Works of more than 20 accomplished photographer members of the society showcased
Breathtaking landscapes to captivating portraits, dynamic street photography, and more
Inaugurated on Friday by motivational speaker and author Vivek Atray
Exhibition is on at Punjab Kala Bhawan, Sector 16, Chandigarh till Sunday (Dec 1, 2024) all days from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
It’s a 32 years old vibrant organisation, promoting creative excellence in the field of photography. It has as its members individuals from diverse fields who are woven together by a common thread of passionate indulgence in the amazing world of photography. The society’s much anticipated three-day Members’ Annual Group Exhibition – FOTO 2024 opened at the customary venue Punjab Kala Bhawan, adjacent to the Rose Garden, in Sector 16, on Friday.
The exhibition which showcases the selected works of more than 20 society members ranging from breath-taking landscapes to captivating portraits, dynamic street photography, and more, will remain open to the art enthusiasts on all three days, till Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The must-see exhibition was formally inaugurated by well-known motivational speaker and author Vivek Atray, who while appreciating the wonderful works on display, had a word of encouragement for all youth to pursue at least one creative hobby, whether it be photography, writing, painting, drama, music, dance, sports, adventure, biking, cycling, running, or whatever they find interesting and gives them peace, joy, happiness and fulfilment in the modern day stressful environment.
Chairman of FOTO 2024 Dr SS Bhamra shared that “each of the exhibits has undergone a meticulous selection process and has been printed to perfection, ensuring that the exhibition reflects the highest standards of quality.
“I invite all art enthusiasts to visit and immerse themselves in the exquisite collection of photographic art. I encourage you to take the time to appreciate, critique, and marvel at the creativity on display, as your engagement will inspire our members to continue striving for excellence in future exhibitions.”
President of the society Dinesh Verma added, “This event is a testament to the dedication and creative vision of our members, who have beautifully captured the world through their lenses.”
“Photography,” he said, “is not just about capturing moments, it is about telling stories, expressing emotions, and offering a unique perspective and a piece of the photographer’s soul. This year our members have pushed the boundaries of their artistic expression, and their works reflect the passion and commitment that defines our society. I am proud to witness the growth and evolution of our photographers and their ability to bring out the extraordinary in the ordinary.”
A brief about participating photographers
Anil Kumar Arora
Anil is a chemical engineer and management professional. A hobby photographer, he captures landscapes, monuments, and story clicks. His special interest is in pilgrimage albums and photos worth reading!
Amarbir Singh
Based in Mumbai, Amarbir’s expertise extends across advertising, films, and campaigns, with notable contributions in Bollywood films like Vaastav, Kurukshetra, Khakee, Gangster, etc. His versatile portfolio also includes fashion, product and architectural photography.
Gagandeep Matharoo
A businessman, Gagandeep loves to photograph wild animals and birds in their natural habitats and surroundings.
Dinesh Verma
An award-winning photographer of repute, Dinesh has a profound interest in macro photography and has a keen eye for landscape and portraiture photography. He regularly organises online and offline photographic workshops and participates in photo exhibitions across the country.
Wing Cdr Jatinder S Keith (retd)
Jatinder finds beauty all around, even in banal things. He enjoys candid photography, particularly of children. Now he is delving into macro and bird photography.
Kailash Sharma
Preferring to describe himself a daring lensmith, Kailash revels in navigating the delicate dance between vulnerability and empowerment in his nude photography. Through a mastery of light, he crafts compositions that transcend the ordinary, capturing the essence of human form as a canvas of emotions.
Khushjiv Singh Sethi
An engineer and businessman, Khushjiv likes to photograph children, Nature and street life and objects. He experiments in low light. The love for photography has taken him places.
Kulbhushan Kanwar
A retired Punjab government official, Kulbhushan has a special interest in capturing migratory birds and butterflies. He is also a guest faculty in Panjab University Chandigarh, conducting a post graduate certificate course in photography.
Rajbir Singh
An interior designer, Rajbir has been simultaneously pursing photography as a hobby since 2009.
Sanjay Kaushal
A retired insurer, Sanjay has travelled the length and breadth of Himachal Pradesh, sometimes on foot and often on a vintage Chetak scooter in his pursuit of capturing breath-taking landscapes. A hardcore fan of the Indian Railways, he excels in train spotting and railway photography.
Dr Satwinder S Bhamra
A medical practitioner and businessman, Satwinder enjoys clicking portraits and landscapes. He has been largely instrumental in organising the photo exhibition during successive Chandigarh Rose Festivals for the last over a decade. He also organised the biggest event in Mohali, the JLPL Flower Show 2014, which also featured a photo exhibition.
Shirin Seth Singh
A second-generation entrepreneur, Shirin, a diehard Nature lover, relishes in capturing landscapes and candid emotions of people. She is also exploring new horizons in macro, abstract and architectural photography.
Dr Sudheer Saxena
An interventionalist cardiologist, Sudheer feels that photography gives his own heart its rhythm. He describes himself as a wildlife, landscape and street photographer.
Vijendra Trighatia
An avid journeyman, Vijendra has an eye for capturing the beauty and diversity of Indian culture in all its manifestations.
Yashinder S Bagha
A well-known architect, Yashinder is also an award-winning photographer with his photographic works having been published in reputed professional magazines.
Dr Upneet Lalli
A psychologist, lawyer and criminologist, Upneet as a passionate photographer captures interesting aspects even in ordinary things. She has held a solo exhibition photo exhibition on the closed world of prisons.
Mitinderpal S Sekhon
For Mitinderpal, a geography teacher, trekker, biker and traveller, photography became a natural corollary as birds and landscapes had to be recorded.
Navneet Saxena
A businessman and commercial photographer, Navneet specialises in travel photography. He has many photographic awards to his credit and his works have been published in newspapers, magazines and catalogues.
Nitin S Ahluwalia
A mariner, Nitin’s photographic works showcase serene landscapes and vibrant hues of the environment. From misty mountain ranges bathed in the soft light of dawn to the golden fields under dramatic evening skies, his images tell stories of tranquillity and wonder.
Pankaj Gupta
A senior accountant, Pankaj loves to click Nature and landscapes.
Randeep Matharu
A student, Randeep is big on sports and photography, capturing the fascinating realm of Nature and the beautiful symphony it creates.
Praveen Kumar Jain
An engineer-turned-entrepreneur, Praveen is an avid traveller and has a deep interest in capturing landscapes and wildlife.
Rekha Chandra
A hobbyist photographer, Rekha has a passion for capturing landscapes wherever she travels.
Sahib Parmar
An industrialist and professional photographer, Sahib’s creative visualisation is vividly seen through his commercial photographic works in print media, and professional product shoots.
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