44 home-grown shutterbugs' work enthrals visitors at HCP exhibition
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Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Centre for Photography (HCP) opened its 'World Photography Day' exhibition at the State Art Gallery, Madhapur, on Tuesday. The event, supported by Telangana Tourism and the Indian Photo Festival, showcased the work of 44 home-grown photographers from the city.
According to Aquin Mathews, 43, founder of the Indian Photo Festival and director of HCP, the open call received an impressive 550 submissions, which were then curated down to the final 44 prints on display. "This is a celebration of photography," Matthews said, highlighting the event's goal of providing a platform for local talent.
The power of photography to document and preserve local culture was a recurring theme.
Featured photographer Vedika Bonavurthy, 20, a student at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, presented a striking image from the Bonalu festival titled 'Body Before the Spirit'. "The photograph is meant to capture the intense, trance-like moment of preparation, a tribute to Telangana's cultural legacy," she said.
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The theme of personal connection to the craft also emerged. Nishat Fatima, 48, whose portrait is part of a longer series begun during COVID, said, "I can't think of a life without photography," and explained her shift from single images to storytelling through the series.
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The exhibition deeply moved attendees. "I have seen them grow and continue to do great work," said Zahid, a 35-year-old hobbyist photographer, who has been part of the community for the last five years.
Organisers say the centre and the festival aim to expand visibility for Telangana's photographers and position Hyderabad on the national and international photography map. The show runs till August 26 and serves as the opening event for the Indian Photo Festival, whose 11th edition is set to run from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026.
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