Promoting Creative and Social Photography
Haridwar Mahakumbh - Festival Photography Workshop Mar 9-12, 2021
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Once in twelve years celebrated "Haridwar Mahakumbh" is truly an ocean of divinity. Thousands of sadhus and lacs of devotees coming from all over the India, create an unbelievable experience for all. Shahi Snans, on special dates during Kumbh, are the biggest celebration for all the Sadhus. Common public is not allowed during these snans. Photographers from world over dream to get an opportunity
Workshop Format:
The format of workshop was carefully designed to give maximum photography opportunity for covering the essence of celebration. The four-day workshop comprised of 6 outdoor sessions of 4 hours each and discussion sessions of 1 hour each. Every outdoor session was also split into travel, street, candid, and portraiture. The workshop also featured an on-spot competition for all delega
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Mentors of the workshop:
Mr. B K Agrawal from Vishakhapatnam, a renowned portrait, fashion and glamour photographer with over 40 years of photography experience, mentored the workshop. He has a vast experience of organizing and mentoring photography workshops and judging national and international salons.
Mr. Kishen Chand, a senior photographer from Haridwar with vast experience of photography, co-m
Delegates:
The delegates from all over India, registered in the workshop. A brief geographic tally is given below:
Andhra Pradesh: 2
Bihar: 3
Chhattisgarh: 1
Goa: 1
Karnataka: 1
Maharashtra: 2
Telangana: 1
Uttarakhand: 1
Uttar Pradesh: 1
On-spot-contest
Keeping in mind limited number of delegates, only one award "Best Portfolio" was decided. This award was won by:
Mr. Bhaskar Raju, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh