City to host intl photo fest in November

SHILLONG: The Department of Information and Public Relations, in collaboration with the Mass Media Department, St. Anthony’s College, Shillong, will organize the ‘Shillong International Photo Festival’ from November 16-19 on the theme ‘Light’.
H.M. Shangpliang, Director, Information and Public Relations, and Rev. Br. A.L. Dkhar, Principal, St. Anthony’s College briefed media persons on Thursday on the programme and preparation of the Shillong International Photo Festival.
D. Junisha Khongwir, Coordinator, Shillong International Photo Festival, made a PowerPoint presentation on the events at the festival. Others present at the press conference included Rev. Fr. Joby Joseph, Vice Principal and Director Mass Media, St. Anthony’s College, Dr. C. Kharshiing, Head of Department, Mass Media, and R. Ishorari.
The Shillong International Photo Festival will be the first of its kind in not just Meghalaya but also in the entire North Eastern region aiming to cultivate a photography culture in the region and to enrich the art form.
The Festival will also provides a vast and holistic understanding on contemporary and classic photography and to build a bridge between the young photo enthusiasts of the State with the professionals.
During the Festival, professional photographers will help to polish the skills of young photographers and also make them understand the marketing strategy they need to possess in order to be able to sell their work.
Renowned state, region, national and international photographers who will be taking part in the Shillong International Photo Festival include Manuel Vason, Prashant Panjiar, Rathika Ramasamy, Sumit Dayal, Ronny Sen, Anand Gogoi, Eleazer Dhar, Pynkmen Mawnai, Lang Kupar War, Rashingam Ngoruh, Jeremy Hauhnar, Adish Baruah and Ahmed Hussein, among others.