A tour of B & W Photography : Past Present and Future
It gives us immense pleasure to inform you that this month we are inviting ace photographer Santanu Chakraborty at DPC in the ongoing series of calling senior photographers at DPC for a tea talk session exclusively for our members on Black n White Photography.
A Tour of Black and White Photography: Past, Present and Future
This talk will discuss the origins of photography taking us through the various processes that ushered in photography.
Instead of fading away into history many of these methods, each with their unique look, have returned under the moniker of “Alternative” Photography. Photography moved on from these methods into the more convenient silver gelatin based technique that we today know as Film. Santanu will be discussing various techniques, their processes and subtleties along with the works of master practitioners from both the past and the present. All along contrasting the old methods of shooting and printmaking with the modern digital methods of today to give you a comprehensive overview that will help you choose the processes that most enhance your artistic vision.
Date: 7th August, Sunday
Timings: 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Venue: Delhi Photography Club Lounge,
Shahpur Jat Village
About Santanu Chakraborty:
Santanu, is a trained painter since childhood until it was time to go to college due to peer pressure to go and study engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology in Bombay.
However, he continued the Black and White work in his college darkroom.
After completing engineering, he studied Molecular Biology and Neuroscience at Columbia University.
He also took a course in printing at the ICP and a black and white workshop with master printer Jim Megargee. Jim has printed for a who’s who of diverse masters from Annie Leibovitz to James Nachtwey and his brief influence brought in a level of observation and discipline which has been a prolonged influence in his subsequent reading of black and white technique.
In 2009, Santanu decided to return and pursue long term photographic projects in India. His works from Kolkata has been shown in solo shows at the Jehangir Art Gallery and the National Center for Performing Arts, both in Mumbai. He continue to work on his own projects in Calcutta and the Himalayas as well as teach workshops on black and white work around the country.Between personal work and workshops, he also writes a science column for the Bangalore.
DPC Pune Heritage Photowalk Mahathma Phule Mandai
DPC Presents a brand new photowalk at Pune for photography enthusiasts .
So Pune Gear up and lets rock with our cameras.
The walk will be at Mahathma Phule mandai ( fruit & Vegetable ) market .
Date : 07th August , Time 8.00 am to 10.00 am
Mahathma Phule Mandai is the biggest vegetable market in pune. It is located in heart of Pune in shukarwar peth area. The market’s main entrance is located on the road connecting shanipar to chattarpati shiva ji Road, it has eight entrances.
The market is located next to Tulsi Baugh which is another big market in pune. It supplies vegetables, fruits and articles for Pooja (Hindu worship). The market was built by the British government during the Indian pre-independence era.
It has about 526 stalls of fruits and vegetables. The market is always crowded because fruits and vegetable are available at lower cost than other places in the city, but is most crowded on weekends and holidays.
We will finish our walk with a small photo discussion .
Register and Book your place @ www.delhiphotographyclub.com/register
Once you register for this walk we will send you confirmation mail 2 days prior to the event.
Please Note:
1. Kindly carry waterbottles, caps and sun glasses due to overwhemling high temperatures outside.
2. If you register and confirm that you will be attending and do not turn up, you have denied someone as enthusiastic as you, a chance of the walk. Therefore, please register and confirm only if you are reasonably certain to make it on the day 🙂
DPC Phototrip to Spiti August 2016
In the month of August, we are again going to Spiti, to witness and capture the most beautiful monasteries, landscapes and the local people. Its going to be a six day trip. We will be going by road.
Kindly pre-book with us, in case you are interested in going.
Itinerary
DAY 0: 09 th August Delhi to Manali
DAY 1: 10 th August Manali to Kaza (Night stay in hotel at Kaza)
DAY 2: 11 th August Ki and Khibbar Monastery
DAY 3: 12 th August Rangrik , Lanza and Comic
DAY 4: 13 th August Dhankar and Tabo
DAY 5: 14 th August Nightstay at Chandrataal
DAY 6: 15 th August Starting Back
DAY 7: 16 th August Reaching Delhi
Other Important Details
Stay: will be on twin sharing basis in a home stay environment.
Mode of travel: We will be traveling in an AC TEMPO traveller together.
Gear: You can carry tripods and wide angle lenses for cameras. Any camera is good for this trip so long as it digital. For yourself, please carry wollen cloths , comfortable shoes, take hats/caps, shades and sunscreen!
Fee (per person) : 17000 (including registration fee)
For DPC Members : 16000
Fee includes travel & group transfers, stay and meals
Please note : If there is any special need please do let us know in advance . For any medical requirements please share the history so that if required we may carry the medications to avoid any mishap.
Feel free to call us for further clarifications
