-Great Masters- In Pursuit of Excellence: H. Satish

 -Great Masters-
In Pursuit of Excellence
H. Satish. D.cine

(MFIAP, MICS, ARPS, PPSA, cMoL, GPA.PESGSPC,
Hon.FICS, Hon.CPE, Hon. PESGSPC, Hon.YPS, Hon. ECPA, Hon.FLAS, Hon.FWPAI, 
Hon.FSAP, Hon.PSP, Patron LMG. Hon.GMTPAS, Hon.ADCC , Hon.EUSPA, Hon.FTPAS)

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 Satish, to take up cinematography in his academic stint. It was during his graduation that he started to capture nature in all its Glory and with time he was appreciated for his photo works with awards in both nature and pictorial genre of photography contests the world over. Satish has been honored with International Photography Distinctions, from America, Luxembourg, London, etc.

It must be noted that he is the first Indian to be honored with EFIAP and MFIAP (Master of Photography) in Nature color prints. And Youngest Indian to get MFIAP.

He is the first Indian to get Two Masters from world bodies of photography in Nature photography. He has been invited as a judge in many a National and International photography salon. 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 Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Sattal, Munsiary, Bandipur, Kaziranga and Ranathambore National parks.

Andhra Pradesh Photography Academy has published a book on The Wildlife Photographic journey of Satish. He had lot of interest in Photography since his young age, and this made him to take up Cinematography, and he passed out with a distinction of 3^rd Rank.

He is a prolific exhibitor in many National and International Salons, thereby, winning many Top awards, and thus became India’s most famous ‘Wildlife Photographer’. Till date, he has won 978 National and International awards.

During the last Pandemic,2020-2021, in one year, he delivered 23 talks across India, on various topics, and showed his award-winning images, which has become a rage now. He guides Youngsters and share his knowledge on Photography, without any secrecy, is what people like most about Satish.

Currently he is the President of Youth Photographic society of Bangalore. The Karnataka Lalith kala academy has awarded him the title - “state artist” award also. 

 (Text and Photographs Courtesy: H. Satish)

 --Dr. Pankaj Sharma