Archive · 22 Jul 2026
UoH Celebrates World Photography Day with Contest and Exhibition
The University of Hyderabad is hosting the third edition of World Photography Day celebrations.
This event includes a photo contest open to both amateur and professional photographers, a five-day exhibition showcasing selected entries, and expert talks on photography trends and technologies.
The goal is to highlight photography as a means of communication and social expression, bringing together people interested in visual storytelling.
The photo contest deadline is August 5, 2026, and the exhibition will run from August 19 to 23, 2026.
The University of Hyderabad's Department of Communication is hosting the third edition of World Photography Day celebrations.
The event features a photo contest, exhibition, and expert interactions to promote photography as a medium of communication and storytelling.
The photo contest is open to both amateur and professional photographers, with winners receiving top awards, consolation prizes, and merit certificates.
Selected entries will be displayed in a five-day exhibition from August 19 to 23, 2026, at the Annex Building of the Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and Communication.
Expert talks and panel discussions will focus on evolving trends in photography, emerging technologies, and the role of visual documentation in society.
- Who
- Photography enthusiasts, students, scholars, and professionals from Telangana and neighboring states
- What
- World Photography Day celebrations featuring a photo contest, exhibition, and expert interactions
- When
- August (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- University of Hyderabad (UoH) campus
- Why
- To promote photography as a powerful medium of communication and storytelling
Artistic Expression
Documentary and Social Impact
Purpose of Photography
Artistic Expression
Photography is primarily an art form that allows for creative expression and personal interpretation.
Documentary and Social Impact
Photography is a powerful medium for communication, documentation, and social expression, capable of sparking conversations and telling important stories.
- Event Name
- World Photography Day Celebrations
- Organizer
- Department of Communication, Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and Communication, University of Hyderabad (UoH)
- Event Date
- August (specific dates not mentioned)
- Photo Contest Deadline
- August 5, 2026, at 5 pm
- Exhibition Dates
- August 19 to 23, 2026
- Exhibition Location
- Annex Building, Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and Communication, UoH campus
