BIOGRAPHY

I am a Freelance Photojournalist from Kolkata, India. Born on 12th December 1975 at Kolkata. Completed B.Sc from University of Calcutta in 1998. Started Photography in 1994 when I joined East Calcutta Photographic Association. From 1997 I took photography seriously. I basically worked with what around us. People are my favorite subject. For last 3-4 years I am working in editorial/features. EDUCATION " Diploma in Still Photography from FOTO UNIT " Certificate in Advanced Videography from Writwik Academy ASSOCIATION " Executive Member of East Calcutta Photographic Association, Kolkata. " Honble member of Butterfly Art Foundation (MBAF).Kerala. " Previously member of Federation of Indian Photography, Bangalore. HIGHLIGHTS OF ACHIEVEMENTS " Win 3rd award in NATIONAL PHOTO CONTEST 2003 by GOVT. of INDIA " Win Silver Plaque in ECPA ALL INDIA SALON 2004 " Win Awards in BAF INTERNATIONAL PHOTO CONTEST 2004 " Best Entrant Award in All India Student Photo Contest in 1998 by J.U. " Certificate of Merit by FREELANCE PRESS CLUB in 2002 " Works selected in Belgrade Miniature International 2005 " Works selected in IIPC International Circuit 2005 " More than 100 works exhibited in National & International exhibitions " Works Published by U.P.STATE LALITKALA ACADEMY 2005 " Works selected in GUJRAT LALITKALA ACADEMY 2000 WORKING EXPERIENCE " Working as Freelancer Photojournalist for Photo Agencies " Worked with National and Regional News Media like Zee News, Enadu News(News Today), Tara News, Akash Bangla for 6 years. " photographed for ASIAN PAINTS SHAROD SAMMAN 2006 website " East Zone Rock Climbing Comp. under Min. of Sports & Youth Affairs, Govt. of W.B. " PHOTO DOCUMENTARY on NGOs namely HUDCO, CAPART etc. " Coverage Programme of Corporate Clients " PUJA PARIKRAMA 2004 for Tara News " Shooting & Publicity Still for Telefilms, Short films and Documentary

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