High Quality Awards
Cash Awards
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₹1,37,500/-
4 National Categories
1 Category for Maharashtra
Low Entry Fee
only ₹100 for State Category
Cash Awards
₹1,37,500/-
1 Category for Maharashtra
only ₹100 for State Category
Start Date: Tuesday,15th August 2024
Closing Date: Sunday, 22nd September 2024
Last Date of Payment: Wednesday 25th September 2024.
Judging Date (Online): Saturday 19th and 20th October 2024.
Results Notification : Saturday 26th October 2024.
Exhibition Dates: Sunday 10th to Sunday 17th November 2024.
Prize Distribution: Sunday 17th November 2024.
States & Union Territories
Participants
Photographs
Years
Entry Fee For National & Maharashtra:
A. Any 1 or 2 Section: Rs.200/-
B. All 4 Section: Rs.400/-
A. Rs: 100/-
Rohinton Mehta has been teaching photography since 1975 and have taught thousands of photographers - from school/college students to teachers, doctors and lawyers. In the past, he has taught students of Xavier Institute of Communication at St. Xavier College, and also at the Shari Academy of Photography.
He is currently teaching photography and Photoshop at The Photographic Society of India, in Mumbai. He has judged several photo competitions, including an International Photo Competition at Colombo, Sri Lanka.
He has conducted several workshops in photography in Mumbai and other cities in India. He is a Technical Editor of Smart Photography, India's top photography magazine.
Vikas Shinde has completed his education in Electrical Engineering. Started photography at the age of 7. He left his Central Government job and started his own Photography Business. Travelled all over the nation 14 times and worked in all types of industries. Shots lot of Industries and Products over the years. He started Food Photography and photographed three books for Sanjeev Kapoor. He also has done a jewellery Photography for lot of leading brands. He is practicing Sinar 4x5 camera since 1996. He got the recognition on Hasselblad.com in 2010; now using Hasselblad Sinar and combo. Vikas Shinde photography is a noticed name affianced in offering Industrial, Food, Product, Conceptual Photography Services, Portrait Photography Services, Dance Photography Services, Panorama Photography Service and BHS Photography Services etc..
Kedar Bhide (BPSA, SPSA),a nature photographer, Giclée printer, herpetologist, and environmental health expert, holds a postgraduate degree in Applied Biology and a Diploma in Management Studies from the University of Mumbai. With 25 years of experience in leadership roles at multinational companies like Sumitomo, BASF and Tagros Chemicals, he ventured into entrepreneurship by founding Nature Works in 2017. Beginning his photography journey in the 90s to document snakes, Kedar's passion quickly grew, leading him to explore diverse terrains such as the high altitudes of Ladakh, the underwater world of Andamans, and various forests across India to capture landscapes and wildlife. Over the past three decades, his work has been featured in numerous magazines, books, and online platforms. He has also been a judge at various photography competitions. Kedar has contributed to many book series like ‘Moments from the Wild’ and ‘The Best of Indian Wildlife Photography’ published by HP and Better Photography. He received the Herography Award from HP India in 2020 and the Sarpmitra Award from the Indian Herpetological Society in 2008 for his exceptional work, including documenting a pit viper from Arunachal Pradesh, which was showcased on Animal Planet.
AAVISHKAR 1ST Prize
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.10,000/-
AAVISHKAR 2ND Prize
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.7,500/-
AAVISHKAR 3RD Prize
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.5,000/-
AAVISHKAR Consolation - 1
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.2,500/-
AAVISHKAR Consolation - 2
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.2,500/-
Best Action
Certificate + Goodies
Best Mamal
Certificate + Goodies
Best Bird
Certificate + Goodies
Best Animal Portrait
Certificate + Goodies
Best Insect (Macro)
Certificate + Goodies
AAVISHKAR 1ST Prize
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.10,000/-
AAVISHKAR 2ND Prize
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.7,500/-
AAVISHKAR 3RD Prize
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.5,000/-
AAVISHKAR Consolation - 1
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.2,500/-
AAVISHKAR Consolation - 2
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.2,500/-
Best Light & Shadow
Certificate + Goodies
Best Texture
Certificate + Goodies
Best Birds Eye View
Certificate + Goodies
Best Reflection
Certificate + Goodies
Best Monochrome
Certificate + Goodies
AAVISHKAR 1ST Prize
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.10,000/-
AAVISHKAR 2ND Prize
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.7,500/-
AAVISHKAR 3RD Prize
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.5,000/-
AAVISHKAR Consolation - 1
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.2,500/-
AAVISHKAR Consolation - 2
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.2,500/-
Best Abstract
Certificate + Goodies
Best Table Top
Certificate + Goodies
Best Pattern In Nature
Certificate + Goodies
Best Story
Certificate + Goodies
Best Monochrome
Certificate + Goodies
AAVISHKAR 1ST Prize
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.10,000/-
AAVISHKAR 2ND Prize
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.7,500/-
AAVISHKAR 3RD Prize
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.5,000/-
AAVISHKAR Consolation - 1
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.2,500/-
AAVISHKAR Consolation - 2
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.2,500/-
Best Women Portrait
Certificate + Goodies
Best Candid Shot
Certificate + Goodies
Best Action
Certificate + Goodies
Best Story
Certificate + Goodies
Best Monochrome
Certificate + Goodies
AAVISHKAR 1ST Prize
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.10,000/-
AAVISHKAR 2ND Prize
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.7,500/-
AAVISHKAR 3RD Prize
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.5,000/-
AAVISHKAR Consolation - 1
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.2,500/-
AAVISHKAR Consolation - 2
Momento + Certificate + Cash Prize Rs.2,500/-
Best Emotion
Certificate + Goodies
Best Night Life
Certificate + Goodies
Best Action
Certificate + Goodies
Best Story
Certificate + Goodies
Best Monochrome
Certificate + Goodies