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The oldest and finest Photography Club of Bengaluru, founded in 1971, has highest number top International and national award winners!
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The Youth Photographic Society ® (YPS) Bangalore is one of the most prestigious and active Photography Clubs in India. Founded in 1971 by a few Photographic Enthusiasts, it is one of the oldest & highly acclaimed Photography Clubs in the country. With the support and guidance of Eminent Photographers like Late Dr.G.Thomas, Late Sri C. Rajagopal (Former Secretary Generals of the Federation of India

n Photography (FIP)) and Late Sri E. Hanumantha Rao, world renowned Nature Photographer, the Society has grown by leaps and bounds to promote Photography as an art. The club has won more than 250 Best Club Awards and celebrated its Golden Jubilee during 2021-2022.

27/05/2026

🌍World Otter Day | May 27, 2026

YPS joins the global celebration of World Otter Day by highlighting these fascinating and intelligent creatures that play a vital role in maintaining healthy river and wetland ecosystems.

Through wildlife photography, we hope to inspire awareness, appreciation and conservation of nature’s lesser-seen guardians.

Every image has the power to tell a story, spark curiosity and encourage meaningful action for the natural world.

*Photo Credits:*
Dr Prashant Kulkarni – LM-320
Mr Vidyashankar A G – LM-361
Mr Shivshankar Hebbale – LM-088
Mr Prabir Bishayee – IM-1044

26/05/2026

YPS Saturday Meet | Travel Photography | 30 May, 2026 | 7:00 PM

FALL COLORS OF MICHIGAN

By: Dr Maddur Badrinath

Fall color photography is very popular and a favorite of any photographer. A basic camera gear is enough to capture a good picture. A good plan with a color map of the region sets you up for the right time to go and shoot.

This presentation will help you in planning your trip and how you can creatively use the colors to make good pictures

When : Saturday, 30 May
Time : 7.00 PM IST
Where: Google Meet

More info: https://www.ypsbengaluru.com/event/fcom

Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/vmz-zapa-thk

22/05/2026

📸🌿 Through our lens, we witness the wild.
Through our actions, we protect its future.
On this International Biodiversity Day, Youth Photographic Society celebrates the magnificent diversity of life — from the mighty tiger and elephant to the delicate butterfly and vibrant birds that colour our ecosystems.
Nature is not just beauty; it is balance, survival, and legacy.
Together, let us respect, protect, and preserve our planet for generations ahead. 🌏💚
Our Biodiversity. Our Responsibility.

11/05/2026

YPS Journal Dṛṣṭi Mar-Apr 2026

Now available on Dṛṣṭi Stand
http://www.ypsbengaluru.com/2020/07/dṛṣṭi-stand

Content:
🔸Editorial: Election Time at YPS
🔸Spotlight: Achintya Murthy
🔸Featured Article: Coastal Traditions
🔸Dṛṣṭi Exclusive: Street Photography
🔸Camera Diaries: The Geometry of Power in Washington DC
🔸Framing the Frame: Yellow Gas at Mathura Holi
🔸Just Grasp It: Culling Images using Lightroom Classic
🔸Tips and Tricks: Underwater Photography
🔸YPS Saturday Meet Sessions
🔸Art of Tabletop Photography Workshop
🔸Raghu Rai: The Eye That Taught India to See Itself
🔸PSA Interclub 2025 Round 2 report
🔸YPS International Salon 2026 Report
🔸Honorary YPS & Service Awards 2024 & 2025
🔸New Member Corner

*_Prema Kakade_*
*Secretary, YPS*

01/05/2026

*YPS Saturday Meet | Travel Photography | 02 May, 2026 | 7:00 PM*

*FRAMES OF JAPAN - _Streets, Sakura and Stories_*

By: *_Dr Prashanth Kulkarni_*

Through a street photography perspective, the presentation highlights how Japan’s urban charm, cultural nuances, and everyday moments transform beneath a canopy of blossoms. It aims to inspire thoughtful travel and visual storytelling, offering insight into how careful planning can reveal the extraordinary within the ordinary

When : *Saturday, 02 May*
Time : *7.00 PM IST*
Where: *Google Meet*

*More info:* https://www.ypsbengaluru.com/event/jsss

*Google Meet Link:* https://meet.google.com/uyk-svbn-fwt

*_Prema Kakade_*
*Secretary, YPS*

24/04/2026

Exhibition | Award Ceremony | Conferring Hon YPS | Conferring Service Awards | Honoring Distinction Holders

You are cordially invited with family and friends to the Print Exhibition of YPS International Salon 2026

Exhibition: 25th & 26th April 2026, 10:30 am to 6.00 pm

25th April 2026, 3.00 pm
Presentation: The Pantanal – Land of the Jaguar: by Dr Ajit Huilgol

26th April 2026, 11.00 am onwards
- Distribution of awards for the International Salon 2026
- Conferring of Hon YPS and Service Awards for the years 2024 and 2025
- Honoring International Distinction Holders for 2025

Venue: Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bengaluru

https://www.ypsbengaluru.com/event/is2026

Prema Kakade
Secretary, YPS

23/04/2026

*YPS International Salon 2026 | Exhibition | 25 Apr | 3:00 PM | Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath*

*THE PANTANAL – _Land of the Jaguar_*

By _*Dr Ajit Huilgol*_

The Pantanal is arguably the top wildlife-watching spot in South America, famous for its jaguar sightings along the Cuiaba River. It boasts a rich ecosystem featuring capybaras, giant otters, tapirs, and over 650 types of birds, including the legendary jabiru stork

When : *Saturday, 25 Apr, 2026*
Time : *3.00 PM IST*
Where : *Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath*

For more info: https://www.ypsbengaluru.com/event/pckp

*_Prema Kakade_*
*Secretary, YPS*

19/04/2026

*REFLECTIONS | YPS PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST | EP.07*

*FROZEN FRAMES: _Photography in the Arctic and Antarctic_*

with *Dr Ajit Huilgol* and *Dev R*

Photographers travel the world over but very few visit both the poles. Dr Huilgol has travelled to the Artic and twice to the Antarctic!

Join our Members, Dr Ajit Huilgol and Dev R, in an interesting conversation on Photography in the most remote, coldest, costliest and challenging places on earth, in this episode of Reflections - YPS Photography Podcast.

*Feel Free to Share:*
https://youtu.be/1OS9nZizqkw

*_Rakesh V C_*
*Lead, YPS Videos Sub-Committee*

*_Prema Kakade_*
*Secretary, YPS*

19/04/2026

*REFLECTIONS | YPS PODCAST | EP.06*

*_PHOTOGRAPHY and MENTAL HEALTH_*

with *Dr Pradeep GCM* and *Dr Minnu Kejriwal*

The Art of Photography is not just about making pictures but has been proven to calm the mind just as in meditation!

Join our Members Dr Pradeep and Dr Minnu in an interesting conversation on Photography and Mental Health, in this episode of Reflections - YPS Photography Podcast.

*Feel Free to Share:*
https://youtu.be/BuiD_PWdIPc

*_Rakesh V C_*
*Lead, YPS Videos Sub-Committee*

*_Prema Kakade_*
*Secretary, YPS*

18/04/2026

*REFLECTIONS | YPS PODCAST | EP.05*

*A Beginner’s Guide to Photography*

with *Satish H* and *Hardik P Shah*

Photography as a hobby keeps a person healthy and happy!

This conversation is a guide to every aspiring photographer. It helps one to decide on the genre, gear and much more.

Join Satish and Hardik to clear all doubts that a beginner could have to take up photography, in this episode of Reflections YPS Photography Podcast.

*Feel Free to Share:*
https://youtu.be/EClgkCHrf2Q

*_Rakesh V C_*
*Lead, YPS Videos Sub-Committee*

*_Prema Kakade_*
*Secretary, YPS*

18/04/2026

*REFLECTIONS | YPS PODCAST | EP.4*

*MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY*

with *Manju Vikas Sastry V* and *Madhu Kakade*

Mobile photography is becoming increasingly popular, sometimes competing with even DSLR/Mirrorless cameras. In this episode of Reflections, Madhu and Vikas discuss the pros and cons/limitations of mobile photography.

All pictures in this episode are shot by the speakers on their mobile phones.

*Share and Like the Episodes* to get notified

https://youtu.be/n6WycTvaPkI

*_Rakesh V C_*
*Lead, YPS Videos Sub-Committee*

*_Prema Kakade_*
*Secretary, YPS*

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State Youth Centre, Nrupathanga Road
Bangalore
560001

Opening Hours

6pm - 8:30pm

Telephone

+919513977257

Website

https://www.ypsbengaluru.com/

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