MFIAP, MICS, ARPS, cMoL, GPA.PESGSPC,
Hon.FICS, Hon.CPE, Hon. PESGSPC, Hon.YPS, Hon. ECPA, Hon. FLAS, Hon.FWPAI, Hon.FSAP, Hon.PSP, Patron LMG, Hon.GMTAPS, Hon.ADCC
The art of playing with light and presenting things ordinary in extraordinary perspective, the portrayal of nature in its finest detail, and to capture the various human emotions in all its glory is what distinguishes Satish. The urge to play is but natural to any child, but to play with light and bring forth beautiful images at the age of 12 is sheer prodigy. It is this gift of nature that made him take up cinematography in his academic stint.
Satish has been honored with International Distinctions. viz:
The Karnataka Lalith kala academy has bestowed him with the title - “state artist” award.
It must be noted that he is the first Indian to be honored with EFIAP and MFIAP in Nature color prints; one of the highest honors in the photographic world. And youngest Indian to get MFIAP.
He is the first Indian to get Two Masters from world bodies of photography in Nature photography.
Apart from the above honors that have been conferred on him, it is but apparent that he has won many a competition garnering up to 975 and odd awards among which, gold medals in China, Scotland, Austria, Finland, and France are but significant. Over 2050 of his pictures have been exhibited in numerous national and international salons.
He has been invited as a judge in many a National and International photography salon. He has so far judged 32 International and 46 National Salons. He was one of the Jury Members in national level photography competition organized by Photo Division I & B ministry, New Delhi.
Many of his pictures have been published in international magazines, catalogs, newspapers, brochures, and books. His pictures have graced all the guidebooks brought out by “Outlook traveler” and “Today- Travel Plus “Magazine. WWF, BEML, BHEL, MICO, MCF, Canara Bank and many more Calendar spreads.
Satish conducts Nature and Wildlife Photography Workshops for the enthusiasts. He has so far organized 14 workshops in wildlife in the jungles of Bhandavgarh, Kanha, Sattal, Munsiary, Bandipur and Ranathambore National parks.
He has done assignment for Karnataka Tourism, Indian Coffee Board, NALCO – Orissa and many of his pictures have been published in their brochures and posters.
Besides all these, he trains Amateurs by giving them classes in Basic photography and teaches them wildlife photography in workshops conducted on location in the forests, and over 600 students have gained the knowledge.
He served as Secretary and Vice president in Youth photographic society, which is the No.1 photography club in India. For 40 years, he is the member of the club and currently he is the President of Youth Photographic society of Bangalore.
Odisha and Araku Tribal Workshop - Nov 18 - 23, 2024
Amazing Cambodia Jan 3-7, 2025
Scenic Vietnam Jan 8-20, 2025
Varanasi Festival Special Workshops (3 workshops)
Prayagraj-Varanasi Mahakubh Jan 27-31, 2025