Hall of Fame
Joydeep Mukherjee
People 9th August, 2016
One of the most dynamic photographers of our time Joydeep Mukherjee who believes in "Living life to express, not to impress" is a person who breathes photography. We present our chitchat with him for your knowing about this eminent photographer from Kolkata. Here is a link to his work for your further exploring him...

Joydeep Mukherjee

 

SOME MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
Kuwait Grand Photography Contest - Grand Runner Up- 2016
Merit of Honor - International Color Awards U.K -Journalism and People - Category
1st Award in People catagory Smithsonian Magazine Photo contest. USA
Featured: http://www.photojournale.com/categories.php?cat_id=312 - Kumbho Mela
4th National Award - Special Mention - Amateur Category from Govt of India . New Delhi.
Merit of Honor in The Otherhundred International Photo Contest Hong Kong.
Featured: http://www.dodho.com/baro-maa-by-joydeep-mukherjee/ - Baro Maa
Merit of Honor in Black Spider International Photo Contest U.K - Sports
Featured : http://no-miedo.blogspot.in/2014/06/joydeep-mukherjee-photographer.html
My Interview :http://121clicks.com/showcases/eyes-like-a-shutter-and-mind-like-a-lens-stunning-street-travel-photography-by-joydeep-mukherjee
1st Award in International Photo Contest ANTWRPEN- Catagory-Water- BELGIUM.
3rd Award - Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) Japan .
2nd National Award - Special Mention - Amateur Category from Govt of India . New Delhi.
1st Award in the Photo Contest Org by "SHE - A Salute to Womenhood "- India
3rd Award in the Photo contest Org by “CGAP - A Unit Of World Bank” -USA
1st Award in the Photo contest Org By "TASHBIR"- India
Award In Photo Contest Org. By "United Nations World Tourism Org"- Spain
Merit of Honor - International Color Awards U.K -Journalism.
3rd Award in "Gujarat Ecology Commission" - India - Climate Change.
Gold Medal In Photography Contest by "International Vaccine Institute" - Korea
1st Award in United Nations Dev. Prg-Category:Gender Equality/Empower Women
1st Award in United Nations Dev. Prg-Category:HIV/AIDS, Malaria/Other Diseases
1st Award – JUPC International Photo Contest INDIA – Rhythm of Life
Highly Commended - Snowden International Photo Contest - Australia
Merit of Honor - World Photography Gala Awards - UK.
1st Award - Festive Finale _ Friendship Category- Photo Art Gallery- Australia.
1st Award -Travel Category -In "Professional Photographer" of The Year Award 2009-U.K.
1st & 3rd Awards in Sanctuary Asia Mag. Photo Contest INDIA -Global Warming.
Grand Award- International Photo Contest organised by Global Communication -USA
1st Award in International Photo Contest Earthen Architecture Italy . -
1st Award in International Photo Contest Argus ANTWRPEN -Environment -
Excellent Work Award in UNSENCO International Photo Contest -Global Warming.
Excellent Work Award in CGAP International Photo Contest - USA - Microfinace. -
1st Award in Better Photography Mag. Photo Contest INDIA -Man & Environment -
1st Award in International Color Awards U.K -Journalism. -
2nd Award in Two Categories in International Photo Contest VIPC–ITALY.
1st Award Photo Share International Contest USA – Environment. -
FIAP GOLD Medal in the International Salon Hidjka– HUNGRY -Pictorial. -
Bronze Medal in the International Salon Korea -Pictorial. -
1st Award in Black Spider International Photo Contest U.K - Journalism. -
ISF - Medal in the International Salon Florence - FRANCE -Pictorial.
PSA GOLD Medals in the International Salon Georgia Circuit USA -Journalism. -
1st Award in UP State Lalitkala Academy INDIA – Portfolio. -
Taipei Silver Medal in the International Salon TAIPEI – Nature.
Best Photojournalism Award in International Salon Algarve-PORTIGAL-Journalism.
FIAP GOLD Medal in the International Salon Zagreb CROATIA - Pictorial -
Provencia De Milano Trophy in Intl. Salon Giovanni Crispi ITALY for - Portfolio -
FIAP SILVER Medal in the International Salon Greater Lynn USA -Pictorial -
Best Child Award in the International Salon Algarve PORTUGAL - Pictorial.
Bagged many other Medals, Certificates of Merit , Honorable Mentions etc, including Cash Awards from different Photographic Exhibitions , Compitions Worldwide including India .
 

Tell us about you… I am a person who lives photography. Since my early days, I have been interested in various kinds of sports, trekking and travelling but it was only in 2003 that I stepped into the world of photography. During a trek to the Annapurna Base Camp – Nepal I got interested in photography. From this time forth this passion became an integral part of my life.

I believe that an artist's work must be good consistently to be considered as an art.  I also strongly believe on my abilities and on the fact that I have a lot to give to the world of photography. I do not practice this form of art just for the sake of aesthetics; I do it for a cause. I take each shot to make sense, bear sense and hit the sensible viewers. I try to portray the moment that would tell a story of the time to the time to come. I always work for a cause, not applause.

I have do service in a private sector company to feed my family. I have been denying promotions, losing on increments for years, for I just complete the hours at office and rush back to pick my gear and devote the rest of the time to ‘my job’- photography.

When did you start photography…

I stepped into the world of photography in 2003 during my trek to the Annapurna Base Camp – Nepal. It has been a Long journey of about 13 years.  

Yours gears - then and now…

I started in 2003 with a Nikon F 65 - Film Camera and 28-85 lens. In 2006 I got my first DSLR - Nikon D70S with 18-35 mm. Then I got a Nikon D 7000 with two lenses - 18-105 and 18-35 mm. My first FX Body I got in 2013 – a Nikon D600 with 18-35 mm and 24-85mm lenses.  Now I own a Nikon D750 with 18 – 35mm and 24 – 70mm

 

What do you love to photograph…

According to me a photographer must be technically competent to use the various techniques to change a photograph from a mere snap to a snapshot of time and life. Photographs can be used to narrate a story, and thus have more to it than just being a work of art. I want to show the world the hard face of Life, the Environment and the People.  I live life to express, not to impress’!!

Why do you love this genre that you practice…

I want to show the world the reality of life, the people around me, their environment and its effects on them – both physical and emotional.  Generally people avoid facing such reality or do not want to discuss these issues. I refer to this particular genre as Zindagi Ki Tasveer (Photographs of Life).

 

Your most loved photo and why do you love it…

I love all my photographs like every author loves their creations. So that way I cannot pick just one.

 

Your journey so far…

Just one line – LONG WAY TO GO

 

Difference in ‘photography then’ and ‘photography now’…

When I started photography, the field was predominated by photographs weighing much in pictorial sense. I also followed suit but my POV totally changed and I gradually turned to photograph facts, document truths of life. I am now more interested in Photo Journalism / Documentary   where I can convey some strong message to the society.

 

Your future plans…

Working on long term documentary projects; on some essential issues of society / environment

Your suggestions for the budding photographers…

Be it in any field, if anybody wants to succeed they need to put hard work. Short term success can be achieved easily but staying in that position for years is very tough. I believe that an Artist's work must be good consistently to be considered as Art.