Profile - In Love with People and Places : Voleti Ravi Kumar

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In Love with People and Places

Voleti Ravi Kumar

Voleti Ravi Kumar, the resident of Tenali, Andhra Pradesh (India) is a gifted photo artist. He has been into the field of photography art for a period of more than 25 years. He loves Pictorial Photography, and so his pictures seem the fine pieces of art. He is passionate for travelling and has visited many places in India. As he is inclined towards the lifestyle of Indian Tribes, he has documented the tribal areas of Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh and the Bonda Tribe in Orissa thoroughly.

His photographs have been awarded in many esteemed photography contests in India and abroad. Recently he has received Special Mention Award from Photo Division, Ministry of information & Broadcasting Government of India. 

The Federation of Indian Photography and the Photographic Society of Singapore have honored him with their prestigious Associateship. India International Photographic Council, Delhi has honoured him with the most coveted Fellowship.

Ravi Kumar is the Secretary of Tenali Camera Club for last 15 years, and has conducted many Photography Workshops to promote the Art of Photography.

He gives the credit of his success to his mentor, Mr. T. Srinivasa Reddy of Vijayawada, who is a renowned photographer of India.

 --Dr. Pankaj Sharma

             

-Great Masters- Born to Love Photography : JOSEPH K.S.TAN

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Born to Love Photography

JOSEPH K.S.TAN

 This all began when a colleague of Mr. Joseph K.S. Tan sold a camera to him in 1963 at the age of 35. After a lapse of two years, trying to figure out how to improve his photographic skill; he decided to go for a proper photographic course. He Joined Photographic Society of Singapore in May, 1965.

 Upon completing the course, he was enthusiastically trying to perfect his skills. The breakthrough came in 1967 when he submitted a portrait of an “Old Indian” to the 18^th Singapore International Competition. He was overwhelmed when he was announced one of the Top 10 Winners of the World. This cemented his confidence and determination to embark and propel his career into the world of photography. 

 In order to succeed, he then decided to go overseas to further improve his skills.  He left for Rome, Italy in 1974 to take the challenge.

 Back in Singapore, he was headhunted by Robinson’s Portrait Studio as Chief Portrait Photographer/Manager where he made a mark as a leading Portrait Photographer in Singapore. While in Robinson’s Studio he had the opportunity to photograph the Royal Family of Brunei and many other dignitaries of Singapore and the neighboring countries.  He was also given an opportunity to have a two year stint in Bangkok, Thailand to provide photographic services to the elite group e.g. 4-star generals and tycoons. One remarkable experience was having an audience with the King of Thailand as well as taking photographs for the Royal Family and the Chief Monk.

 Upon his return to Singapore in 1992, he started Joseph Master Photography (School of Photography) to share and impart his vast experience and knowledge to young and aspiring photo enthusiasts from all walks of life irrespective of age and experience.

 Mr. Joseph has been serving for the cause of art photography wholeheartedly and always aims at imparting knowledge among the art lovers. He has been honoured by many prestigious organizations of the world.

 --Pankaj Sharma