusiasm to every photography event he undertakes. Expert in undertaking
photography assignments/projects independently and delivering the end work
promptly and aesthetically. Established M/s echoesphotoart, an organisation
dedicated to promote the art, science and technology of photography. He is
one of the founder members of Photo Circle-Hyderabad, a front running
photography club engaged in imparting the knowledge of photography.
Presently he is the Secretary of Telanagana Photography Akademi.
Education :
Advanced diploma in still photography from Rajan’s School of
Photography-Hyderabad (1981)
Professional diploma in Videography, Video Editing from Regent
School of Videography-Hyderabad (1983)
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Awards :
Associateship of The Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain in
Visual arts (ARPS) 1997
Fellowship of the Federation of Indian Photography (FFIP) New Delhi.
2004
Grand Award in B/W in senior category from Federation of Indian
Photography 1992.
Kodak best wedding photographer of the year 1997.
Ballantine International Award, London 1998.
Best Portrait Award from Better Photography 1998.
“Blue Ribbon Honour Award” in the International Camera Clubs’ Bulletin
Contest by Photographic Society of America (PSA) 1999.
First place Award from the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh in 2003.
Two Honour Awards from the XI Convention on Biological Diversity-
Hyderabad 2012.
“Life Time Achievement Award” On the occasion of world photography
day celebrations from India International Photographic Council (IIPC)
New Delhi & Photo India, Vijayawada in 2015 and Govt. of India released
a collectors’ postal stamp on the occasion.
Projects Handled :
Power Plant Projects of M/S Power Mech Projects Ltd, Vijayawada,
spread across India
Dance Ballets of famous Kuchipudi dancer Dr Padmaja Reddy
Various developmental projects of Andhra Bank, a nationalised Bank.
Tourism projects including their promotional and calendar works of A P
Sate Government.
Jury and Guest Lectures :
Jury for the number of National and International Salons organised by
various camera clubs across India.
Guest lectures at Press Club-Hyderabad, Virtusa IT Company-
Hyderabad, Osmania University Women’s College – Hyderabad,
Medreck Institute-Hyderabad.
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Demo lectures for School children at Press Club-Hyderabad and for
World Wild Life (WWF) Hyderabad Chapter.
Faculty and Mentor for over 60 photography workshops organised by
various camera clubs across two Telugu states.
Artist talk at the prestigious Photographic Festival of India-Hyderabad
2015.
Guest lectures at Villa Mary College, Hyderabad.
Exhibitions/One man shows:
Held one man shows on Araku Tribes at various conventions across
India and USA.
One man shows on “Deccan Balancing Rocks” at various centres in
India and USA.
One man shows on “Street Photography” at various camera clubs
’workshops and conventions in two Telugu states.
Group shows on “Faces of Hyderabad”, “ Children” and “Jungle Flowers-
Araku Tribes”
His pictorial work on Deccan Rocks “Echoes” a saga of Deccan Rocks,
was exhibited in Head on Photography Festival, Sydney, Australia from
30 April – 8th May 2016. and in Auckland Festival of Photography,
Henderson, New Zealand from 3rd April – 17th July 2016.
Organisational Skills :
He is a creative, professional and expert co-ordinator of various
photographic events- Workshops, Photo tours, Photo walks, Talk shows,
Seminars/Conventions, Salons etc. Areas of strength include sound
knowledge of photography, high level organisational skills, detail oriented,
multi-tasking capabilities, expert oratory, telephone and personal etiquette
and ability to listen and adopt to change. By doing extensive research and
recce, keeps absolute knowledge of the places to conduct photo tours.
Organised over 100 photography events at various places of the country.
Adjudged as “The Man of the Convention” for organising the 14th Federation
of Indian Photography (FIP) all India Convention in 1991 at Hyderabad, where
around 450 delegates from all parts of the country and abroad participated.
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VOULANTERY SERVICE THROUGH A P STATE AKADEMI OF
PHOTOGRAPHY
A P State Akademi of Photography established in the year 1972 with the
soul aim of promoting art, science and technology of photography in all
parts of two Telugu states. This is the only Akademi functioning in the
entire country. So far the Akademi has published around 12 books on
photography penned by eminent photographers of the country. Again
this is first of its kind that any organisation published so many books on
photography in the country. He is associated with the Akademi as
Treasurer since 1993, till he was elected as Secretary in 2015.
Presently he is the Secretary of A P State Akademi of Photography and
alsonewly formed Telangana Photography Akademi. These two
Akademies are non- political, not for profit photography organisations,
promoting the art of photography among the photo enthusiasts in two
Telugu states, especially in rural areas to benefit rural photographers.
He is instrumental in organising over 100 photography workshops and
other related photography events through various camera clubs
functioning in two Telugu states.
He is imparting latest photography techniques to rural photographers at
free of cost to make them not only proficient in photography and earn
decent livelihood, but also achieve National & International honours in
photography.
Other Skills :
He is a senior cine artist and so far acted in important character roles
in over 50 feature films in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi.
Important character roles: Main villain in Telugu films “Operation
Duryodhana” “Manodu”, Villain in Tamil film “Motte Shiva, Katta Shiva,
Villain in Hindi film “Dawate-e-Ishq” Apart from the above films, acted in
over 50 Telugu feature films in various roles. The coming films include
“Bahubali-2” “Mental” and “Gouthami Putra Shatakarni”
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R.V. Sarma has been a seasoned and professional photographer with
acumulative experience of forty five years in the art and trade. His childhood passion
and zeal for learning were carefully nurtured and promoted by his photographer-
father who founded a photo studio in 1949 at Kanigiri in Prakasam district and
successfully ran the kiosk for a long time. For R V Sharma, the inspiration,
encouragement and promotion have been in-house and, the training inputs were
often in-camera formalities during his childhood.
R.V. Sarma obtained a Diploma in Photography from the JNTU College of
Fine Arts, Hyderabad in 1979.Following his academic achievement, he worked as
a senior photographer in Polytechnic College, Allahabad during 1980-82 and as a
faculty member for a local and private organisation at Vetapalem, Prakasam district
(Route Set Institute) for 10 years. He has been a regular visitor and guest for
various camera clubs and associations where he frequented to deliver lectures on
photography. He was always available for young and amateur photographers who
would approach him seeking professional help. He played a crucial role in the
founding of the oldest camera club at Kanigiri as early as 1990 (founding chairman).
He served on the Executive Committee of IIPC Board during 2014-2016 and
continues be an EC Member for Andhra Pradesh State Akademi of Photography.At
present, he is the treasurer for theAkademi.
R.V. Sarma has been in receipt of prestigious awards and honours such as
FICS, FSWAN,AFIP, AIIPC and APSS.Seven hundreds of his photographs have
been accepted at national and international photo salons/exhibitions. He was also
on the judgement panels for a few national and international photo contests.
Text by T S Reddy
General Secretary,
Andhrapradesh Photography Akademi
Ravuri Vignana Sarma
Hony.FICS, Hony.Swan, AIIPC, APSS,AFIP
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“A P State Akademi of Photography - Historical Profile”
(Reprint from Lenslight, July 1997)
Art can be produced with any medium, a pencil, a brush, a pair of scissors
and a camera too. There is a controversy all over the world whether photography is
an art or a science or a technical skill of the craftsman or just a record of images. In
India, this controversy has been ended by officially accepting it as art in February
1965, at the instance of Dr. N. Bhagwandas, IAS at the all India Cultural Ministers
Conference held at Hyderabad, which was attended by Ministers for Cultural Affairs
from the centre and states as well as the representatives of various cultural
akademies and prominent persons in the field of arts. The conference has unani-
mously adopted a resolution as “this conference concedes the art in photography
and appreciates the need for developing photography as an art. However, in view of
the fact that the medium of photography is so much different from the other arts,
this conference unanimously recommends the formation of separate Akademi both
at the centre and the state to develop photography as an art.”
A.P. Federation of Photographers
As a stop gap arrangement, an idea of forming a Federation of Photogra-
phy as a regional body in A.P. was first mooted at Guntur. Then, with the active
initiative of Dr. N. Bhagwandas, Founder President of Guntur Camera Club, The
A.P. Federation of Photographers as an apex body for the development of art in
photography was established in 1963 and enrolled different camera clubs of vari-
ous districts of the state. In 3 years time, with the conserted efforts of Dr. N.
Bhagawandas, the A.P. Federation of Photographers has attained the strength and
stability of a full grown and well established organisation and did yeomen service in
the development of photography, both in Andhra Pradesh and in India. It was mostly
responsible for the establishment of a number of camera clubs throughout the state
and soon came up to be recognised as one of the most active and efficient photo-
graphic organisations in India.
The Federation conducted regularly and successfully International Photo-
graphic Exhibition maintaining high standards of art in photography required in such
exhibitions. With necessary guidence and financial assistance, The Federation
started 28 clubs in the state which is a record for any state in India. Apart from
continuous efforts of Dr. N. Bhagawands, other stalwarts in photography i.e. Sri
Raja Triambak Raj Bhadur ARPS, PN Mehra EFIAP, ARPS, APSA, V Bapi Raju
EFLAP, FAPSAP, Sri S.N. Achanta AFAPA, Sri L. Malakondaiah AFAPA, M. Hassan
AFIAP were guiding the Federation in pursuit of the development of art. The Fed-
eration helped to bring together photographers from all over India by organising All
India Photographic Salons, State Conventions of Photography as also regional and
all India Conventions, thereby contributing immensly for the promotion and improve-
ment of art in photography. Regular and monthly photographic competitions, prac-
tical demonstrations, slide shows and talks on technical aspects of photography
were conducted. In all the AP Federation of Photographers conducted 7 Regional
conventions at various centres of A.P. which were well attended and highly
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appriciated. The Federation successfully conducted 5 international salons. ‘Lenslight’
first started in 1964 by the Federation as a modest 4 page newsletter and edited by
Dr. N. Bhagwandas soon developed into a full fledged photographic magazine. It
was entered, for the first time in the year 1966 in the Camera Club MagaZine con-
test organised by the Photographic Society of America, conpeted by Camera Clubs,
Associations and Federations all over the worls and created history by winning 2nd
prize and Green Ribbon of Honourable mention. Thereafter, every year it not only
won the top awards but also Ribbons of Honorable mention for production values.
In all, Lenslight has won Awards for 9 years, putting Andhra Pradesh and India in
the photographic map of the world.
Formation of AP State Akademi of Photography
At last, the ceaseless efforts of Dr. N. Bhagwandas for the formation of a
Govt. sponsored yet autonomous body for development of the art in photography
has borne fruit. Nearly after 8 years of passing a resolution at the Cultural Ministers
conference at Hyderabad, unanimously accepting photography as art and recom-
mending to set up seperate akademies both at the centre and the state to encour-
age photography as an art, the Govt, of A.P. taking the lead has constituted “AP.
State Akademi of Photography” on 15th Nov. 1973 through GO.No. 239. The pre-
amble of the Govt. order reads :
“Government had under their consideration a proposal to set up a separate
Akademi for Photography for semetime past. The All India Cultural Conference, at
its meeting held in Hyderabad in 1965 has recommended formation of a separate
Akademi for development of photography as an art. Andhra Pradesh enjoys the
distinction of having the largest camera clubs in the country. The state has been the
venue of a number of All India, International Photographic Exhibitions. The work
done by the camera clubs of the state has acquired an eminent place in the field of
All India Photography. Government have considered the various representations
made in this behalf and feel that there is justification for haveing a seperate Akademi
for photography in the State, so that there is co-ordination to develop the art of
photography in an organised manner”.
Thus the Govt. of A.P. has become a pioneer in the development of Art and
Science of photography, being the first state to form a State Akademi of Photogra-
phy. Till today A.P. is the only state, which has a successfully functioning Akademi in
the country.
The Govt. has formed the Akademi with the following members initially :
1. Dr. N. Bhagwandas, IAS, Hon. EFLAP President
2. V. Bapi Raju EFLAP Vice-President
3. L. Malkondaiah, IAS Secretary
4. S.N. Achanta, IAS Treasurer
5. N.V. Rao Member
6. S.V. Jagannatha Rao Member
7. S. Sanjeeva Dev Member
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8. Syed Wasif Azam Member
9. M.A. Haleem IAS Member
The main objectives of the Akademi :
To encourage and promote general advancement of Art and Science of
photography in all its forms, organising of photographic exhibitions, seminars, slide
shows, improve facilities for study of photography as an art and science, to encour-
age and assist formation of camera clubs and photographic associations, to pro-
vide scope for training in practical photography to foster National and International
contacts through exchange of photographic portfolios and to consititute awards to
deserving photographers.
Dissolution of A.P. Federation of Photographers
On the formation of the A.P. State Akademi of Photography, the AP Federa-
tion of Photography, the AP Federation of Photographers with almost the same
objects was wound up and its assests worth over Rs. 1 lakh transferred to the
Akademi.
Lenslight
The Akademi has taken over the activities of the Federation including the
publication of photographic journal Lenslight. The first issue of the Lenslight under
the masthead of the AP State Akademi of Photography saw the light of the day on
April 1975. The inaugural issue of Lenslight under the agies of the Akademi has
won the coveted 1st place in the PSA bulletin contest, subsequently it also won the
1st place in 1978, 3rd place and plaque in 1983, thus setting a worls record by
winning altogether 9 awards. Due to various reasons and pressure on Govt. Text
Book Press, Hyderabad, and shifting of Dr. N. Bhagwands, after his retirement from
Govt. service, the publication of Lenslight could not be continued from 1984 on-
wards.
With publication of this bulletin, the Akademi is again promissing to continue
the publication of Lenslight in bulletin form. Apart from acting as an effective link
between affliated clubs, its members and the Akademi, it works for the promotion of
art.
National Conventions :
The Akademi has successfully organised and hosted the Silver Jubilee Con-
vention of Federation of Indian Photography in 1977 and was universally accepted
as the best organised convention. It attracted over 400 delegates from all over
India. Earlier two such All India Convention hosted by Photo Circle - Hyderabad
under the patronage of the Akademi in 1990 in Hyderabad, excelled in every as-
pect. It was attended by over 500 delegates from all over the country. The FIP has
declared Sri B. Rajan Babu, the Convention Chairma, and K. Vishwender Reddy,
Convention Secretary, as men of the convention for excellent arrangements and its
grand success.
International Convention :
The Akademi successfully hosted the 6th International Convention of the
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Federation of Asian Photographic Art in Hyderabad in 1977. This is the 1st Interna-
tional Convention of Photography (FAPA) held in India. Delegated who attended
the convention were from countries in S.E. Asia including the President and office
bearers of FAPA from Taiwan and a large number of delegates from all over India.
This convention paved the way for a better understanding on the view points of the
trends in pictorial photography. Thanks to the efforts of the Akademi for obtaining
clearance, this was the first time after over two decades that individuals from Tai-
wan were permitted to visit India. To mark the occasion a special first day cover was
issued and postal authorities arranged special cancellation to highlight the conven-
tion.
Publications :
One of the impediments to the development of Art and Science in photogra-
phy in India is the high cost and non-availability of good books on photography. In
addition to making available “Lenslight” the photographic journal, the Akademi has
also taken up publication of books on photography both in English and Telugu. So
far Akademi has published 9 books on photography by eminent photographers.
The Akademi has a programme for taking up such publications every year. Pres-
ently planning to bring out a book containing invaluable photographs of late Sri
Raja Triambak Raj Bahadur ARPS and his famous doping method. The Akademi
also encourages the publication of magazines on photography by making token
grants.
Salons :
In addition to grants made to affiliated camera clubs for organising All India
and International Salons, the Akademi has also been donating Academi silver and
bronze medals to be presented to the winners. The Akademi has itself organised a
number of All India Salons as also three International Salons most successfully.
Camera Clubs :
The Art in photography can best be encouraged in those interested in pho-
tography through mutual efforts. The Akademi ever since its inception and the Fed-
eration before that, has taken pains to ensure the formation of new camera clubs in
the state as also advice, guide and help the existing clubs. A.P. today has perhaps
the largest number of Camera Clubs as compared to any other state. The Akademi
has been very liberal in recognising Camera Clubs. Clubs are recognised if they
are registered and fall in line with the aims and objects of the Akademi. Model Bye-
laws are also available to them for adoption if they so desire. Every recognised club
has a representative in the Akademi Council. No entrance fee or subscription is
charged. In addition, the Akademi has also been making financial scanction to ev-
ery recognised club in the state for taking up various photographic activities, such
as organising workshops, conventions, salons etc. We are happy to record that
these grants have gone a long way in helping the clubs in stepping up their activi-
ties. There has been marked increase in their photographic activities and the num-
ber of All India Salons organised in the state and workshops etc. have appreciably
increased. Apart from these the members of the clubs are active participants in the
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National and Internationsl Salons winning laurels for themsleves and to their clubs.
Due to the financial grants from the Akademi, members from our clubs participate
in large numbers from our clubs participate in large numbers in National and Re-
gional Conventions, thus enlarging scope to acquaint themselves with latest trends
in photography. The Akademi with a view to develop further, seeks suggestions
from camera clubs from time to time to frame suitable programmes. The Akademi
is planning to introduce quarterly competition among the members of clubs from
the next quarter onwards.
Regional Conventions :
As part of the revitalisation of camera clubs the Akademi is encouraging
camera clubs to organise Regional conventions at various places in A.P. by making
suitable financial grants. The idea is to encourage members to interest with others
from all over the state and exchange ideas and learn the new trends in photography
through various programes planned in such conventions. We are proud that the
Regional convention organised in the Papi Hills of Godavari River by Photographic
Association of Andhra, Rajahmundry was highly successful. In this process the
present Regional Convention being organised by Photogenic Arts Circle has taken
up the theme of the convention as “Modern Trends in Photography”, rightly in tune
with the first changing scenario in the field of photography. We are sure the conven-
tion will fulfil its objectives. The Akademi wishes that clubs will come forward to take
up the task of organising Regional conventions every year.
Workshop :
We are very proud, that clubs in Andhra Pradesh made it a regular feature
in organising workshop for the benefit of not only their members but also photogra-
phers from all over the state and some times from other parts of the country. The
main guiding force behind this workshop movement in the state is B. Rajan Babu,
an eminent pictorial photographer and an excellent teacher. Over a decade, as
secretary of the Akademi, hi is not only running it successfully but encouraged and
inspired many people to start camera clubs in various parts of the state. He spared
his valuable time by travelling through the length and breadth of state in conducting
workships, giving demonstrations on various subjects of photography. The clubs in
A.P. riched a place on the map of photographic world of India, by making their
workshops meaningful and highly insormative, due to the consented efforts of
evertiring Rajan Babu He also trained and guded many photographers to achieve
National & International honour Aart from Sri B. Rajan Babu asSecretary, the Akademi
is presently beaded by sri C.S. Sastri IAS; Retd., an able administrator and an
excellent origanisor with his exerience andwast knowledge , he is steering the
Akademi efficiently to takeup more and more new projects, for the development of
the art in our state. Sri K. Nageshwara Rao with his experience in various fields of
arts and photography is guiding the Akademi successfully. K. Vishwander Reddy,
who is an excellent organizer and serious Phographer as treasurer, C.N. Babu.
Who brings in rich experience and who is associated with the Akademi since its
inception and the Federation earlier. V. Sreeram Murthy, K. Prabhakar and K.
Sudhakar Reddy, a strong team of the council are sparing no efforts in making the
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Akademi more vibrant and strong. Though Dr. N. Bhagwandas, founder, president
has shifted his home to Madras, the Akademi is always receiving his guidance and
advice in running it effectively.
150 Years of Photography :
The Akademi has organised a grand function on the occasion of 150th year
of birth of photography. On the occasion, Photo Circle - Hyderabad under agies of
the Akademi felicitated Dr. G. Thomas, Secretary General of the FIP and Dr. N.
Bhagwandas the past president of FIP, and the founder president of the Akademi.
The Akademi in colloboration with INTACH collected and preserved 150 rare pic-
tures of great photographers for posterity for future generations.
The main remaining task of the Akademi, is to acquire a piece of land or a
place to construct an exhibition hall, a dark room and a library. Also the Govt of A.P.
has to release the Annual grant of Rs. 50,000I- p.a. due to the Akademi from sev-
eral years. The Akademi has been making representations, on various occasions
when dignitaries are attending functions of the Akademi and also personally meet-
ing them with this request. It is time to pursue the Govt. vigorously and secure the
release of Govt. grants and a piece of land to heme the Akademi.
Lack of good books in photography in India is one of the main impediments
to the development of Art and Science in photography in our country. Our Akademi
took a policy decision to take up good works on photography and publish them and
make them available to the public at a reasonable price. The Andhra Pradesh Fed-
eration of photographers, the organisation which proceeded the Akademi had pub-
lished a volume of Contemporary Photography. The AP State Akademi of Photogra-
phy, in addition to making available Lenslight the photographic journal, published
following books in English & Telugu and stood as the pioneer. It is the only
organisation in the country to have so many photographic publications to its credit.
1. 1st Publication : The Akademi brought out its first publication in Telugu by V.
Bapi Raju EFIAP. Popularly known as Father of Andhra Photography. The
book was released by Sri J. Vengal Rao, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra
Pradesh in June 1976 in Hyderabad.
2. 2nd Publication : “Book of Photography” by P.N. Mehra Hon. EFLAP, FRPS
was released on 12th Sept. 1976 by Sri Fakrudding Ali Ahmed Honb’e Presi-
dent of India at dunction in Hyd.
3. 3rd Publication : “Law on Photography and copy Right on Photographs” by
Sri A. Arunachalam an eminent lawyer & photographer, was released by Sri
A. Sambasiva Rao, Chef Justice of A.P. on 30-11-1978 at a function in
Hyderabad.
4. 4th Publication : “CHAYAGRAHIKA MARGADARSI” in Telugy by Sri B.
Lakshman, dedicated photographer was released by Sri KC Abraham, Hon’ble
Gvernor of A.P. on 27th December 1979 at a function in Hyderabad.
5. 5th Publication : “History of photography - India 1840-1980” by Dr. G. Tho-
mas, Founder Secretary of Federation of India Photography and an eminent
photographer was released by Dr. N. Bhagwandas on 29th December 1981
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at the FIP Convention at Bhopal.
6. 6th Publication : “A Monograph” containing 24 pictures of A.L. Syed was
released by Dr. N. Bhagwandas on 31st December 1981 at the concluding
function of the FIP at Bhopal.
7. 7th Publication : “Landscapes” by Dr. G. Thomas was released by Hon.
Justice Sri P.N. Bhagwati, Judge Supreme Court of India at the 9th FIP Con-
vention at Ahmedabad. This publication has won a second prize in the All
India competition organised by the Govt. of India.
8. 8th Publication : “Anatomy of Photography” by Dr. G. Thomas, was released
by K. Krishnan Kant, Hon’ble Governor of A.P. at a function at Rajbhavan,
Hyderabad on 14th November 1991.
9. 9th Publication : “AP Heritage of Photography” a collection of photographs
of eminent photographers of yesteryears to the present generation photogra-
phers of A.P. was released by Sri K. Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Hon’ble finance
Minister of A.P. at a function on 5-4-1997 at Hyderabad.
Presently the Akabemi is in the process of bringing out a book on the works of
Late Sri Raja Triambak Raj Bahadur ARPS an eminent pictorialist of the country.
Under rule 12 of the constitution of the AP State Akademi of photography, the
General Council may elect by a majority of not less than 3/4th of the members
present and voting in a meetiong of the General Council, persons of outstanding
merit in the field of photography not exceeding ten at anytime, as follows of the
Akademi from among those recommended for election by Executive Committee.
Accordingly the following eminent photographers of Anshra Pradesh, who and sci-
ence in photography and also excelled in the field of photography have been elected
as follows of Andhra Pradesh State Akademi of Photography since its inception in
1973.
1. Dr. N. Bhagwandas was awarded the Akademi’s 1st fellowship and was pre-
sented with the same by Sri Fakruddin Ali Ahmed Hon’ble President of India
at a Public function on 6th Sept. 1975.
2. Sri V. Bapiraju EFIAP is the 2nd reciepient of the Akademi’s fellowship for the
year 1976. But unfortunately, hardly two hours after the executive council has
unanimously resolved to recommend the award of fellowship of the Akademi
he has passed away on 4th Sept. 1976 at about 7.30 p.m.
3. Sri B. RajanBabu, FRPS, AFIAP, FAPSAP is the 3rd receiepient of the
Akademi’s Fellowship. He was presented with the award at a function by Sri
K. Krishan Kant Hon’ble Governor of A.P. on 14th November 91.
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Hê´j·Tìπsí‘·>± #˚kÕs¡T. C≤rj·T n+‘·sê®rj·T |ü⁄s¡kÕÿsê\T mH√ï bı+<ës¡T. 1970 dü+e‘·‡s¡+˝Àô|ò&ÉπswüHé Ç+≥πsïwüq Ÿ &çm ŸÄsYº bòı{ÀÁ>∑|òæø nH ÁbòÕqT‡ <Xdü+düúqT+∫ Ä]ºdüTº ô|ò&ÉπswüHé ÇHé≥sYHwüq Ÿ&çm˝Ÿ ÄsYº bòı{ÀÁ>∑|òæø˘ (AFIAP) &çbı¢e÷qT bı+<ës¡T. ‘·s¡Tyê‘· mk˛dæj˚T{Ÿ sêj·T˝Ÿ bòı{ÀÁ>±|òæø˘kıôd’{° (ARPS) ì sêj·T Ÿbòı{ÀÁ>±|òæø kıôd’{° Ç+>±¢+&ÉT qT+∫ 1983˝À bı+<ës¡T. sê»Héu≤ãT>±s¡Tq÷´&é ($eg) nH˚ n+X¯+ô|’ m+‘√ ø£èwædü*Œ 1987e dü+e‘·‡s¡+˝À ªªÁ|üø£è‹`Åd”Ôμμ nH˚ n+X¯+ô|’#·ø£ÿì #Ûêj·÷∫Á‘ê\qT ì]à+∫ ô|ò Àsêj·T˝Ÿbòı{ÀÁ>±|òæø˘ kıôd’{° (FRPS) ì sêj·T˝Ÿbòı{ÀÁ>±|òæø˘kıôd’{°, Ç+>±¢+&é qT+∫ bı+<ës¡T. Ç~ n+‘·sê®rj·T >ös¡e|ü{≤º\ìï+{Ï ø£Hêï #ê\ ns¡T<Ó’q~. á|ü⁄s¡kÕÿsêìï Ç+>∑¢+&ÉT e∫à dü«j·T+>± d”«ø£]+#·e\dæq~>± sêj·T Ÿbòı{ÀÁ>±|òæø kıôd’{°qT+∫ Á|ü‘´ø£ÄVü‰«Hêìï n+<äTø=ì Ç+>±¢+&ÉT yÓ[fl Ä|ü⁄s¡kÕÿsêìï dü«j·T+>± d”«ø£]+#ês¡T. lsê»Héu≤ãT>±]ï|òüTq+>± dü‘·ÿ]+∫ FRPS ì Á|ü<ëq+#˚XÊs¡T. á |ü⁄s¡kÕÿsêìï eTqsêh+˝À bı+~q @¬ø’ø£ e´øÏÔlsê»Héu≤ãT>±πs.
eTq<˚X¯+˝À ô|ò&ÉπswüHé Ä|òt Ç+&çj·THé bòı{ÀÁ>∑|ò” nH˚ dü+düúqT 1953˝À &܈ˆõ.<∏ëeTdt nH˚Äj·Tq u…+>∑Tfi¯Ss¡T˝À kÕú|æ+∫, C≤rj·TkÕúsTT bòı{Àø£¢ãT“\ìï+{Ïì nqTã+<Ûä dü+düú\T>± #˚dæ,bòı{ÀÁ>∑|ò” n_Ûeè~úøÏ m+‘√ ùde#düTÔHêïs¡T. ÄdüeTj·T+˝À &܈ˆmHé uÛÑ>∑yêHé<ëdüT>±]øÏ õ.<∏ëeTdt>±]‘√|ü]#·j·T+ @s¡Œ&ç, bòı{ÀÁ>∑|ò” MT<ä ñqï ≈£î‘·÷Vü≤\+‘√ á FIP dü+düú À düuÛÑ ‘·«+ dü+bÕ~+#ês¡T.&܈ˆ<∏ëeTdt>±]‘√ düìïVæ≤‘·‘·«+ @s¡Œ&ç, ‘êqT≈£L&É Ä+Á<Ûäsêh+˝À bòı{ÀÁ>∑|ò”ì Áb˛‘·‡Væ≤+#·{≤ìøÏ|üPqT≈£îHêïs¡T.
&܈ˆmHé uÛÑ>∑yêHé<ëdüT>±s¡T Á_{°wt msTTsYbò s¡T‡˝À kÕÿ«Á&ÓHé©&És¡T>± |üì#dæ 1947˝À ø=‘·Ô>±@s¡Œ&çq Ä+Á<Ûäsêh+˝À IAS Ä|ò”düs¡T>± ìj·T$T+#·ã&ܶs¡T. Äj·Tq1919 e÷]à 29e ‘Bq ø£kÕsY>ö&énH }fiÀfl »ìà+#ês¡T. Ç|ü&ÉT á }s¡T ø£sêï≥ø£ À ñqï~. Ä+Á<Ûäsêh+˝À IAS u≤<Ûä ‘·\T d”«ø£]+∫q‘·s¡Tyê‘· sêh+˝À ñqï bòı{ÀÁ>±|òüs¡¢ì n+<ä]ì ø£*|æ ˇø£ dü+|òüT+ @s¡Œs¡#ê\ì ìs¡ísTT+∫, O.C.
m&É«sY‡, V. u≤|æsêE Ç˝≤ Ç+ø± ø=+<ä]ì ø£*dæ yê]‘√ #·]Ã+∫ sêhkÕúsTT˝À Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<XŸ ô|ò&ÉπswüHéÄ|òt bòı{ÀÁ>±|òüsY‡ (APFP) nH dü+düúì 1963 dü+e‘·‡s¡+˝À kÕú|æ+#ês¡T. n|üŒ{ÏqT+∫ ì]«sêeT+>±ø£èwæ dü\TŒ‘·÷ Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<˚XŸ˝À bòı{ÀÁ>∑|ò” n_Ûeè~ΔøÏ m+‘√ bÕ≥T|ü&ܶs¡T. Äj·Tq ‘êqT yÓ[flqÁ|ü‹}]˝ÀqT ˇø£ bòı{Àø£¢uŸqT kÕú|æ+∫, Ä }]˝À ñqï bòı{ÀÁ>±|òüs¡¢ì, bòı{ÀÁ>∑|ò” À ÄdüøÏÔ ñqïyê]ì Äø£¢uŸ˝À düuÛÑT´\T>± #˚]Œ+∫ yê]ì Áb˛‘·‡Væ≤+#˚yês¡T. ‘·s¡Tyê‘· yês¡T Ä+Á<ÛäsêÅcÕºìøÏeTTK´ ø±s¡ <ä]Ù>± ìj·T$T+#·ã&ܶs¡T. ÄdüøÏÔ‘√bÕ≥T n~Ûø±s¡+ ≈£L&É Äj·Tq≈£î ø£*dæ e∫à sêh+˝ÀÁ|ü‹ õ˝≤¢ ÀqT ø£ dü+ ˇø£ bòı{Àø£¢uŸ ñ+&Ü\H˚ <Û´j·T+‘√ m+‘√ ø£èwæ #˚XÊs¡T. bòı{ÀÁ>∑|ò” n_Ûeè~Δø√dü+ Äj·Tq ‘·q kÕúsTTì ≈£L&É eTs¡∫ m+‘·eTTK´yÓTÆq düe÷y˚X¯+˝À ñHêï ≈£L&Ü ˇø£bòı{ÀÁ>±|òüs¡T>±˙, ø£ ø£¢uŸ ø±s¡ <ä]Ù>±ì Äj·Tq <äs¡ÙHês¡Δ+eùd,Ô yÓ+≥H˚ yê]ì ø£*dæ e÷{≤¢&˚yês¡T.m+‘·eTTK´yÓTÆq|üì ñ+&ç @ Ä|ò”düs¡T e∫ÃHê ≈£L&É neì Äj·Tq <äs¡Ùq+ ˇø£ bòı{ÀÁ>±|òüs¡T #ê\
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‘*ø£>± bı+<yê&ÉT. n+fÒ uÛÑ>∑yêHé<ëdüT>±]ÿ bòı{ÀÁ>∑|ò” n+fÒ m+‘· ÇwüºyÓ÷, m+‘·>± Áb˛‘·‡Væ≤+#yês√ns¡›+#˚düTø√e#·TÃ. Á|ü‹ bòı{Àø£¢uŸ Á|ü‹dü+e‘·‡s¡+ ø£˙dü+ ˇø£ ø±s¡´Áø£e÷ìï #Ój·÷´\ìÁb˛‘·‡Væ≤düTÔ+&˚yês¡T. yês¡T #˚dæq ø±s¡ Áø£e÷ìøÏ nsTTq Ks¡TÃ˝À dü>∑+ ‹]– ‘·q dü+düú APFP <ë«sêyê]øÏ n+<ä#ùdyês¡T. sêh+˝À ñqï ø£¢uŸ\ìï+{Ï APFP øÏ nqTã+<Ûä dü+düú\T>± CÒdæ, nìï ø£¢ãT“\qTπø Á‘Í{ÏÁøÏ+<äøÏ #sêÃs¡T. AP ô|ò&ÉπswüHé Ä|òt bòı{ÀÁ>±|òüsY‡ dü+düúì ô|ò&ÉπswüHé Ä|òt Ç+&çj·THé bòı{ÀÁ>∑|ò”
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APFP qT+∫ …Hé‡ …’≥T nH˚ ãT …{ÏHéì Á|ü‹HÓ ≤ Á|ü#·T]+#˚yês¡T. bòı{ÀÁ>±|òæø˘ kıôd’{° Ä|òtÄyÓT]ø±yês¡T n+‘·sê®rj·T ãT …{ÏHé b˛{°ìs¡«Væ≤ùdÔ <ëì˝À n‘·T´qï‘·yÓTÆq ¬s&é]ã“Hé |ü⁄s¡kÕÿs¡+<∏ä…qT‡ …’≥T »s¡ï˝ŸøÏe∫Ã+~.
1973 e÷]Ã˝À Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<XŸ ô|ò&ÉπswüHé Ä|òt bòı{ÀÁ>±|òüsY‡ nH dü+düú Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<XŸ nø±&ÉMTÄ|òtbòı{ÀÁ>∑|ò”>± e÷]+~. 1976 ôdô|º+ãs¡T˝À eTq<X n<Ûä ≈£åî …’q |òüø£èB›HéÄ© nVü≤à<äT>±s¡T ôV’≤<äsêu≤<äT$#˚Ãdæq dü+<äs¡“¤+˝À Ä+Á<ÛäÁ|ü<˚XŸ nø±&ÉMT Ä|òt bòı{ÀÁ>∑|ò” jÓTTø£ÿ ø±s¡ ø£ ≤bÕ\qT ‘Ó\TdüTø=ì‘êqT nø±&ÉMTøÏ NÛ|òtù|Á≥Hé>± ñ+&É{≤ìøÏ |üø=ì ôV’≤<äsêu≤<äT˝À ôd+Á≥ Ÿ nø±&ÉMT Ä|òt bòı{ÀÁ>∑|ò”ì@sêŒ≥T #Ój·T´e\dæq~>± ø√sês¡T. Ä ø√D+˝À uÛÑ>∑yêHé<ëdüT>±s¡T Ç‘·s¡ sêÅcÕº\qìï+{ÏøÏ yê]yê]sêÅcÕº\˝À sêh nø±&ÉMT\T @sêŒ≥T#Ój·T´e\dæq~>± $»„|æÔ #˚XÊs¡T. ø±ì Ä sêÅcÕº\T yÓ+≥H˚düŒ+~+#· Ò<äT. á˝À|ü⁄>± 1977 |òæÁãe] 11e ‘˚Bq |òüø£èB›Hé Ä©nVü≤à<é>±s¡T |üs¡eT|ü~+#ês¡T.Ä ‘·s¡Tyê‘· Äj·Tq ø√]ø£ HÓs¡y˚s¡ Ò<äT. ‘·sê«‘· $T–*q sêÅcÕº\T ≈£L&É @M eTT+<äT≈£îsê Ò<äT.<ëì‘√ ôd+Á≥˝Ÿ nø±&ÉMT Ä$sꓤe+ ˙s¡Tø±]b˛sTT+~.
uÛÑ>∑yêHé<ëdüT>±s¡T nH˚ø£ n+‘·sê®rj·T |ü⁄s¡kÕÿsê\qT ¬ø’eX¯+ #˚düT≈£îHêïs¡T. ÁbòÕHé‡<˚X¯|ü⁄dü+düú nsTTq ô|ò&ÉπswüHé ÇHé≥sYH˚wüq˝Ÿ &ç m˝Ÿ ÄsYº bòı{ÀÁ>∑|òæø˘ dü+düú, Ä]ºdtºô|ò&ÉπswüHé Ç+≥sYH˚wüq˝Ÿ&çm˝Ÿ ÄsY bòı{ÀÁ>∑|òæø˘ (AFIAP) nH˚ &çbı¢e÷ì Ç∫à >ös¡$+∫+~. n<˚ dü+düú bòı{ÀÁ>∑|ò” n_Ûeè~›øÏ#˚dæq ø£èwæøÏ >∑T]Ô|ü⁄>± mø˘‡ …+{ŸdüØ«dt Ä|òt ô|ò&ÉπswüHé ÇHé≥sYH˚wüq˝Ÿ &çm˝ŸÄsYºbòı{ÀÁ>∑|ò” (E3FIAP)
ì Ç∫à >ös¡$+∫+~. 1977e dü+e‘·‡s¡+˝À Ädü+düú n‘·T´qï>ös¡e|ü⁄s¡kÕÿs¡yÓTÆq Ç.m|òt.◊.m.|æ.(EFIAP) ì Ç∫à düHêàì+∫+~. ô|ò&ÉπswüHé Ä|òt Ç+&çj·THé bòı{ÀÁ>∑|ò” ‘·s¡|ü⁄q (FIP) C≤rj·T n+‘·sê®rj·Tdüe÷y˚XÊ\qT Hê*Z+{Ïì ôV’≤<äsêu≤<äT˝À ìs¡«Væ≤+#ês¡T. mH√ï n+‘·sê®rj·T Á|ü<äs¡Ùq\≈£îuÛÑ>∑yêHé<ëdüT>±]ï Hê´j·Tìπsí‘·>± ìj·T$T+#ês¡T.
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MILESTONES
1963: Formation of Photography Akademi with the suggestion from then Director,
Photo Division, Govt. of India, Sri T. Kasinath
1963: The Hyderabad branch renamed as Andhra Pradesh Federation of
Photographers with Dr. Bhagawan Das I.A.S. as the first President
1967: Conduct ofPhotography Akademi’s first ever public photography contest in
AP (formally considered as the beginning of Akademi’s work in Andhra
Pradesh)
1967: Conduct of first international photography event
1967: Inauguration photo exhibition of the Akademi by former PM, Smt. Indira
Gandhi
1968: Release of photo journal of the Akademi by former President of Indian
Republic, HE Dr. Zakir Hussain
1969: Visit by Dr. Vande Wyer of FIAP (France)
1973: Renamed as the Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Photography
1974: Visit by the President of Federation Art Photographers, Taiwan
1975: Visit by the President and photographers’ team from the Photo Art Society of
Korea
1976: Inauguration of Photo Exhibition by the former President of Indian Republic,
HE Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
1977: Inauguration of regional/state-level photo exhibition by the former Governor
of Andhra Pradesh, HE Mohan Lal Sukhadia
1977: Conduct of International Photography Convention at Hyderabad
1978: FIP (Federation of Indian Photography) celebrated its Silver Jubilee in
association with the Akademi at Hyderabad
1980: Inauguration of international photo exhibition by the former CM of Andhra
Pradesh, Dr. M. Chenna Reddy
1994: Photography workshop “ Faces of Hyderabad” organized by Photo Circle-
Hyderabad in association with AP State Akademi of photography.
1996: Conduct of photography workshop at Papi Kondalu, Godavari district, AP
1990-2000: Affiliated to Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain (RPS); Federation
of International Photographic Association, France; Photographic Society of
America
2014-15: “After the bifurcation of the state of AP into twoStates (Telangana and Andhra)
the AP State Akademi of photography in its general council meeting held on
12th December 2015 in Hyderabad unanimously decided to bifurcate the
Akademi also into twoAkademis. As per this decision twoAkademies a) Andhra
Pradesh Photography Akademi vide reg. no 53/2016 and
TelanganaPhotography Akademi vide Reg.no 1057/2016 formed to promote
the art of photography in two states.
2017: “Celebrations of Golden Jubilee year of erstwhile AP State Akademi of
Photography being organised by Andhra Pradesh Photography Akademi”
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