YPS National Salon 2026

MR ABHISHEK BASAK

MFIP, EFIAP, ECPE, MNPS, AAPS, HON.PESGSPC

FIP MEMBER ID : LM 013613

Abhishek Basak is an acclaimed freelance photographer from India, specializing in travel, people, and documentary photography. With over ten years of experience, he has earned the prestigious MFIP and EFIAP distinctions and has mentored photographers worldwide, including National Geographic photographers from Poland. As a photography educator, workshop leader, and international jury member, he continues to inspire emerging talent. His work has been exhibited in more than 135 countries, and he has received over 6,000 national and international awards, including the One Eyeland Photography Award 2024, Siena Awards 2025, Taichung Photo Award, 35 Awards, ,HIPA Finalist, and the State Lalit Kala Academy Award, and many more. He is also the first Indian recipient of Poland's MADOLEK Billy Goat Statue. His photographs have been published by globally renowned platforms including National Geographic, The Guardian, Getty Reportage, 121 Clicks, Asian Photography, Smart Photography, and leading Indian media houses.

MR ADIT AGARWALA

FRPS, EFIAP/d1, Hon. FIP, Hon. YPS

FIP MEMBER ID : LM-735

Adit Agarwala (Born 1950), an Alumni of Photographic Association of Dumdum, Kolkata (PAD) served as Honorary Lecture of Photography at PAD from 1983 - 1998. He is the co-author of two Books “Learn Photography” and “Experimental Photography” published by PAD. He has delivered Lectures on Art of Photography to many Photographic Clubs. He also has served as a member of the Organizing Committee of several International Photographic Conferences organized by PAD from 1983 - 1998.

Has been awarded Photographic Distinctions FRPS, EFIAP/d1, FAPU, EFIP, and also bestowed with some ‘Service to Photography oriented Honours’ – Hon. FIP, Hon. YPS, Hon. EFMPA, GPA.PESGSPC, Hon. GMTPAS, F.DCC.

He has been acting as a Member of Jury in National & International Salons since 1987. He is the Founder President of ‘Friends of Photography, Chandigarh’ from 1999 – 2004. Has been Advisor to Tri-City Photo Art Society of Chandigarh from 2015-2019.

He has been Associate Editor of VIEWFINDER - the FIP House Journal from 1998-2002. Has been a member of ‘Editorial Team’ of BLUE SAPPHIRE – a Coffee Table Book published by the Federation of Indian Photography (FIP). He has served the FIP in various capacity as a Member of its Working Committee, as Vice President and then as the President from 2021 till 2024. He is presently serving an Ex-Officio Immediate Past President of FIP.

MR BASUDEB CHAKRABORTY

EFIAP/P, MFIP(N), GMPSA,GPU Cr3, VIP-1, ESFIP

FIP MEMBER ID : LM 1109

Basudeb Chakraborty (born in 1957) has been a passionate nature photographer since 1998. Despite serving in a highly responsible and transferable position in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department until his retirement on 31 December 2017, followed by an assignment with the ADMI Project under the Government of West Bengal, he consistently pursued photography with remarkable dedication and excellence.

Over the years, he has earned numerous prestigious national and international distinctions, including AFIP, EFIP, LIIPC, AFIAP, EFIAP, EFIAP/Platinum, Gold APU, GMPSA, GPU Crown 3, VIP 1, EFIP-Gold (Nature), and M.FIP (Nature). His outstanding achievements have also been recognized through more distinctions like M.SSP (Sri Lanka), ES.CPE (Romania), and M.NPS (Cyprus) for his impressive salon acceptances and contributions to international photography.

Although best known for his captivating nature and wildlife photography, he has developed exceptional expertise in still life, water droplet, macro, and indoor portrait photography, demonstrating remarkable versatility across multiple photographic genres.

Beyond his creative accomplishments, he has made significant contributions to the photographic community as an organizer and mentor. He played a pivotal role in the development of North Bengal Photographic Club (NBPC) as a founder member since its inception in 2007. He provided dynamic leadership during 2007–2011 and has again been serving the club with distinction from 2019 to the present. Earlier, he also played a key role in the activities of Raiganj Photographic Society from 1999 to 2003, contributing substantially to the promotion of photography in the region.

In recognition of his dedicated service to the photographic fraternity, the Federation of Indian Photography (FIP) conferred upon him the prestigious honorary distinction ESFIP (Excellence in Service of Federation of Indian Photography).

DR PRAMOD GOVIND SHANBHAG

EFIAP/D3, Hon. MFIP (N), GFIP, ARPS, GMPSA

FIP MEMBER ID : LM 872

Dr. Pramod Shanbhag, born in Honnavar on the banks of the Sharavati River in Karnataka state, developed an early interest in photography inspired by the captivating images in the Times and Life magazines available at his school library. However, financial constraints prevented him from purchasing a camera in his youth.

It wasn't until the age of 42 that Dr. Shanbhag bought his first camera, encouraged by his close friend Dr. Jaiprakash. This rekindled passion for photography led him to dedicate more time to the craft. Under the mentorship of TNA Perumal, the doyen of photography, Dr. Shanbhag began to pursue photography seriously. Most Sundays found him exploring the outskirts of Bangalore with Dr Jayaprakash and other photography friends capturing the bird and macro life around the lakes of Kanakupura, marshes of Heserghatta and the always popular Ranganthittu.

Dr. Pramod Shanbhag is a practicing Paediatrician since 1974. After the initial 10 years of learning the basics and improving his skill, due to his family and work commitments, photography took a backseat for about a decade. The photography trips resumed in full earnest in 2013.

Dr. Shanbhag has explored various genres of photography, ranging from landscape, nature and wildlife, and macro photography. Of late, his photographic interest has expanded to photographing cultural spectacles, which are often deep-rooted in local traditions.

Dr. Shanbhag’s mastery over photography is evident in the honours his creations have garnered, such as ARPS, EFIAP (D1), MPSA. He has more than 10,000 acceptances in international salons. His award tally is 1500 which includes 50 FIAP GOLD and 119 PSA GOLD MEDALS.

MR SANTOSH K JANA

EFIAP, Hon. MFIP (N)

MS SHARMALI DAS

EFIAP/d3, GMPSA/s, MFIP, ESFIP, GPU CR4

Vice-President, Federation of Indian Photography (FIP)
Exhibition Recognition Director, PSA Worldwide
Asst. FIAP Collections Service

FIP MEMBER ID : LM 013120

Ms. Sharmali Das began her journey in photography in 2004 by enrolling in a course at CHHAYAPATH, CALCUTTA, a premier institution in Kolkata. After completing her Diploma in Photography in 2007, she became a member of Chhayapath, Calcutta in 2008. In 2011-12, 2014-15, 2015-16, and 2016-17, she took on the role of Treasurer for Chhayapath, Calcutta. For three consecutive years, from 2017-18 to 2019-20, she served as Salon Chairman of Chhayapath, Calcutta, and oversaw the 19th and 20th Chhayapath International Salons. In 2022, Sharmali achieved EFIAP/d3, becoming the first Indian to do so. She also earned BPSA in 2018 and GMPSA in January 2020, making her the fourth Indian and the first woman in Southeast Asia to achieve this distinction. Sharmali has traveled extensively throughout rural Bengal for her photography, which inspired her to create an organization to provide service to rural areas. She currently works as a Cost Accountant in a State-run Public Utility sector.

MR VINAY B V

AFIAP, EFIP, MPSA, c**MoL

FIP MEMBER ID : LM 522074

Vinay is a software professional with a keen interest in photography. He's participated in salons since 2023 but has been photographing for nearly 10 years seriously. He feels at home in Nature, Travel and Street photography.