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Photography Day Celebrations Across Multiple Events
People celebrated World Photography Day at different locations.
St. Francis College had a photography competition and exhibition for students.
In Vijayawada, photojournalists were recognized with awards.
Speakers talked about how photos help us remember things and tell stories.
They also honored Louis Daguerre, who helped invent photography, and acknowledged the work of photographers.
Photography Day celebrated at multiple events.
St. Francis College hosted 'CHITRANJAN 2025', an inter-college photography event.
Awards were given to photojournalists in Vijayawada.
Speakers highlighted photography's role in preserving memories and stories.
Events honored Louis Daguerre and emphasized photography's power.
- Who
- Photographers, students, college staff, and local leaders.
- What
- Celebration of World Photography Day with competitions, exhibitions, and awards.
- Where
- Aiza town, St. Francis College, Vijayawada Press Club
- When
- Tuesday and various event dates.
- Why
- To celebrate photography, honor its pioneers, and recognize talent.
Key facts
- Event
- World Photography Day Celebrations
- Locations
- Aiza town, St. Francis College, Vijayawada
- Honoree
- Louis Daguerre
- Key Events
- Competitions, exhibitions, awards
- Participants
- Photographers, students, and officials
Timeline
Photo contest marked 50 years of the Journalists' Union.
Then, photographer Chowdavarapu Narayana Rao won two awards.
In Aiza, locals celebrated photography's inventor.
Quotes
NTR district collector Lakshmisha
NTR district collector
“photographs keep many sweet memories alive before our eyes, place long-lost history in front of us, and act as lasting evidence of fleeting time.”
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“the immense effort and dedication that photographers put behind such impactful images.”
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Alapati Suresh Kumar
Chairman of CR Media Academy of Andhra Pradesh
“Photography has the unique greatness of conveying countless emotions through a single image, and it alone has the power to preserve a moment as a sweet memory.”
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